When you have arthritis it is important to look after yourself to reduce further damage to your joints. This might mean learning new ways of carrying out everyday tasks to reduce the stress on your joints. To protect your joints you should:

• plan ahead - save harder tasks for later in the day when you might be feeling less stiff or sore
• pace yourself throughout the day
• notice which positions and movements make you stiff
• avoid straining joints by doing things awkwardly
• avoid being in one position for a long time
• keep active, but balance activity with rest
• try to stick to a healthy weight

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