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How does one cope with arthrits pain limitations?

Vivir mejor con la artritis

Vivir con la artritis puede ser difícil a veces? Usted encuentra que no puede hacer las cosas que quiere hacer, porque las articulaciones no tienen el rango adecuado de movimiento para completar la tarea. Con el fin de ser capaz de hacer ciertas cosas, usted debe comenzar un plan de ejercicios, concentrándose en el rango de movimiento y de fortalecimiento muscular. El fortalecimiento de los músculos pueden ayudar a aliviar algo de la tensión en las articulaciones alrededor de los músculos.

Antes de comenzar un programa de ejercicios, usted debe consultar con su médico para asegurarse de que está haciendo el tipo adecuado de ejercicios para su condición. Comience fácil con simples ejercicios de estiramiento. Sólo se extienden hasta el rango de movimiento permite el dolor. Estiramiento durante 10 a 15 minutos antes de hacer cualquier resistencia y ejercicios de fortalecimiento muscular. Después de hacer ejercicio, también debe enfriar por hacer una extensión de 5 a 10 minutos.

Si su médico le ha recomendado las medidas dietéticas especiales, asegúrese de que se adhieren a la dieta recomendada. Si el medicamento ha sido prescrito, tomar la medicación según las indicaciones. Con dieta y ejercicio, puede ser capaz de controlar el dolor de artritis, que luego le permitirá realizar las tareas que de otro modo no sería capaz de hacer.

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