No other disease is as much responsible for the disability of the patient as Arthritis except heart attacks. The disability rate is so high in arthritis patient that people should be aware of this disease and its management to some extent.

One of the most used therapies to comfort arthritis patients is acupuncture. It can rid the patient of some pain and give him the sense of much needed relief. And it's not associated with noticeably side affects in most cases. However, in sensitive patients there can be spontaneous bleeding In tissue spaces or allergic condition due to acupuncture therapy.

Rest is the number one therapy for arthritis management. All sort of rheumatoid arthritis patients need adequate rest and they are prescribed so. The less movement occur in the affected joints the more comfortable it feels. So one should make sure that the body and the joints get sufficient rest. This will reduce the sufferings.

Sufferings from arthritis can be reduced to a much tolerable level by increasing the general awareness about arthritis and its management. There are arthritis patients all around us, especially among those who have an age over 40. So we are to take care of them. Even though someone may not become a victim, learning about this disease will only make him capable of serving others in agonizing pain.

Arthritis can be identified at the first stage by observing unusual sensations in the foot. Foot joints and specially the knee joins are commonly involved. Pain, stiffness, difficulty in movements, swelling and any other discomfort therefore should not be taken lightly. Once someone faces those symptoms he/ she should consult a professional physician immediately.

For arthritis patients there are some treatments that can significantly improve the disease condition. One of the more common therapies is to use olive oil on the painful joints. Olive oil has the ability to lessen pain.

And if you are looking for drugs there are some effective one in the market as well. Any physician will be prescribing those drags when needed. Acetaminophen group is one of those drugs that have been proved to be really effective in pain relieving and improving arthritis condition.

And lastly, we also know that people after the age of 40 get prone to arthritis. For the men its around 45 or above and in case of women arthritis is common after 55 or after the menopause. In general male persons are more vulnerable to arthritis.