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4. Protect Your joints
Coping with arthritis is easier when your joints are feeling better. You cannot undo the damage, but you can begin using methods that slow the progression.
Be kind to your joints, and pay more attention to how you are treating them. Are you banging away on the keyboard or clicking the mouse for hours? Are you walking in uncomfortable shoes or sitting in a chair you know is too old and uncomfortable?
Treat your joints to a little pampering by seeking out ways to change old habits. A different keyboard angle could make a world of difference. A new chair could improve comfort and reduce pain. Find tools designed for people with arthritis. They can make a range of tasks pain-free, which will encourage you to do those more often.
An arthritis diagnosis tends to bring a list of limitations along with it, and that can mean some disappointing changes to your daily routine.
