Tips for managing arthritis pain
If you are one of the over four million Canadians living with arthritis, you are no stranger to stiffness and joint pain. Although this is a lifelong condition, there are a number of simple things a person can do to continue living an active life.
The following steps may help manage your arthritis pain:
. Exercise: swimming, walking and stretching may reduce joint pain and stiffness
. Over-the-counter medications such as Tylenol Arthritis Pain can provide pain relief
. Weight reduction: excess weight puts additional stress on weight-bearing joints such as hips and knees
. Heat and cold: pain may be relieved by taking a warm bath or shower, using a heating pad or applying a cold compress
. Massage: a therapist can help by massaging tight muscles, increasing blood flow and bringing warmth to a stressed body area
. Physiotherapy: to improve muscle strength and tone and help maintain or restore normal joint movement and relieve stiffness
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