while there is no quick fix for resolving any of the detrimental emotions of psoriatic arthritis you can take measures to deal with these emotions in a positive way so they do not hinder your personal goals and relationships. it's important to get regular exercise and physical activity to ease stiff joints strengthen muscles and increase cardiovascular health. in addition exercise can help boost your mood if you're feeling low and ease bottled-up emotional stress. if your joints are painful and walking is difficult you might try aquatics or water exercises. the buoyancy of water helps support your weight during a workout allowing you to exercise without impact strengthen your muscles to support your joints and build your cardiovascular endurance. check with your local ymca for a water exercise class. stress can trigger your psoriatic arthritis pain so finding ways to de-stress is important. many patients with arthritis use yoga tai chi qigong and stretching exercises to ease daily stress and increase relaxation and flexibility. in addition the relaxation response experienced with mind/body therapies such as progressive muscle relaxation guided imagery or biofeedback can help you develop conscious control over body functions such as heart rate blood pressure muscle tension and pain response. talk to your doctor or therapist for more information about relaxation therapies.
how can i feel better emotionally about my psoriatic arthritis?