What are some self-treatment options for rheumatoid arthritis?

For a disease like rheumatoid arthritis, we can alleviate the condition through self-treatment, and the effect is very good. Such as activity training therapy, diet therapy, massage therapy, psychotherapy, exercise therapy and other treatment methods.

1. Activities of daily living training therapy

Daily living activities include getting up, dressing, eating, hygiene, bathroom, going up and down stairs or wheelchairs, getting into bed, turning on and off lights, walking, etc., which are the completion of actions to maintain independent living. When the patient completes the movements through hard work, he or she can psychologically build up the belief of independence in life, be full of confidence in rehabilitation treatment, and finally achieve success.

2. Diet therapy

Rheumatoid arthritis patients should properly control their diet and maintain good living habits, which will help them recover from the disease and reduce the recurrence of the disease. But this is not the most important thing, the treatment of the disease is the most important. Proper dietary nutrition is beneficial to the treatment of this disease. Patients with rheumatoid arthritis should eat a light diet, avoid eating raw or cold foods, and supplement more protein and vitamins to improve their resistance.

3. Massage Therapy

What are the self-treatments for rheumatoid arthritis? Massage therapy can first use pushing, regulating, and kneading techniques to gently massage the affected area to relax the muscles and allow the blood to flow smoothly; then use tapping, pressing, pinching, and holding techniques to achieve the purpose of relaxing muscles and relieving pain; finally, use shaking, rolling, and kneading techniques for follow-up treatment. 30 to 50 minutes each time, once every 2 to 3 days.

4. Psychological Therapy

Psychological problems also have a great impact on the patient's treatment, which can affect the progress of disease treatment or accelerate the deterioration of the disease. Therefore, patients should be optimistic and never be pessimistic or negative. Therefore, patients with rheumatoid arthritis should adjust their mentality and face disease treatment optimistically.

5. Exercise therapy

Life lies in movement. If human joints and muscles stop moving for a long time, it will cause stiffness, deformity, atrophy, etc. In severe cases, it will lead to lifelong disability. Patients can achieve good results by doing proper exercise.