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.