Lifestyle changes that can prevent arthritis

CHANDIGARH

Arthritis may not be on the top list of concerns but we don’t know what happens in the next few minutes. There is a need to pay attention to the little things which can protect you from health issues in future.

Here are some symptoms which need an orthopedic doctor. Some people are at risk of developing arthritis said the medical examiner:

1. People who gain excess weight have more chances to develop arthritis. Because, the more weight you put on, the more is the amount of burden you give to your hips, back and feet.

2. Sugar, white flour are the ingredients that make you put on weight which further make joints sore. Swap them with fruits, nuts, and whole grains.

3. Using mobile phones frequently and holding your phone in the same position stresses joints in your hands, especially your thumbs. So, if you want to keep arthritis away, minimize thumb texting and it is harmful to shoulders and neck, too.

4. High heels are also a cause of concern as it stresses joints, strains muscles, and can throw your back out of alignment. Women who wear heels daily should know its consequences that it can raise the risk of creating osteoarthritis and foot pain.

5. People who got injured during their young age or adulthood have high chances to develop osteoarthritis in that knee, compared to those who had not suffered an injury, said the experts.

Lifestyle changes are important:

Additionally, one needs to control lifestyle changes to not develop a risk of arthritis. Here are some mantras to keep knee problems at bay. Apart from it:

1. A healthy weight should be maintained

2. Prevent yourself from minor injuries

3. Need to take care of posture and that heels should be avoided.

4. Consume vitamin B12, and vitamin D3 regularly to prevent arthritis.

5. Eat a healthy diet, including nuts and seeds, walnuts, cashew nuts, and pistachios in your diet. Also, add fresh and green vegetables such as garlic and onions into your diet

6. Instead of using wheat for cooking chapati, use jowar, nachani, ragi and bajra. These are great sources for your arthritis ridden joints because they are loaded with nutrients that help alleviate your pain.

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