Osteoarthritis is a disease that leads to deformation of joint cartilage. As a result, the cartilage gradually becomes thinner and loses its integrity, which can lead to the separation of the tissue into fibers. For a progressive disease, the exposure of the body of the bone and the appearance of small cracks are more characteristic.
Also, acute and slow inflammatory processes are observed. When asking the question of how to cure arthrosis, it is necessary to take into account all the specifics of the course of the disease, the cause of which is often the aging of the organism as a whole, or the presence of various joint injuries in the past.
What determines the effectiveness of arthrosis treatment?
Treatment of arthrosis can be very effective if all necessary measures are taken in time. At the beginning, the doctor prescribes a series of diagnostic measures to determine the presence of lesions and their severity. This can take a lot of time and also requires patience and endurance from the patient. Depending on the degree (stage) of the disease, a detailed treatment plan is drawn up.
Treatment of arthrosis requires an integrated approach. Sometimes the greatest efficiency can be achieved by the simultaneous and competent use of traditional medicine, medicines and a special diet that is necessary when a certain disease is detected.
The most relevant anti-inflammatory drugs: steroidal and non-steroidal drugs that can reduce inflammation and stop further tissue damage. However, sometimes traditional medicine also shows a good result, allowing you to rid your body of the disease without resorting to chemicals and physiotherapy.
The effectiveness of the treatment of arthrosis largely depends on the degree of tissue damage - neglect of the disease, as well as on a well-designed treatment program and an integrated approach.
That is why it is so important not to miss the moment of the onset of the disease in order to avoid problems in the future.
Arthrosis: treatment methods
Today, there are many different ways to treat osteoarthritis.
This includes:
- reducing the load on painful joints;
- orthopedic mode of operation;
- physiotherapy exercises;
- physiotherapy: laser and shock wave therapy, electromagnetic pulse therapy, magnetotherapy, etc. ;
- intra-articular oxygen therapy, or saturation of joint tissue with oxygen;
- decompression of the metaepiphysis and establishment of intraosseous blocks;
- pharmacotherapy, including nonsteroidal and steroidal hormonal drugs, as well as anti-inflammatory drugs;
- specific nutrition;
- Spa treatment.
It must be admitted that the classic treatment scheme for arthrosis is long-term.
Pharmacotherapy can include non-steroidal and non-hormonal anti-inflammatory drugs, as well as taking steroids and other drugs that the patient will have to take for quite a long time.
Many experts agree that the best cure for arthrosis is measured physical activity and adherence to a special diet that includes foods that are beneficial for the body.
Diet for arthritis
Diet is the most important step in the treatment of osteoarthritis. After all, excess weight is often one of the factors that complicates the course of the disease. The main goal of the diet, in this case, is to supply the body with all the necessary substances, including vitamins and trace elements, and at the same time prevent weight gain. It can complement non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and, to a greater extent, contribute to increasing the effectiveness of treatment.
It is important to include protein-rich foods in your diet. It promotes the regeneration of cartilage tissue. The use of dairy products, lean meat, legumes, as well as oatmeal and oatmeal dishes is welcome. Drinking milk and kefir, in case of arthrosis, is also useful because it contains calcium, which is so necessary for maintaining healthy bones and joints.
A special niche is occupied by products rich in gelatin and collagen: aspic, jelly, bone broths, etc. In folk medicine, the treatment of arthrosis with gelatin is extremely popular, for the simple reason that it is the lack of such an important substance as natural gelatin in the tissues of the joint and ligament apparatus that leads to the development of the disease. Reviews on the treatment of arthrosis with gelatin, in general, are very positive.
Folk methods of treating arthrosis
There are several folk ways to treat the disease. Among the most popular and effective:
- treatment with gelatin. Depending on the degree of the disease, gelatin can somewhat improve the situation, alleviating the patient's suffering. In addition, non-steroidal drugs used in traditional medicine cannot cause any harm to the body. Therefore, traditional healers advise you to drink swollen gelatin prepared according to a very simple recipe: one teaspoon of dry gelatin should be diluted in a glass of warm water, mixed well and left to cook. You should drink this medicine once a day, in the morning, on an empty stomach. Gelatin cannot completely replace anti-inflammatory drugs, but it can be an excellent addition to the prescribed course of treatment. In addition, in this way it is possible to prevent the development of the disease at an early stage.
- Fir oil, to a greater or lesser extent, helps to get rid of unpleasant symptoms. It is very useful, especially in the early stages of the disease. First, you need to warm the joint with a warm sea salt compress. Next, the skin on the affected area is rubbed with fir oil, using massaging movements. A waterproof insulating dressing is applied on top to improve the absorption rate of useful microelements and achieve their intended purpose. Such rubbing should be done no more than 1-2 times a day.
- Ointment based on nettle and juniper has received numerous positive reviews from grateful patients. It can be bought at the pharmacy, or you can make it yourself. For this you will need: green juniper berries, freshly picked nettle leaves, sheep's oil. By weight, all ingredients must be presented in equal amounts. The leaves and berries should be finely chopped, mixed with oil, transferred to a glass container and placed in the refrigerator. Depending on the degree of damage and the patient's well-being, this ointment should be rubbed into the affected areas 1-2 times a day. Duration of treatment is symptomatic.