{"id":752,"date":"2026-04-01T08:40:32","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T08:40:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wyoextension.org\/age\/?p=752"},"modified":"2026-09-30T19:48:09","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T19:48:09","slug":"age-bend-dont-break-everyday-strategies-for-managing-arthritis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wyoextension.org\/age\/age-bend-dont-break-everyday-strategies-for-managing-arthritis\/","title":{"rendered":"Bend, Don&#8217;t Break: Everyday Strategies for Managing Arthritis"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"752\" class=\"elementor elementor-752\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f524aa e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6f524aa\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-edf7d8c elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-title elementor-page-title 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class=\"elementor-share-btn__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrint\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-021db79 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"021db79\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Is Arthritis?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4225b76 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4225b76\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAs we age, our bodies change, and we might start to feel pain in places we may not have before. According to the Centers for Disease Control, about 1 in 4 people have been <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nchs\/products\/databriefs\/db497.htm\">diagnosed with arthritis<\/a>. Arthritis is defined as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/cdi\/indicator-definitions\/arthritis.html\">inflammation affecting the tissues surrounding the joints<\/a>. Arthritis symptoms can include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niams.nih.gov\/community-outreach-initiative\/understanding-joint-health\/living-with-arthritis\">pain, stiffness, and swelling in and around the joint<\/a>. Arthritis can lead to disability or difficulties in daily functioning. So, what are some ways to manage arthritis?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0f6a11 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e0f6a11\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Talk to Your Doctor First<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2c6b31 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a2c6b31\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFirst, keep in mind that it is important to consult with your doctor if you are feeling new pain in your body to determine the cause of the pain, or if you are starting a new physical activity or weight management plan. It is important to keep your medical team abreast of changes to your health to best develop a treatment plan.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c193fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6c193fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Lifestyle Changes That Help Manage Arthritis<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc25f35 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dc25f35\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIndividuals diagnosed with arthritis can still live a fulfilling life. People living with arthritis can implement lifestyle changes to help manage pain and reduce flare-ups. These include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arthritis.org\/healthy-living\">physical, dietary, and mental approaches<\/a>.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16e304e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"16e304e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Stay Active, Safely<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f829bdc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f829bdc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAccording to the Mayo Clinic, it is important to maintain good posture, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/arthritis\/in-depth\/arthritis\/art-20046440\">keep your joints flexible by doing daily stretches<\/a>, and know your limits by balancing activity and rest. By staying active, individuals can improve flexibility, strengthen muscles, manage weight, and improve mood. However, it&#8217;s best for people with arthritis to avoid exercises and activities that are high impact or repetitive in motion.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fcfd9a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4fcfd9a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Walking for Arthritis<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6fdb9f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c6fdb9f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWalking is a great option for those with arthritis. Walking offers many benefits for the body and the mind. It is inexpensive (no gym membership needed), convenient (you can do it when you want to), fun, and social. Walking is a great way to catch up with friends or family or to meet new people. You can walk indoors and outdoors. Walking outside adds another element of connecting with nature and breathing fresh air. Walking is also a great way to start an exercise plan.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ddc168a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ddc168a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tai Chi and Yoga<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93b0b1e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"93b0b1e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOther ways to help manage pain and improve mood are activities such as tai chi or yoga. Both activities encourage connection with the body through breathing techniques and stretches.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd0f946 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fd0f946\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tai Chi and Yoga<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46e4120 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"46e4120\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOther ways to help manage pain and improve mood are activities such as tai chi or yoga. Both activities encourage connection with the body through breathing techniques and stretches.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40ba955 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"40ba955\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Eating an Anti-Inflammatory Diet<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bf691b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4bf691b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat you eat is just as important as how you move. The foods you eat fuel your body and your mind. The Arthritis Foundation suggests <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arthritis.org\/health-wellness\/healthy-living\/nutrition\/anti-inflammatory\/the-ultimate-arthritis-diet\">eating a diet rich in whole foods<\/a>, including fruits, vegetables, fish, nuts and beans. 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