Five Ways to Manage Arthritis Pain — Without Surgery
Donna is one of the 53.2 million Americans living with arthritis. Until recently, she was also one of the many arthritis patients who weren’t physically active due to their symptoms. The persistent pain in her knee kept her from hobbies she’d always enjoyed, but now she loves to garden and explore local walking trails with her friends. And she didn’t even have to undergo surgery!
What changed? The answer is simple: Donna visited the team at Foundation Therapy. We helped her understand her condition, including the fact that staying sedentary was making her symptoms worse. We also created a customized treatment plan to help her manage her pain, get active, and get back to the life she wanted to live.
Whether you’re living with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or another inflammatory joint condition, we’ll work hard to find a solution that meets your needs. All you need to do to get started is call to schedule an appointment.
In the meantime, check out these five suggestions for managing arthritis pain from our physical therapists.
How to Manage Arthritis Symptoms (Without Drugs or Surgery)
Stay Active:
Getting enough exercise is one of the best things you can do to manage your arthritis symptoms. If you have osteoarthritis, this might be a surprise since OA pains often occur when you move the joint. Fortunately, our physical therapists can help you find low-impact exercises that won’t put extra pressure on your joints.
But Don’t Forget to Rest:
While physical activity is crucial in managing arthritis, you need to be careful not to overdo things. Striking a balance between more intense activities (like weightlifting) and periods of active recovery (like walking) will help keep your joints happy.
Eat a Healthy Diet:
Swapping out ultra-processed foods for a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains can help control the inflammation that contributes to arthritis symptoms.
Find a Pain Management Strategy:
You don’t have to depend on pain medication to manage your symptoms. Self-massage techniques, hot and cold therapy, and gentle stretches can all help reduce pain levels. Our therapists can provide suggestions!
Get Organized:
To maximize your treatment from our physical therapists, keep careful track of your symptoms. When do you feel pain? Where do you feel pain? Do you have any mobility restrictions? How would you describe your pain level? This information will help us create the best possible treatment plan for your needs.
But Don’t Forget to Visit Foundation Therapy, Either!
As musculoskeletal experts, our team of physical therapists can give you the expert guidance you need to address your arthritis symptoms. We offer two main benefits: additional pain management techniques and customized, guided exercise programs.
How We Help Manage Pain
In addition to showing you self-management options, we offer several pain management approaches in our clinic.
Manual therapy techniques, such as joint mobilizations or soft tissue manipulation, help reduce pain, promote blood circulation, and improve mobility restrictions. We often kick off sessions with a round of manual therapy to help prepare your body for exercise.
Depending on your needs, we might also suggest other pain-relieving modalities, such as ultrasound therapy or electrical stimulation.
How We Help You Exercise Smarter
When managing arthritis pain, pretty much any low-impact exercise will do wonders. However, targeted exercise also plays an important role in addressing pain.
For example, mobility exercises will help improve your joint’s range of motion, making movement easier overall. Targeted strength training focuses on improving the strength of the muscles surrounding your impacted joint, which helps support and stabilize it, helping to minimize pain.
We can also help you get started with a general exercise program. If you’ve been inactive for a while, starting slowly is essential to avoiding injury. We can provide suggested exercises and durations based on your health history and activity level.
Finally, if your arthritis is in a weight-bearing joint (such as your hip or knee), it’s important that you improve your balance to minimize your fall risk — and we can help with that, too!
Call Us Today
No matter your specific needs, Foundation Therapy is here to help you manage your arthritis symptoms. From personalized guidance to targeted exercise programs, we’ll find solutions that work for you.
Call us to schedule your initial consultation.
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Dive into Spring Gardening Without the Back Pain
As flowers start blooming and southern gardens come alive, don’t let back pain hinder your green thumb efforts this spring. At Foundation Therapy, we’re committed to helping you get back in your garden by addressing your back pain concerns.
Our expert assistance ensures you:
- Find relief from pain, preparing you for those gardening sessions.
- Restore your mobility and strength to plant, prune, and pick with ease.
- Share gardening tips and fresh produce with friends and family without the shadow of back pain.
Our treatments are crafted for your distinct needs. This spring, turn a new leaf without pain—connect with us today and let your wellness blossom alongside your garden!
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Enjoy This Holiday Recipe!
Best St. Patrick’s Day Crock Pot Irish Stew
This Crock Pot Irish Stew is a hearty, comforting classic that’s perfect for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. Slow-cooked and full of rich flavor, it’s an easy, cozy meal to enjoy with family and friends. 🍀
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cubed
- 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cups diced carrots
- 1 envelope onion soup mix
- 2 (10¾ oz) cans tomato soup
- 1 soup can water
- 16 oz frozen peas
- salt and pepper, to taste
- parsley, for garnish
Directions:
- Combine beef, potatoes, carrots, soup mix, tomato soup, can of water, salt and pepper in Crock Pot.
- Cook on LOW 8 hours.
- Add frozen peas and ¼ cup water.
- Cook on LOW 1 additional hour.
- Garnish with parsley.
Staff Spotlight: Tremayne King, Clinical Staff
We’re excited to welcome Tremayne King to our Clinical Staff as our newest Physical Therapy Tech! Tremayne brings a strong athletic and entrepreneurial background to the team, having gone from college football player to personal trainer and business owner. He was drawn to our clinic because of the welcoming environment and the opportunity to continue learning and growing. With a true team-first mentality, Tremayne is eager to expand his knowledge and contribute wherever he’s needed to best support our patients and staff.
Outside of work, Tremayne still trains like he’s preparing for football camp and enjoys spending time in the gym. He’s motivated each day by staying productive and pushing himself to improve. A self-described hard-working, driven, and grounded individual, he enjoys reading the Bible, sipping coffee (especially as a night owl!), and relaxing with his favorite classic, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles—because nothing says elite athletic preparation like four pizza-loving turtles trained in martial arts. One day, he hopes to travel to Japan—but until then, he’ll be enjoying a good steak and staying ready for whatever challenge comes next (cowabunga included).
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