PTI: Relieving Arthritis Pain

“Life Becomes Easier Without Painful Joints.”

When it comes to treating arthritis, you may have more options than you realize. There is much you can do to reduce your aches and pains from arthritis while gaining more mobility and function. We offer consistent recommendations for our patients suffering with the pain and inflammation associated with arthritis. If you want to know how to relieve and reduce the pain of arthritis, try our physical therapy first. Patientsoftenexperiencepain fromarthritisbecauseofstiff joints,muscles and other tissues. In addition, muscles become weak, therefore not supporting the arthritic joints.The customized treatments at Performance Therapy Institute promote muscle strength, improve range of motion, increase mobility and relieve pain. In addition, coupling your physical therapy 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 When your physical therapy is over, your therapist will have equipped you with the knowledge and exercises you need to continue progress on your own. 2. Weight loss Maintainingyourrecommendedweightor losingweight ifyouareoverweight can lessen your pain. Weight loss specifically helps ease pressure on joints such as your hips and knees.

3. Footwear and insoles If arthritis affects your knee, special footwear and insoles can reduce pain and improve walking. 4. Braces Osteoarthritis can cause instability in joints. A knee or back brace can help reduce pain, improve stability and reduce the risk of falling. If you are suffering from arthritis pain, schedule an appointment with PerformanceTherapy Institutetodaytogainapainfreeandactive lifestyle!

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If you experience any of the following call Performance Therapy Institute to improve your posture today!

Relieve Shoulder Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing shoulder pain.

FOUR POINT + ARM RAISE Start on hands and knees, hips and shoulders at 90°. Lift one arm out front. Bring it back down and then repeat on opposite side. 8-10 times on both arms. Loosens Tight Shoulders

Inability to stand or sit comfortably for long periods of time Difficulty getting in and out of bed Inability to walk for at least 20 minutes Joint pain and/or stiffness Unable to enjoy leisure activities Difficulty getting up and down from the floor Limited ability to exercise Unable to work due to pain Difficulty going up and down steps or curbs

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