In the middle of the last century Joint diseases were considered the destiny of people of advanced age.In modern conditions, the problem was noticeably younger.
A sedentary lifestyle And random nutrition negatively affects muscle tone, blood circulation and, therefore, the state of articular tissues. Arthrosis is amazingFirst of all, the support joints: knee, hip and ankle.
The mechanism of occurrence
The basis of the diseaseLies damage to the cartilage with subsequent inflammation.This happens because of circulatory disorders, due to which nutrients are delivered to between the articular laying.
As a result, the cartilage loses elasticity, covered with cracks and roughnesses.When pathological changes occur in the knee joint, the disease is called gonartrosis.
Causes and symptoms
In most cases The arthrosis of the knee is caused by age -related cartridges.Unfortunately, it is impossible to prevent them.
Among other reasons, it is important to note obesity.Excess weight additionally loads joints, and increases the risk of premature wear of the cartilage.
Destructive processes They can begin due to increased physical exertion, injuries, inflammatory processes in the joint and hereditary predisposition.
On the occurrence of arthrosis testifies The feeling of discomfort in the knee, pain and stiffness.
Home treatment
You cannot diagnose arthrosis yourself.Medical consultation and x -rays are required.
After establishing the degree of defeat Cartilage determines treatment methods.These include:
- drug therapy;
- physiotherapy;
- endoprosthetics;
- massage and physiotherapy exercises;
- folk medicine;
- balanced diet;
- movement.
The first four points - The competence of the doctor.There can be no independent solutions here.The last four points are successfully used at home for prevention and treatment in the early stages.
Folk recipes
Methods of non -traditional medicine aimed at stopping pain, removal of edema and restoring the full movement of the joint during the exacerbation.
Home arsenal represented by decoctions, infusions, compresses and rubbing:
- onion decoction Prepared from two heads of onions and a liter of water.Boiling lasts 20 minutes, then the composition is cooled and used inside three times a day;
- Slub compress Restores blood circulation in cartilage.Previously, the knee is heated by dry heat, then it is rubbed into the skin with honey with massaging movements for 15 minutes.The remains are washed off with water, and a compress of 5-7 leaves of the plant is applied;
- Celery juice Helps with severe pain in the knee.Store it in the refrigerator and take 60 ml three times a day;
- gelatin tincture .At night, the gelatin bag is dissolved in half a glass of cooled boiled water.In the morning, the volume is brought with warm water to a glass, add a teaspoon of honey and drink half an hour before meals.Treatment lasts ten days.
The listed methods help Remove the symptoms of arthrosis.But the disease is easier to warn than to cure.
Prevention
At the household level Prevention measures to prevent the disease are quite affordable:
- Reducing static loads on the joints and increasing dynamic.These include Walking, swimming, special gymnastics;
- elimination of excess weight;
- proper nutrition, which is best discussed with a doctor;
- Wearing knee pads that reliably fix the joint and facilitate the load.
Preventive measures They will help to slow down the development of arthrosis, at best, to avoid.Folk remedies at an early stage will stop the inflammatory process and facilitate the course of the disease.