We have bones hanging out all over the place. They hang out in out finger and toe joints as well as the knee and hip joints to name a few.
When bones come together and create friction there is pain and to prevent pain there is cartilage, a soft protective layer helping joints bend smoothly and painlessly. There is a membrane called "synovium" which helps lubricate the moving parts in the joints. If the cartilage wears out there is pain because of inflammation of the synovium which results in "osteoarthritis" or "rheumatoid arthritis." So, we need to ask what are the secrets to lower the risk of arthritis?
There are cases where there is bone rubbing on bone resulting in a lot of pain. This is osteoarthritis and develops over our life time gradually as a result of wear and tear on the joints. Most people have it to some degree but the severity is a lot different in all cases.
There are almost 16 million people in America who have some sort of osteoarthritis and it does not care if you are male or female, it effects all equally and if you are over 50 you are already infected in at least one joint.
Our immune system is very important to us and in some cases the immune system attacks certain tissues in the body including joints and the synovium. Damage to the synovium is trouble and doctors are not quite sure what causes it. They do know we all need to uncover the secrets to lowering the risk of arthritis.
Rheumatoid Arthritis in the United States is at 75% women. The disease can hit as early as the teen years. It starts with swollen, red, stiff, and painful; joints and could progress until scar tissue gets in the joint or until the boned actually fuse together.
What you need is a great exercise program for your life. Developing great weight-bearing low impact exercises, Strong muscles help the joints from wear and tear and keep the joints flexible. That is why everyone wants to get fit now. Most people over 50 are still content to be eating and sitting back and watching as others walk or sit back.
Tomorrow is a big day in that the new baby arrives. And the excuses are floating around because of a lack of time or it is time to see a batch of buildings. I will do a great many exercise's to hilay
Tomorrows problems can be solved by executing themselves in exercising routines because of less time or energy than before.
Preventing arthritis is not an exact science, but physicians have discovered new ways to lower your risk and to follow some new rules.
1. Do not weight around
Losing weight is the most important thing a person can do. Extra weight puts more pressure on the knees which is not good. Extra weight puts on more stress on your knees. If you are 10 pounds over weight you put 60 pounds per square inch of pressure on your knees every time you take a step. This extra pressure will slowly lead to arthritis. Studies show that weight loss is good for prevention. Women who lost 11 pounds or more over 10 years decreased their risk of osteoarthritis by 50%.
2. Stretch muscles
All stretching is good for you as long as you use the correct methods, and do not bounce as this can lead to muscle pull. Hold a stretch for 20 to 30 seconds before relaxing and starting again. You should stretch before exercise like running, walking or working out with weights in the gym. It is good to stretch every day using stretches focusing on arthritis trouble areas like the knees and back.
3. Walk
Take a walk at least three times a week or participate in a step-aerobics class or low impact exercise routine for best results. Running is not a bad exercise but it could aggravate an injury already there. Always check with your doctor before starting a new exercise routine.
We are all designed to be active and so of all the helpful healthy habits we have exercise is the most important. Bottom line is to keep exercising to stay healthy and keep those joints from wearing down.
If you are not exercising your body with a complete full body exercise program combined with healthy eating you could be heading for health problems including arthritis. Prevent this by starting to exercise now.
