Baker's Best of Health

Not long ago, a study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that about one in three of us suffers from arthritis. One in three! Yet there is plenty of good news on the arthritis front. For one thing, most people who get it will have a relatively minor form.

In addition, doctors are discovering new treatments all the time—and I’m not necessarily talking about revolutionary new drugs or procedures. But as it turns out, some of the most effective treatments involve exercise and stretches that you can do anywhere.

Aim for 20 minutes of stretching exercises each day, focusing on your shoulders, ankles, knees, and fingers. After your stretching routine, try this super simple relaxation technique for pain relief:

1. Lie on your back on an exercise mat or blanket with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. Your feet should be about hip-width apart and about 1 foot from your hips.
2. Keeping your shoulders on the floor, lift your head a bit by resting it on a pillow, and close your eyes.
3. Rest your hands on your ribs, with your elbows out to the sides.
4. As you lie on the floor, focus on your neck and lower back, thinking of them as becoming softer and softer.
5. Concentrate on breathing deeply, and imagine yourself in a beautiful, pain-free setting.
6. Take as much time as you need, and don’t open your eyes until you have reached a state of calm.

Make this part of your bedtime routine, too; it’ll help you wind down before climbing into bed.

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