How to Prevent Osteoarthritis
The most popular reasons of osteoarthritis include genetics, overweight, overburden some particular joint or a joint injury (even years ago) - all of that increases a chance of suffering from osteoarthritis. That's why two most endangered groups of people are those grossly overweight and... professional sportsmen!
Osteoarthritis is responsible for reduced mobility of the joints of over twenty-one million Americans. It usually affects women above 45 years old, but it can happen also to men. In case of people below the age of 45, osteoarthritis attacks men more often than women.
Fortunately, there are loads of things you may do stave off the onset of the disease. First and foremost, you have to keep yourself at top condition. Strong muscles will reduce the rate the cartilage wears off and reducing one's weight means that there will be even less stress for the joints. Dieting, exercising and consulting with your doctor regularly is generally all you need to prevent arthritis. Just make sure you're not overdoing it. Too strict diet may cause your organism to weaken and actually cause muscle loss and overexerting yourself may result in damaging your joints rather than helping them. What is also important, remember to protect your joints while exercising. Wrist guards will for example, greatly reduce the risk of wrist injuries while exercising. Ask a doctor if your diet and exercises routine are safe before you start them!
As for the diet, you have to keep in mind that while you should generally reduce the fat intake, some fatty acids like Omega-3 are necessary to keep your osteoarthritis in check. The researches about the influence of Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil have only just begun, but their positive anti-inflammatory effects have been confirmed well enough to make many doctors encourage their patients to increase their intake either by changing their diet or by taking food supplements such as Omega Daily.
The most important thing in treating osteoarthritis is the early detection. If there's a pain in your joints than recurs more and more often, talk to your doctor immediately. - 17269
Osteoarthritis is responsible for reduced mobility of the joints of over twenty-one million Americans. It usually affects women above 45 years old, but it can happen also to men. In case of people below the age of 45, osteoarthritis attacks men more often than women.
Fortunately, there are loads of things you may do stave off the onset of the disease. First and foremost, you have to keep yourself at top condition. Strong muscles will reduce the rate the cartilage wears off and reducing one's weight means that there will be even less stress for the joints. Dieting, exercising and consulting with your doctor regularly is generally all you need to prevent arthritis. Just make sure you're not overdoing it. Too strict diet may cause your organism to weaken and actually cause muscle loss and overexerting yourself may result in damaging your joints rather than helping them. What is also important, remember to protect your joints while exercising. Wrist guards will for example, greatly reduce the risk of wrist injuries while exercising. Ask a doctor if your diet and exercises routine are safe before you start them!
As for the diet, you have to keep in mind that while you should generally reduce the fat intake, some fatty acids like Omega-3 are necessary to keep your osteoarthritis in check. The researches about the influence of Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil have only just begun, but their positive anti-inflammatory effects have been confirmed well enough to make many doctors encourage their patients to increase their intake either by changing their diet or by taking food supplements such as Omega Daily.
The most important thing in treating osteoarthritis is the early detection. If there's a pain in your joints than recurs more and more often, talk to your doctor immediately. - 17269
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