Exercises are prescribed by both physiotherapists and OTs to increase the amount a child can move a joint and strengthen the joint to decrease pain and stiffness and prevent further limitations in their joint movements.

Using proper body movements when performing activities helps reduce strain on joints and thereby decrease pain and stiffness.

This Chinese form of exercise improves balance, strength, and calmness, and may decrease pain and stiffness.

Try to get some exercise during the flight to decrease stiffness and the possibilities of cramp and swollen ankles.

Applying a liquid preparation (tincture) of thunder god vine to the skin over affected joints seems to decrease joint tenderness, stiffness, and swelling.

Taking nonprescription anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen or naproxen sodium, to decrease swelling, stiffness, and pain.

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Exercise can actually decrease joint pain and stiffness, and improve flexibility, mobility, mood and overall wellness for those with arthritis [source: Center for Disease Control and Prevention].

Heat increases blood flow to the site and decreases stiffness, important because, along with pain, stiffness is a key symptom of fibromyalgia.

Vitamin E does not seem to decrease pain or stiffness and does not seem to prevent osteoarthritis from getting worse.