Arthritis is a joint disease that affects 53 million adults and 300,000 children in the US. Common symptoms include swelling, pain, stiffness and decreased range of motion. The symptoms can be mild, moderate or severe. It is more common among women and occurs more frequently as people get older. According to the arthritis foundation there are six steps that can help with managing arthritis.
1) Track symptoms, pain levels & medication
2) Manage pan & fatigue
3) Stay active
4) Balance activity with rest
5) Eat a balanced diet
6) Improve sleep
Information courtesy of www.arthritis.org
