FINDING RELIEF FROM ARTHRITIS PAIN (continued from outside)
Anti-inflammation and Arthritis One leading form of arthritis treatment is with the use of anti-inflammatory medication. Certain types of arthritis develop as a result of a build- up of inflammation in the body. Specifically, the tendons and ligaments become inflamed as a result of an internal attack from the immune system, which is typically triggered by some combination of environmental factors. Avoiding certain foods and movements can reduce inflammation, and thereby reduce pain. Physical Therapy and Arthritis Physical therapy is highly recommended for the treatment of arthritis because it can strengthen and support the joints through guided practice of movement and strength building exercises. Typically, the best activities for arthritis pain are low-impact activities. Working with a physical
Turning to over the counter pain medications to cope with arthritis pain is ineffective as a long- term solution. While some of the medications may provide temporary relief, they will not help you overcome the pain for good. Physical therapy, on the other hand, can provide actual relief from arthritis by helping to rebuild strength in the joints through targeted movements and flexibility exercises. There is a lot of current research trying to understand what precisely causes arthritis to develop in some people, and not in others. Everyone uses their joints every day, and while it makes sense that so much pressure would cause pain to develop over time, it doesn’t explain why the pain develops when and where it does, and why it happens to some people and not to others.
therapist is the best way to ensure that you are practicing the best techniques for overcoming your discomfort. There is a long list of home remedies that are said to help with arthritis pain as well, and there is some credibility to some of these concepts. For example, losing weight, exercising regularly, and making some dietary changes such as reducing caffeine and sugar consumption are said to help alleviate pain associated with arthritis. However, before you start making any changes to your lifestyle, it is best to consult with a physical therapist. For more information about how to rid your life of arthritis pain, contact us. Call 703-723-4088 today to find out how you can use physical therapy to overcome your arthritis pain.
Healthy Recipe: Miracle Red Juice
Exercise Essentials Try this simple exercise to help relieve arthritis pain.
RelievesTight Hips &Thighs
PRONE HIP EXTENSION
INGREDIENTS • 2 large beets • 4 long carrots • 2 apples
• 6 celery stalks • 2 limes or lemons • 2 tsp flour • 2 inches of Ginger
While lying face down with your legs straight, slowly raise one leg up off of the floor, about 10 inches into the air. Relax and hold for 3-5 seconds before placing leg back down to starting position. Repeat the exercise 6 times on both legs.
INSTRUCTIONS Prepare beets, carrots, apples, celery, limes (or lemons) and ginger by chopping into smaller pieces before placing into a juicer. As the skin of a beet is packed with antioxidantsandnutrients, it is recommended to leave theskinon thebeet.Beetskin and lemonpeel (ifusing)havestrongflavors,soyoucouldalsopreparehalfwithskin and half peeled to adjust to the flavor, or simply peel all if preferred. Apples can be any color or variety. Do not peel the ginger, which you will add to taste as ginger can be spicy. After all ingredients are added to the juicer, blend until juiced and smooth. Drink juiceassoonaspossible toobtainallbenefitsof theantioxidantsandnutrients. MiracleRedJuicecanbeabsorbedmoreeasilyonanemptystomach.Drinkoneglass every other day or as needed.
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