Pain-Free Fall Fun!
Julie Brown • October 22, 2019
Is joint pain bringing you down? Ease the pain with some simple changes.
Four things you can do to reduce joint pain:
- Reduce Inflammation in Your Body. Arthritis releases inflammatory chemicals that attack joint tissue.
- Stay away from inflammatory foods (dairy, sugar, saturated or trans fats, refined carbs, MSG, gluten, casein, Aspartame, and Alcohol). Add foods, such as Turmeric and Fatty Acids. Turmeric, the yellow spice common in Indian dishes, contains a chemical called Curcumin that may help to reduce arthritis pain. The secret is its anti-inflammatory properties.
- Use ice on visible swelling in joints, otherwise stay warm (use heating pads or heated blankets).
- Drink plenty of water. Your body will be taught to retain water if it's dehydrated.
- Lose Weight to relieve the pressure from your joints. Your weight plays a big part on the amount of joint pain you feel.
- Keep Moving to maintain flexibility in your joints. Exercise does more than help you lose weight; it helps reduce pain.
- Get Regular Massages. According to the Arthritis Foundation, regular massaging of arthritic joints can help reduce pain and stiffness and improve your range of motion. Work with a physical therapist to learn self-massage, or schedule appointments with a massage therapist regularly.
Cited: https://www.healthline.com/health/osteoarthritis/arthritis-natural-relief; Medically reviewed by Debra Rose Wilson, PhD, MSN, RN, IBCLC, AHN-BC, CHT on May 8, 2017 — Written by Mary Ellen Ellis; https://www.arthritis.org/living-with-arthritis/tools-resources/?utm_source=display&utm_medium=search; https://www.arthritis.org/living-with-arthritis/arthritis-diet/foods-to-avoid-limit/food-ingredients-and-inflammation-11.php
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