Arthritis patients should understand how to differentiate their arthritis from different forms of arthritis. We will be discussing about two major types of arthritis that are Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteo arthritis. Both of these cause intense pain in joints and inflammation around joints but they are still very different. To cure your arthritis it is very important to diagnose the type of arthritis, the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and osteo arthritis are

Similarity between Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteo arthritis

Well Both disease Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteo arthritis are very dangerous, they should be given care extra care right from initial stages. There are many similarities between them such as joint pain, joint stiffness, restricted movement of joints, swelling in joints and bone spurs.

The treatment for both Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteo arthritis is very different so a careful understanding is necessary to differentiate and get the right treatment to cure them at very initial stage. You should consult doctor and specialist immediately if you are observing similar symptoms.

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Cure your arthritis by following 10 simple steps in 2011 and get relief from arthritis joint pain by 2011

1. Drink 2.25 lts of water daily, it will help in maintaining hydration level in the body which is good for cartilage around joints. Try to eat fruits that are juicy and rich in lean protein, Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, magnesium and zinc.

2. Eat food that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, this includes Flaxseeds, olive oil, 10. soybeans, walnuts, hemp seeds and dark leafy vegetables. Non-vegetarian diet includes cold water fish like tuna, halibut, herring and salmon. (Try to cook less as omega-3 fats are likely to be dissolved from heating, light, oxygen and storage.)
(Note- For Arthritis Diet plan click here – Arthritis Diet patients program 2011)

3. Follow a regular arthritis exercise plan to regain motion and lose weight.
(Note- For Exercise plan click here – Exercise for Arthritis patients program 2011)

4. Talk to your doctor for suitable arthritis homeopathic treatment. Homeopathic treatments are very effective for some arthritis patients.

5. Put ice on joints with inflammation (do not keep ice directly on skin) for 15 to 20 mins. It will ease arthritis joint pain and would certain relieve joint pain. (Do not massage on areas of inflammation)

6. You can use heating ailments on joints when your inflammation on joints is completely controlled.

7. Say a complete No to Tea and coffee to cure your arthritis in 2011. You can drink Lemon tea, Ginger tea, Calcium Lactate and other herbal tea to cure arthritis and say no to arthritis pain.

8. Avoid nightshade vegetables and take garlic & ginger rich diet.

9. Learn swimming, swimming is one of the best exercise for all arthritis patients.

10. Try to do yoga and meditation, do not sleep on a soft mattress and chairs.

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Regular exercise is very important to cure arthritis and to prevent arthritis in old and early age. It is important to select and find suitable exercise for arthritis knee pain relief, arthritis back pain relief and arthritis neck pain relief. We are providing a schedule for arthritis exercise plan 2011 suitable for people with arthritis knee pain.

It should be noted arthritis exercise do not improve your condition in one day and exercise takes long time to see & feel noticeable improvements (it depend from person to person and arthritis stage). Arthritis patients should continue with following exercises to see their improvement in arthritis pain relief by 2011.

1. Arthritis Knee exercise with resistance band on chair or stool-

Tie a resistance band (It could be a towel or any stretchable band  also) on your ankle as shown in picture below. Try to keep posture    straight and support back with your hand. Now try to straight your leg as direction of arrow in picture, try to hold at highest point and count  1 to 5. Do this exercise with both legs and make 10 repeatations.

2. Ankle exercise for hamstring-
Sit on chair, position your knee and hold your thigh as shown in picture. Pull your ankle upwards as shown in picture and count 1 to 5 and make 10 repeatations with each ankle.

3. Arthritis knee joint exercise with towel-
Roll the towel and keep it below your knee joint as shown in picture and push your knee downwards. Hold your knee while pushing and count 1 to 5 and make 10 repeatations with each ankle.

4. Arthritis Heel exercise for joint pain with chair-
Keep your hand on chair and make upward movement of your heel as shown in picture. Hold your heels and count 1 to 5 and make 10 repeatations.

