Daily Mirror (Northern Ireland)
How to ease ar
Many people who already have arthritis assume the daily agony is something they just have to put up with. But with new treatments available all the time, arthritis is now more manageable than ever before. Here are some of the key ways to tackle it…
For mild pain, you may find over-the-counter painkillers such as ibuprofen or paracetamol, combined with a gentle exercise routine, will keep it under control.
Physio helps to keep your body flexible with a series of movements prescribed just for you. Not only can this ease pain, it can help give you back the confidence to continue exercising. You can be referred by a GP or rheumatologist to a physio or hospital physiotherapy department.