How Can EWOT Help Relieve Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain?

If you’re someone who is living with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), chances are you have experienced days when even the simplest movement feels like too much. Maybe it’s the pain in your knuckles when you reach for a coffee mug or stiffness in your knees even before you get out of your bed. Arthritis isn’t just about joint pain. It’s about fatigue, inflammation, and the toll it takes on your life.

But what if simply breathing higher concentrations of oxygen while exercising could help you move more freely and feel better? No, it’s not just another pill or injection. It’s a natural way of supporting your body. Let’s take a look at how Exercise with Oxygen Therapy (EWOT) can help you manage your RA symptoms.

Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis

Did you know that around 18 million people around the globe are affected by rheumatoid arthritis? Now, let’s understand what Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is. It is a chronic autoimmune condition where your immune system mistakenly attacks your own tissues, especially the lining of your joints (called the synovium). Instead of protecting your body, your immune system becomes overactive and floods your joints with inflammatory chemicals like TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-1. This results in swelling, pain, stiffness, and, over time, irreversible joint damage.

Do you know what really happens inside your body? The synovium thickens, produces excess fluid, and triggers inflammation. Your cartilage and bone may slowly wear down due to the immune attacks. Over time, RA can affect other parts of the body, including the lungs, heart, eyes, skin, and even the brain and blood vessels.

RA pain and stiffness are often worse first thing in the morning or after long periods of inactivity. That’s because joint fluid settles and inflammation builds up overnight. This causes stiffness and soreness upon waking.

Now that you understand the basics of RA, let’s clear up some misunderstandings about the condition.

Myth #1: RA affects only older adults

Fact: RA can strike at any age, even in your 20s or 30s. It’s not just wear and tear; it’s an autoimmune condition.

Myth #2: Exercise makes RA worse.

Fact: It’s a common fear. You don’t want to stress your already painful joints. But unless you’re in a flare-up, exercise is one of the best ways to manage RA. It helps you improve your strength, flexibility, mood, and heart health. All you have to keep in mind is to engage in low-impact aerobic activities that are joint-friendly. You can use the elliptical or a stationary bike. 

Myth #3: RA is the same as osteoarthritis

Fact: They both affect your joints, but they are actually two completely different conditions. RA, as mentioned earlier, is an autoimmune condition that can cause joint pain and inflammation. Osteoarthritis (OA), on the other hand, is a wear-and-tear condition caused when cartilage in your joints gradually breaks down over time. It is a localized inflammation with no immune system involvement and no body-wide symptoms. In short, RA is an inflammatory immune condition. OA is mechanical wear and tear. 

Myth #4: There’s nothing you can do except take meds.

Fact: While medication is important, it’s not the only tool for managing RA. Regular exercise, a balanced diet, stress management, and therapies like EWOT can all support healing and help you live better with RA.

Is Exercise Important for Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Short answer?

Yes, more than you might think.

It might seem risky and hard to move when your joints hurt, and we get it. But studies have shown that regular, joint-friendly movement can actually reduce pain and inflammation, and even improve your long-term mobility. Here’s what the right exercise can do for you:

• Loosen stiff joints
• Strengthen the muscles that support your joints
• Increase energy
• Help sleep better
• Improve cardiovascular health 
• Improve balance, flexibility, and mood. 
• Aid in weight management

What Kind of Exercise Works for Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Wondering where to start? Try simple range-of-motion exercises like stretching your arms or rolling your shoulders backward and forward to keep joints flexible and reduce stiffness. Next, you can try muscle-strengthening exercises to help build strong muscles. 

You can also do light weight-training exercises using resistance bands or hand weights, and this can give your joints extra support. 

Aerobic activities such as walking, cycling, or swimming can improve your heart health, energy levels, mood, and weight management without straining your joints. You don’t have to overdo it. 