5. Arthritis Knee joint exercise with chair-
Bend your knee while holding chair as shown in picture and count 1 to 5 with 10 repeatations for both legs.

6. Arthritis Knee joint exercise on floor and bed-
Lay down on bed or floor and bend your knee towards hip and again straighten your leg as shown in picture. Make 20 repeatation with each leg.

7. Arthritis Quadricep stretching exercise-
Hold your heel with your hand and count 1 to 5 and try to do as many as possible.

8. Arthritis calf exercise against wall-
Keep both of your hands on wall and position one leg forward and other leg backwards as shown in picture. Push the wall and count 1 to 5 and make 10 repeatations with one leg forward and one leg backwards. Change leg backward and forward.

9. Arthritis Knee Joint exercise with ball-
Take a ball keep it under the knee as shown in picture and try to press the ball by knee. Hold and count 1 to 5 and make 10 repeatations with both leg, You can also do this exercise sitting on chair also.

10. Arthritis knee and hip resistance exercise-
Keep your one hand on chair or table and make side upward movement of leg as shown in picture. Hold your leg and count 1 to 3 and make 10 repeatations with both legs.

11. Arthritis leg straightening and lifting exercise-
Lay down on floor and bend your knee towards hip as shown in picture and straight your knee. Hold your leg and count 1 to 3 and make 10 repeatations with each leg.

12. Arthritis leg side lying and lifting exercise-
Lay down on floor and turn side ways. Lift your leg as shown in picture and hold your leg while count 1 to 3 and make 10 repeatations with each leg.

These exercise are going to work for every osteo arthritis patient and try to increase repeatations with time.  For any specific problem you can email me at info@cure2arthritis.com or cure2arthritis@gmail.com
We will be submitting Arthritis Back Exercise Program 2011, Arthritis Hand Exercise Program 2011
and Arthritis Neck Exercise Program 2011 in Jan 2011. So visit cure2arthritis.com regularly to know more.

You can also view older arthritis knee program for 2010 on following link
http://cure2arthritis.com/exercise-for-arthritis-knee-joint-arthritis-cure/

New exercises added on 1 march 2011

Types of Knee Exercises

There are mainly three types of knee exercises, they are Balancing exercises, Stretching exercises and Strengthening exercises. They help you in increasing flexibility, muscle strength, keeping weight under check, align joints of the body and strength to ligaments.

Knee Balancing Exercises for Osteo Arthritis knee joint pain- These exercises help in improving balance of joints and their position. These exercises are designed and tested scientifically to prevent any accident or injury, You can initially start with 5 minutes and make an efffort to increase them to 15 mins after 2 months of regular exercise.

1) Leg Balance for Osteo Arthritis-   The key of this exercise is to stand on one leg and maintain balance of body for 45 seconds while holding one leg. Please start with right leg and continue with left leg, you have to increase your balance from 45 second to 60 seconds in one month.

2) Balance on leg with ball for Osteo Arthritis- You have to stand on one leg as shown in picture and take a ball beneath your knee and try to maintain body balance of the body. Do same with other leg also.

3) Side knee exercise with ball- Stand on one leg as shown in picture, move your hand to other side as shown in picture while maintaining balance of the body. Repeat this exercise with other leg also.

4) Single leg balance jump sideways- Stand on one leg and maintain body balance, now jump on the points that are shown in picture. Pause for 4 second after every jump and repeat this exercise with other leg also.

5) Bend exercise for Osteo Arthritis knee joint – Keep your hands on your hips and distant your legs as shown in picture below. Now bend your knees upto 90 degrees and hold for 4 seconds. Note- Do not bend you body forward or backward, you have to only make movement around knees. This is very effective exercise for osteo arthritis affected people.

Stretching exercises for Osteo Arthritis- Stretching exercises are very important to increase flexibility and range of motion for knee joints of arthritis patients. These exercises are designed and selected scientifically to increase movement and range of motion for both joints & muscles. Stretching exercises reduces chances of further knee joint damage and they warm up joints to relax and maintain continuous movement of joints during the day. Stretching exercises are very important to reduce the stiffness in the joints that are mostly felt during morning. We would recommend you to consult physiotherapist or doctor if you have been injured in recent days.

