Joint Preservation Strategies Before Opting for Surgery
What Can You Do Before Surgery to Help Preserving Your Joints?
Joint pain, whether from arthritis, injury, or age, can really affect your lifestyle. Although surgery may be the final resort for some, there are many joint-preserving strategies that can delay, if not avoid, surgery altogether. So, what do you do to protect your joints and improve your quality of life?
Joint Preservation Strategies
- Exercise Regularly: Low-impact activities like swimming, walking, and cycling strengthen muscles around the joint, reducing strain and improving mobility.
- Maintain a Healthy Weight: Keeping a healthy weight reduces stress on weight-bearing joints like the knees and hips, helping to prevent further damage.
- Use Proper Posture: Be mindful of your posture to avoid unnecessary pressure on your joints, especially your back, knees, and hips.
- Wear Supportive Footwear: Shoes with good arch support reduce pressure on joints, especially the knees, hips, and spine.
- Physical Therapy: Targeted exercises from a physical therapist can strengthen muscles, improve flexibility, and reduce joint strain.
- Anti-inflammatory Diet: Eating anti-inflammatory foods like fish, nuts, and leafy greens can help reduce joint pain and inflammation.
Joint Preservation Can Make a Difference
Though sometimes you may have to undergo surgery on both joints, there are many other ways you can prevent having your joints surgically treated. It will help to preserve your joints by keeping yourself active and being at a healthy weight or as close as possible through some of the other joint preservation measures.
When to See a Doctor?
If you are suffering from chronic joint pain or stiffness that impacts your daily activities, it is the right time to seek medical attention. If nonsurgical treatments do not alleviate the condition, a healthcare provider can walk you through further treatment options and may even include surgery.
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FAQ's
Yes, low-impact exercises strengthen the muscles around the joints, which improves mobility and reduces pain.
Eating foods that are anti-inflammatory in nature, such as fatty fish, nuts, and leafy greens, helps reduce joint pain.
If your pain is constant and interferes with your lifestyle, it is time to talk with your doctor about potential treatments, including surgery.
In some cases, it can improve joint function and help reduce pain, so you avoid surgery.
Excess weight puts extra stress on weight-bearing joints, increasing the risk of joint damage and pain. Maintaining a healthy weight helps protect your joints.