One of the most notorious causes of joint pain is arthritis, the painful condition affects thousands of people in the UK and can occur at any time of life, although most common in the middle aged to elderly population.
As an excruciatingly painful condition, arthritis can make it tough to continue with everyday activities and rob the individual of their range of movement. Physiotherapy can help.

Many people think that exercising with osteoarthritis is difficult, even impossible, because of the pain.
The truth is that an arthritic joint needs to get nutrition, and there is no better way to provide joints their nutrients than the movement itself.

Exercise is actually beneficial for those with osteoarthritis, but there are some things to remember.
• Exercise will help you feel better, reduce pain, and improve your ability to do daily activities if done regularly.
• A common symptom is pain after activity, which may make you reluctant to exercise. However, you can help relieve pain with heat or ice to stay active.
• Ice is a great drug-free pain reliever. It helps decrease joint swelling and pain. If your joint hurts, apply ice for 15 minutes. If you don’t have a cold pack, a bag of frozen vegetables (like peas) will do the trick.
• Exercise should be balanced with rest and joint care. If your joints hurt or you notice redness or swelling, rest your joints, then try a little exercise.
• Always check with your doctor before starting an exercise program.

Joints and muscles need to be exercised to prevent stiffness and weakness. Also, exercise will make you feel better and help you maintain a healthy weight. Excess body weight places extra force and pressure on arthritic joints, which helps osteoarthritis progress more rapidly. For more healthcare tips and advice, contact T4 Physio in Bolton for the first step to reduced pain and increased activity.

T4 Physio is a renowned clinic located in Kearsley Bolton.
The techniques used by lead therapist and founder Nash Danga are helping the population of Lancashire make the most of their lives. Contact T4 today on 01204 506 804 or log on at t4physo.com/contact.