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- Arthritis pain: Do's and don'ts
- Exercise helps ease arthritis pain and stiffness
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Rheumatoid arthritis pain: Tips for protecting your joints
One step at a time
Remember, you don't have to make all of these changes at once. By gradually incorporating these methods into your day-to-day activities, you're more likely to stick with them.
Keep an open mind about how you do everyday tasks. You might have to change some old habits, but the reward is that your joints may cause you less pain.
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