Soak Hands In Hot Water Osteoarthritis
Lifestyle Changes
Lifestyle changes can help reduce stress on affected joints.
Occupational Changes
Patients with osteoarthritis should reduce impact and stress on the affected joint. Hammering away at deteriorating cartilage may speed up the degeneration. People in occupations with repetitive and stressful movement should find ways to reduce trauma. Adjusting the work area or substituting tasks that produce less stress on joints helps reduce pain.
Exercise
Joints need motion to stay healthy. Long...
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