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November 2018
HelpFor ArthritisPain
When you experience an injury, dealing with the pain that comes as part of the aftermath is expected. While painful, most of the time when recovering froman injuryyoucanfindcomfort in theknowledge that the pain is temporary.Asyourbodyheals,asyougo through themotionsof building your muscle mass back and improving flexibility with physical therapy, you know that in time you will feel like yourself again. This knowledgegivesyousomething towork towards,andhelps thepain feel more manageable—even when it is intense, and never-fleeting. Arthritispain isdifferent.Arthritisdoesn’tdevelopasaresultofan injury,but insteaddevelopsovertimeasaresultofchronicuse,orevenasaresultof geneticdisposition. Thiscanmakedealingwith thepainofarthritiseven 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 Osteoarthritis is the most common chronic condition to affect the joints. Almost 30 million adults in the United States struggle with the condition,andwhile itcan influenceanyoneofanyage, itmost frequently develops among those who are most prone to overuse—those who are over the age of 65.
Arthritisoccurswhenthere isabreakdownofthecartilagethatcoversthe ends of the bones.This cartilage is what allows the joints in the elbows, ankles,kneesandhipstomovewithfreedom.Withoutcartilage,thebones would rub against one another with each movement, and would cause extremepain.As thecartilagebreaksdown,so, typically,does thebone, 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. Whilearthritispaintypicallydevelopsgradually,therealizationofwhatyou aredealingwithcanstillcomeasashock. Insomecircumstancesthepain willappearmoreabruptly,especiallywhenthepaindevelops inassociation 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. 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.
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