It's no secret to any person with arthritis that pain comes with the territory.
But what makes arthritis so painful? The Arthritis Foundation offers this list of contributing factors:
- Arthritis causes painful inflammation (swelling) of the joints.
- Arthritis -- over time -- damages joint tissue, causing additional pain.
- Arthritis leads to a feeling of fatigue, which makes pain feel worse and more difficult to manage.
- Arthritis can lead to symptoms of stress or depression, making you focus more on pain and lament not being able to do the things you once enjoyed.
Health Tip: Make Work Less Painful If You Have Arthritis
Sitting at a desk and working at a computer all day can be painful for someone with arthritis.
The Arthritis Foundation offers these suggestions to ease arthritis pain and stiffness while you're at work:
- Take regular breaks every 20 minutes to 30 minutes, getting up to stretch and move around.
- Make sure your desk chair fits you well, and sit with your feet flat on the floor.
- Set up your computer screen so it's level with your eyes.
- Place papers in a document holder so they're easier to see without straining.
- If your chair lacks lumbar support, use a rolled-up towel or small pillow to provide better support for your lower back.
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