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An inflammation of a body joint or its component tissues, accompanied by pain, soreness, and inflexibility in that area, which is basically a result of causes ranging from infection, distress, degenerative changes or metabolic disorders.
In simple words, affected joints are unable to move smoothly past one another.
In medical parlance, arthritis refers to a collection of more than 100 rheumatic diseases and conditions that can cause pain, stiffness and soreness in the joints. If left untreated, arthritis can cause irreversible damage to the joints.
What are the various forms of arthritis?
Arthritis can appear suddenly or gradually, and occurs in various forms, but osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are the two most common.
There are four basic types of arthritis:
1. Inflammatory arthritis - inflammation of tissues related to joints. Connective tissue diseases, crystal deposition diseases, infectious arthritis, and spondylitis are examples of inflammatory arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common variety. Other types are Ankylosing spondylitis, Reiter’s syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
2. Degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis) - corrosion of the cartilage lining the joints and lessening of new bone formation underneath the cartilage. The disease is quite common in the latter part of life where the continued slow damage causes increasing disability.
3. Nonarticular rheumatism - sometimes called soft-tissue rheumatism, and includes conditions like tendonitis, bursitis, fibrositis. This condition is related to sleep disturbances or even muscular abnormalities.
4. Other diseases may also give rise to arthritis. There exist neurological, blood and endocrine related disorders giving rise to rheumatic diseases.
How to recognize arthritis?
Symptoms differ from person to person depending on his age, the affected area and the type of arthritis. The most common symptoms include:
§ Swelling in one or more joints
§ Stiffness around the joint that usually occurs in the early morning
§ Constant or recurring pain in a joint
§ Tenderness around a joint
§ Difficulty using or moving a joint normally
§ Redness in a joint accompanied by heat there
Other possible symptoms:
§ Occasional fever
§ Weight loss and fatigue
§ Breathing difficulty
§ Rashes and itching
Who all are at risk of arthritis?
Younger people have a relatively lower risk of having arthritis but still comprise a sizeable portion of affected people.
Prevalence is generally higher among women as compared to men, especially osteoarthritis. Arthritis is the leading cause of mobility limitation in women aged 45 years and above. So all you ladies, remember prevention is better than cure.
What are the common causes?
The causes of arthritis usually depend on the type of arthritis. Common causes include:
§ injury (leading to osteoarthritis),
§ irregular metabolism
§ hereditary
§ some infection
§ unknown reasons in case of rheumatoid arthritis
What treatment procedure to follow?
Early diagnosis and treatment helps……
The most common complication of arthritis is functional disability. However, do not get scared! General health upkeep, rest, and gradual treatment can avoid this situation.
There is no complete remedial treatment, only control through a combination of heat fomentation, massage, and supervised exercise. The various treatment options help manage pain and reduce deformity and disability.
A correct diagnosis of the type of arthritis is important before undergoing any drug therapy. Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis can be treated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Do not be your own doctor. Remember, all medications can have side effects, so the dosage and duration of treatment should essentially be under trained medical supervision. Surgical treatment includes arthroscopic surgery and joint replacement.
Tips to control and prevent the condition:
§ Weight reduction accompanied by regular physical activity: Keep your weight under control, as it reduces the risk of getting arthritis, especially osteoarthritis.
§ Strengthen the muscles: through regular exercise – especially weight bearing exercise. It helps maintain physical mobility and slows the development of disability.
§ Prevent stress on a particular joint as well as injuries: Repetitive stress or injuries on any joint increases the risk of osteoarthritis.
What kind of diet regime need to be followed to take care of this condition:
Nutrition is an important aspect in the treatment of arthritis.
For a person suffering from arthritis, his diet should be rich in fruits and vegetables (flavonoid rich foods), especially those that are rich sources of anti-oxidants so as to protect against cellular and joint damage.
Try and avoid all processed foods, complex carbohydrates, including sugar and fruit juices. Increase intake of high fibre foods. Limit fat intake to a minimum.
