Heat And Then Ice For Osteoarthritis Back Pain
- Osteoarthritis
- What Is It? & Symptoms
- Diagnosis & Expected Duration
- Prevention & Treatment
- More Info
Prevention
There is no reliable way to prevent most cases of osteoarthritis. However, you may be able to control some factors that increase the risk of developing the disease. You can:
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Maintain an ideal body weight.
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Prevent osteoporosis by getting enough exercise, vitamin D and calcium and possibly by taking medication.
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Prevent major accidents and injuries.
It may also help to prevent or treating any conditions that might contribute to joint damage, such as gout...
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From Our Sources
Osteoarthritis: Diagnosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Lifestyle changes can help reduce stress on affected joints.Occupational ChangesPatients with osteoarthritis should reduce impact and stress on the... Read more »
Osteoarthritis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Hypertrophic osteoarthritis; Osteoarthrosis; Degenerative joint disease; DJD; OA; Arthritis - osteoarthritisTreatmentOA cannot be cured. It will also... Read more »
Nonspecific back pain
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Back pain - nonspecific Treatment The majority of nonspecific back pain is probably caused by muscle strain. This usually responds... Read more »
9 Steps to Creating an Osteoarthritis Diet
Drink plenty of fluids Believe it or not, thirst is not a good predictor of hydration status. By the time that you feel thirsty, you are probably already somewhat dehydrated. Most people probably spend a good portion of their life mildly...
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