Rheumatoid Arthritis
Serving the Greater San Bernardino County Area including Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Fontana, Upland, CA
Rheumatoid arthritis can cause severe pain which can negatively impact one’s day-to-day life. This chronic autoimmune condition doesn’t just affect the joints but also the heart, lungs, eyes, and/or skin.
Our team at Recovery Lab of Cucamonga knows the debilitating impacts of rheumatoid arthritis. Offering a variety of wellness services that may support comfort and mobility, we are familiar with working with clients diagnosed with this condition. We are proud to offer recovery options that may support those living with this painful inflammatory disorder.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
- How to Avoid Rheumatoid Arthritis Flareups
A rheumatoid arthritis flareup can be unpredictable. It can even come on suddenly. However, there are things that may help you avoid or delay a flareup and lessen the severity of the symptoms you experience.
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is important in minimizing flareups. This means getting enough sleep, eating a well-balanced diet, engaging in regular exercise, quitting smoking, and limiting your alcohol consumption. Managing your stress is also part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Taking any medications you’ve been prescribed by a doctor for your condition is also crucial. Refrain from skipping or stopping your dosage without approval from a medical practitioner.
- Can Stretching Help with Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms?
Yes, engaging in a proper and regular stretching routine may help ease the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, directly and indirectly.
Stretching may support blood circulation, ease stiffness, and improve the mobility of the joints. Potential benefits also include supporting posture, helping manage stress, and helping maintain muscle tone.
Stretches to consider for rheumatoid arthritis include wrist or ankle rolls, arm circles, thumb crosses, and seated spinal twist.
- What Types of Exercises are Safe for Rheumatoid Arthritis?
There are a variety of exercises that may be both safe and useful for those with rheumatoid arthritis, especially with guidance from your doctor. Exercises applicable to this condition often involve focusing on flexibility, building the muscles, or engaging in aerobic exercise. Gentle movements can also be helpful.
Examples of rheumatoid arthritis-friendly exercises include swimming, cycling, bending and stretching, tai chi, or walking. Exercises involving the hands, shoulders, knees, hips, or back are also suggested.
Especially when diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, be sure to engage in warm-up and cool-down movements before and after exercising. Doing so can maximize the benefits you receive from these exercises while reducing risk of injury, like muscle tears.
- Supporting Your Wellness Routine with Recovery Lab
Supporting your comfort with rheumatoid arthritis can go beyond lifestyle decisions and taking medication as prescribed by a doctor. The wellness services at Recovery Lab of Cucamonga can also be part of your routine for short- or even long-term comfort and mobility support.
Cold air exposure during a cryotherapy session may help support joint comfort for people with rheumatoid arthritis. It may also offer temporary comfort and help ease feelings of joint stiffness.
Our proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching service may support muscle strength, ease joint stiffness, and improve range of motion in the joints.
Red light therapy is another option we offer for those with rheumatoid arthritis. Potential benefits of red or near-infrared light in this wellness service include support for joint comfort, joint mobility, and cellular function.
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