An important aspect in reducing arthritis pain is elimination of any type of food sensitivity. Get a test for food sensitivity because there may be allergies involved.
Food supplements may be introduced. Anti-oxidants help prevent damage to the cartilage of the bone. Vitamin E slows down the breakdown of cartilage as well as stimulates the manufacture of cartilage components. Vitamin C is necessary for the manufacture of collagen, the major support protein of cartilage.
How does physical therapy help?
Physical therapy is very important in reestablishing joint harmony. Various physical therapy treatments include exercise, heat, cold, and diathermy(heat treatment using electricity); and are beneficial in increasing joint mobility and decreasing pain. Avoid physical activities that excessively put strain on the joints.
Some natural treatment options:
No medicine or drug can completely cure arthritis or slow its progression without causing side effects. But, you can help repair your joints as well as slow degeneration with natural treatment therapies.
Natural Solution: Arthcare Oil – An Anti-inflammatory Herbal massage oil.
Arthcare is anti-inflammatory herbal oil, which not only gives a relief from joint pains but also strengthens the bone tissues, the skeletal and the neuromuscular systems, giving comfortable movements of joints and muscles. http://www.ayurvediccure.com/arthcareoil.htm
Massage with the yellow wonder herb – turmeric. No question of any side effects, plus turmeric also acts as an anti-oxidant to help protect joints.
Ginger, an ayurveda herb, if consumed in small amounts on a regular basis can reduce symptoms and occurrence of rheumatoid arthritis.
Aromatherapy technique involves the use of extracted oil from flowers, plants and trees in combination with massage and steam inhalation – helps relaxation, pain relief.
Yoga involves a combination of breathing exercises and relaxation to help in blood circulation and movement of joints.
Osteopathy includes the manipulation of the body to restore normal action and decrease pain. It is not recommended for those suffering from osteoporosis.
Reflexology involves rubbing the feet and the palm of the hand to help progress the state of rest of the body, and also generate a warm sensation. This is an ideal method for stress management and overall health continuance; factors that cause arthritis.
So, come on get moving, and do not allow this ageless epidemic disease become a debilitating factor in your daily life.
Growing old gracefully is easier said than done, especially when you are feeling the creaks and pains associated with the process. On top of everyday wear and tear on the spine, age-related conditions such as osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and fibromyalgia can make elderly individuals more vulnerable to the injuries that cause back pain. Back Pain Treatments for the Elderly Because the elderly are more likely to take medications to manage a number of age-related ailments, treating back pain with anti-inflammatory drugs, and other pain relieving medicines can put them at risk for dangerous drug interactions. For this reason, drug-free alternatives are ideal for the elderly. Some of these natural treatment options for back pain include acupuncture, hydrotherapy, and massage. Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine that uses the insertion of needles in the body to restore energy balance, and release natural pain killers. Hydrotherapy can include anything from soaking in a warm bath, to applying ice or heat packs to the affected area. Ice reduces inflammation, and heat relaxes muscle spasms, and relieves tension in the back. Massage improves circulation, and relaxes tense muscles. Licensed massage therapists are qualified to administer massages to relieve back pain; however, elderly individuals with health problems such as cancer, or blood clots should talk to a doctor before getting a massage. Elderly Back Pain Prevention Methods As you get older, the discs in the spine dry out, and lose flexibility. The range of motion in the spine is also decreased. Stretching is important because the more flexible your spine is, the less likely you are to get injured from everyday bending and twisting movements. A lot of elderly people suffer with joint problems and are often resistant to doing exercises that aggravate this ailment. But exercises such as yoga and Pilates don’t place any pressure on the joints, and are ideal for increasing flexibility in the elderly. Exercises that activate muscles in the midsection are important to properly support the spine and back. Walking, biking, and low impact aerobics can work the abdominal muscles, and keep them strong. Swimming is also a wonderful way to get the exercise you need without placing stress on the joints. Age-related conditions such as osteoporosis and osteoarthritis not only cause degenerative effects on the body, these conditions also cause bones to be brittle, and makes them more prone to fractures. Eating a healthy diet that’s rich in calcium, vitamin D, and magnesium can keep your bones strong and minimize the risk of spine fractures. The best way to prevent back pain during old age is to take care of your body while you are young. But it’s never too late to start taking care of your health. So no matter how old you are, eat right, and exercise to minimize your risk of back pain. Even with the healthiest lifestyle, there is no guarantee that you won’t suffer from back pain at some point during your “golden years.” So if back pain strikes, in addition to eating right, and exercising, consider one of the many drug-free treatment options such as massage, acupuncture, and hydrotherapy.
