Treatment and Management Tips
Chiropractors will gently adjust the affected joints when they are not inflamed to help maintain correct joint movement. When the joints are inflamed the chiropractor may gently move the joint around to help dissipate the inflammation. These procedures will maintain joint mobility, improve blood circulation, reduce inflammation and block pain.
Massage can also be helpful in easing aches and pains by improving blood circulation and loosening tight muscles.
Naturopaths may use anti-inflammatory herbs or nutrients to assist these symptoms and guide you in the types of inflammatory foods that may need to be removed from your diet.
Learn ways to manage pain. In some more advanced cases to further manage pain anti- inflammatories and analgesics may be prescribed by your GP.
Stay active. One of the most important things you can do is exercise because cartilage relies on the fluid in the joint ("synovial fluid") to provide nutrients and carry away waste products. Moving the joints stimulates the body to produce synovial fluid and keep it flowing around the joint.
Rest. This helps to prevent swelling in the joints.
Quit smoking. Smokers are twice as likely to get rheumatoid arthritis as non-smokers
Seek support from other people and support groups - for advice, social contact and emotional support
Mechanical aids. Walking frames, specially designed eating utensils and other tools can make daily tasks easier and help balance rest and activity.
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