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5 Ways to Deal with Osteoarthritis (According to Experts)

Osteoarthritis is a common condition that affects the joints. The pain can be severe and can range from mild to excruciating. It is most commonly caused by ageing, but it can also be caused by other factors such as injury or even obesity.

If you think you have osteoarthritis, here are some tips on how to deal with it:

1) Know Your Symptoms: Osteoarthritis affects many different parts of the body, so it’s important to know what your symptoms are. If you experience pain when moving one joint, then you may have osteoarthritis in that joint. If you experience pain when moving multiple joints, then you may have osteoarthritis in more than one joint.

2) Get a Physical Exam: A physical exam will help your doctor determine what kind of treatment may be necessary for your particular case of osteoarthritis and whether or not surgery is needed at all.

3) Treat Yourself: Treatments like physical therapy can help relieve pain and improve mobility so that you can live a happier life despite having OA (or “weary”).

4) Eat well: Osteoarthritis is associated with poor nutrition, so making sure you’re eating a balanced diet will help your body heal itself (and reduce inflammation).

5) Manage stress: Stress hormones like cortisol can contribute to inflammation by causing oxidative stress on your joints. Try meditation, yoga, or other stress-reducing activities to manage these hormones before they do too much damage!

Ultimately, the key to living a full life with osteoarthritis—or any medical condition—is taking the initiative to make your own healthcare decisions; after all, no one knows your body better than you do. Hopefully, this article has given you some valuable insight into how you can deal with OA and live a healthy, happy life.

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