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HELP FOR ARTHRITIS PAIN Arthritis pain is different. Arthritis doesn’t develop as a result of an injury, but instead develops over time as a result of chronic use, or even as a result of genetic disposition. Thiscanmakedealingwith thepainofarthritis even more difficult to cope with, as it begs the question: if the pain is coming from inside the joint, is there anything I can actually do about it? Understanding Arthritis Pain the joint will weaken, making it altogether more difficult and painful to move. While arthritis pain typically develops gradually, the realization of what you are dealing with can still come as a shock. In some circumstances the pain will appear more abruptly, especially when the pain develops in associationwithachange inweatherorotherenvironmental circumstance. Overcoming Arthritis Pain
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Osteoarthritis is the most common chronic condition to affect the joints. Almost 30 million adults in the United Statesstrugglewith thecondition,andwhile itcan influence anyone of any age, it most frequently develops among those who are most prone to overuse—those who are over the age of 65. Arthritisoccurswhen there isabreakdownof thecartilage that covers the ends of the bones. This cartilage is what allows the joints in the elbows, ankles, knees and hips to move with freedom. Without cartilage, the bones would rub against one another with each movement, and would cause extreme pain. As the cartilage breaks down, so, typically, does the bone, and as the shape of the joint changes it becomes even more difficult for it to function smoothly.Furthermore, the ligamentsand tendonsaround the joint will often stiffen, and the muscles surrounding
Turning to over the counter pain medications to cope with arthritis pain is ineffective as a long-term solution. While some of the medications may provide temporary relief, theywillnothelpyouovercome thepain forgood.Physical therapy, on the other hand, can provide actual relief from arthritis by helping to rebuild strength in the joints through targeted movements and flexibility exercises. There isa lotofcurrent research trying tounderstandwhat precisely causes arthritis to develop in some people, and not in others. Everyone uses their joints every day, and while it makes sense that so much preshure would cause pain to develop over time, it doesn’t explain why the pain develops when and where it does, and why it happens to some people and not to others.
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