Joint pain is not something that is pleasant. It is actually one of the primary consequences of arthritis. Did you know that arthritis actually refers to more than 100 different diseases which affect areas around the joints?
Regardless of the type of arthritis pain that you may encounter, two things are fairly consistent:
- The pain experienced is an ongoing issue
- Drugs are usually the method of treatment
Instead of relying on drugs that more often than not, are accompanied with adverse reactions and side effects – consider the natural approach to ease the discomfort and pain.
Below I will share a few alternatives but for more information be sure to visit : http://arthritis.org
- Nutritious Foods – Amazing that what you eat can play an important role in reducing the pain associated with arthritis. Some foods can actually make the pain more intense. Some individuals suffering from arthritis pain find relief when eating nutritious, well balanced diets that include fruits, vegetables, oily fish and whole grains. Some individuals have experienced arthritis pain or flare-ups when consuming simple carbohydrates and fatty foods. Some specific foods that may help are, bananas, soy products and sweet peppers.
- Activity – It is known that regular exercise helps to strengthen muscles around joints and also increase flexibility which helps with fatigue. But actually any movement will help, in particularly range of motion exercises seem to reduce joint stiffness and pain. The type of arthritis and the level of the joint pain will determine the type of exercise that will be best in alleviating pain and stiffness.
- Body Mechanics – In order to reduce or minimize the stress on your joints throughout the day it is important to maintain good posture. Body positioning during your everyday movements can effect the joints causing stress and resulting in pain. Some tips to remember are to bend at the knees when picking up items and be sure that your work space provides sufficient support for your neck, back, forearms and upper legs.
Keeping these simple tips in mind will help to relieve your arthritis pain without the side-effects brought on by drugs.
Until next time,
