1. Lose Some Weight
The extra weight
from excess pounds puts added stress on your joints, which overtime can
cause degeneration. By simply losing a few pounds a year you can
greatly reduce your risk for arthritis. Less weight means less wear and
tear on your joints. Just another reason to lose weight.
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Exercising for
people with arthritis is not about looking good or losing weight (even
if this is a secondary result). Exercising for arthritis sufferers is
about increasing circulation, improving flexibility and increasing
strength to reduce pain, inflammation and swelling of the joints. It is
an important part of arthritis pain relief and should be considered part
of one’s daily routine. Don’t think of it as a chore but as a way to
live pain free and happy. There are some important things
to know when you start your exercise routine so you can motivate
yourself to keep going and don’t overdo yourself. Read more...
One recommended way to reduce and relieve your painful arthritis symptoms is through exercise. Doctors recommend it and patients sometimes decide to do it on their own. Either way it is an integral part of slowing down the progression of arthritis symptoms. Thirty minutes of daily activity is recommended to patients who are suffering with arthritis pain. Although, this seems like a lot the objective is to make your activity fun and motivating so that you will continue with the regiment. Read more...
There are over 100 medications and drugs being used in the treatment of arthritis as well as hundreds more natural remedies and treatments. Equally there are over 150 different types of arthritis all of which affect the joints and bones. When determining the right treatment program it is good to look at all different options including prescription, over the counter, topical, NSAID’s (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) and natural. Depending upon the type of arthritis and its intensity can determine if natural treatments can decrease mild pain and inflammation or prescription medicine should be used. Although, drug side effects are not intended, many people suffer from adverse reactions due to the ingestion of prescription medication. Additionally long term prescription use can lead to dependency and product abuse. Read more...
