Have you been diagnosed with osteoarthritis and are looking for some natural ways to alleviate the pain that comes along with it? Since osteoarthritis is a chronic disease that affects many aspects of your life, there are both medical and natural ways available for you to better manage your symptoms. If you feel more comfortable trying out some non-medical procedures, there are numerous ways you can do so by connecting to better help through nature.
Have you been diagnosed with osteoarthritis and are looking for some natural ways to alleviate the pain that comes along with it? Since osteoarthritis is a chronic disease that affects many aspects of your life, there are both medical and natural ways available for you to better manage your symptoms. If you feel more comfortable trying out some non-medical procedures, there are numerous ways you can do so by connecting to better help through nature.
If you are still trying to learn and understand the effects of osteoarthritis on your daily life, you may get overwhelmed and frustrated since you had no prior knowledge or experience dealing with it before. It’s easy to overthink and get caught up in thoughts surrounding your degenerative disease, so taking a break and escaping into nature may be just what you need to clear your mind and rid yourself of your stress and anxiety.
Stepping out into nature can also increase your energy and in turn, better your overall mood. When you first get diagnosed with a chronic disease such as osteoarthritis, it’s very easy to withdraw and feel unmotivated to do much, but that is when it’s crucial to change your perspective and accommodate your new lifestyle. By spending more time in nature, you will instantly feel more energized and hopeful as there are a lot of activities you can do to stay fit and keep your OA symptoms under control.
After you discover you have osteoarthritis, you will have to take some time out and focus on your health and re-adjust your routine to ensure you are making the right lifestyle choices. If you would stay indoors for most of your day, or even work a job that requires you to sit at a desk all day, you will need to allot some time to ensure you are adding more movement to your life so your joints don’t get stiff. If you are unable to do much rigorous exercises, taking a walk outside and enjoying some fresh air out in nature usually helps your body physically and mentally as well.
Looking for more information on how to stay active and manage your Osteoarthritis symptoms? Helping my Arthritis offers current education and treatment options around first and second-line physiotherapy for hip and knee osteoarthritis patients around Surrey, Delta, and Vancouver BC. With the recent growth in telehealth options, we are able to now offer osteoarthritis management programs to patients living anywhere in BC! Reach out today to learn more about how to help your arthritis, call 604-306-0127 or email to consult with Nadine Plotnikoff, the physiotherapist behind Helping My Arthritis.