Joint Protection - Learn how to use your joints correctly and how to avoid overstressing them. Use a cane, walker, or crutches. These devices will take the weight off of the affected joints. Use splints to rest painful joints. Splints must be fitted by your health professional and exercises learned to accompany the use of them.
Correct posture is very important for minimizing stress.
Sit in straight back chairs with arm-rests and try not to slump. Hold your stomach in and keep you back straight while walking and sitting. Bend your knees rather than your back when lifting, if you have back problems but no arthritis in your knees. Avoid sitting for long periods of time. Get up and move around every 30-60 minutes.