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DIY Remedies That Help Manage And Ease Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain

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Life becomes daunting for a person suffering from Rheumatoid Arthritis pain. Movement for such people becomes limited and challenging, which we otherwise take for granted. This chronic inflammatory disorder makes synovial lining of joints inflamed resulting in painful joints. Starting with smaller joints namely fingers and toes, Rheumatoid Arthritis at its worse affects knees, elbows, ankles, hips and shoulders as well and leads to bone loss and joint deformity.

If you have been experiencing RA pain for a while, you can count on the following DIY remedies that can help you manage and ease the Rheumatoid Arthritis symptoms.

Massage

Side view of a woman legs receiving massage therapy

Regular massage of painful arthritic joints is certain to bring relief. However, you must ensure that you consult a physiotherapist or a massage therapist beforehand. They will help you know certain massage techniques and ways that would be of utmost help to improve your motion and to soothe the agonizing joint pain.

Relaxation techniques

Normal Joint and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Stress is believed to be a major cause that promotes arthritic pain flares. While a person is stressed, the pain perception becomes strong making one experience increased amount of pain. Therefore, you must try certain relaxation techniques that help keep stress at bay. Yoga is one of the best techniques. Its regular practice including deep breathing and meditation will give you the power to overcome stress and anxiety. The calmer the mind and body, the lesser the pain and discomfort one feels.

Turmeric

Turmeric, ayurvedic tradtional medicine. Dry ground turmeric and fresh root isolated on white background.

Regular intake of turmeric can help you in big way to manage your Rheumatoid Arthritis pain. A compound named Curcumin that turmeric contains has superb anti-inflammatory properties. It effectively reduces joint pain and swelling caused by arthritis.Therefore, make sure you consume wondrous turmeric everyday in cooked food, with warm milk at night or in capsule form.

Cinnamon

Cinnamon sticks

Yet another natural remedy that you can try out to relieve RA symptoms is cinnamon. Prepare a drink with warm water, add a half teaspoon each of honey and cinnamon, and have it every morning on an empty stomach. You could also make a paste of cinnamon and honey to apply it on the painful area and massage.

Exercise

Pain in the joints of the hands

People fighting with Rheumatoid Arthritis must exercise on a regular basis. It is of paramount importance for it reduces fatigue, strengthens muscles and eventually promotes motion. However, such people need to be extremely careful in the selection of exercise movements. One must consult an expert to find out what low-impact exercises are beneficial for them.

Consume anti-inflammatory foods

Vegetables as natural diuretics

C-reactive protein (CRP) and interleukin-6 are the two inflammatory proteins in our body. To reduce RA symptoms, one requires maintaining low levels of these proteins in the body. You can be successful in doing the same by including anti-inflammatory foods like fish, vegetables, olive oil, fruits and vegetable rich in antioxidants in your diet plan.

Epsom salt soak or bath

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Epsom salt is rich in magnesium sulphate, a mineral that is known for its pain relieving properties since times immemorial. Mix Epsom salt in warm water and soak your painful joints in it. For the joint you feel are difficult to soak, you can go in for Epsom salt bath as well.

Heat and cold therapy

Knee pain in men

Heat and cold therapy is extremely helpful for those suffering from Rheumatoid Arthritis. To ease swelling and soothe inflamed joints, you can apply an ice pack on the joints. It will relax discomfort, as it numbs the pain. Likewise, a hot shower soothes tight and aching muscles. If not a shower, you could also apply hot towel or a hot pack over painful joints. 

There is an array of home remedies that work wonders for easing Rheumatoid Arthritis symptoms, thus, providing relief to the sufferer.

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