Natural Relief From Arthritis Pain
Arthritisdoesn’tdevelopasaresultofan injurybut insteaddevelops over time as a result of chronic use, or even as a result of genetic disposition. This can make dealing with the pain of arthritis even moredifficult tocopewith,as itbegs thequestion: if thepain iscoming from inside the joint, is there anything I can actually do about it? Start Understanding Arthritis Pain Osteoarthritis is the most common chronic condition to affect the joints. Almost 30 million adults in the United States struggle with the condition, and while it can 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. Arthritis occurs when there is a breakdown of the cartilage 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. Withoutcartilage, theboneswouldrubagainstoneanotherwitheach 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 ligaments and tendons around the joint will often stiffen, and the muscles surrounding 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 association with a change in weather or other environmental circumstance. Overcoming Arthritis Pain 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, they will not help you overcome the pain for good. Therapy, on the other hand, can provide actualrelief fromarthritisbyhelping torebuildstrength in the joints through targeted movements and flexibility exercises. There is a lot of current research about what 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 pressure 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. Onecontributing factorwehavenoticed ishow increasingly the intake ofrefinedsugarcorrelateswith jointstiffness,pain,and inflammation. If you are troubled by arthritis, eliminating refined sugar from your diet could be the perfect New Year’s resolution.
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