6. Hamstring Stretch Knee Exercise for Osteo Arthritis Knee Joint-
Take any chair or stool and keep your foot on it. Now you have to lean in forward direction by hip till you feel mild stretch or jerk in the back, Hold in the same position for 15 seconds and repeat with both legs for 4 times. Note- You have to keep your back and knee straight during the process.

7. Adductor Stretch for lower back and arthritis knee joint- Keep your back and keep your legs apart as shown in picture below. Now slowly & gently move lunge to one side until you feel mild stretch while keeping the other leg straight. Hold in the same position for 10 to 15 seconds and repeat it 4 times both sides.

8. Osteo Arthritis Knee bent stretch on floor- Sit on floor and keep your hands a little above ankle as shown in picture and join your ankles. Now try to push your knees with support of your hands towards floor exactly as shown in picture and hold for 5 seconds. Repeat same 5 times

9. Back Side stretch for Osteo arthritis knee and back- Stand straight and cross your legs as shown in picture. Keep your hands above hip and push your back with your hands on one side and hold in this position for 12 seconds and repeat this exercise with both sides 4 times. This exercise is good for people with initial symptoms of arthritis in back and knee.

10. Side arthritis knee exercise- Keep your one hand on chair or table and raise your one leg to one side as shown in picture. Hold here for 5 seconds and repeat this exercise with both legs 10 times.

Strengthening exercises

11. Osteo Arthritis Knee and ankle exercise with towel- Stand straight and keep both of your hands on chair or table. Tie stretchable towel or band to leg and chair as shown in picture, now kick backwards and hold for 3 seconds. Repeat this exercise 10 times with both legs.

12. Osteo Arthritis Knee Strengthening exercise with weight- Sit on chair and tie some weight (upto 500 gms) on leg. Now straighten your leg as shown in picture and hold for 5 second or count 1 to 5. Repeat this exercise with alternate legs and make 10 repetitions.

13. Osteo Arthritis Knees stretches exercise with weight- Keep your one leg forward with weight in your hand and slowly bend your back knee towards floor. Again make your back knee straight and repeat this exercise with alternate legs and make 10 repetitions.

Note: Other Strengthening exercise are mentioned on top of this page.

These exercises are meant to cure your arthritis in a better and effective way. These osteo arthritis knee exercises are one of the most effective and natural treatment for osteo arthritis patients who suffer from pain in their knee joints. Regular exercise will keep you fit and avoid further damage around their knee joints.

Some important points to note before beginning your osteo arthritis knee exercise schedule-

1. You can use heat pads before starting your knee exercise schedule.
2. Begin with light weights such as 500 gms to 750 gms in initial knee exercise phase.
3. You should do particular exercise in which you feel pain initially.
4. Try to increase the exercise time.
5. You can use cold packs on joints after 15 minutes of exercise.
6. Choose from the above mentioned osteo arthritis knee joint exercise which you feel comfortable with.

For any particular and case specific questions, you can get it touch with us on info@cure2arthritis.com or cure2arthritis@gmail.com

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Viscosupplementation review for osteo arthritis patients

Some of doctors claim Viscosupplementation to be very useful for osteoarthritis for arthritis pain relief. However, cure2arthritis team felt that, this injection might have major side affects on osteo arthritis knee joint. The team found that Viscosupplementation injection has a high profit margin for pharmacist, so team held a complete research and analysis of Viscosupplementation process. Cure2arthritis team talked to 93 patients who were injected with a complete dose of Viscosupplementation.

The most common symptoms and side effects among all arthritis patients after Viscosupplementation were swelling, allergies like itching, rashness & redishness and reflects initial effusion. The major point for Viscosupplementation review by team was “Arthritis patients with skin infections have shown major reaction and wounds at injected place”. Usually arthritis patients are more prone to slow recovery from injuries & wounds and the injected place of Viscosupplementation have resulted in trauma and major reactions in osteo arthritis patients around their knee joints. The Viscosupplementation had eased some pain in knee joint only for initial 45 to 60 days with no major signs of improvement. However, other supplement ease pain and joint movement for only 30 to 40 days, so it is an advanced version of other synovial fluid supplements.

