Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain does not need to eliminate the usual medical care, but you can implement natural remedies to get relief from pain and stiffness. Ask pain management doctors whether you should try natural home remedies or not. If they give green signal, you can opt for the common treatments.

Here are some of the common treatments enlisted just for you.

Biofeedback

Automatic responses are incorporated with this technique like heart rate and blood pressure. Body sensor will send information to the monitor. A therapist will teach you how to control the reaction to stresses and get your pain management done appropriately.

Acupuncture

It is one of the traditional forms of the Chinese medicine for pain management. By using super fine needles, it will stimulate energy along the pathways of your body. It will correct the energy imbalance. Recent studies show the beneficial activities of acupuncture. It also helps to cure chronic pain along with osteoarthritis.

Massage

Since its inception, massage is very popular among people. There are different types of massage. You can ask the pain management doctors before you try it. Seek for the competent people who have previously treated the patients of RA. However, tell them to avoid sore points. Also ask them to avoid the scented products that can irritate your skin.

Regular Exercise

Exercise will be much beneficial for you. It will lower the pain of swelling joints. In turn, it will help to ease your pain. As you have RA already, you should talk to a physical therapist. He/she will help you to create the right program for you. However, you can focus on-

• Aerobics

• Range of the motion exercise

• Balance moving

• Strength training

Heat and cold

Heat and cold therapy is widely used to ease rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. Cold heals joint swelling and inflammation. You can apply ice pack to the affected joint. Apply it for 15 minutes. Do it for 2-3 times by taking breaks in between.

Conversely, heat will relax the muscles, followed by improving blood flow. You can use microwavable hot packs. You can also use warm water to heat the painful area in your body. It will help to soothe your pain. Avoid using hot tubs if you have high blood pressure or you are pregnant.

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**Disclaimer: This blog post does not establish terms of a doctor-patient relationship and is not intended to be taken as a doctor's advice.