Arthritis Cure Information and Tips

Arthritis Treatment

Arthritis treatment plan is devised by the doctors by working together with the individual patients. This usually includes medication, relaxation, exercise, well balanced diet, physiotherapist special instructions about proper use of joints while performing routine activities etc. Depending on the patients condition doctor may also prescribe to use certain assistive devices like splints and braces for immediate pain relief. In few severe cases surgery also could be necessary.

People suffering from rheumatoid arthritis should develop a balance between rest and activity. They should immediately take a small break if some activity is causing pain and fatigue in the joints. However, too much rest also could cause stiffness in muscles and joints.

Avoid self medication for immediate pain relieve like taking aspirin as regular consumption of aspirin will decreases amount of essential vitamins like vitamin B in the body causing deterioration in joints cartilage, aggravating the arthritis pains even more.

Instead non-steroid drugs like ibuprofen or Indocid could be used to relive pain and swelling. But again prolonged use of these drugs could cause digestive disorders because of chemicals involved. Doctors may also prescribe steroid pain killers like penicillamine. This has to be supplemented with lot of copper rich food as it leads to reduction of copper in your body.

Patients under the supervision of a trained physiotherapist can participate in several physical exercises which reduce joint pain and stiffness. Exercises help to improve flexibility, endurance and muscle strength and more importantly exercises contribute in improving a sense of well being which imparts confidence among patients.

Exercises that doctors often recommend for arthritis patients include:

• Stretching of muscles to help maintain normal joint movement, maintain or increase flexibility, and relieve stiffness.
• Walking or bicycle riding to improve fitness, help control weight, and improve overall well-being.
• Neck, Wrist, Hip, feet bending etc.

A number of Dietary supplements like Green tea, Ginger, Turmeric, pineapple bromelian and Soya bean are used for treating Arthritis. But patients should be extremely cautious while using them and inform doctors about the consumption; sometimes these supplements could cause severe side effects in some patients.

Patients must learn to combat arthritis by making changes in the routine lifestyle and activities. People suffering with disease become very weak so they lose their balance often. Especially in bathroom, grab bars should be installed in tub or under shower, placing a secure seat tub could also help for the patients.

Take a help of professional occupational therapist while planning your interiors, he can identify and make adjustments in homes for safer and comfortable environment. Researches show that patients who are well informed and participate actively in taking care of themselves experience far less pain compare to others.