Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic (long-term) disease that primarily causes pain, swelling, stiffness, and loss of joint function, according to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, part of the Institutes of Arthritis. US National Health.
Early on, rheumatoid arthritis tends to affect the smaller joints first, especially those that connect the fingers to the hands and the toes to the feet.
In addition, he explained that rheumatoid arthritis it is an autoimmune disorder, because the immune system attacks healthy tissues in the joints.
Because it affects the connective tissues, the mobility of some parts of the body is often affected. In this sense, it is pointed out that a diet rich in foods containing B vitamins, collagen, among other things, should be maintained.
In addition, strengthening exercises should be done to keep the muscles strong inside and around the shoulder, as this can give the joint more stability.
Exercises to strengthen the shoulder joint and avoid pain
pendulum exercise
For this exercise, people stand next to a table or counter, lean forward, and place one hand on the table for support. In this position, the arm should be allowed to hang freely. In that position you should swing from side to side at least 10 times.
The procedure should be repeated with the other arm and the same sequence should be performed. To develop, you must keep your back straight, in this way accidents or injuries are avoided.
cross arm stretch
This stretch is very common, the person should stand up straight and with relaxed shoulders. Once in position, one arm is stretched across the chest and held with the upper part of the other arm, making a small inward force.
The stretch is held for 30 seconds and then the same procedure is done with the other arm. This stretch should be done three times per arm.
Stretch the front of your shoulder
For this exercise you should get a light stick, it can be a broomstick or a cane, hold the stick behind your back with one hand and lightly hold the other end of the stick with the other hand.
The stick is pulled horizontally to feel a stretch in the front part of the back. When the pull is felt, the position should be held for 30 seconds. This exercise should also be performed three times with each arm swapping arms. It is advised not to turn the body while executing the pull, as the stretch would not be performed correctly.
passive external rotation
Stretch the back of the shoulder
With the same light stick, be it broom or cane, this time hold the stick with one hand and grab the end of the stick with the other hand.
