7Physical Therapy for Psoriatic Spondylitis
Exercise and physical therapy can help reduce the inflammation around the joints and ease the pain in people with psoriatic spondylitis. In addition, stronger muscles can provide more support for the joints, thus relieving pressure on them. You may work with a physical therapist to do some specific stretches for the disease. They also give you advice on how to prevent stress on joints and make proper changes to reduce injury and pain in work or daily lives. [9]
Natural Remedies for Psoriatic Spondylitis
In addition to medications, some natural remedies can benefit people with psoriatic spondylitis. These include:
– Sleep: Fatigue may trigger and worsen flare-ups of psoriatic spondylitis. Thus, try to sleep well and have a regular bedtime.
– Exercise: Try to be physically active to improve the flexibility of the joints and keep a healthy weight, which would reduce stress on affected joints. Recommended exercises include swimming, yoga, tai chi, and other low-impact activities.
– Acupuncture: To ease musculoskeletal, chronic pain.
– Avoid triggers: Try to keep a journal and avoid possible triggers in your life.
– Follow an anti-inflammatory diet.
– Massage: To alleviate joint stiffness and tension.
– Quit smoking.
– Reduce alcohol consumption.
– Cold or hot therapy [10]
