Behind-the-Back Stretch

This exercise stretches the triceps at the back of the upper arm, shoulders and chest. You can do this stretch while standing or sitting in an upright position. Either way, it feels great.

• Bend your right arm behind your head so your right hand is pointed toward the middle of your upper back and your right elbow is pointed upward.
• Keeping your back straight, grasp your right elbow with your left hand. Pull gently back and down until you feel a slight stretch along the back of your upper arm.
• Hold for 5-10 seconds.
• Repeat with the other arm.

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Arthritis Pain Relief w/out the Side Effects

Arthritis can cause debilitating pain and limit your activities. Sometimes the "cure" is no better than the condition.

Here are a few natural arthritis pain relief options:
•Herbal supplements
•Magnet Therapy
•Acupuncture
•Ayurveda

Arthritis Pain Relief Tips

There are many different ways to decrease your chances of suffering from arthritis pain:

• Maintain a healthy weight to reduce wear and tear on weight bearing joints.
• Regular exercise program will help strengthen muscles around joints.
• Don't over exert yourself in work or exercise as this may be harmful to your joints.
• Avoid repetitive movements to prevent problems later on when you age.
• Eat healthy and drink plenty of water to avoid early onset of arthritis.

Once you have started to feel the effects of arthritis you will need to manage it:

• Regular exercise- if you have no program it is important that you start now.
• See your physician- he can help you with medication to manage your pain.
• Herbal supplements - you may be able to avoid the risks with other medications you currently take.
• Be informed about alternative medicines such as; magnet therapy, acupuncture, ayurveda as they do not work for everybody.

Remember that it is important to research and learn as much as possible about all the arthritis remedies available to you. Then you can make an informed decision on treating your arthritis.