Top Ten Tips for Osteoarthritis
If you've not already read my previous post explaining osteoarthritis, please take a quick look here . Now you're up to speed, here are my top ten tips for managing osteoarthritis! 1. Strengthening Exercises One of the key parts of reducing pain associated with osteoarthritis is strengthening the muscles that surround the affected joint. This can help improve your mobility and allow you to be more active. I recommend seeing an osteopath or physiotherapist for a personalised plan that allows you to start slowly and build the intensity as your strength improves. 2. Movement is Medicine. Pain can cause you to rest your joints and be unsure of how much exercise you can do. Unfortunately resting lots can cause more stiffness and pain in the joints and weaken the surrounding muscles. I recommend incorporating more movement throughout the day and gentle exercises little and often. This allows you to pace yourself and gradually build up the intensity over time, helping to
