In the middle of the last century Joint diseases are considered the fate of the elderly.Under modern conditions, the problem was noticeably more than a younger.
Sedentary And accidental nutrition adversely affects muscle tone, blood circulation and therefore the condition of the joint tissues. Arthrosis is incredibleFirst, the support joints: knee, thigh and ankleS
The mechanism of occurrence
The basis of the diseaseDamage to cartilage with subsequent inflammation.This happens because of bloodstream, which is why nutrients are supplied between joint application.
As a result, cartilage loses elasticity, covered with cracks and roughness.When pathological changes in the knee joint occur, the disease is called gonarthrosisS
Causes and symptoms
In most cases Knee arthrosis is caused by age -related cartridges.Unfortunately, it is impossible to prevent.
Among other reasons, it is important to note obesitySExcess weight further loads the joints and increases the risk of premature cartilage wear.
Destructive processes They can start due to increased physical activity, injuries, inflammatory processes in the joints and hereditary predisposition.
For the onset of arthrosis evidence The feeling of knee discomfort, pain and stiffness.
Home treatment
You cannot diagnose arthrosis yourselfSMedical consultations and X -Ribov are required.
After establishing the degree of defeat Cartilage determines the methods of treatment.These include:
- drug therapy;
- physiotherapy;
- Endoprothetics;
- 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 unconventional medicine Aimed at stopping pain, removing edema and restoring the full movement of the joint during exacerbation.
Homemade arsenal Represented by decoction, infusions, compresses and rubbing:
- onion decoction Made from two onions and a liter of water.The boil lasts for 20 minutes, then the composition is cooled and used within three times a day;
- Faint compress Restores blood circulation in cartilage.Previously, the knee was heated by dry heat, then rubbed into the skin with honey with massage movements for 15 minutes.The remains are washed with water and a compress of 5-7 leaves of the plant is applied;
- Celery juice Helps with severe knee pain.Store it in the refrigerator and take 60 ml three times a day;
- gelatin tincture SAt night, the gelatin bag is dissolved in half a glass of cooled boiled water.In the morning, the volume is brought with warm water in a glass, add a teaspoon of honey and drink half an hour before meals.Treatment lasts ten days.
The methods listed help Remove the symptoms of arthrosis.But the disease is easier to warn than to cure.
Prevention
At household level Prevention measures to prevent disease are quite affordable:
- Reducing static joint loads and increase in dynamics.They include Walking, swimming, special gymnastics;
- Elimination of excess weight;
- Proper nutrition that is best discussed with a doctor;
- Wearing knee pads that securely fix the joint and facilitate the load.
Preventive measures They will help to slow down the development of arthrosis, at best to avoid it.The folk remedies will stop the inflammatory process at an early stage and facilitate the course of the disease.