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Saturday, March 7, 2009
How to Cope With Your Arthritis Problem
Suffering from the pains of arthritis is a very disturbing experience. At the same time, looking for the best way to relieve your pains can be very frustrating because most of the time the symptoms keeps coming back. This joint disease could become a lifetime dilemma if you do not know how to cope with your arthritis.

One way to deal with your arthritis is to know the severity of your condition. You have to know if you have minimal or serious joint problems. You also have to know if the problem is just on the muscles around your joints or the problem is on the joint itself. Proper diagnosis is needed to know what you need to do to cope with your arthritis. There are many types of arthritis like rheumatoid, osteoarthritis and gout, they should be handled differently that is why you need the proper diagnosis to define the type of your arthritis.

Know what activities you should avoid. If you are suffering from the pains of arthritis, one best way to cope with your arthritis is to know what activities you should avoid. If you have damaged joint, you should avoid activities that could stress or put too much pressure on your joints. Engaging in strenuous activities could cause more damage to your joints. Ask your doctor regarding the physical activities you should avoid and how to handle your activities and hobbies.

Know what activities are beneficial to your arthritis. Inactivity is not a good way to cope with your arthritis because it promotes stiffness. Common symptom of arthritis is stiffness after a long period of rest or inactivity that is why most people with this kind of disease experience stiffness in the morning. Moderate movements and exercises help reduce stiffness and other arthritis symptoms. Even if you are restricted to do some joint repetitive movements, you have to stay physically active. Stretching and water exercises are some light activities that can help you cope with your arthritis. It is best to work with your doctor to determine the best exercise program to strengthen your muscles and joints.

There are many treatments for arthritis and you do not have to suffer the pains. It is best to find the best treatment that will work for you.
posted by Healthy Life @ 10:48 AM  


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