How do you avoid or cure arthritis?

Answer 1

To date the causes of arthritis are not understood so the only coarse open to arthritissufferer's is to keep the damage done as a result of Arthritis under control and thereby avoid further damaging joints and other effected tissue

Trying to prevent arthritis is preferable to trying to treat the pain that comes with chronic arthritis.

Step One

Learn how to relax. A tense muscle applies stress to a joint.

Step Two

Balance rest and activity. Regular, moderate exercise 20 to 30 minutes a day, coupled with a full eight hours of sleep at night, is ideal for good musculoskeletal health.

Step Three

Remember to avoid any exercise that produces joint pain lasting an hour after you finish exercising.

Step Four

Practice good posture. Lift heavy items with your hip muscles, not your back.

Step Five

Protect your joints. In cold weather, wear warm gloves to protect your knuckles, long underwear to protect your knee joints, and heavy socks to protect your ankle and toe joints.

Step Six

Lose weight if you are overweight. If you reduce your weight by 12 pounds, you cut your risk of developing arthritis by half. - IS THIS TRUE, OR WHAT IF YOU LOOSE 100 POUNDS?

Step Seven

Avoid soft chairs, and sleep on a firm mattress.

Step Eight

Soak in a hot tub, especially after strenuous exercise. Tips & Warnings

* For more information on how to prevent arthritis, call the Arthritis Foundation at (800) 283-7800.

* Never carry something if you can pull it behind you. Use a wagon or wheelbarrow to lug garbage cans to the curb. Buy two or three laundry baskets so you aren't forced to carry one overloaded laundry basket.

* If you have any questions or concerns, contact a physician or other health care professional before engaging in any activity related to health and diet. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment.

Answer

Arthritis basically comes with age and some have it worse than others. It can be genetic so even some children can have it. Old sports injuries, broken bones while younger or injuries from an auto accident in the past can leave you with arthritis. There is no known cure to date, but they are working on it.

Exercise and good eating habits are a must and also taking certain fish oils. It won't stave off arthritis, but will make the person more limber and enjoy life a little more.

ANSWER

There are 2 main categories of arthritis: osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Osteoarthritis is associated with joint trauma and general wear and tear associated with aging. The above answers especially relate to osteoarthritis and give some excellent advice.

Rheumatoid arthritis is a sub grouping of autoimmune diseases causing joint pain and inflammation which can affect a person of any age. Babies can be born with RA, for example, as in the case of juvenile arthritis. What causes a rheumatoid arthritis is not yet understood, but there seems to be a genetic component. Alas, so far, there is not a known way to prevent rheumatoid arthritis. Early diagnosis and treatment are very important to help maintain joint and overall health.

Answer 2

The fact is that most forms of arthritis are incurable diseases and that we just don't know how to prevent them from happening. However for persons that have arthritis the main forms of treatment consist of various types of pain killers anti inflammatory's steroids and disease modifying drugs as well as exercise, lifestyle changes and joint replacements where required.

Answer 3

There are different types of arthritis and these are treated differently To date the only treatment available for arthritis is to reduce inflammation that causes damage to joints where possible reduce pain with pain killers and institute exercise and in some cases dietary regimes to help control the disease. However when it comes to arthritis there is not yet a cure.
Arthritis covers a wide range of different ailments, so there is no 'one way' to help. Most forms of arthritis consist of some form of inflammation that causes pain, and so one of the main focuses of managing arthritisis through the use of anti inflammatory's and disease modifying drugs .

One thing that it is important to remember is that there is no 'cure' - that is, there is no way of making it go away totally. There are thousands of websites out there offering 'miracle cures' for arthritis, but (and take it from someone who has tried many of them) they do not work!

The most common way of managing and treating arthritis is through the use of various medicines. There are many different ones, all doing slightly different things, so it is impossible to say there is a 'right' one. As with any medicine, consult a trained doctor before starting to take them.

Regular exercise is a popular way of managing many forms of arthritis. Arthritis sufferers have to be careful not to overdo it, however gentle exercise will strengthen the muscles around the affected joints, taking some of the pressure off of them.

Other methods include dietary supplements.

Gin soaked golden raisins are often touted as a popular way of relieving the pain of many forms of arthritis. There has been no scientific studies on the effectiveness of gin and raisins as an arthritis cure, however many people swear by it.

Similarly, it has been suggested that eating 4 or 5 fresh tart cherries each morning can help reduce the inflammation caused by arthritis, and thus also reduce the pain it causes.

Answer 4

We don't jet fully understand what is the exact cause of most forms of arthritis ( there are more the 100 different forms of the disease) so aside from avoiding excessive stress on joints and bad muscle tone there is not much that can be done to prevent it.

Answer 5

on the no drug side of things, Aside from making an effort to keep fit and eat a well balanced diet, Not much. The reasons for most types of arthritis is not understood, However there are treatments available to reduce the inflammation that is responsible for the damage done by many forms of arthritis.

Answer 6

Regular exercise (brisk walking is ideal), a good diet, and a glucosamine capsule every day (unless you are allergic to shellfish). There are no guarantees on never getting arthritis, but those three things can go a long way toward avoiding or minimizing it.

Answer 7

Eat Anti-inflammatory foods

Olive Oil

Protein; best types are lean poultry, fish, seafood, soybeans, tofu, soy milk

Whole grains

Fruits - apples, bananas, grapes

Vegetables - dark leafy greens like leaf lettuce and spinach

Water

Decaffeinated tea

Omega-3 found in walnuts, fish, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds

Low fat and low sodium foods

Things that you should limit or avoid:

Caffeine, Alcohol, Tobacco, Potatoes, Tomatoes, Eggplant, Salt, Fat

Answer 8

There is no cure for arthritis and the exact cause for it is not known so you cant avoid it either.

Answer 9

Nothing the reason and cure for arthritis is not known