Physiotherapy Treatments There are various physiotherapy treatments that can help relieve pain in arthritis sufferer Ice Packs & Heat Packs Ice packs can be used to soothe swollen joints and reduce swelling and inflammation. Similarly heat packs can also help sooth pain by stimulating blood circulation, if you don’t have access to ice or heat packs then you can always opt to create your own. Soaking a wet flannel cloth with warm water or cold water will work in a similar way to using the heat or ice packs, however you should be careful to make sure you get the temperature right or you risk injuring yourself. Massages Massage therapy is another useful physiotherapy treatment that many arthritis sufferers find helpful and soothing. Massages can usually be carried out on your own, but you may also be able to go to professional massage therapist. Acupuncture Acupuncture is another useful treatment that works by stimulating the brain to release endorphins. A lot of our physiotherapists are trained in acupuncture and are able to carry out the treatments themselves. Exercise While it might seem a little odd, general exercise is actually quite helpful in reducing arthritis pain. Graded exercise is the best way to go, where you start off slow and gently increase as you go along. Regular exercise strengthens your muscles and joints and increases your overall fitness. These are just some of the many physiotherapy treatments available, your physiotherapist will likely advise you on which ones they think are best for you. Living with arthritis is not easy but by using these treatments you’ll feel a lot like your old self again and be able to have rich and rewarding lifestyle. Here are some of the exercises i advise: Water-based exercises, like swimming and water aerobics, also improve the use of affected joints and decrease pain. Biking helps maintain cardiovascular health, increases leg strength, and reduces morning stiffness. You can bike outside, join a cycling group, or use a stationary bike at the gym or in your home. A walk in the park for 30 mins or till your body will allow it. Yoga, which combines postures with breathing and relaxation, also helps improve RA symptoms. Strength training: The simplest explanation is in order to strengthen the muscles around your joint weight training is extremely helpful.