12 STEPS FOR RELIEVING ARTHRITIC PAINS AT HOME
Treatment plans for arthritis cases are aimed at relieving pain and decreasing the amount of inflammation, stiffness, and overall stress placed on the joint(s). However, there are also some steps you can take on your own to make sure your daily life is as pain-free as possible:
1. Stretch multiple times a day.
2. Alternate between weight bearing and non-weight bearing exercises.
3. Use tools that make it easier on your joints, such as large handled can openers and large grips on kitchen tools.
4. Carry grocery bags on your forearms, instead of straining the joints in your fingers.
5. Have commonly-used items within easy reach to avoid squatting, kneeling, or having to reach high overhead. 6. Get up and move often. Don’t sit for more than 30 minutes without getting up for a break.
9. Drink plenty of water.
10. Eat nutritious foods.
7. Avoid prolonged kneeling.
11. Avoid fried foods, sodas, and other items that increase inflammation in your body. 12. Work with your physical therapist to create a treatment plan and update it with a yearly check-up. If you are living with joint pain, call us today to learn more about our arthritis treatment programs. We recommend a yearly physical therapy check-up to ensure you are performing at your best. Find relief for your arthritic pains today with Advantage Rehab!
8. Maintain proper posture when sitting and standing.
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Grilled Chicken Caprese
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INGREDIENTS • 2 (about 1 lb) large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tbsp olive oil • 2 oz fresh salted mozzarella
• 2 plum tomatoes • 1/4 cup fresh basil
DIRECTIONS Set grill to medium. Lay the chicken breasts flat and cut horizontally with a knife parallel to the cutting board to form 4 thinner cutlets. Brush chicken with olive oil and season all over with salt and pepper. Place chicken on the grill and cook 4 min. per side. Meanwhile, very thinly slice the mozzarella. Thinly slice the tomatoes. Thinly slice the basil. Arrange tomato slices on chicken. Top with mozzarella. Cover and cook for another 2–3 min., until cheese melts and chicken is cooked through. To serve, season with pepper and garnish with basil.
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