Monday, June 21st, 2010 at 9:01 am
Even mild cases of arthritis can be painful and uncomfortable at times. They may hinder the sufferer’s mobility and can have adverse effects one one’s health and well-being. The causes of arthritis are not yet clear, but the natural process of aging, joint injury, and genetics are partly blamed for the development of this condition. In addition to these factors, anything that can damage a joint in any way may cause arthritis.
Injuries, infections, overactive immune systems, and wear and tear are also common causes of arthritis. Athletes who workout to excess, or over-train for a period of time are at increased risk of developing this ailment. Certain occupations involving repetitive bending and squatting may also increase the risks of developing arthritis.
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Monday, June 14th, 2010 at 10:44 am
When treating arthritis, the best course of action to take sometimes isn’t clear until you’ve listed and considered ALL of your alternatives. The following paragraphs should help clue you in to what changes the experts think are significant when trying to control the pain and discomfort of arthritis.
Exercise is very important. But what about diet?
For a long time, doctors doubted there could be any link between diet and osteoarthritis. They saw the disease as a natural result of wear and tear on the joints, something inevitable as we age.
But new research is making them reconsider that idea.
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Monday, June 7th, 2010 at 7:07 am
Arthritis is one of the most debilitating conditions, mostly affecting people over the age of 55. However, it is not limited to this age group as it can also affect a percentage of younger adults. It’s not one single disease but a group of conditions that may cause damage not only to your bones but also to other organs in the body.
Different forms of arthritis manifest different symptoms. Common symptoms of arthritis include: persistent joint pain; tenderness in a joint which is aggravated by movement; inflammation indicated by joint swelling, stiffness, redness, and/or warmth; pain and stiffness in the body, especially around the joints; joint deformity; loss of range of motion or flexibility in a joint; unexplained weight loss; non-specific fever; and crepitus (weird crackling sound in the joints.)
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Even mild cases of arthritis can be painful and uncomfortable at times. They may hinder the sufferer’s mobility and can have adverse effects one one’s health and well-being. The causes of arthritis are not yet clear, but the natural process of aging, joint injury, and genetics are partly blamed for the development of this condition. In addition to these factors, anything that can damage a joint in any way may cause arthritis.
