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Coping with arthritis pain at night
Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: May 4, 2022 | Replies (33)Comment receiving replies
I have a similar problem with arthritis pain at night, less so during the day, since I am involved in sports activities and the brain is busy; so, easier to ignore pain. I do not like to take medications either. The following things have helped me. I am retired:
1-Icing after intense physical activity.
2-Stretching before and after physical activity. In fact, daily stretching routine before leaving the bed.
3-Try to have a rest day in between with casual walking, stretching.
4-Massaging the joints with (a) Soaking a small cloth with warm Apple Cider Vinegar. (b) using electrical massaging tool (available @amazon.com). I think improved blood circulation may have something to do with it!
5-Meditation
It does not completely eliminate the pain but makes it more manageable.
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Good advice--a daily morning walk also helps keep the surrounding muscles loose, so they are not adding to pain. Lidocaine patches are wonderful. At night, I do the stretches and also take an NSAID so that I get good sleep and keep inflammation at bay. My bed is a medium posturpedic spring bed with a 3", 3lb topper. Physical therapy is worthwhile to learn new stretches and also to become more familiar with what you can do for relief.