2006-10-16 04:39:07 · 21 answers · asked by Me, Myself & I 4 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Try Tai-Chi. It is low impact, promotes flexibility, and increases the flow of "Chi" (internal energy), not to mention is relaxing and quiet enjoyable.
2006-10-16 04:42:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Arthritis Treatment
Arthritis is a condition that causes painful swelling of joints. One of the most common types of arthritis is osteoarthritis. It is a degenerative problem which means that the symptoms worsen as you grow old. There is no treatment for arthritis. Prevention is the only way to avoid osteoarthritis. However, if you suffer from this disease, you can follow some methods to speed up your recovery. Here we offer some commonly used methods to treat arthritis.
1. Get 20 to 30 minutes of exercise daily. Sleep for eight hours at night. Skip any exercise that causes joint pain, which you can experience even an hour after you stop. Do not ignore the pain.
2.Maintain good posture. Use your hip muscles and not back to lift heavy load. Always lug the heavy load behind you rather than carrying it.
3. Undergo physiotherapy or perform exercises that include a wide range of motions.
4. Raise the painful joint or joints repeatedly throughout the day for at least 15 minutes.
5. Keep the warm compresses on the affected joints. Leave them on for 20 minutes and then remove them for 20 minutes to provide immediate relief.
6. Shed weight if you carry excess flab.
7. Do not sleep on soft mattress and sit on soft chairs.
8. Wear warm clothes to protect your joints.
9. Use splints, canes and/or surgery if your pain does not stop or if arthritis causes deformity of the joint.
10. When your muscles become tense, they put pressure on the joints. Practicing yoga, meditation and listening to relaxing tapes will provide relief.
11. Take aspirin if you are not allergic to it. But if your pain does not subside with aspirin or you are allergic to it, go for other painkillers like indomethacin, ibuprofen and/or naproxen.
2006-10-18 23:54:58 · answer #2 · answered by sing i 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hot tub or even getting into a hot bath for a while helps my RA. Ibuprofen is a nice thing to have around. I have been using that for years for mine.....
There are those heat pads that you put on your back or anywhere else. I have not used these though. I personally hate the creams! The hot water I just love!! Winter is coming on and keeping yourself warm will help, not just warm but bones warm.
Maybe a new bed to sleep in? One thing about arthritis it never goes away.....so a investment in a good bed might help you?
Good luck!
2006-10-16 04:47:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep moving, esp. for rheumatoid arthritis! If you have osteoarthritis, (often called "wear-and-tear" arthritis) it will get worse, too as you age, and due to "risk" sports, like skiing (when you fall). So stick to "low impact" sports, like walking or swimming.
Obesity can also contribute to rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, due to stress on the joints.
I find ibuprofen is quite helpful and my Dr. says it's just as effective as any Rx med he would prescribe (most of which have some seroius side effects).
According to the article cited below, chondroitin and glucosamine supplements can help both types of arthritis. Also, drink more water! Check out this article for a full explanation on the causes of and treatments for arthritis.
2006-10-16 04:50:19 · answer #4 · answered by SieglindeDieNibelunge 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stretching daily.
A Diet High in Calcium, Maybe a Glucosamine supplement .
Stay Active.
2006-10-16 04:41:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have had good success with moist heat.
Lots of long, hot, steamy showers really ease my stiffness.
I bought one of those microwavable herbal packs too. The one I have attaches around the waist with velcro. LOVE it!
I use Advil rather than aspirin or Tylenol.
2006-10-16 04:42:05 · answer #6 · answered by catherine02116 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Low impact exercise( crunches, butt lift, etc) and either heat or ice depending which offers more relief but check with your Dr.first
Some recommend Advil, Motrin or other ibuprofen
2006-10-16 04:44:56 · answer #7 · answered by UK Fan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try using an electric heating pad. I am 6 months pregnant and that works for me. Good Luck.
2006-10-16 04:41:16 · answer #8 · answered by mrsoscaralvarado 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try a bath soak in warm water with ebsom salt
if you need to take pain med take a sleep aid like tylenol pm to help you sleep
2006-10-16 04:41:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Information on arthritis,home remedies and treatment available at http://tinyurl.com/z5vx5
2006-10-16 14:29:21 · answer #10 · answered by Seema R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