Cleaning large bird cages and lifting heavy bags of food every week has started taking a toll on my hands and joints.
Cleaning large bird cages and lifting heavy bags of food every week has started taking a toll on my hands and joints. Do any other bird owners experience painful swelling and fluid retention in their arms after intense aviary chores?
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For immediate relief after a heavy chore session, soaking your hands in a warm Epsom salt bath works wonders to reduce inflammation, followed by a gentle topical cream like arnica gel. Also, make sure you are lifting with your legs, not your arms and back. If the swelling becomes a chronic issue and your arms feel constantly heavy and tight, it usually means your circulation needs a serious boost to clear out that trapped fluid. When I was dealing with severe post-activity swelling while traveling in the USA, a specialist suggested looking into professional medical massage, and checking out resource sites like https://beautypro.nyc/lymphatic-drainage/ helped me understand how fluid clearing actually accelerates tissue healing. Definitely listen to your body and take longer breaks between heavy chores before it turns into a repetitive strain injury.