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    Arthritis  will  get worse the
longer you sit around and baby the
pain.  Ask  your  practitioner  to
give  you  exercises SPECIFIFCALLY
suited to the  affected  parts  of
your body. Research has found that
range  of motion exercises are the
most effective for the alleviation
of  arthritic  conditions.  GENTLE
stretching is absolutely necessary
at  least three  times a  week  to
regain & retain  mobility.  A  bi-
weekly  session  with  a  physical
therapist, and/or  a  masseuse who
specializes in range of motion and
joint movements  is  highly  reco-
mmended.  Acupuncture   can   also
lessen arthritic  pain  and  relax
stiff joints.  Also, consider con-
sulting   with   a   Chiropractor.
Remember  -  KEEP MOVING!
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        FOR ARTHRITIC KNEES

Put  six  ice cubes  in   zip-lock
bag  and  apply  above and   below
knee for twenty minutes at a time.
according  to  Germantown  Medical
Center   researchers,  ice   water
cools down pain.

NOTE: Consider  possible emotional
causes for  your arthritis and any
other  chronic  pain  or condition
you might  be  suffering  from.  A
trusted counselor  may  be of help
here.
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For more information, call the
Arthritis Foundation Hotline at
1-800-722-7383.
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