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Are You Taking Opioids for Your Arthritis Pain Relief? You Need to Read This.

Arthritis is a general term that actually includes hundreds of different diseases. Whether you have osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or another type, one of the primary symptoms is inflammation and pain in the joints.

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Are You Taking Opioids for Your Arthritis Pain Relief? You Need to Read This.

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  1. Are You Taking Opioids for Your Arthritis Pain Relief? You Need to Read This.

  2. How Opioids Work Opioids are a strong narcotic that works to numb pain. They have the ability to bind to the opioid receptors in the brain and limit the pain messages that are sent to the brain. Both oxycodone and morphine are considered opioids. How Physical Therapy can Help There are several specific ways that a physical therapist can help an individual struggling with arthritis pain. Provide Manual Manipulation – A physical therapist can provide massage or use hot or cold therapy to ease arthritic pain. Use TENS Therapy – TENS is Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation therapy. This type of physical therapy includes pulses of electricity used to target arthritis pain. Teach Exercises – A physical therapist can teach you exercises that will increase flexibility and strength. Show How to Use Assistive Devices – During physical therapy treatment you can also learn how to correctly use devices such as braces, canes, or walkers. Suggest Home Modifications – A physical therapist will be able to make suggestions for your home environment that can help ease arthritic pain. Orinial source : https://elementpt.com/are-you-taking-opioids-for-your-arthritis- pain-you-need-to-read-this/

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