Living With Osteoarthritis-strategies For Reducing The Pain And
The incidence of Osteoarthritis is on the increase and will soon affect one in ten of us. What is more is that there is no cure for this excruciatingly painful disease. How then can we learn to live with it and reduce its debilitating effects?
It is not only the elderly who suffer from OA. This disease is being seen now in many baby boomers that are in their early 40′s. Experts agree that it may well be the increased expectations we have of our bodies. We expect to be physically active to a greater degree and for a longer number of years.
Pain in our joints can be alleviated with some steps that are quite simple. Even though you may have quite elevated pain levels doing no exercise will only exacerbate the problem. Daily walks are an essential part of a good maintenance program. At the beginning of your walk you can feel a higher degree of pain but as you continue the increased blood flow to the joints will have a positive soothing affect. This blood flow will in fact nourish your joints and free them up reducing pain and stiffness. It is recommended to walk on fairly level surfaces rather than steep or rough ground. It is also very beneficial to walk barefoot. The increased input from nerve endings in your feet tells your body how to walk, just how much pressure to apply and where to apply it. Barefoot you are less likely to strike the ground and stress your joints.
Low impact exercise like swimming laps and static cycling are also good forms of exercise for OA sufferers.
It has been found that supplements such as glucosamine and chondroitin are very beneficial to your joints decreasing pain and improving movement. You can take 1500mg per day. Make sure your diet is rich in Vitamin C and also Calcium for skeletal strength.
Try alternating heat and cold packs to provide relief. Some people also find that acupuncture sessions can have a very beneficial affect on their condition.
Above all tune your awareness into the situations that cause a flare up in your condition. It may well be quite specific forms of movement that aggravate your joints. Once you have identified these areas of risk it makes avoiding them all the more easy.
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