The process of Viscosupplementation should be done by specialist doctors and not general doctors, their assistant and nurse. It was commonly found that the process of Viscosupplementation is actually conducted by osteo arthritis doctor’s assistants and they are not able to inject the fluid at right point of arthritis affected joints, which has further worsen the situation of patients with knee joint pain.

In one line Viscosupplementation is not much different from other injections, it is only an advanced version of other synovial fluid supplements. This injection is promoted much because of high profit margin, our recommendation for all Rheumatiod arthritis and osteo arthritis patients would to use Viscosupplementation only when you do not have any substitute for joint operation. It is an always smart move to give a try to all substitutes before the knee joint operation as the success ratio for knee joint operation is below 40 percent.

Cure2arthritis.com team analyzed all factors for which patients initially visit doctor’s clinic. Our team found that the patient’s initial visit was because of following reasons

1. Musculoskeletal or Connective tissue disease

2. Diseases of the skin

3. High blood pressure

tissue problem, symptom for arthritis patient

genetical affect and arthritis

The following chart depict the number of patients added each year.

arthritis chart, it reflects number of patients added each year

The purpose of analysis is to reflect the growing arthritis problem and bring awareness among the people. This is only the second step and join as a member to stay connected.

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This chart clearly reflects recent trend found in arthritis patients, the stats covers all the major factors responsible for arthritis in patients. A research on arthritis patients by cure2arthritis.com team presented interesting  facts in graphical presentation which they found in patients who have shown initial symptoms of arthritis. The people can certainly cure arthritis at very initial stage, even before a doctor can diagnosis it, this chart explains and covers recent trends reflected in arthritis patients. There are certain measures like exercise and many more which could reduce chance of arthritis. For more details email us on info@cure2arthritis.com or cure2arthritis@gmail.com

this chart displays various cause related to early arthritis

The stats depicted very interesting results like men in late 30’s with weight around 80 kg have more chances of arthritis than men in 40’s with the same weight. The women in 30’s of weight 65 kg have more chances of arthritis than women in 40’s with 60 kg weight. The overall statistics for both sex reflects high chances around age 50 with weight around 80 kg.

The height of patients was also an very important factor when comes to arthritis, male patients with height less than 170 cm and women with height less than 140 cm are have less chances of arthritis. The male patients with BMI less than 22 and women with less than 20 are less prone to arthritis.

The research report has also found that people who are low in Vitamin D have high arthritis rate in their late 50’s. The statistics are really awakening for people who are have same figures, it is very important to realise the facts and look for alternative measure to cure arthritis. Another easy way to slow down growth of RA in body is to avoid vegetable that grows in night, these vegetables are known as nightshade vegetables. Vegetables like tomatoes, potatoes are few among them, these vegetable have an toxic nature which increases inflammating pain in joints.

The people can certainly cure arthritis at initial stage, even before a doctor can diagnosis it. Really the lifestyle modification is the only available measure which can play an important role in controlling the painful disease.

The symptoms found in initial stage of arthritis are frequent skin infection, pain in lower back, swelling in toes and shoulder pain. If anyone who also face same problem, the world of arthritis is waiting for them.

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The night shade vegetables includes, Potatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Tomatoes, Garden Huckleberry, Ground Cherries, Tobacco and many more. The night shade vegetables are those vegetables which grows in night and not in daytime.

The nightshade vegetables contains solanine, which is toxic in nature and tends to low calcium balance in body. Regular diet of nightshade vegetables reduces calcium balance and is a major cause for Osteoporosis, which further leads to adverse condition of arthritis.

Every Arthritis patient must avoid nightshade vegetables as Vitamin D is usually not found in them and Only a one word answer would be “Say no to nightshade vegetables.”

