Everyday Solutions for Osteoarthritis
Arthritis pain can be disabling, a challenge and a lifestyle that limits and in some cases keeps a person housebound. Arthritis can also limit the amount of activities you can do at home, when driving, when running errands and when socializing. Arthritis pain, such as with osteoarthritis, can be dealt with but it requires medication, physical therapy and a positive attitude. Because any kind of pain can cause depression, anxiety and other mental disabilities, it needs to be approached from a vantage point of positive thinking and positive action. There are several important things you can do that will help ease the pain of arthritis such as exercise. Exercise or stretching exercises should be done in between "bouts of arthritis pain and swelling. " One effective way to lower the pain of arthritis is by walking. Some suggest to begin walking 30 minutes three times a week and then gradually adding on a day or two during the week. Walking will strengthen your joints in your l