How Does Osteoarthritis Threaten Women?

Many women past the age of 50 discover osteoarthritis is the reason for their creaking knees and aching backs. They now know that their life is forever changed for the worse. Fortunately, arthritis doesn't have to take complete control over your life.

Although it was once considered a part of ageing, arthritis is now the most common cause of disability in women. Around the world, about 24 million women are affected by osteoarthritis every year. That means, around one in every five women faces the risk of the disease.

Osteoarthritis is a condition that affects cartilage between the bones in the joints which keeps them flexible. Over time, cartilage begins to stiffen and gets damaged easily. Gradually it loses its shock absorbing qualities. Bones start rubbing against each other, and that is when the pain begins.

Women tend to be affected by osteoarthritis more than men. Heredity increases the risk: a genetic defect can trigger cartilage damage or can create joint abnormalities which may lead to osteoarthritis. Other risk factors like obesity puts extra stress on knees and hips, which leads to cartilage breakdown. A sports injury or broken bone can too lead to damaged cartilage.

How to control arthritic pain?

1. If you are obese, you are putting your joints under extra stress. Losing weight lessens the risk of contracting arthritis. Maintaining a healthy weight increases your mobility as well.

2. If you want to lose weight, then it is necessary to work on your diet. You can track your diet by keeping a regular diary of what you eat. This will allow you to notice any changes and the scope for improvement.

3. Exercise is probably the best treatment for osteoarthritis. It helps you to lose weight, increases joint flexibility, improves your mood and strengthens your muscular structure. If you already have arthritis, then you may find exercise too painful at first. Nonetheless, you must make it a point to exercise every day, even if only for ten minutes.

4. In osteoarthritis, muscles and bones become weak. This increases the bouts of pain. By exercising regularly, you can give your joints greater stability and flexibility. Exercise can also increase the range of motion in your joints.

5. Although the pain may prevent you from getting regular sleep, you must nonetheless stick to a sleep schedule rigidly. Take your medication keeping in mind when you plan to sleep. If needed, take a warm bath before going to bed.

6. If you have osteoarthritis and if you are required to sit for hours at a stretch, then make sure to get enough support for your back. Don’t read in your bed. Get furniture which are comfortable and give adequate support to the major joints.

7. If the pain is too much to bear, then you can use hot or cold packs and apply them to the joint. Cold packs numb the sensation of pain temporarily and hot packs increase the circulation in the affected joint.

8. Therapeutic massage is highly effective in combating arthritic pain. Massage has been shown to increase blood supply to the affected parts and may help to relax the stiff muscles around the joints.

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