DEALING WITH ARTHRITIC PAIN

DEALING WITH ARTHRITIC PAIN

CAUSES OF ARTHRITIC PAIN
·         No season is good for a person suffering from arthritis, being worse in winter.
·         Wide changes in barometric pressure can cause an inflamed joint to swell up, causing pain and stiffness.
·         This happens because the cartilage that protects the ends of the bones slowly weakens and the synovial or joint fluid loses its ability to absorb shock.
·         Moreover, during winter people tend to confine themselves, adopting a sedentary lifestyle.

TYPES OF KNEE PROBLEMS
·         Stiff knees – especially when getting out of bed in the mornings or after sitting for a long time.
·         Inflammation – of the knees is common during winter, which might be due to changes in barometric pressure or the way the body’s receptors react to changing temperatures.
·         Aching knees – especially for those who are middle-aged or older and those who have had past knee injuries or who suffer from arthritis.
·         Swollen knees – especially to those people who are sensitive to cold, or whose knees have been injured in the past.

PREVENTION PLAN
·         The best way to avoid cold-related aches and pains is to stay warm by dressing appropriately.
·         If your body is warm, your joints won’t stiffen up and hurt.
·         Warm muscles and joints are less likely to spasm or snap which can lead to pain or injury.
·         Take enough fluids as dehydration causes muscle cramps and soreness.
·         Drink hot beverages often to stay warm and hydrated.
·         Stick to a regular exercise routine for increased joint mobility, muscle strength and healthy bone density.

LATEST NON-SURGICAL TREATMENTS
·         Knee osteoarthritis can now be treated by using series of newer injections to reduce pain, inflammation and increase joint lubrication.
·         Also, to some extent cartilage regeneration can be achieved and breakdown of cartilage can be stopped with oral supplemens.
·         Some of the non-surgical spine treatments are:
o        Ozone discectomy
o        Ozone therapy
o        Spinal decompression therapy
o        Manipulation therapy.
·         Multimodality approach can be used to approach complete relief of spinal problems without surgery.