Arthritis is a broad term that refers to the inflammation of🌼 joints resulting in joinওt pain, swelling, stiffness and limited range of motion.
There are more than 100 types of arthritis with different causes and treat𒊎ments, most commonly beiཧng,
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Gout
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
The most commonly affected joints are:
Hands (ends of the fingers a✤nd at 🍬the base and ends of the thumbs).
Knees.
Hips.
Neck.
Lower back.
In somওe types, other organs, such as your eyes, heart, or skin, can also be affected.
Osteoarthritis and Pain
Among the various types, osteoarthritis (OA) is a ♏prevalent form of arthritis.
It is a degenerative joint di𒆙sease in which the tissues ꧟in the joint break down over time.
Though both genders are susceptible to ꦅit, with its prevalence increasing with age, women are more likely to be manifeste🐎d by the condition.
Apart from💎 age, obesity and family history can also trigger osteoarth🦄ritis.
It is important to note that osteoarthritis affects each pe⛎rson differently. For some, it is relatively mild and does not affect day-to-day activities, while for others, it causes significant pai✨n and disability.
Osteoarthritis symptoms typically occur gradually, often affecting one or a few joints initially. Common symptoms include:
Joint Pain
Joint stiffness
Alterations in joint structure
Swelling in and around the joint
The sensation of joint looseness or instability.
Management of OA Pain
Managing OA ജpain involves a 𝔍multimodal approach tailored to individual needs and preferences. Treatment strategies may include:
Regular physical activity, including yoga, aerobi🐽c exercise, strength training, and flexibility exercises
Maintaining a healthy weight
Over-the-counter or prescription medications as suggested by your Dr.
Physical therapy interventions, including manual therapy, therapeuti🎃꧙c exercises, modalities (e.g., heat, cold, ultrasound), and joint protection techniques
Using assistive devices such as braces, splints, canes, or orthotic💃 insert🐠s
Adopting healthy lifestyle habits, such as m✅aintaining good posture, avoiding repetitive stress on joints, practicing joint-friendly activities, and implementing er꧅gonomic modifications
Surgical options such as joint repl💖acement surgery (e.g., knee replacement, hip replacement) or arthroscopic surgery
Osteoarthritis is a severe but manageable condition. Working closely with healthcare pr♛ofessionals and formulating individualized treatment plans can help mitigate the symptoms and empower the individual to live well with OA.
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