subject: How to Take Control of Your Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain [print this page] How to Take Control of Your Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain
Managing your rheumatoid arthritis pain can make your life a lot easier and it will aid you in being able to perform daily activities better and at ease. Some people may take the route of toughening it up and going through the day with the pain, but it may make the damage of your joints worse or most probably increase the pain that you have to endure.
In order to not increase the arthritis pain, here are some tips that may even allow you to avoid the joint pain:
Each and every day, make sure you move your joints through the full motion, where you do not experience pain. This will definitely help you in your joints and movements. Do this with extra care and caution, and make sure you do not force your joints through a movement that can cause further damage.
Learn as much as you can about your rheumatoid arthritis and know as much as possible about your particular arthritis. Take note of the pain that you experience when you are performing an activity, it should be different to the pain that you feel the whole time. The activities that cause you pain need to be avoided completely.
Move your hands with the greatest care and avoid activities that can put extra strain on your fingers, unless specified by your doctor. The most important things to remember is to avoid any kind of activity that will push your other fingers toward your little finger, and if you have to hold any kind of item like a book, ensure it is on the palm of your hand.
Joints when kept at the same position for too long can get stiff. Make sure that you avoid this by changing the position or taking a break. This will allow joint movement and flexibility. Habits that place extra strain on your joints will be hard to break but the rewards will be tremendous. Be aware of your daily activities and find ways to lessen the strain on your joints. Do not be shy to consult your doctor about your pain, symptoms or discomfort.
