Arthritis - Pain Relief And Prevention
Arthritis refers to a group of musclo-skeletal issues characterized by inflammation and joint pain
. Joints are the attaching tissues linking two bones, and an inflammation of one or more joints is regarded as Arthritis. On the contrary to the common belief, arthritis can affect men and girls of all ages. More than 350 million individuals in the world are dealing with arthritis.
Whether it's Osteoarthritis or Rheumatoid Arthritis or any other kind, the one normal feature is the intense pain and stiffness associated with this disorder. While there's no permanent cure for this disorder, the symptoms are usually manageable with:
* Frequent Exercises
* Alternative Therapies
* Organic Pain Relievers
Let's take a deeper look into each of these arthritis pain management methods.
EXERCISES
Exercising is extremely essential when you have arthritis. Regular and moderate physical activity can work miracles for your joint and muscle pain by strengthening your muscles and bones, decreasing fatigue, increasing flexibility and stamina, and restoring your general sense of well-being. Listed below are a few exercises that are especially beneficial:
* Swimming - Swimming in heated water can relieve arthritis pain and joint stiffness to a great extent. The leg and arm movements gently exercise your joints and furthermore strengthen your muscles. Being in lukewarm water raises your body heat, which causes dilation of blood vessels and increases blood circulation. You can also try hydrotherapy that requires floating in warm salt water, as salt is a natural pain reliever.
* Cycling - Cycling is a good low impact exercise option for arthritis patients. Cycling machines can be adjusted in respect to your needs, so you don't have to put in too much pressure when riding it. For those with severe joint pain, stationary bikes are the best option and they're equally efficient in strengthening your muscles and joints. Just keep track of your mileage, and go on improving your goals by small margins.
* Walking - Whenever you think about low impact workouts that do not involve any jarring movements, there is nothing better than Walking. A simple yet effective cardio exercise, lubricates your joints, increases muscle strength and reduces the stiffness in your joints. The most important thing to consider is that the intensity of your exercises should be neither too high nor too low. Therefore, start at a comfortable and small level, and slowly go on raising the time.
* Yoga - Yoga is unquestionably a wonder cure for most physical diseases such as Arthritis. Regular practice of Pranayama (Yogic breathing) and Yogasanas (physical postures) can lubricate your joints, improve blood circulation, strengthen your tissues and joints, enhance muscle flexibility and provide a complete workout for all your body parts. Get in contact with a Yoga teacher and learn the many exercises that are recommended for arthritis pain management.
* Tai-Chi - Tai Chi is a form of ancient Chinese workout that involves controlled, light movements focused towards improving flexibility of joints, sense of balance and muscular strength. Recent studies conducted worldwide have shown the remarkable benefits of Tai Chi for Arthritis patients, as it offers a complete exercise for all your body parts, ligaments, joints and tendons. It also helps in calming your mind so you can cope up with the pain in a better method.
ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES
* Acupuncture: Acupuncture is a well-known Chinese therapy that has been recommended by the WHO as an effective treatment for pain. Disposable, stainless steel needles are used to stimulate your body's energy-channels or meridians to correct the energy imbalances in your body. The needles stimulate points located near the nerves, which results in the secretion of endorphins (body's natural pain-relieving chemicals) and blocks the message of pain from being delivered to the brain.
* Chiropractic: Chiropractic is a remedial system that centered on the structure of the body. Chiropractic remedy for arthritis will be designed to suit your physical built, age, severity of your disease and your general health. Generally, a chiropractor will work on your spine to fix subluxation and other imbalances, and permit your body to cure itself naturally. It's a well-known therapy for arthritis treatment.
* Biofeedback Methods: Biofeedback Techniques can help you improve your health by controlling various physiological functions in your body such as your heart rate, blood pressure, skin temperature, muscle tension etc. This provides you complete control over your body, so you can cure many health disorders.
Organic PAIN RELIEVERS
From natural herbs that cure inflammation to methods that influence the brain's amazing healing powers, nature offers numerous treatments for diseases such as arthritis, and other musculo-skeletal diseases. Listed below are many of the organic pain relievers that you can comfortably use for eliminating the pain and inflammation caused by arthritis.
* Capsaicin: Capsaicin is a dynamic component of Chile Pepper. It desensitizes the nerve receptors called C-fibers that are responsible for pain sensations, and also lowers the joint tenderness temporarily.
* White Willow Bark: It consists of salicylic acid (a compound from which aspirin, a pain-relieving drug is made). White willow bark blocks the production of inflammatory prostaglandins and decreases pain to a large extent.
* Fish Oil: Fish oil contains EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid) that work as natural anti-inflammatory agents, by obstructing the production of chemicals that cause inflammation and pain. Fish oil consists of omega 3 fatty acids that strengthen and lubricate the joints.
* Devil's and Cat's claw: Devil's claw is a South African herb that consists of 'iridoid glycosides', which are known for their anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. Named after its hook-like horns, cat's claw (Uncaria tomentosa) is a wood vine native to the Amazon rainforest. It's used to cure a variety of health problems, stomach ulcers, including arthritis, inflammation, dysentery, and fevers.
* Turmeric: Turmeric is a common solution for cold, cough, inflammation and pain. It contains curcumin, which is a powerful anti-inflammatory and painkiller agent.
* Glucosamine: Glucosamine is the building block of cartilage, tendons and other connective body tissues. Not just does it preserves these body tissues, yet also inhibits the activity of enzymes that can damage cartilage. A lack of Glucosamine is considered to the primary causes of arthritis. Glucosamine acts as a 'shock absorber' for the joints and improves their flexibility in a natural manner.
For long-term comfort from joint pain and inflammation, you will need to follow a complete pain management program that involves regular exercises, a healthy diet, and use of natural remedies as far as possible. While these are not quick-fix solutions, they can be very effective at managing your pain and reducing inflammation, hence, allowing you to live an active and healthy life.
by: Mary Dezfoli.
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