WHAT CAUSES LOWER BACK, HIP AND KNEE ARTHRITIS?
Arthritis and Physical Therapy Regardlessof thecauseofarthritis,physical therapyserves apurpose inmostcases.Often,severearthritismayrequire medication, hot and cold therapy or even surgery. While maintainingahealthyweight,exerciseandagooddiethelp, medical intervention may eventually be needed. During physical therapy, the individual is trained to reach maximummobility.They may also undergo exercises that reduce the pressure on arthritic spots. If a patient has undergonesurgery,post-opphysical therapycanhelp them reclaim their mobility—as well as their lifestyle. If you or a loved one suffers from arthritis, you still have options.Contactoneofour therapists today,andaskabout ongoing physical therapy treatment to restore mobility, comfort and quality of life.
Becausearthritis isacatch-allterm,pinpointingwhatcauses arthritis may be difficult. In most cases, arthritis is caused by injuries. These injuries degenerate bones, joints and cartilage, resulting in pain.Arthritis can alsobecaused by:
• Infections, such as Lyme disease • An immune system dysfunction • The inheritance of osteoarthritis • An abnormal metabolism, which leads to gout
Simply walking can cause arthritis in the lower back, hip andknee.Our legsweardownas they’reused.Sometimes, oldage issimply theculpritasusewearsawayatour joints and bone tissue.This type of arthritis, called degenerative arthritis—or osteoarthritis—is the most common kind of arthritis. When the leg’scartilage—or itsslick,cushionedsurface—is worn away, bone rubs against bone. This pain, stiffness andswellingrequiresprofessionalosteoarthritis treatment.
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RELIEVE LEG PAIN INMINUTES Try this movement if you are experiencing leg pain.
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KNEE EXTENSION STRETCH While sitting, tighten your top thigh muscle to press the back of your knee downward towards the ground. Hold for 30 seconds and repeat 5 times.
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