| Arthritis is a condition that causes pain, inflammation, | | | | Another way to prevent and treat arthritis is to stretch |
| and stiffness of the joints. Approximately 40 million | | | | every single day, preferably twice per day. |
| people in the United states are affected by arthritis. | | | | People tend to complain of their symptoms usually first |
| Some of those are adults and some are children. | | | | thing in the morning, so it is best if stretching is done at |
| There are a number of reasons why people develop | | | | that time and then again right before going to bed at |
| arthritis ranging from hereditary factors to old age. | | | | night. It is important to make sure that the stretches |
| Less than half of the individuals affected by arthritis | | | | are basic, slow, and do not contain any bouncing or |
| today are over the age of 65. Most are middle-aged | | | | jerking movements. Be sure to perform a full |
| or younger. It can strike at anytime, but luckily, it can | | | | movement. Ten minutes of slow, relaxed stretching |
| also be prevented. | | | | along with some deep breathing is usually just enough |
| Arthritis can influence nearly all aspects of a person's | | | | to loosen the body up. A lot of people will develop |
| life depending on how bad it is. Some people are | | | | arthritis from not getting enough physical activity. A |
| unable to walk and work because of their condition. | | | | simple 45-minute walk on most days of the week |
| For some, the arthritis they suffer from only | | | | should be enough to help prevent arthritis. |
| moderately limits them. For others, it is completely | | | | Sitting and standing up straight are also great ways to |
| disabling. There are a number of different types of | | | | take pressure off of the back and neck, two places |
| arthritis conditions - over 100 to be exact. A few of | | | | where arthritis can develop rather quickly. If possible, it |
| the different types of arthritis conditions are | | | | is recommended to also practice resistance training |
| osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Out of the total | | | | three days per week for at least 30 minutes at a time. |
| number of those affected by arthritis in the United | | | | It may seem like a lot, but it lowers the chances of |
| States, 65% of them are women. | | | | develop some types of arthritis. When exercising, it is |
| Other symptoms of various types of arthritis conditions | | | | important to make sure that there is no discomfort or |
| include warmth, swelling, redness, tenderness of the | | | | straining. Lifting too much can also increase a person's |
| joint, and inflammation. Symptoms will vary depending | | | | chances of developing arthritis. |
| on how long the condition has been present, the cause, | | | | Changing your mattress may also help, especially if |
| and type of arthritis. The good thing is that arthritis can | | | | you are suffering from arthritis in your back and neck |
| be effectively treated and prevented if the right action | | | | areas. Getting the right amount of daily nutrients will |
| is taken. One of the things that may help is to lose | | | | help your body in a big way. Always make sure to get |
| weight if an individual is overweight. Being overweight | | | | enough vitamin D for bone health. When it comes |
| or obese increases a person's chances of developing | | | | down to it, preventing arthritis is all about taking extra |
| arthritis due to increased pressure on the joints. | | | | good care of yourself. |