A Few Tips On Arthritis

[imaioVideo v=1] Living with arthritis is not easy. However, you can do a few things to prevent your arthritis from getting any worse and make the pain go away. Keep reading for some helpful tips on arthritis. You should meet with your doctor for a complete check-up as soon as you notice the first signs of arthritis. Talk about your lifestyle and ask your doctor if there is anything you can do to keep your arthritis from getting any worse. You can also use the Internet to find people who have arthritis and share tips with each other. You will find that adopting a healthier lifestyle and being more active will help you deal with arthritis. If you are overweight, your first concern should be to lose some weight in your midsection. A few extra pounds can put a lot of pressure on your joints, especially your knees. Getting some exercise and adopting a healthier diet should help you get rid of your extra pounds. You should try staying away from fast food, processed foods and sodas. Go grocery shopping more often and purchase fruit, vegetables and lean meats. Try new recipes and keep in mind you can easily prepare a salad or a sandwich if you do not have time to cook. Being more active will help you keep your joints supple. Be very careful and keep in mind that your goal is not to build muscle mass. Practicing yoga, tai chi or aerobics in a swimming pool is excellent for your arthritis. You should contact your local gym and find out more about the different classes they are offering. Find an activity you really enjoy and that you find relaxing and plan on doing a few exercises at home everyday. You could for instance do some abs if you have weight to lose in your midsection or do some stretching exercises to keep you joints active. When you feel pain your joints, you should immediately stop what you are doing and relax. Try stretching very gently and find a comfortable position for your joints. Apply a hot or a cold treatment on them, and try alternating hot and cold treatments to make the pain disappear. You could for instance take a long warm bath or apply a hot towel on your joints. Keep some ice packs in your freezer or apply cold water to your joints if you need a cold treatment. Do not overdo it: alternating warm and cold treatments can make the pain worse if you do it for too long. You can prevent your arthritis from getting worse by protecting your joints. If a certain activity causes your joints to get inflamed every time, avoid this task. Have your spouse help you around the house or hire someone to do the house keeping for you if you need to. Avoid sitting on an uncomfortable chair or staying crouched for long periods of time. During the winter, always wear a good pair of gloves to keep your hands warm. Keep track of all the things that cause your joints to hurt and do your best to avoid these situations. You should now have a better idea of what you need to do to keep your arthritis under control. If

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nothing works, go to your doctor to talk about your other options.