Many people who deal with arthritis sufferers are worried about finding how to treat and prevent the condition. Arthritis isn’t curable, but it can be prevented and treated. The following article provides some helpful tips on how you can go about treating and preventing arthritis.
Being able to relax and avoid stress is key to properly managing arthritis. When your body undergoes stress, it releases chemicals that can trigger inflammation and increase body pain thus affecting your arthritis. Look for ways to relax such as meditation or yoga. Light, low impact exercise may help reduce stress and also help your pain.
Avoid smoking cigarettes, yours or anyone else’s. Nicotine slows blood flow to the extremities which can exacerbate arthritis-related inflammation. In the long-term though, your joints can also suffer … Read the rest