Arthritis Awareness: Managing Pain and Improving Mobility
Arthritis Awareness: Managing Pain and Improving Mobility
Arthritis affects millions worldwide, impacting daily life and productivity. As part of our ongoing commitment to health education, New Marketlink Pharmaceutical Corporation is dedicating this discussion to understanding arthritis, its prevention, and effective management strategies. By sharing vital information, we aim to empower individuals to take control of their joint health and improve their quality of life.
Arthritis is a leading cause of pain and disability worldwide. You can find plenty of advice about easing the pain of arthritis and other conditions with exercise, medication and stress reduction.
How can you determine what works best for you?
Here are some do’s and don’ts to help you figure it out.
Whatever your condition, it will be easier to stay ahead of your pain if you:
- Learn all you can about your condition, including what type of arthritis you have and whether any of your joints are already damaged.
- Enlist your doctor, friends, and family in managing your pain.
- Tell your doctor if your pain changes.
Everyday routine:
Pay attention to your joints, whether sitting, standing, or engaging in activity.
- Keep your joints moving. Do daily, gentle stretches that move your joints through their full range of motion.
- Use good posture. A physical therapist can show you how to sit, stand and move correctly.
- Know your limits. Balance activity and rest, and don’t overdo.
In addition, lifestyle changes are important for easing pain.
- Manage weight. Being overweight can increase complications of arthritis and contribute to arthritis pain. Making incremental, permanent lifestyle changes resulting in gradual weight loss is often the most effective method of weight management.
- Quit smoking. Smoking causes stress on connective tissues, which can increase arthritis pain.
