Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis may affect one or both hips and can cause pain, stiffness, and severe disability. Hip pain is felt mostly when the hip has to bear weight. The pain is felt mainly in the front of the groin, but sometimes around the side and front... Full Answer

To diagnose hip osteoarthritis, your doctor will ask you about your symptoms and perform a physical exam. Although an x-ray will not show cartilage damage, it may reveal other changes related to osteoarthritis, including decreased joint space,... Full Answer

Let's begin with what osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis have in common. Both cause joints to become painful and stiff. And both of these frustrating conditions can limit mobility, rob you of independence and lessen your quality of life.... Full Answer

Think of walking in stiff, hard shoes both without socks. Or, if said shoes are handy, do so. While socks provide cushioning (and contain odor), you'll notice they also provide a buffer to absorb the friction that would occur if the shoe rubbed up... Full Answer

Because no single test or biomarker can detect osteoarthritis, doctors must look for these signs: - joint stiffness, particularly when rising in the morning or after sitting for an extended period - joint swelling, inflammation, or tenderness -... Full Answer

X-rays are often used to help diagnose osteoarthritis (OA). An x-ray image can show narrowing of the joint space caused by the breakdown of cartilage that may be due to OA. An x-ray can also show any bone spurs or bone damage in and around the... Full Answer

To diagnose knee osteoarthritis, the doctor will ask you about your symptoms and medical history and may suggest laboratory tests and x-rays. If the osteoarthritis has progressed far enough, x-rays may show a reduction in the joint space in the... Full Answer

First, make sure your legs are aligned for walking. That is key. Then do exercises that strengthen the muscles above and below the joint (those muscles act as shock absorbers for that joint), and chase with a few supplements. While there is no way to... Full Answer

To protect yourself against osteoarthritis, do resistance exercises, take appropriate amounts of vitamin D3, vitamin C, DHA, and calcium and magnesium, stay active but don’t stress your joints out the way you stressed your parents out as a... Full Answer

Unfortunately, nothing totally prevents osteoarthritis, but resistance exercise definitely helps reduce your risk of developing it, and any exercise in an aligned joint helps prevent progression of osteoarthritis. Strong muscles make strong, lubricated,... Full Answer