12 SIMPLE STEPS FOR RELIEVING ARTHRITIC PAINS AT HOME Treatment plans for arthritis cases are aimed at relieving pain and decreasing the amount of inflammation, stiffness, and overall stress placed on the joint(s). However, there are also some steps you can take on your own to make sure your daily life is as pain-free as possible: 8. Maintain proper posture when sitting and standing.
9. Drink plenty of water.
1. Stretch multiple times a day.
10. Eat nutritious foods.
2. Alternate between weight bearing and non-weight bearing exercises.
11. Avoid fried foods, sodas, and other items that increase inflammation in your body. 12. Work with your physical therapist to create a treatment plan and update it with a yearly check-up.
3. Use tools that make it easier on your joints, such as large handled can openers and large grips on kitchen tools.
4. Carry grocery bags on your forearms, instead of straining the joints in your fingers.
5. Have commonly-used items within easy reach to avoid squatting, kneeling, or having to reach high overhead.
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6. Get up and move often. Don’t sit for more than 30 minutes without getting up for a break.
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7 . Avoid prolonged kneeling.
Healthy Recipe
Patient Success Spotlight
INGREDIENTS • 1 cup fresh carrot juice
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1-inch chunk ginger root, juiced
• 1/2 large avocado
“All of the techs were knowledgeable and professional.”
• 1/2 ear of fresh
organic, non-GMO raw corn
CARROT, GINGER, LIME RAW SOUP
Success Story: Laura H. “I have been so pleased with my experience at Star Physical Therapy. My physical therapist, Rachel, was always a joy to work with. All of the techs were knowledgeable and professional. My neck was strengthened to above average strength. This is my third time having physical therapy at Star. My neck seems to need tweaking every six years, but I recieve great results each time!”
DIRECTIONS Pour the carrot, lime, ginger juice in a blender and add the avocado. Blend until smooth. Pour in a bowl and top the soup with fresh raw corn, shaved off the cob.
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