How to Sooth Arthritis Pain

Female: Get the pain relief you deserve with today’s health tip on arthritis.

Male: Many people who suffer from arthritis pain find that a heat and ice treatment works. To try this therapy at home begin by applying ice to a new pain or recent injury. Get the maximum benefit from ice by applying it to painful areas two or three times a day for 15 minutes at a time.

Repeat this treatment for 24 hours, always removing ice after 15 minutes as it reaches maximum efficacy at that point. Unlike ice, warmth can continue to provide benefit over time. after 24 hours of ice treatments apply moist heat to an injury either in the shower or with a heating bag for up to 30 minutes.

After 48 hours, begin using heat and ice in sequence. As a general rule, apply heat in the morning and before physical activity. Switch to ice in the evening and after exercise.



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