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Arthritis cureArthritis comes in different forms such as rheumatoid, osteoarthritis or others. This condition affects many people around the globe with 1 in 100 getting affected. People within the age bracket of 30 - 50 are most likely to get this condition....
Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis
Rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, is known to cause the inflammation of joints, and its damage gradually reduces body movement. The symptoms can be observed as stiff joints in the morning hours; as one ages, RA can affect other organs of the body such...
Weighing Over the Counter Medications and Supplements in the Treatment of Osteoarthritis
Chronic arthritis pain isn't something to ignore: not only can it affect your quality of life, it can also deplete your emotional stores (leading to anxiety and/or depression) and muscle fitness (leading to weakness or complete muscle breakdown). ...
Osteoarthritis - Can You Fight It?
You Can Fight Osteoarthritis
If you think you may have osteoarthritis, the best thing you can do for yourself is to take a pro-active role in your health. You should see your primary care physician as soon as possible. He or she can use x-rays to monitor how far along your osteoarthritis has progressed, and possibly recommend prescription medication.
You and your doctor can work together to make a plan that is right for you and your osteoarthritis. Not only will this plan help you slow down the progression of your osteoarthritis, but it will also teach you how to manage your pain and live an active and normal life. Your plan will include weight control, medication, exercise, joint protection, and possibly occupational or physical therapy.
Osteoarthritis is regarded as the most common type of arthritis. As you may have guessed, Osteoarthritis can be caused by many number of things. Overweight individuals are at the highest risk category for osteoarthritis, since carrying the excess weight can cause joint cartilage to break down. Previous joint injuries can also leave you prone to osteoarthritis. If you have suffered an injury to a joint, or if you do workouts which are high impact, you should
monitor the health of your joints.
Although most individuals with osteoarthritis are hesitant or prefer not to exercise, your doctor will likely encourage you to exercise. Exercise will help your joints from becoming stiff and it will also help strengthen your muscles. When you first start exercising, you may experience pain. This will usually decrease with time, but you may find that over the counter medications help to relieve the pain. You may also want to apply compresses to your joints. Here’s a simple rule: If you suffer with inflammation, you will want to apply a cold compress. If you have tight or sore muscles, a heat compress will work best.
You may also want to add a dietary supplement to your daily regime. An example is a dietary supplement such as glucosamine, which is believed to relieve pain and slow down the degenerative process of arthritis. Always let your doctor know if you are adding a dietary supplement to your osteoarthritis health plan.
Hanif Khaki is the acclaimed and highly regarded author of numerous health related articles and the founder of the popular arthritis resource site http://www.arthritispaincure.com
Written By: Hanif Khaki
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