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Living With Arthritis Can Be Painful – Physical Therapy Can Help

Stiffness and discomfort donu2019t have to be a part of our daily lives u2014 and yet many people assume that theyu2019re doomed to suffer from arthritis pain.

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Living With Arthritis Can Be Painful – Physical Therapy Can Help

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  1. Living With Arthritis Can Be Painful – Physical Therapy Can Help

  2. Don’t Turn to Medication for Pain Relief – Physical Therapy Can Get You Moving Again! If you’ve been losing more and more of your mobility and productivity due to chronic joint inflammation, you may be disappointed by the usefulness of painkilling drugs or even alarmed by the potential dangers of such drugs. The two most common types of arthritis Osteoarthritis – This most common form of arthritis is usually a natural consequence of a lifetime of joint motion, coupled with certain changes that take place during aging. Rheumatoid arthritis – This form of arthritis is caused by an auto-immune disease or dysfunction. So, how can physical therapy help? Corrective devices – Your physical therapist can recommend specialized insoles and train you in the use of devices such as walkers Lifestyle guidance – Your physical therapist can recommend specific changes to your everyday lifestyle that will ease your pain. Exercise – Exercise can aid arthritis sufferers by boosting circulation, easing inflammation and increasing range of motion. Physiotherapy techniques – You may benefit from massage therapy, cold/heat therapy or laser therapy. Original Source : https://kingphysicaltherapy.com/living-with-arthritis-can-be- painful-physical-therapy-can-help/

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