Feeling like I need an Oprah moment to share with you my favorite things that help manage the effects of living with spondylitis. When I don’t feel well, I obsessively look online for items that will help relieve the pain and swelling in my joints. My list below is some of my favorite tools to ease the pain.
Sunbeam Heating Pad for Shoulder and Neck Relief: I cannot live without this heating pad! I use it every day. It provides great relief to your aching neck and shoulders. I also use this heating pad on my back every morning before I get out of bed. This is one product I take with me when I travel because I don’t ever want to be without it.
I saw this item featured on QVC a few years ago. I ended up buying it on Amazon for a lower price. So, shop around!
https://www.sunbeam.com/pain-relief/heating-wraps/sunbeam-renue-neck-wrap-grey/700-825.html
Imak Compression Gloves and Socks: When your hands and feet are swollen and painful, these arthritis gloves and socks are great. They are like a gentle hug for your joints. If they could make a bodysuit of their compression material, that would be great! I’ve tried other brands but the level of compression can be too much for me. Imak knows how to make just the right amount of compression without feeling too tight.
Medterra CBD: Shout out to Shawn for sharing this product line with me. Medterra has a line of CBD products that I use when painful flares have got me down. CBD Cooling Cream 250mg helps relieve my back and neck pain when it seems like nothing else will work. When I have a flare that hits my whole body, I use their CBD tincture, 1000 mg. What I like about the tincture is they include a dropper with measurements clearly printed on it. I like to know exactly how much I’m taking. Note: Please talk to your doctor before trying CBD. I discussed this with my Rheumatologist and had her review any interactions it may have with my medications.
Dr. Teal’s Epsom Salts: Dr. Teal, whoever you are, I love you! Pour these Epsom salts into a hot bathtub and soak away. These Epsom salts are infused with various essential oils. They help soothe away your aches and pains. They also leave your skin feeling very soft. I usually buy this product at Target or Walmart. Give them a try!
https://www.drteals.com/products/
Heated Seats in my Suburu: I never knew how much I would love my heated seats in my Suburu. My husband and I like to take driving vacations, so we spend a lot of time in a car. When I needed a new car, I wanted seats that would be comfortable for me. Suburu seats felt good to me but included were heated seats. When my back starts hurting during a day’s drive, I switch on the heated seat for some relief. If you’re not in the market for a car and your seat is uncomfortable, search google for car seat cushions. I’ve used them in the past and they provide quality support.
Adagio Teas: When I
feel miserable, I am comforted by a good cup of tea. Thank you to Katie for my Mother’s Day gift
several years ago. Adagio has a great
selection of regular, decaf and herbal teas.
I have never been disappointed in the quality of their products. Last year, my daughters Katie and Amanda
bought me Adagio’s Advent Tea tree. Each
day in December was a new tea to try. It
was a delicious and thoughtful gift.
Dr. Pat's Hot Toddy: And speaking of teas, there’s one more hack I’d like to share. When all these treatments don’t seem to help or the arthritis flare seems to never get better, I retreat to the couch with a Hot Toddy. Be mindful of mixing alcohol with your medications. It’s a nice drink especially on a winter’s night.
https://www.food.com/recipe/dr-pats-hot-toddy-cold-remedy-234344
I hope you will find some of these hacks helpful. What are your favorite things to relieve
chronic pain?
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