Avoid sitting for long periods of time. Get up and move around every 30-60 minutes. Limit your lifting. Use dollies and straps for moving objects. Diet - Eat sensibly to control weight.
Excess weight stresses weight bearing joints.
Gentle exercises, such as walking swimming, pedaling a stationary bike, are less stressful. Special exercises are important for putting your joints through their full range of motion and to strengthen your muscles. You may need to see a physical therapist for help with these special exercises. Heat and Cold Treatments - Application of heat or cold effectively relieves pain temporarily. Heat relaxes and cold numbs.