How to Solve Arthritis Foot/Leg Discomfort So That You Could Walk Better

This article will provide you with information you can use so that you do not need to keep suffering from arthritis foot pain. It describes the best forms of exercise you to do for your foot and leg discomfort for anyone suffering with rheumatoid and osteoarthritis.

American College of Osetoarthritis and Rheumatology has listed some exercise programs that you put a small amount of weight on your affected joints. Walking as an exercise is at the top of the list.

This article tells you of the walking benefits that I mention below are very good ones for to do for your moving about if you suffer with arthritis foot/leg pain.

You first feel arthritis usually in your foot or both feet. Then the soreness moves back to your heel and to the rest of your feet. Then it moves up to your ankles.

Arthritic pain usually affects both feet. One may become affected a little more severe than the other, but they both do get affected.

In some cases the toes can curl up and stiffen, a condition called hammertoe or clawtoe.

If the mid-foot is affected, the arch of the foot can drop down and collapse. When this happens to your foot it is called pronation. This will cause some discomfort and it will be difficult for you to walk.

A soft foot orthotic (some people call it an arch support) will help you get the benefits that I have mentioned below and will make you feel a lot more comfortable.

Arthritis makes your joints warm and painful. The solution to the problem is for you to move those joints as much as you can. A nice warm soak might help also. A lot of people have soaked their feet after walking and have gotten some relief.

The arthritis physicians all say that you have to keep moving the part of your body that arthritis has affected and you will not stiffen up so you should keep mobile. In the above case that I have mentioned it is your feet.

You may need an arthritic pain pill that was prescribed by your doctor. Don't be affraid to take one, it should help ease some of the discomfort that you have.

Stretching your body part that is sore can be helpful. This is important for improving your arthritic foot and any other body pain that you might have. Stretching will increase your walking distance, and that is a good thing for you to do.

In cases when your toes have begun to curl or the feet have developed an arch problem doctors may recommend arch supports or foot orthotics.

These orthotics will give you more comfort with your arthritis foot pain when you are walking. They will give you some extra support were you need it.

Depending on how bad your arthritis and walking problems are, your doctor may suggest an arch support (foot orthotic) to take the weight off of a sore joint in your foot/leg area.

You may require a more restrictive brace type splint for a period. It is temporary and it should only last you a couple of weeks to a month. Using this brace all depends on the affects that the arthritis might have on you from your walking.

Many types of foot orthotics exist today that give the patient help or relief. If you use them you should walk better and you will feel more comfortable.

There has been some success with massaging the foot to relieve both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis foot pain. If this helps you with your pain it is fine. It should not hurt you at all.

While foot pain is common among individuals with arthritis, there are many therapies available that you can use to help relieve your discomfort and increase your mobility. Patients are becoming more and more interested in natural and alternative therapies.