Lifestyle changes can help reduce stress on affected joints.
Patients with osteoarthritis should reduce impact and stress on the affected joint. Hammering away at deteriorating cartilage may speed up the degeneration. People in occupations with repetitive and stressful movement should find ways to reduce trauma. Adjusting the work area or substituting tasks that produce less stress on joints helps reduce pain.
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disorder.Alternative NamesHypertrophic osteoarthritis; Osteoarthrosis; Degenerative joint disease; DJD;... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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