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How To Reverse Osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis though thought to be a part of aging and common among older people, is not an inevitable condition. Osteoarthritis occurs due to wear and tear of joints by many of our daily activities. More common in joints of knee followed by hip and joints of upper limb. It is more common in women . Age related osteoarthritis (degenerative osteoarthritis) is very different from rheumatoid arthritis or arthritis related to many systemic problems like psoriasis. A few precautions in middle decades of life can largely preventing this (degenerative osteoarthritis) disabling condition.

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How To Reverse Osteoarthritis?

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  1. HOW TO REVERSE OSTEOARTHRITIS? WWW.JIYYO.COM

  2. HOW TO REVERSE OSTEOARTHRITIS? Osteoarthritis though thought to be a part of aging and common among older people, is not an inevitable condition. Osteoarthritis occurs due to wear and tear of joints by many of our daily activities. More common in joints of knee followed by hip and joints of upper limb. It is more common in women . Age related osteoarthritis (degenerative osteoarthritis) is very different from rheumatoid arthritis or arthritis related to many systemic problems like psoriasis. A few precautions in middle decades of life can largely preventing this (degenerative osteoarthritis) disabling condition. Lets see how we can prevent and stop progression of degenerative osteoarthritis: WWW.JIYYO.COM

  3. HOW TO REVERSE OSTEOARTHRITIS? Check Your Weight: Weight is the single most important factor in preventing damage to our joints. People who are overweight or obese have the highest risk of developing osteoarthritis. Extra weight puts more strain over the joints causing early wear and tear of the joint cartilage. Weight reduction not only decreases the chances of osteoarthritis, it also leads to significant improvement in symptoms in affected people thus avoiding the knee replacement surgery. Control Your Sugar: Diabetics have a high risk of developing osteoarthritis. Uncontrolled blood sugar stiffens the joint cartilage making it more prone to damage. Also diabetes lead to systemic inflammation which causes osteoarthritis. more cartilage loss causing WWW.JIYYO.COM

  4. HOW TO REVERSE OSTEOARTHRITIS? Check what you eat: What we eat decides what diseases we are prone to. Junk food, high sugar content foods leads to more chances of developing osteoarthritis at a later age. The healthier the diet the lesser the risks of osteoarthritis. Consume food high in fibre content that means taking adequate amounts of vegetables, fruit and whole grains, drink plenty of water and reducing the sugar content in your diet will go a long way in not only preventing osteoarthritis but also a variety of other lifestyle diseases. Exercise right : Opt for swimming, static cycling, walking. Daily exercise removes stiffness and pain in joints. If you have osteoarthritis consult a physiotherapist before starting a new exercise and start for 30mins thrice a week and increase it gradually. WWW.JIYYO.COM

  5. HOW TO REVERSE OSTEOARTHRITIS? Prevent injuries: Though it is not in our control still injuries should be best avoided. During any sports, adequate protection should be taken. Any injuries to the ligament, meniscus or cartilage increases chances of osteoarthritis at an early age. Avoid bad posture: Bad posture puts a lot of strain on our joints causing wear and tear of joints cartilage. From sitting posture always stand up straight as this puts minimal pressure over hips and knees. WWW.JIYYO.COM

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