Healthy Aging Month
September is Health Aging Month and the orthopaedic experts at Ozark Orthopaedics want to discuss about a common issue that many people face as they get older: joint pain and stiffness.
As we age, our bodies naturally experience changes that can lead to joint pain and stiffness. This can be caused by factors such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and general wear and tear on our joints. These conditions can make everyday activities such as walking, climbing stairs, or even just getting up from a chair, a painful experience.
How to Manage Joint Pain and Stiffness
Here are some tips that can help:
• Exercise regularly: Exercise is important for maintaining joint health and can help reduce pain and stiffness.
Try low-impact activities such as swimming or biking, which put less strain on your joints.
• Maintain a healthy weight: Excess weight places additional stress on your joints, particularly your knees, hips, and back.
Losing weight can help reduce pain and increase mobility.
• Use heat and ice therapy: Applying heat or ice to an aching joint can provide relief. Heat can help increase blood flow and relax muscles, while ice can help reduce inflammation and numb the area.
• Take over-the-counter pain medication: Over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen can help reduce pain and inflammation.
• Physical therapy: Physical therapy can help improve joint flexibility and strengthen the muscles around the affected joint, reducing pain and improving mobility.
Ozark Orthopaedics Can Help
If you’re experiencing joint pain and stiffness, it’s important to seek medical attention. Ozark Orthopaedics is here to help. Our physicians specialize in diagnosing and treating joint pain, we and offer a range of non-surgical and surgical options to help you manage your pain.
Don’t let joint pain and stiffness slow you down this Health Aging Month. Call us today at (479) 521-2752 to schedule an appointment.
Our team is here to help you Get Back to the Activities You Love.