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Heartburn is a health condition that generally affects around 20 percent of people at least once a week. While an episode of heartburn may be a common experience for most some individuals have heartburn frequently and regular or constant heartburn could be a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). According to health experts This condition can be caused by ingestion of heavy rich spicy diet heavily laden with ghee or oil.
This holiday season people tend to eat more indiscriminately and after this time a great number of cardiac arrest high blood pressure victims heart attack and different kinds of attacks will be on the news. Here are some ways to prevent heartburn.
Morning sickness medication may vary from home remedies recommended by the family and friends to over-the-counter medication prescribed by your doctor or health care provider. While the symptoms may be alleviated by taking in the medication prescribed by family sometimes morning sickness is cured only with a dose of prescribed medicine. So sucking ginger lozenges may not always help.
Does your morning coffee cause you pain? Are you frustrated when a night out dining with friends ends in discomfort instead of relaxed conversation? Do you carry antacids with you every day?
Some people always think of insomnia as the side effect or the symptom. Few however have delved into what insomnia can do to the mind and body. Of course the insomnia sufferer experiences these side effects.
Early pregnancy back pain is a normal phenomenon in early pregnancy. Most of the expectant mothers witness some degree of back pain during the early phase of pregnancy and this pain generally subsides after about 20 weeks. Back pain or spasm, which is reflected by stretching of muscles or burning pain in the left or the right side of the quadrant, is normally the result of the softening of the supporting ligaments and disks due to an increase in the progesterone hormone during the early phase of pregnancy.
Middle back pain during pregnancy is something that many women have come to accept as normal. Though not quite as common as lower back pain, it still afflicts a large number of women, especially in the later stages of pregnancy. Fortunately, there are some options for treatment for middle back pain. Middle back pain during pregnancy occurs primarily as the stomach expands and the growing baby inside starts pushing against the ribs. This pressure alone can be quite painful, but it is usually accompanied by some other problems.
Acupuncture is recommended once a month to help stimulate the mother’s general health and to work on areas that need help or improvement. Points are stimulated to help the mother feel relaxed and less anxious, and to minimize the transmission of toxins from mother to baby. This is meant to make the baby stronger and more resistant to disease. During the last month of the pregnancy, it is recommended that the mother be treated on a weekly basis.
Massage for back pain during pregnancy can be used for several purposes. One thing it can accomplish is to reduce swelling in areas where fluids tend to collect. It can also gently work out tense and sore muscles. The key is to remember that big changes won’t happen overnight. You will probably experience several massage sessions before you notice a lasting difference. But then the difference should be substantial.
The first exercise you can do is called a row. Place your feet slightly wider than your hips, bend your knees, and push your bottom out so you are in a squat position. Bend over from the waist so your torso is parallel to the floor. Using small dumbbells, perform a rowing movement, bringing the dumbbell up towards your ribs, and repeat this 6-10 times. Another exercise is squats. Place your feet slightly wider than your hips and turn them outward slightly.
Also keep in mind that hormonal changes can cause softening of tissues in your pelvic area, in preparation for the birth, and this can make standing and walking somewhat painful. From the start of your pregnancy, try to walk with your shoulders back, and try to avoid arching your back, even as your weight shifts forward. Try to avoid standing for long periods as well. Standing is an activity that often causes the most back problems during pregnancy.