Not up for a long workout? That’s where Exercise with Oxygen Therapy, or EWOT, comes in. Just 15 minutes of EWOT a day can superoxygenate your body, improve strength, and speed up recovery, all without putting extra strain on your sore joints.

So, What is EWOT and Why Can It Help?

EWOT stands for Exercise with Oxygen Therapy. This fitness-based approach involves inhaling higher concentrations of oxygen while engaging in light-to-moderate exercise. 

The basic idea is to flood your cells with oxygen while your body is active and your blood is circulating faster. This increased oxygen delivery can help:

• Increase your energy
• Improve your circulation
• Calm down systemic inflammation
• Reduce pain
• Speed up recovery

Just think about how good you feel after a walk in the clean air. Now imagine multiplying that effect, delivering pure oxygen directly to tissues while your blood circulation is at its peak. That’s EWOT in action.

How EWOT Actually Helps with Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain

You’ve probably tried everything for your rheumatoid arthritis: medications, rest, diet changes, just to keep symptoms under control. So what else can you do? EWOT is something that works with your body, not against it. 

Let’s be clear:

Exercise with Oxygen Therapy is not a cure for Rheumatoid Arthritis. It serves as an effective complementary tool for symptom management. 

Here’s how EWOT can potentially help you manage arthritis: 

EWOT  Fights Inflammation

RA-affected joints often suffer from poor blood flow and low oxygen levels (hypoxic state). This can make inflammation worse. 

When oxygen is in short supply, your body struggles to repair tissue, reduce swelling, and manage pain. 

When you engage in EWOT, your cells, tissues, and organs get flooded with oxygen. This way, you’re directly supporting your body’s healing processes. More oxygen can help calm inflamed tissues, reduce oxidative stress, and improve joint mobility. 

EWOT Supports Gentle Movement

Exercise is one of the best things you can do to manage rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. You might feel it’s hard to stay active when pain and fatigue hold you back. EWOT super-oxygenates your body as you move, making gentle workouts more energizing and less draining. This way, you can easily stay consistent. 

EWOT Combines Two Proven Approaches — Oxygen + Exercise

Now that you know exercise and oxygen therapy are both proven to support rheumatoid arthritis, imagine what they can do together. 

EWOT combines the two, delivering higher concentrations of oxygen while you exercise. This synergistic combination amplifies the benefits of both. 

The best part?

You don’t need hour-long sessions. Just 15 minutes a day can help you recharge your energy and reduce inflammation without draining your stamina.

EWOT Improves Blood Flow to Painful Joints

Rheumatoid arthritis often limits circulation in affected joints. This slows down healing and increases stiffness. Exercising with oxygen supports natural vasodilation (widening of blood vessels) and delivers more oxygen and nutrients where they’re needed most.

Getting Started with EWOT Safely

If you’re new to EWOT, you might be wondering if it is actually safe. When done correctly, EWOT is safe and effective for managing rheumatoid arthritis.

Here are some tips to get you started:

• Consult your healthcare provider or rheumatologist before starting any new wellness practice, especially with an autoimmune condition like RA, and get their approval.
• Start slow and begin with gentle movement.
• Start with short sessions of around 8-10 minutes duration and gradually build up. Consistency matters more than intensity.
• Listen to your body, and if anything feels off, slow down and rest.
• Keep a log of your energy levels, joint pain, and sleep quality before and after sessions. 

Takeaway

We know rheumatoid arthritis is exhausting, frustrating, and often unpredictable. And if you have already tried countless things to manage your symptoms with little success, it’s completely normal to feel skeptical about trying something new. 

But Exercise with Oxygen Therapy (EWOT) isn’t a magic cure. 

It’s a gentle, research-backed approach that combines oxygen, movement, and healing – giving your body what it needs. 

Whether you or someone you love is newly diagnosed or has been living with RA for years, EWOT could be a turning point. 

Just imagine waking up with less stiffness and getting through the day with more energy. 

That future might be closer than you think.