Lifestyle changes should be made to reduce chronic arthritis pain

The Dhaka Times Desk A regular lifestyle is very important to keep arthritis pain under control. If you can change the course of life, the pain will be reduced to some extent.

Seeing the elderly members of the house groaning with pain in the knees, which is assumed to be the pain of arthritis, in the scientific language is called arthritis. The number of people suffering from arthritis pain is not small. 18 percent of women and 9.6 percent of men over the age of 60 suffer from arthritis. Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis are two common forms of arthritis. Both types of arthritis can occur at any age. Medicines are available, it is important to live a regular life to keep this pain under control. Making lifestyle changes will keep the pain under control.

What rules to follow in daily life to reduce the pain of arthritis?

Weight control

Excess weight is one of the causes of arthritis. The extra weight of the body puts pressure on the knees. There is also a risk of increasing the pain. Arthritis is more common in obese people. If you try to lose weight, this disease can be arrested very easily. Doctors also advise arthritis patients to lose weight. Over 70s must look at weight loss if diagnosed with arthritis.

Exercise regularly

One of the cures for any disease is exercise. The circulation of every part of the body is very important. Exercising doesn't mean sweating for hours. Make time for exercise even if it is 30 minutes throughout the day. It will not only control weight but also arthritis pain. Yoga is very important in arthritis problems. There are several yoga poses like Setubandha, Bhujangasana that should be included in the list of daily physical exercises.

Vitamin D-rich foods

Vitamin B-12, vitamin D-rich foods are more essential for arthritis patients. In the absence of these vitamins, various pains related to bones are born. If you have arthritis, you should eat foods rich in vitamin D such as fruits, sea fish, and green vegetables.

Avoid oily and spicy foods

In this disease it is better not to eat food containing oil and spices. This can increase the amount of pain. Outside food, beef, tomato, eggs - these foods are better to avoid. Source: Anandabazar Patrika.

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