{"id":5148,"date":"2018-03-28T14:05:21","date_gmt":"2018-03-28T14:05:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/r3stemcell.com\/?p=4023"},"modified":"2018-03-28T14:05:21","modified_gmt":"2018-03-28T14:05:21","slug":"how-exercise-can-help-combat-foot-arthritis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usleadnetwork.net\/phwellness\/how-exercise-can-help-combat-foot-arthritis\/","title":{"rendered":"How Exercise Can Help Combat Foot Arthritis?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Have you been struggling to walk in late? Have you experienced aches and pains in the ankle or foot? If yes, you may have foot arthritis. Osteoarthritis is one type of arthritis caused by wear and tear to the joint. You may find that the joint starts to swell and in time, there may be some deformity. Arthritis is an umbrella term for one hundred or more diseases which affects the joints. Translated, arthritis simply means joint inflammation although, for many people, the word arthritis incites fear as these conditions have the potential to impact life on many levels.<\/p>\n

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Unfortunately, arthritis can be extremely painful, especially when affecting weight-bearing joints. The bones begin to grate against each other and this leads to the soft tissues of the joints also breaking down. Osteoarthritis is often associated with age. It\u2019s certainly the most common of the arthritic conditions and is a degenerative disease.<\/p>\n

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Taking control of osteoarthritis.<\/h2>\n

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Although seeking medical advice is paramount, there is much that can be done to keep osteoarthritis at bay. This includes exercising the joints to keep mobility. It is important to be gentle and to only exercise as much as you can without feeling pain. The joint may feel stiff and inflexible but, do this several times a day at least. Any movement is better than none. It is so important to retain as much flexibility as is possible. Yoga as an exercise system can ensure flexibility of the whole body and works well to combat arthritis generally and it will certainly help alleviate the potential for future joint pain.<\/p>\n

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The following are specific exercises to help offset the potential for foot arthritis and these include:<\/h3>\n

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