Many simple but beneficial exercises can be done while sitting in a chair or lying in bed. Yoga also helps to improve flexibility. Some experts believe vitamin C can help heal arthritis. Try taking about 500 mg. If you feel it might be aggravating your condition, discontinue.
Pain tends to worsen with stress and tension.
Most pain can be lessened by relaxing. Sit with eyes closed and take five slow, deep breaths. Sit quietly watching the breath for 10 to 20 minutes. Open your eyes but sit another minute or two before standing up. Wash painful areas with apple cider vinegar water.