WAPT: Helping Arthritis Pain

Arthritis & Physical Therapy

Anti-inflammation and Arthritis One leadingformofarthritistreatment iswiththeuseofanti-inflammatory medication.Certain typesofarthritisdevelopasa resultofabuild-upof inflammation inthebody.Specifically,thetendonsand ligamentsbecome inflamedasaresultofan internalattackfromthe immunesystem,which is typically triggered by some combination of environmental factors. Avoiding certain foods and movements can reduce inflammation, and thereby reduce pain. Physical Therapy For Arthritis Pain Physical therapy is highly recommended for the treatment of arthritis because itcanstrengthenandsupportthe jointsthroughguidedpractice ofmovementandstrengthbuildingexercises.Typically,thebestactivities for arthritis pain are low-impact activities. Working with a physical therapist is the best way to ensure that you are practicing the best techniques for overcoming your discomfort. There is a long list of home remedies that are said to help with arthritis pain as well, and there is some credibility to some of these concepts. For example, losing weight, exercising regularly, and making some dietarychangessuchas reducingcaffeineandsugarconsumptionare said tohelpalleviatepainassociatedwitharthritis.However,beforeyou start making any changes to your lifestyle, it is best to consult with a physical therapist. For more information about how to rid your life of arthritis pain, contact us. 5 4 5 2 7 2 3 8 6 4 2 1 7 9 5 7 3 2 1

There is a lot of current research trying to understand what precisely causes arthritis to develop in some people, and not in others. Everyone uses their joints every day, and while it makes sense that so much pressure would cause pain to develop over time, it doesn’t explain why thepaindevelopswhenandwhere itdoes,andwhy ithappens tosome people and not to others.

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Calf Stretch Sit with one foot out front. Bend toes toward ceiling. You should feel a stretch in your calf.

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