Aching hands, stiff knees-arthritis is sometimes assumed to be just a part of the aging process. But the painful inflammation and potentially debilitating loss of joint mobility does not have to be a major roadblock to enjoying the golden years. Here is a brief overview of what arthritis is and how you can manage it with the proper arthritis therapy treatment.
What exactly is arthritis and what causes it?
The term literally means inflammation of a joint. It can occur in a range of joints from large ones like hips and shoulders to small ones like toes and fingers. There are all kinds of arthritis and the list is getting longer as scientists do more research. There are also many causes such as an old injury (if you played sports during your younger years or car accidents), related health problems (like gout), or if you have a family history of the disease. It also falls into the rheumatic family of diseases.
What can I do if I have arthritis?
While your doctor may be able to prescribe certain medications to help deal with severe forms of the disease, some people are benefited from arthritis therapy. Here are a few of the popular ones.
Massage Therapy – Sore joints may benefit from regular arthritis therapy massages from trained professionals who know special techniques. Check your phone book and call around to see if any of your local massage therapists are trained in arthritis therapy. Gentle stretching and warm stones may make a big difference.
Hydrotherapy – Some rehabilitation centers or gyms have warm pools where you can do some gentle exercises to ease pain and stretch muscles. Even walking slowly around a heated pool can help you by keeping you fit (the resistance of the water) while at the same time removing the pressure off tender joints.
Healthy Lifestyle – Excess weight can make swollen joints hurt worse, so try to maintain a healthy weight through diet and gentle exercise. Some nutritional supplements may also ease joint pain. Popular ones are cayenne pepper and glucosamine. Sitting around too much can actually make your joints more painful.
Most importantly, managing your pain is essential to warding off depression. Following these few arthritis therapy suggestions will hopefully ease your pain and get you back to living your life.
Dr. Mary Adkins is a licensed Chiropractor in San Antonio, Texas who specializes in wellness care for senior citizens. She is also the innovator and champion of a series of exercises designed to help keep seniors healthy, fit and agile as they enter their golden years. To learn more about how Dr. Adkins’ exercises can keep you healthy and fit, check out her website at http://www.SeniorSimpleExercises.com.
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