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Health Tip: Coping With Shoulder Arthritis
Rest, soothe and strengthen to treat pain
Monday, May 6, 2013
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons offers these tips to ease the symptoms of shoulder arthritis:
- Make adjustments as you perform daily activities to ease strain on your shoulder.
- Consider physical therapy to help improve range of motion.
- Speak with your doctor about taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to reduce inflammation and control pain.
- Ice the shoulder two to three times a day for 20 minutes at a time.
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