{"id":5214,"date":"2018-06-26T14:56:02","date_gmt":"2018-06-26T14:56:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/r3stemcell.com\/?p=4307"},"modified":"2018-06-26T14:56:02","modified_gmt":"2018-06-26T14:56:02","slug":"understanding-arthritis-for-people-who-experience-this-common-condition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usleadnetwork.net\/phwellness\/understanding-arthritis-for-people-who-experience-this-common-condition\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Arthritis for People Who Experience this Common Condition"},"content":{"rendered":"

As we age we are more and more likely to feel aches, pains, creaks, and squeaks of our joints. Many accept this as part of the aging process, but this seemingly forgets the incredible burden of osteoarthritis (also referred to as wear and tear or degenerative arthritis). In fact, 1 in 10 Americans over the age of 60 years will develop the disease. Of these, a significant amount will be in constant pain and some might not find adequate therapy. So instead of accepting osteoarthritis as an inevitability, is there anything one can do to prevent it?<\/p>\n

What is arthritis?<\/h2>\n

Osteoarthritis is a disease of joints that often occurs in people over the age of 60. It is common in the knees, shoulders hips and hands. For those with the disease in their hands, it can be incredibly irritating as it affects their activities of daily living like cooking and cleaning. The pain and lack of movement are often very frustrating.<\/p>\n

By understanding what osteoarthritis is, we can get a better understanding of how to prevent it. When two bones meet at a joint the body uses a protective sheath known as cartilage to stop bone on bone rubbing known as \u201ceburnation\u201d. Over time (or with injury etc) the cartilage can become worn down and result in a bone on bone contact. This results in pain and a reduced range of movement in the affected joints.<\/p>\n

What increases your risk of arthritis?<\/h2>\n

Prevention of arthritis starts with understanding what increases the risk of arthritis and then not doing that thing. Inevitably age plays a huge role but this is not reversible. Other risk factors include:<\/p>\n