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Coping with arthritis can be overwhelming. Sufferers face an unpredictable condition, never knowing whether their days will be full of pain or relatively painless.
If you've been diagnosed, the following lifestyle changes can help you cope with the aches and pains of arthritis - and take back control of your life.
* Maintain a healthy weight. Every step you take, the pressure put on your knees and hips is two to three times your body weight. In other words, the more weight you carry, the more pressure there is on your joints. The more pressure on your joints, the more pain.
Get rid of excess weight by following an exercise plan. Even if you don't need to lose weight, exercising can help increase flexibility and reduce fatigue.
* Wear the right footwear. Walking or exercising in shoes with worn soles can stress the joints. Also, research shows that women with arthritis who frequently wear heels increase their risks of twisting their knees.
* Get enough sleep. Sleep can help you better manage arthritis pain because it restores your energy. It also rests your joints, allowing the pain and swelling to go down.
* Practice good posture. You can minimize stress on your joints and in the spine by learning to stand and sit with good posture. Imagine a string attached to the top of your head is gently pulling you up. Also, make sure you distribute your weight equally on both legs when standing.
* Get through tough times with temporary relief. When arthritis pain becomes severe, you can find some relief in over-the-counter medications. Products such as Absorbine Jr. pain relieving liquid are very effective in temporarily relieving pain from muscle aches, strains, backaches and arthritis.
Made by W. F. Young Inc., Absorbine Jr. pain relieving liquid has natural botanical extracts that also soothe hot, tired, itchy feet and can help prevent infections.
For pain relief on the go, the Absorbine Jr. Pain Relief Patch can be applied directly to the point of pain and worn for up to eight hours. The soft, flexible patch adheres and removes easily.
You can find Absorbine Jr. products at your local drugstore, supermarket or mass retailer. For more information, go to www.absorbine.com. -NU |
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