HOW CAN I R E L I E V E MY AR T HR I T I S PA I N ?
each night, you are able to allow your body to repair and decrease pain. When you are tired, your body does not function as well, increasing the
made in the body and helps support the cartilage by retaining water and preventing wear. Therefore, taking additional glucosamine vitamins can help with damaged cartilage. Some studies have also shown glucosamine to slow down joint damage altogether. Consult with your physical therapist about additional supplements to help ease your pain and promote cartilage health. 3. Avoiding certain foods. Did you know that some foods actually increase the body’s natural inflammatory response? Fried foods, soda, processed foods, and foods with high sugar content and high fat can cause the inflammation of your arthritis to worsen. By cutting out these foods, you can help naturally relieve the inflammation in your body. 4. Taking calcium and magnesium supplements. Many people are deficient in calciumandmagnesium. These are vital minerals needed for hundreds of processes in your body. Having enough calcium and magnesium allows you to build strong bones while simultaneously reducing irritated nerve endings, thus decreasing pain. If possible, find supplements that are in powder form that can be easily digested and help your body’s intake of these essential minerals. 5. Getting plenty of rest. Sleep is a time for our body and brain to repair itself. Making sure you are getting enough sleep is important. By allotting yourself 7-8 hours of rest
inflammatory response and reducing your pain threshold. Contact Sports and Orthopaedic Therapy Servicesfor relief:
Regardless of the cause of arthritis, physical therapy plays a major role in the treatment of its symptoms. Physical therapy should always be the first method of treatment, before resorting to more aggressive procedures, such as surgery. In fact, in many cases, physical therapy can even eliminate the need for risky treatment methods altogether, such as harmful pain- management drugs or invasive surgical correction. If the condition is severe and surgery is required, physical therapy can also help you prepare and recover from your procedure. If you or a loved one is suffering from arthritis (or you think you might be), contact Sports and Orthopaedic Therapy Servicestoday. We will get you started on a treatment plan that will help restore your mobility, comfort, and quality of life. If you’re suffering from lower back pain, call 301.989.9040 to talk with your physical therapist today and schedule your appointment!
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“ I T FEELS TERR I F I C TO BE YOUNG AGA IN! ” “Before see me really acting like an old lady hobbling with pain, dragging myself upstairs with both hands on the rail due to shoulder injury affecting the whole body and never able to find comfortable chair or bed to sleep. Being an active person, settling down is not an option. Debbie Bahr helped restore me to full capacity. I love her beautiful smiles, terrific massage on my shoulder and her caring nature. Now see me like a road runner zipping here and there to catch up with a lot of things. Rail? Do I need it going upstairs? Hey! I have been carrying stuff upstairs with ease! It feels terrific to be “young” again even though I am 74 years old!” — A. W.
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