To ward off the effects of osteoporosis, we’re advised to eat a healthy diet that fulfills requirements of calcium and vitamins and limits or eliminates alcohol, caffeine, and tobacco. It also helps to take part in lower-extremity exercises such as walking and back extension exercises to stabilize or slightly increase bone mass, improve balance, and strengthen muscles. Estrogen replacement therapies have also been found helpful in preventing postmenopausal bone loss.
There are many reasons why people develop causes for lower back pain. They may be work related or may have stemmed from injuries road, sports, or simple accidents. In some cases, the reason for a person’s lower back suffering may be due to the person’s ageing process. For whatever reasons we sustained the lower back disorder, the most effective treatment available are the lower back pain exercises.
The most common causes of lower back pain disorders are the following:
1. Strained muscles due to overuse or overstretching. In some cases, vibrating motions due to the nature of the occupation can also cause lower back pains,
2. Osteoarthritis or degeneration of the joints of the spine brought about by ageing.
3. Spondylolysis a defect in the vertebra, wherein one vertebra tends to slide which takes place as a result of strenuous activities.
4. Spinal stenosis which also comes with the process of aging, when a spinal canal constricts and narrows.
5. Trauma suffered by the spine from an accident
6. Deformities of the spine like curvatures or scoliosis
7. Compression fractures which are common among menopausal women suffering from osteoporosis.
In all of these lower back pain causes, getting into some form of exercise regimen will allow your muscles and ligaments to maintain movement. Care should be taken in doing lower back pain exercises as they will only do you more harm than good. For this purpose here are some light and easy to do lower back pain exercises you might like to consider:
Using an Exercise Ball
Sit on an exercise ball and keep your feet firmly planted on the floor. Try experimenting further by lifting each leg one at a time until you can manage to get it higher. If you’re in too much pain and feel that exercise can provide you with relief, simply sitting on the ball and keeping yourself balanced can have the lower back pain exercise benefits that you need.
Simple Stretching exercises
1. Lie flat on your back and pull your legs together while bending your knees. Let your arms stay on your sides then move you knees sideways and hold it there for 20 minutes, breathing easily in the process.
2. Take the same lying down position but this time pull your bended knees slowly towards your chest. Alternate with each knee for every 20 seconds;
Lower back pain exercises however should be done with care. Make it a point that you will not engage in any physical activity that will require you to do moves while bending over. In addition, take a warm bath before making the routine since this will keep you lighter and more energized.
Extreme lower back pain can be a very debilitating and frustrating condition. There can be several causes for this.
Increasing age
Ageing means the deterioration in the strength and flexibility of the muscles and bones. The discs in the spinal column lose their fluid and elasticity, which adversely affects their ability to provide support and cushion to the spine.
Lifting heavy objects
When a weak or an old person tries to lift or pull anything that is too heavy for his strength, his muscles experience strain, sprain or spasm, which leads to pain in the back.
Degeneration of bones
Degeneration of the bones may lead to bone diseases like arthritis, osteoporosis, viral infections in the joints and some other abnormal conditions in the spinal column.
Weight gain
Weight gain due to obesity or pregnancy may cause posture problems and exert pressure on the muscles of the back and cause strain on them.
All these factors cause extreme lower back pain.
Treatment
Lower back pain can be treated by do-it-yourself efforts, if it is at its initial stage and has been caused by simple activities such as lifting heavy weights, etc.
1. Rest
The pain can be relieved by lying in a posture that provides rest to the stressed back. This can be done by lying on the back on the floor and putting one or two pillows below the knees. This arrangement raises the hip slightly upwards and places the lower back flatly on the floor. A day or two of rest is likely to relieve the pain.
2. Exercises
Some simple exercises that stretch the lower back can also bring relief. One exercise is to stretch the back by arching it. To do this, first lie with your face on the floor, put your hands on the floor and lift your upper body upwards so that it forms a slight arch. This will stretch your lower back. Stay in this position for 10-15 seconds and come back to the earlier position. Repeat this exercise 5-10 times.
