Here are some tips to help you get rid of aches and pains.
Arthritis is the swelling and tenderness of one or more of your joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsen with age.
The most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Treatments vary depending on the type of arthritis. The main goals of arthritis treatments are to reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.
Depending on the type of arthritis suspected, your doctor may suggest some of the following tests. After diagnosis, treatment with appropriate medications or physiotherapy, or surgical intervention is provided. The course of treatment is individual, depending on the specific clinical case.
Lifestyle and home remedies
In many cases, arthritis symptoms can be reduced with the following measures:
- Weight loss. If you're obese, losing weight will reduce the stress on your weight-bearing joints. This may increase your mobility and limit future joint injury.
- Exercise. Regular exercise can help keep your joints flexible. Swimming and water aerobics may be good choices because the buoyancy of the water reduces stress on weight-bearing joints.
- Heat and cold. Heating pads or ice packs may help relieve arthritis pain.
- Assistive devices. Using canes, shoe inserts, walkers, raised toilet seats and other assistive devices can help protect your joints and improve your ability to perform daily tasks.
Source:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/arthritis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-
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