Is arthritis knee pain affecting your joint mobility? Well don't feel discouraged because for many of us who have arthritis, this is part of the course for this disease.
We tend to look at this disease as part of getting old but when we are in are 50's we don't feel old. All the activities we use to do like bowling, golfing, and biking, we still want to do but arthritis knee pain may be preventing us from doing them.
We also tend to think of arthritis as a disease that is not very serious. In actuality, osteoarthritis can cause the joints to wear down to the point of severe debilitation. If ignored, it can lead to joint replacement surgery and over use of prescription pain reliever which have many side effects.
However, we can learn today 3 ways to improve joint mobility as it relates to arthritis knee pain.
1) Don't sit in the same position for long periods of time. Have you notice that when we sit in the same position for long periods of time our joints become stiff? The reason why is because the oxygen, nutrients, and fluid our joints need to maintain flexibility are lacking due to decrease blood circulation.
2) Drink 6 - 8 glasses of water a day. When we are younger, we can get away with not drinking the required amount of water that is needed each day. As we get older, staying hydrated is extremely important. Water is needed to provide lubrication for the knee joints to stay fluid and limber.
3) We must lose weight. It is just that simple. Obesity is the number one disease that leads to so many other diseases. Extra weight on the knees causes a lot of pressure and stress on them. Overtime this contributes to the wearing down of knee cartilage.
Remember - Ultimately we are in control of our own health. We can sit back and do nothing about arthritis knee pain or we can begin incorporating these tips in our lives today.
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