Dos And Don'ts For Fighting Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a type of joint disease that results from breakdown of joint cartilage, leading to excruciating joint pain and stiffness. Reports say that Osteoarthritis is the most prevalent form of arthritis in India, affecting over 15 million people every year.

Osteoarthritis occurs when there is damage in and around the joints that the body cannot fully repair. There are several factors that may control the risk of Osteoarthritis.

Osteoarthritis: What to do

1. Stay active: Movement can decrease your Osteoarthritis pain. Improve your range of motion, strengthen your muscles and increase your endurance. Basic aerobic exercises like walking, stationary cycling are important for easing the pain.
2. Use ‘RICE’: Rest, ice, compression and elevation (RICE) is good for knee pain caused by a minor injury or an Osteoarthritis flare. Give your knee some rest, apply ice to reduce swelling, wear a compressive bandage and keep your knee elevated above the hip level.
3. Maintain a balanced diet: Improve your diet by including foods that are good for fighting Osteoarthritis like dairy products, fishes like salmon, mackerel, and Vitamin C enriched fruits like oranges, papaya and pineapple.
4. Use a Brace: A brace can take the stress off your knee joints, thus helping you to carry out daily activities in a better way.

 Osteoarthritis: What not to do

1. Being overweight: Losing weight reduces the stress from your knees. Hence being overweight can increase your pain and inflammation.
2. Too much exercise: Too much stretching and exercise beyond one’s individual capacity can put added stress on your joints, which can further degrade your arthritis.
3. Smoking: Toxins in smoke cause stress on connective tissues, leading to more joint problems.
4. Eating sugary foods: Your diet greatly influences your health. Sugary foods like potatoes, bread, pasta, juice, sodas and candy contribute more to the joint pain. All of these foods have a high glycaemic index, promoting inflammation and causing your blood sugar to spike.

Apart from everything, it is always advisable to get expert advice in order to deal with your Osteoarthritis in a safe and effective manner.

By Dr. Shabtab Khalid

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