“DOES ARTHRITIS PAIN GRIND YOU DOWN?” MillionsofAmericanssufferthrougharthritispaineveryday,takingIbuprofen and stronger medication to numb the pain and address the ongoing inflammation. The definition of arthritis is joint inflammation, however the term has acquired a wider meaning. Arthritis is now used as a generic term for osteoarthritis and other conditions that affect joints.The pattern, severity and location of arthritis symptoms can vary depending on the specific form of the disease.
Typically, arthritic conditions are characterized by pain and stiffness in and around one or more joints. The symptoms can develop gradually or suddenly. Certain rheumatic conditions can also involve the immune system and various internal organs of the body. Physiotherapy is an important part of the ongoing treatment for arthritis. Physiotherapy strengthens, stretches and stabilizes muscles surrounding affected joints providing needed support. Relieving Joint Pain Exercising is important to help reduce joint pain and stiffness. Light to moderate-intensity physical activity can actually prevent a decline in function, even restoring health. However, some people with arthritis may be reluctant to exercise because of joint pain after activity. You can take various steps to relieve pain, such as heat and cold therapy, or pain relievers, making it easier for you to exercise and stay active. In addition tophysiotherapy,choosenon–impactexercisessuchasbicycling, swimmingorwaterexercise.Furthermore,researchshowsthatevenmodest weight loss combined with exercise is more effective in decreasing pain
and restoring function than either weight loss or exercise alone.
If you are suffering with arthritis pain, call us today and discover how we can relieve your pain, returning you to a more active, pain-free lifestyle!
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Healthy Recipe
QUINOA SALAD 14 Ingredients • 12 cups water • 1 1/2 cups quinoa • 5 pickling cucumbers, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes • 1 small red onion, cut into 1/4-inch cubes • 1 large tomato, seeded and diced • 1 bunch Italian parsley leaves • 2 bunches mint leaves • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar • 1 lemon
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• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt • 3/4 teaspoon black pepper • 4 heads endive • 1 avocado
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Directions Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the quinoa, stir once, and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, over medium heat for 12 minutes. Strain and rinse well with cold water, shaking the sieve well to remove all moisture. When dry, transfer the quinoa to a largebowl.Add thecucumbers,onion, tomato,parsley,mint,oliveoil,vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper and toss well. Spoon onto endive spears, top with avocado, and serve.
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