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By Mayo Clinic staffTo help you manage any pain and stiffness you experience with diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis, try these self-care measures:
- Exercise regularly. Regular aerobic exercise, such as walking or swimming, can increase your endurance, keep your body more nimble and help you cope with diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis. Talk with your doctor before you start an exercise program.
- Apply heat. Use a heating pad on areas of your body that are affected by diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis to reduce pain. Set the heating pad at a low setting so that it's warm, not hot, to reduce the risk of burns.