Relieve Your Arthritic Pains the NATURAL WAY
can help with damaged cartilage. Some studies have also shown glucosamine to slow down joint damage altogether. 3. Avoiding certain foods. Did you know that some foods actually increase the body’s natural inflammatory response? Fried foods, soda, processed foods, and foods with high sugar content and high fat can cause the inflammation of your arthritis to worsen. By cutting out these foods, you can help naturally relieve the inflammation in your body. 4. Getting plenty of rest. Sleep is a time for our body and brain to repair itself. Making sure you are getting enough sleep is important. By allotting yourself 7-8 hours of rest each night, you are able to allow your body to repair and decrease pain. When you are tired, your body does not function as well, increasing the inflammatory response and reducing your pain threshold. Regardless of the cause of arthritis, physical therapy plays a major role in the treatment of its symptoms. Physical therapy should always be the first method of treatment, before resorting to more aggressive procedures, such as surgery. In fact, in manycases,physical therapycaneveneliminate the need for risky treatment methods altogether, such as harmful pain-management drugs or invasive surgical correction. If the condition is severe and surgery is required, physical therapy can also help you prepare and recover from your procedure. If you or a loved one is suffering from arthritis (or you think you might be), contact Life In Motion Physical & HandTherapy today at (727) 369-6355 or visit our website at www.lifeinmotion-therapy.com. We will get you started on a treatment plan that will help restore your mobility, comfort, and quality of life.
Rheumatoid Arthritis is a bit different from osteoarthritis and it is not as well understood. It is the second most commonly experienced form of arthritis, and it develops as an autoimmune response. When someone has rheumatoid arthritis, their immune system sees the joints as a threat. Because of this perceived threat, the immune system attacks the joints, resulting in pain and inflammation. While research is ongoing, in order to better understand rheumatoid arthritis, many expertsbelieve thatyourhormones,medicalhistory, and environment could all be contributing factors. How Can I Relieve My Arthritis? While there is not yet a known cure for arthritis, there are some steps you can take on your own, in addition to physical therapy treatments, to make sure your pain is managed to the best of your ability. These include: 1. Getting exercise. It can sometimes feel difficult to move when you are suffering from arthritis. However, exercise is important for relieving pain and maintaining joint function. It is also vital in strengthening muscles, increasing flexibility, and improving blood flow. In order to avoid additional pressureon theaffected joint(s),youcanmixweight bearing and non-weight bearing exercises, such as aquatic exercises or bicycling. Your physical therapist will prescribe targeted exercises to you that you can do both during your PT sessions and on your own time. Cartilage receives its nutrition from joint fluid, so the more you exercise, the better. 2. Taking your vitamins. The Arthritis Foundation states that thereareamultitudeofbenefits in taking glucosamineandchondroitinvitamins.Glucosamine is naturally made in the body and helps support the cartilage by retaining water and preventing wear. Therefore, taking additional glucosamine vitamins
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), approximately 54.4 million U.S. adults are diagnosed with some form of arthritis each year. Signs of arthritis may include pain with squatting, bending, sitting too long and using your hands for basic functional tasks, like opening jars or writing. Pain that is worse in the morning, but seems to disappear throughout the day, may also be a sign of arthritis. There are a number of reasons why arthritis may occur, including: • Normal or abnormal wear and tear on joint cartilage. • Injuries that damage cartilage and joints. • Diseases that damage cartilage. • Lack of joint support from poor muscle strength and tissue flexibility. Do you think you may be experiencing the signs of arthritis? Are you looking to manage your arthritic pains so you can live more comfortably? If so, contact Life In Motion today. What Exactly is Arthritis? “The term “arthritis” refers to any chronic condition that affects the joints, causing pain and inflammation. The Arthritis Foundation states that there are over 100 different types of arthritis that exist. However, the two most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis is the most common, and it happens asagradual “wearand tear”ofcartilagesurrounding the joints. This can occur from age or from excessive, repetitive use of the affected joint(s). When cartilage is worn down, it can no longer act as a strong cushion and shock absorber for the joints, resulting in bone-on-bone friction and inflammation.
We at Life In Motion have quite a few core values - one of them is Education. We believe in educating the public on the value of conservative care and we believe in empowering our patients, through education, to be advocates for their own health. Check your newsletters or check our website at www.lifeinmotion-therapy.comforupcomingdates! Remember - registration is required - online or by phone. INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP SERIES The therapistsofLife InMotionarecurrentlyputting on workshops every two weeks that are open to the public. We alternate between Lower Back Pain/ Sciatica and Shoulder/Rotator Cuff workshops. More topicswillbeaddedsoon,sokeepaneyeout!
January 4th @ 9AM Lower Back Pain & Sciatica Febuary 15th @ 9AM Lower Back Pain & Sciatica
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