10 Great Tips to help with arthritis pain.
1. It is better to slide things along the kitchen bench. Lifting is something to aviod.
2. Use a clothes peg to seal plastic bags. Much better than using twist ties etc.
3. Why not put your soap in a stocking and put it around the shower taps. You can use the soap when it is in the stockings but if you drop it you don't have to bend down and pick it up.
4. Peeling veggies is a pain if you suffer arthritis in the hands. Why peel? Wash them well. Better for you!
5. When lifting or carrying try holding the objects closer to your body.
6. Try getting out of your chair when the commercials are on tv. Sitting in the one position for too long is not good.
7. If you feel pain don't try and work through it. It can make tyour joints get worse.
8. Your taps should be the lever type.
9. Try wrapping handles with sponge or rubber to make it softer and your hands and it will also give your a large area to grip.
10. When doing the dishes, use a sponge as they are alot easier to squeeze out than the cloth variety
Hope these hint will help you with your arthritis pain. Good health