Swimming, walking, yoga also helps to cure the extreme lower back pain. Hot packs, massage with balm or taking over-the-counter pain killers like aspirin also helps to relieve the back pain.
If these simple steps do not show results, consult your doctor.
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Menopause is an all-natural physiological process that all the women in this world have to pass through and no one is left there. Though it is a normal biological process, it comes with lots of troubles and annoyance. Woman who is about to attend menopause faces many health ailments and discomfort and hence, herbs for menopause is a right way to get rid of those troublesome signs and symptoms.
Since last a few years, herbs for menopause have become very popular in the treatment of wide range of symptoms linked with menopause one or the other way. The herbs such as black cohosh and dong quai, have been prescribed to treat menopausal symptoms including hot flashes, mood swings and night sweats. Nevertheless, there are a few researches that support the efficacy of those herbs to help managing the symptoms of menopause.
Herbs for menopause have been prescribed believing that they might assist in regulating female hormone levels, especially estrogen levels. Herbs are also thought to reduce the severity of symptoms associated with menopause, including severe body ache, hot flashes and depression.
Mainly, there are two types of herbs used as herbs for menopause: estrogenic herbs (herbs possessing estrogenic properties as their chemical structure resemble to original estrogen) and non-estrogenic herbs (the herbs that do not contain any estrogen or estrogen-like structure). However, both can be used to relieve menopausal symptoms and improve overall wellbeing.
The Benefits of Herbs
The following herbs are said to have a wide range of benefits to alleviate menopausal symptoms:
1. Black Cohosh: It is an estrogenic herb thought to reduce cramps, pain and hot flashes
2. Wild Yam: It is another medicinal herb that contains components possessing anti-inflammatory
3. Properties. It reduces the risk of menopausal arthritis. Wild Yam is often used in progesterone cream and some studies reveal that extracts of this plant can reduce the risk of arthritis
4. Chaste tree: This herb is known to keep hormones within normal limits. It also helps in relieving depression
5. Dong quai: Its healing properties help to check estrogen insufficiency
6. Gingko biloba: It is used to decrease the fatigue and depression and also to improve the memory
7. Sage: It contains plant estrogens and it is useful in reducing night sweats and abdominal cramps and also hot flashes
Maca root is also found to be very beneficial to woman who is likely to attend menopause, since it promotes production of estrogen and then also helps in balancing estrogen and progesterone. The increase in estrogen helps to lessen the episodes of hot flashes and checks out vaginal dryness.
Maca root, apart from being one of the herbs for menopause, also helps increasing libido and restoring sexual drive that is very likely to happen during menopause. Maca root probably helps in lessening the intensity of memory loss and osteoporosis. Red clover also shows decrease in menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and mood swings. In several study in the Netherlands, women who were on red clover supplements reported a 44 per cent decrease in their menopausal discomforts over eight weeks.
One potential source of back pain is skeletal muscle of the back. About nine out of ten adults sustain back pain at some point in their life, and five out of ten working adults have back pain every year. Potential causes of pain in muscle tissue include Muscle strains (pulled muscles), muscle spasm, and muscle imbalances. Back pain is one of humanity’s most frequent complaints. In the U. S. New Back Pain Home Treatment Backache Guides.
A 2009 medical review found multiple randomised trials which showed that corticosteroid injections into the facet joints where no more than one effective than saline injections. Bed slack off is rarely recommended as it can exacerbate symptoms, and when necessary is usually set to one or two days. In addition, spinal cord stimulation, where an electrical device is used to interrupt the pain signals being sent to the brain and has been studied for various underlying causes of back pain.
It may have a abrupt beginning or can be a chronic pain; it can be ardent or intermittent, stay in one place or radiate to other areas. Back pain is regularly cited by national governments as having a major impact on productivity, through loss of workers on sick leave. Back pain can be divided anatomically: neck pain, upper back pain, lower back pain or tailbone pain.
