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Arthritis Pain Relief in Houston Area
Affecting over 50 million Americans each year, arthritis is a painful and often debilitating illness. Though there is still no cure for arthritis, there are several guiding principles that will help with arthritis pain relief and pain management.
Here are some tips to help manage and relieve arthritis pain:
Understand your illness
Learn what type of arthritis you suffer from – the most common are osteoarthritis, which is due to a loss of cartilage in the joints, and rheumatoid arthritis, which caused by inflammation in the tissue around the joints. If you think you may be suffering from arthritis or see early signs of arthritis, speak to your physician as soon as you are able. If you already understand your illness and are looking for products that can help you better manage your pain, stop by any Relax The Back location in the Houston area. Our in-store, specially trained back care consultants can provide recommendations on products based on your arthritis back pain and back comfort needs.
Stay active
While you should never push your body to the extreme, challenging yourself to stretch, exercise and remain active will significantly reduce your arthritis pain. Maintaining a healthy weight is fundamental to arthritis pain relief. Yoga and walking are a perfect place to start. We at Relax The Back recommend using the McKenzie Method when it comes to a stretching regimen. For more information on the McKenzie Method, come into any Relax The Back location in Houston and speak to one of in-store consultants.
Diet – Add the good stuff
There are many herbal remedies recommended for arthritis pain management. Ginger is believed to have strong anti-inflammatory benefits and can be included in your diet both fresh and in tablet form. Glucosamine and chondroitin are both available at your local health store and have strong joint healing benefits. Soaking potato skins overnight and drinking the strained water they were soaked in first thing in the morning is believed to give your body a vitamin and mineral boost, which may also help arthritis pain relief.
Diet - Eliminate the bad
Smoking strongly hinders arthritis pain relief. The toxins smoking puts into your body directly affect your joints’ ability to repair themselves. Similarly, excessive salt, refined sugar, and alcohol hinders joint repair and negatively impacts weight management.
Lumbar Support Products
Relax The Back in the Houston area offers a wide range of support products ideal for arthritis pain management, such as back supports, Tempur-Pedic mattresses, and support sleeves. Visit any of our conveniently located back stores in the Houston area today to learn more about what products are best for you and how you can improve your back health.
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