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Arthritis is a painful condition that affects the joints. Although there is no cure for arthritis, there are ways to manage the pain and make your day-to-day activities easier.1 Arthritis life hacks are tips and tricks you can use to make life that little bit more efficient!
Use ‘talk to text’ features
If you struggle to type or text because of arthritis pain in your hands, try using talk-to-text features instead! Did you know that Word can type from your voice? Just go to Home > Dictate. Your computer will listen to your voice and text will appear on the screen. You can even instruct punctuation, formatting and editing!2
Sleep in compression gloves
Compression gloves provide pressure which may help to reduce swelling and stiffness. Some people find that sleeping in compression gloves help them get a better nights sleep when their hands hurt.3
Shower chairs
Compression gloves provide pressure which may help to reduce swelling and stiffness. Some people find that sleeping in compression gloves help them get a better nights sleep when their hands hurt.3
Meal prep
During a flare up, it can be daunting to have to stand in the kitchen and cook a meal. It’s a good idea to stock up on healthy ready meals, or on a good day, meal prep. Cook a large amount and store individual portions in the fridge or freezer. This way, when you are having a flare up, you have a healthy home-cooked meal ready to go.
Heated blankets
Not only are heated blankets cheaper to use than central heating5, they also may help to reduce joint pain. Heated blankets can be used as heat therapy for your whole body. It has been shown to relieve muscle spasms and tightness, and may even help to enhance joint flexibility.6
Wall gardens
Love gardening? Arthritis doesn’t have to mean giving up the hobbies you enjoy. A wall garden can be easier to tend to, without having to spend time on your knees. Keep plants between waist and shoulder height. This can be created with shelves or hanging baskets, or if you’re feeling a bit creative, an old wooden pallet!
Lightweight Cleaning Tools
When you are struggling with arthritic symptoms, the last thing you feel like doing is dragging a heavy hoover around the house. Did you know that lightweight, joint pain friendly tools are available to help make these tasks easier? For bottles and brushes, try using a rolling trolley or tray when taking them from room to room.
Electric bottle and tin openers
No more calling on neighbours or family just to help you open a difficult bottle or tin – just use an electric opener that does all the work for you.
Flarin 200mg soft capsules. Contain ibuprofen. Relief from joint and muscular pain, pain of nonserious arthritic conditions (caused by joint inflammation), back pain. Always read the label.
References
- https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/arthritis/
- https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/dictate-your-documents-in-word-3876e05f-3fcc-418f-b8ab-db7ce0d11d3c
- https://creakyjoints.org/living-with-arthritis/how-arthritis-gloves-work/
- https://creakyjoints.org/living-with-arthritis/showering-with-arthritis/
- https://www.arthritis-health.com/blog/9-little-known-life-hacks-living-arthritis-hand-pain
- https://rheuminfo.com/living-with-arthritis/heat-therapy-for-arthritis/
