Diet, Lifestyle, & Exercise
Here are few selfcare tips that need to be followed along with the medication to help you out from spondylitis. following these tips help us in getting faster relief.
- Maintain a correct posture and take care of your spine: Maintaining a correct posture while you sit or stand may help you in managing ankylosing spondylitis.
- Avoid slouching . Sit and stand straight.
- Make sure that the chair gives good support to your back and head.
- Avoid sitting on low and soft chairs, as it causes improper posture and cause more pain.
- Movement of spine is very important.
- Hold both of your hands together and then raise the hands upwards above your head straightly which gives perfect posture to your spine.
- do not sit for a long time at one place .
- Use a thin pillow, while sleeping.
- Use a good bed and make sure it does not sag.
- Good to lie on stomach and back for a period of time everyday.
2.Do exercises regularly: Regular exercises help maintain flexibility and reduce stiffness and pain.
- Do planned exercises every day.
- stretching exercises are more important.
- Stretching helps build flexibility and reduce the pain.
- Breathing exercise is more important to keep the joints stretchable
- Some forms of yoga, regular walking, and swimming may help many patients with ankylosing spondylitis.
3. Use hot and cold fomentation:.
- Hot water bath in the morning or before going to bed , Using heating pad may also help in reducing the pain and stiffness.
- Applying heat to the affected parts can help minimize the stiffness and pain
4. Healthy diet
- Eat a nutritious diet that contains ample proteins.
- Include fresh fruits and vegetables in your regular diet.
- Avoid animal protein in your diet.
- Quit smoking and alcohol.
5.Manage your stress:
- Take adequate sleep.
- Try meditation, yoga, and other relaxation techniques.
- Focus on positivity in your life.
