Osteoarthritis is a condition that generally occurs in old age, which results in severe joint pain. Fortunately, there are ways we can prevent this particular condition. To know more about the same just scroll down.
Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis, which occurs in adults by the age of 45-50. This condition normally affects the joints of the body like the spine, hips, knees, feet and hands. There are many causes for the occurrence of this condition, the most common being lack of lubrication amongst the joints, that makes its movement difficult and painful. Another reason being wear and tear of cartilage that covers the bone, over a period of time. The cartilage on the bones is there to protect your joints and establish a smooth layer on them to allow its free and easy movement, but osteoarthritis breaks down the smooth cartilage, increases friction that leads to rubbing of bones against each other and causes immense pain. Usually older women are more likely to develop this condition than men. The hormone estrogen in women, is responsible for blocking or slowing down the bone loss. The loss of estrogen after menopause is one of the major causes for developing osteoporosis. 
Exercising regularly is the best way to fight the condition of osteoarthritis. Regular exercise, strengthens your muscles and keeps your joints flexible. There are certain exercises that can put your muscles and joints through a lot of tension. If you feel you are overdoing any form of exercise, make sure you modify these exercises or avoid doing them at once, so that there are no further complications. You can also try low impact exercises like yoga, swimming, walking and stretching that will strengthen your muscles and loosen your joints.Correct Posture
Always try to maintain a good posture while sitting and standing. Make sure you do not slump in the couch while watching TV or when you are sitting in your chair at the workplace. In case you have a history of osteoarthritis in your family you ought to be more careful. The advice is quite simple, all you have to do is wear a seat belt while driving, get a regular check up in case you experience severe pain, and avoid injury if at all possible.Avoid Stress on Joints
Knee or elbow pads should be used while playing any kind of sport (like skating, tennis, dancing and so on) that would increase the risk of joint injuries. If certain repetitive movements or actions are causing pain, modify it in a way that it reduces the pressure on the joints. And if your job requires you to work in a certain position that is causing discomfort (like typing and choreography), make sure you vary your activities and movements so as to not pressurize your joints too much.Maintain Correct Body Weight
Obese people are more prone to problems like this, because the knees are responsible for carrying your body weight and excess weight can put stress on your knee and hip joints, that can lead to osteoarthritis. Maintaining a correct body weight not only reduces risks related to osteoarthritis but also those associated with various heart diseases. Being in shape makes you look and feel good as well.Do Not Ignore the Pain
Although this advice will sound cliche, people don't always follow it. Learn to recognize your body signals and also do not push your body too hard, when it comes to doing some activities or exercises. In case you have overstressed your joints, make sure you give them a good hot oil massage or use a hot water bag in the aggrieved area. This will give you instant relief and also loosen your joints.So, here you are with some handy tips to prevent osteoarthritis. Make sure you see the doctor immediately if the pain aggravates and before the condition gets worse. After all, prevention is better than cure.
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