Back pain in individuals with a history of cancer (especially cancers known to spread to the spine like breast, lung and prostate cancer) should be evaluated to rule out metastatic disease of the spine. Back pain in individuals with medical conditions that put them at high risk for a spinal fracture, such as osteoporosis or multiple myeloma, also warrants prompt medical attention. The vast majority of episodes of back pain are self-limiting and non-progressive.
Direct bending to the ground without bending the knee causes severe impact on the lower back in pregnancy and in normal individuals, which leads to distress, especially in the lumbo-saccral region that in turn strains the multifidus. Cost to national governments Back pain in pregnancy may also be characterized by pain radiating into the thigh and buttocks, night-time pain severe enough to wake the patient, pain that is increased during the night-time, or pain that is increased during the day-time. About 50% of women endure low back pain during pregnancy.
Ultrasound has been shown not to be beneficial and has fallen out of favor. Clinical Trials Some national governments, notably Australia and the United Kingdom, have launched campaigns of public health awareness to rescue combat the problem, for example the Health and Safety Executive’s Better Backs campaign. Consider also Failed back syndrome Low back pain Posterior Rami Syndrome Tension myositis syndrome Upper back pain Pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain Spinal stenosis Scoliosis References T. Patel, A. A. Ogle. New Back Pain Home Treatment Backache Guides. Organized exercise programs using these therapies have been developed.
Low back pain may occur under many circumstances. For example, if the discs overgrow it may press the nerves; if the discs and vertebrae are degenerated they lose flexibility; a sport injury and heavy lifting may twist muscles, ligaments, vertebrae or nerves; a local inflammation may be sensed by the nerves.
Lower back pain is a condition described as pain in the lower back or lumbar region. The pain is characterized as mild to severe and often causes discomfort. It can be acute (sudden and severe) or chronic (if it has lasted for more than three months). This condition affects any group but tends to be common amongst younger people, especially those who participate in strenuous, physical activities.
Back pain lower right side in particular is usually caused by a strain or other injury, but if you are experiencing back pain lower left side, there is also the possibility that it could be a pinched nerve or other neuropathic problem. The best way to treat lower back pain with natural and alternative remedies is to first figure out what is causing your pain so you can use the most appropriate means to get relief.
Causes of Low Back Pain
Causes can be divided into two categories: -
1. Congenital- abnormality in anatomy of back bone, example kyphosis or stenosis 2. Acquired- it can be categorized into following types: -
Inflammation – It can occur due to infections like: -
• Osteomyelits e.g. tuberculosis • Discits • Epidural abscess
It may occur by any other cause other than infection like in ankylosis spondylitis.
• Trauma – any kind of injury or trauma to ligaments, muscles and vertebrae • Vascular – rupture, erosion of adjacent structures, epidural haematoma, dissection etc. • Neoplasm – primary tumors of spine – Multiple myeloma Metastic • Degeneration – Disc disease, facetal arthropathy, spinal canal stenosis • Metabolic – Osteoporosis, Paget’s disease • Mechanical – Poor posture aggravated by obesity pregnancy and overuse
Referred pain-
• Abdominal viscera e.g. renal, pancreas, posterior duodenal ulcer • Pelvic disorder e.g. pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) Kidney and heart problems, hardening of the arteries and increased blood pressure are only some of the side effects, especially for the elderly, who are often prescribed these pills more frequently for arthritis and joint pain.
Many people are now turning to alternative lower back pain remedies in the hopes of getting some relief from their symptoms without the risks associated with pharmaceutical lower back pain treatment. There are a number of good herbal and/or natural choices, but for those who don’t have the time or inclination to mix and match ingredients until they find the right combination, natural anti-inflammatory combinations can help your body create a more regulated natural pain response to deal with lower back pain in the long term.
Another herbal remedy that can be made at home is by mixing red pepper into a cold cream. Keep on adding pepper until the cream turns pink and then massage it onto your back. It will surely ease the discomfort caused by back pain. An alcohol red pepper rub is also useful in this regard. What you need to do, is put an ounce of red pepper into one quart of rubbing alcohol.