Five Ways to Beat Joint Stiffness
Joint stiffness can make mornings the most difficult time of the day, and getting out of bed can seem like a daunting challenge when you know pain is imminent. However, there are some natural remedies to help ease your stiff joints.
1. Move Before You Get Up
By moving before you get out of bed, you can help loosen joints and ease the pain before you start your day. Try moving through a comfortable range of motion for the affected areas multiple times before you get up. Working with an occupational therapist to figure out the right routine for you can have its benefits so that you can ease your mornings.
2. Heat is Your Best Friend
Using heat is one of the most effective methods for easing joint stiffness. Try taking a hot shower or bath first thing in the morning to ease your symptoms. Another way to treat the affected area using heat is with a heating pad or hot compress. You could also turn up the thermostat so that your house can be warmer in the mornings.
3. Use LUMINAS Relief Patches
LUMINAS Relief patches target inflammation at the root. Wearing the patches on the affected areas through the night can ease your symptoms in the morning. LUMINAS Relief patches begin working in 15 minutes and have effects that last for up to 24 hours.
4. Prioritize Sleep
Bad quality of sleep or sleep deprivation can increase your perception of pain and can affect how much pain you experience. Ensuring that you get enough quality sleep can help make your mornings easier. Incorporate LUMINAS Power Sleep Patches into your routine to help you maintain a deeper, more restorative sleep.
5. Choose the Right Food
Choosing anti-inflammatory foods will help reduce your swelling and in turn, help ease your pain. Having a diet consisting of sugar and highly processed food will worsen your symptoms in the long run. Consuming food rich in antioxidants or omega-3 fatty acids will help your body fight inflammation naturally. Check out our article on anti-inflammatory teas to incorporate into your diet.
Incorporating these tips into your daily routine over time will help ease your symptoms. Mornings can be a beautiful time of the day — don’t let arthritis take that away from you.
