6 TIPS TO HELP YOUR ARTHRITIS PAIN When it comes to treating arthritis, you may have more options than you realize. There is a lot you can do to reduce your aches and pains from arthritis, while gaining more mobility and function.
People often experience pain from arthritis because of stiff joints, muscles and other tissues. In addition, muscles become weak, therefore do not adequately support thearthritic joints.Our customized physical therapy treatments promote musclestrength, improve rangeofmotion, increasemobilityandeasepain.Valley Rehab Center is the only clinic in the area currently using infrared light therapy, which has been proven tosignificantly reducepain and swelling at theknee joint. In addition, coupling your treatments with the following can also help you live life to the fullest and get you back to doing the things you love: 1. Education and self-management Whenyour treatment isover,ourexpertswillhaveequippedyouwith theknowledge and exercises you need to continue your progress on your own . 2. Weight loss Maintainingyour recommendedweightor losingweight ifyouareoverweightcan lessenyourpainby reducingstressonyouraffected joints.Weight lossspecifically helps ease pressure on weight-bearing joints such as the hips and knees. If maintaining or reducing your weight is a problem you can opt to participate in our Healthe Habits for Living program as part of your treatment plan.
improve walking. 4. Knee braces For osteoarthritis with associated knee instability, a knee brace can reduce pain, improve stability and reduce the risk of falling. 5. Heat and cold Many people find the heat of a warm bath, heat pack or paraffin bath eases arthritis pain. Others find relief in cold packs. Still others prefer alternating the two. Learn more about what can work best for you by talking to our Valley Rehab Center specalists. 6. Exercise Exercise has been proven to help reduce arthritis pain while increasing strength and function. Knowing the right kind of exercises to do is the key. Talking with our physical therapists will point you in the right direction.There is a lot that you can do to relieve the pain from arthritis and protect your joints for the long-term. Find out more about our ARTHRITIS PROGRAM by calling us today and discover how to relieve and reduce the pain of arthritis.
3. Footwear and insoles If arthritis affects your knee, special footwear and insoles can reduce pain and
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Healthy Recipe: ENGLISH MUFFIN SANDWICH
Relieve Hip Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing hip pain.
INGREDIENTS • 6 English muffins, sliced in half • 6 large eggs • 6 slices Cheddar cheese • 6 slices deli ham • Salt and freshly ground black pepper DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 5 ramekins, or a jumbo muffin tin and place on a cookie sheet. Crack one egg into each ramekin.Pierceeggyolkwitha forkandvery slightly beat. Season with salt and freshly groundpepper.Bakeeggs for12-15minutes
HIP HIKES While standing up on a step, lower one leg downward towards the floor by tilting your pelvis to the side. Then return the pel- vis/leg back to a leveled position. Repeat 6 times. Loosens Tight Hips
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or until set. Remove from oven and allow to cool. Run a knife around the edge of ramekin (or muffin tin) to remove eggs. To assemble breakfast sandwich, layer one half of each English muffin with one slice of cheese, one slice of ham and a cooked egg. Top with other half of English muffin. Wrap sandwich in plastic wrap and place in the freezer. To reheat, place in microwave for 1-2 minutes, or until warmed through.
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