Arthritis is that painful swelling and stiffness in the joints and is also, an irritating reminder of the inevitable aging process. It strikes many and is often unavoidable. "Unavoidable" is hardly the same thing as "untreatable," though. There are plenty of ways to make arthritis easier to live with. This article has some tips to help any arthritis sufferer.
Rearrange the furniture in your home. You want to be able to walk a straight line from one room to another. The fewer turns you have to make, the less stress you will place on your weight-bearing joints, especially your hips. You should enlist the help of a friend to move your furniture, of course.
It is important that you quit smoking if you suffer from arthritis. It is a proven medical fact that smoking can make your arthritis symptoms worse. Also, if you smoke and you are taking medications to control your arthritis symptoms, smoking can actually decrease the positive effects of these medications.
If you find it difficult to sleep due to pain from arthritis, it may help to take a warm bath with bath salts prior to going to bed. This can help you get to sleep sooner as well as stay asleep longer because the muscles in your body are being relaxed, which relieves arthritis pain.
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