Hip Arthritis Prevention

As people age, health problems will occur. Prevention is often the best way to alleviate future pain and the loss of quality of life. One area of the body that reduces mobility in many people, especially in women over 50, is in the hip. Since this joint has a wide range of motion, it is exposed to more wear and tear. Weight pushing down from the upper body and weight pushing up from the leg produces a lot of friction on the cartilage between bones. Osteoarthritis is caused by the wearing away of the cartilage, which allows the bones to rub against each other creating pain.

Exercise is an important component in prevention, since it will help maintain and strengthen muscle tone, which supports your bones. Non-impact exercises, like swimming and cycling, do not cause a jarring impact on joints, thus preventing possible injury that could develop into future problems. Warming up before exercising is also important to help prevent injuries. In addition, wearing quality shoes with extra cushioning will help lessen the shock of the leg bones from each step. However, losing weight is key in possibly preventing Arthritis in your hips. Avoid carrying around excess pounds, lessening the force from the weight that is pressing down and causing accelerated decay. This information also applies for the knees and at the nearest Osteo Relief Institute center location everything will be reviewed in detail.

If you already feel some pain, limit certain activities that aggravate you; for example, avoid stairs and long walks. Using a cane or walking stick on the opposite side, will lessen the stress. Using these tips will help everyone to age gracefully.