RELIEVE ARTHRITIC PAINS AT HOME
7. Avoid prolonged kneeling. 8. Maintain proper posture when sitting and standing. 9. Drink plenty of water. 10. Eat nutritious foods. 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. If you are living with joint pain, call us today to learn more about our arthritis treatment programs. We recommend a yearly physical therapy check-up to ensure you are performing at your best.
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: 1. Stretch multiple times a day. 2. Alternate between weight bearing and non-weight- bearing exercises. 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. 6. Get up and move often. Don’t sit for more than 30 minutes without getting up for a break. EXERC I SE ESSENT I ALS TRY TH I S EXERC I SE TO REL I EVE ELBOW PA IN
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HEALTHY REC I PE SPAGH E T T I SQUA SH A L F R E DO
Ingredients: • 4 lb. spaghetti squash • 1/4 tsp. salt • 1/4 tsp. pepper • 1 c. half and half •3 tbsp. butter •1 c. Parmesan cheese
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Directions: Scoop out and discard seeds from spaghetti squash halves. Prick outsides all over with a sharp knife; season insides with 1/4 teaspoon with each salt and pepper. Microwave, cut sides down, on a largemicrowave-safe plate on high 10minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat half-and-half and butter to simmering on medium-low; simmer 5 minutes, or until reduced slightly, then whisk in finely grated Parmesan cheese. With a fork, scrape the flesh of each squash half to separate into strands, leaving a 1/2-inch border on sides; divide sauce among halves and top each with 2 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese. Broil 1 to 2 minutes or until bubbly and browned in spots. Optional: Serve with a green salad.
E L BOW R E S I S TANC E T RA I N I NG Stand with good posture and your elbow bent towards you, with your palm facing you, then apply resistance with your free hand and slowly lower your palm to your waist. Repeat 10 times.
Source: https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/recipes/a33054/spaghetti-squash-alfredo-recipe-ghk1114/
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