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 not supporting the arthritic joints. Our customized therapy treatments promote muscle strength, improve range of motion, increase mobility and ease pain. 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. When your treatment is over, our experts will have equipped you with the knowledge and exercises you need to continue your progress on your own. 2. Weight loss. Maintaining your recommended weight—or losing weight if you are overweight—can lessen your pain by reducing stress on your affected joints. Weight loss specifically helps ease pressure on weight- bearing joints such as the hips and knees. 3. Footwear and insoles. If arthritis affects your knee, special footwear and insoles can reduce pain and 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.
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.
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How to Meditate with Chocolate
Benefits Of Staying Active This Spring
Did you know that high cacoa content (above 80%) chocolate reducescortisol (stresshormone) inyour body?
Get yourself a small piece of chocolate: We recommend a small piece of dark chocolate with a large cocoa content, but you can use whatever you have on-hand. It need not be a large piece of chocolate, either; in fact, bite-sized or a little larger is best. Relax your body: Take a few deep breaths and work on un-tensing your muscles to relax your body. You want to start your chocolate meditation as physically relaxed as possible. Close your eyes, if you feel comfortable with it. Smell,gaze,andnibble: Afteryousmell thechocolateandenjoy thearoma,afteryou lookat thechocolateandreally take inhowdelicious it looks,youcanfinally takeasmall biteofyourchocolate.Let itsitonyourtongueandmelt inyourmouth.Noticetheflavors from the chocolate, becoming completely absorbed in what you’re experiencing right now.Continueyourdeepbreathing,andconcentrateon thesensations inyourmouth. Savor this feeling: When you’re done savoring your chocolate, revisit the feeling throughoutyourday,andfeelmorerelaxed.Youmaychoosetocontinueyourmeditation after the chocolate is gone, or simply resume your day immediately afterward.
Physical activity or exercise can improve your health and reduce the risk of developing several diseases like type 2 diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease. Physical activity and exercise can have immediate and long-term health benefits. Most importantly, regular activity can improve your quality of life. A minimum of 30 minutes a day can allow you to enjoy these benefits:
• Reduce your risk of a heart attack • Manage your weight better • Lower blood cholesterol level • Lower the risk of type 2 diabetes • Lower blood pressure • Stronger bones, muscles and joints • Lower the risk of osteoporosis • Lower your risk of falls • Feel better - more energy, more relaxed and better sleep
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