Tips to help relieve the pain of arthritis

There are several things one can do to help manage the pain associated with arthritis. According to the Mayo Clinic, physical exercise – done correctly – can help keep muscles strong and support the skeletal system. Exercise is critical but it must be done correctly to avoid pain and aggravating the condition.

Maintaining a health diet and weight are also important. You may want to try a gluten-free diet to help reduce inflammation in the body. Since arthritis is painful inflammation of the joints, this diet may help. With today's awareness of gluten and so many people choosing this diet, the availability of gluten-free foods has increased significantly. This is not a diet to lose weight. But keeping weight down reduces the stress on the joints. Check out Maine Warmers Gluten-free Recipes on their blog.

Using implements to help open jars, insert keys, brush teeth are a few of the recommendations.

They recommend making changes gradually – not trying to do everything all at once. Read the article on RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS.

A heating pad helps relieve the pain of arthritis. Maine Warmers have microwave heating pads and gentle ice packs that stimulate circulation and help with flexibility. If you need a gift for someone with arthritis check out Maine Warmers’ Cozy Sheep.