Most people in their fifties or older have mild to moderate wear on the joints called osteoarthritis. Joints with osteoarthritis may be asymptomatic benign. Osteoarthritis can manifest as swollen finger joints, knee pain, or pain in the toe. Osteoarthritis is not shown in the X-ray light, but is usually detected by MRI.
Typical symptoms include intermittent pain, worse with activity and improves with rest. As the arthritis progresses, there is often a loss of range of motion. For example, if knee arthritis, you may not be able to fully recover. The joint swells often. Most people do not know how to tell if a joint is inflamed, unless the swelling is extreme. A physiotherapist performed two tests to determine the amount of inflammation in a joint, and these tests can detect less than a teaspoon of liquid. Osteoarthritis with moderate or advanced, you may sometimes limp.
Risk factors for development of arthritis is obesity, before the injury, and family history. The quality of cartilage is determined by a number of genetic factors, and some families tend to develop osteoarthritis earlier than others.
What can be done to prevent arthritis from getting worse? Lose weight. A reduction of even 5 or 10 pounds help. Learn to exercise so that you enjoy. Even with the most advanced arthritis, it is possible to exercise without pain. One solution is to learn the exercises by the pool. Another is to learn exercises suitable land on your joints. The physiotherapist will assess your joints, strength and gait, and provides a program to reduce pain and improve function. Studies show that people with knee osteoarthritis, those with weak quadriceps are seven times more likely to get worse for three years.
If you are soft, use a stick or pole in the Nordic countries. The use of a cane in his left hand, reduces the load on his right knee for about thirty percent. If you have hip, knee or foot symptoms, buying shoes with arch support and shock absorption. Trainers allow the shock absorption in shoes. However, comfort and fit are the most important variables.
Many people ask if the herbal supplements glucosamine helps. Studies show that people with osteoarthritis of the knee, glucosamine is more effective than placebo in reducing knee pain. There is also evidence to suggest to change your diet to help arthritis pain. However, a healthy diet to maximize weight, which in turn reduces pain. Hot and cold provides temporary pain relief. Ice is best if the joint is hot and swollen.
Many people say the heat as a heating pad in the microwave or electric, can reduce pain. If you have osteoarthritis, see your physiotherapist, a means of assessing and prescribing an exercise program. That will save you unnecessary pain.
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