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Calcium is very important in our diet and certainly very essential nutrient of body. Not having right quantity of calcium in the diet, can make you more likely prone to osteoporosis. Vitamin D is needed for the body to absorb calcium and there is some evidence that arthritis,progresses faster in people who are low in it. That is why sun bath is very important and helpful in lowering pain.

1. Try to lose weight by changing your eating habits and increasing exercise (recommended on excercise) if possible, we are not talking about crash diets

2. Eat more fruit and vegetables, especially brightly coloured varieties

3. Take plenty of calcium- and iron-rich foods with 4 ltr of water

4. Try replacing red meat with oily fish twice per week

How much calcium to be included in diet of arthritis patient-

Males aged around and above 50 should intake minimum 1000 milligram per day and maximum limit of 2000 milligram per day.

Females aged around and above 50 should intake minimum 1200 milligram per day and maximum limit of 2000 milligram per day.

Side affects of low calcium
Lack of calcium would lead to Osteoporosis, which porous bones in the body and low calcium is also results into psoriasis arthritis. The problem with calcium is never the amount of calcium intake, but how to digest calcium. Most of calcium is not digested in small intestine and body rather it is excreted as waste, Osteoporosis and arthritis patients should find way to digest most of calcium.

Cure Osteoporosis and arthritis by absorbing calcium in following ways

1. Vitamin D- Vitamin D is one of the best source to digest calcium and convert calcium. Egg yolks and

absorb calcium by vitamin d in arthritis

fish are another food contents that are rich in vitamin D, only 15 to 20 minutes daily exposure to sunlight is adequate to absorb calcium in arthritis or osteoporosis patient. As per recent research it is clearly mentioned that Vitamin D through sunlight is the only source to absorb calcium in arthritis patient.

2. Estrogen- It is one of hormone that has most important role in absorption of calcium. After menopause (condition when arthritis or osteoporosis patient is not able to produce eggs) the patients are low in Estrogen and calcium absorption level is dropped.

3. Lactose- It is the only carbohydrate that is found in most of dairy products, it also aids absorption of calcium in arthritis and osteoporosis patient.

Calcium supplements for arthritis

4. Calcium Supplements- Calcium carbonate, Calcium Gluconate, Calcium Citrate, calcium tablet and other supplements are good source of calcium. The supplement must dissolve within 40 min in the body, otherwise they would also be excreted in form of urine. The best way to intake Calcium Supplements is to take them with food, as stomach acid creates acidic environment which aids absorption of it. (Note: It is advisable to consume calcium by foods, drinks and other beverages than Supplements)

5. Fruits and Vegetables- Dark green leafy vegetables like Spinach, Arugula, Dandelion Greens, Mustard Greens, Beans, Swiss Chard, Chicory, leaf lettuce, and Collard Greens. Fruits such as orange juice, Almonds and soy milk are in rich in calcium. Only one cup of dark leafy vegetables contains about 200 mg of calcium with appropriate quantity of Vitamin C and Vitamin D.

What decreases absorption of calcium in arthritis and Osteoporosis patients
Oxalic Acid, Phytates, Dietary fiber, Diarrhea, Tea and Medications for asthma and psoriasis arthritis reduces absorption of calcium in body.

Dairy products are rich in calcium but they tend to increase weight, so here are some of effective ways to reduce weight for arthritis patients and Osteoporosis patients to get perfect arthritis treatment and cure for arthritis.

1. Salmon Fish- It is rich in Omega-3 oils which is good for Heart, arthritis and Osteoporosis, it is not only good in taste but it is also excellent source to reduce weight.

almonds suitable for arthritis

2. Almonds- Almonds are one of the best source of energy, vitamins and minerals. Dip only 12 almonds in water for 10 hours and chew them slowly in morning. They will pave the way to reduce weight for arthritis patients to get perfect cure for arthritis.

3. Turmeric- Vegetable of turmeric is one of the most healthy source to reduce weight for arthritis patients. Turmeric also aids in treatment of arthritis patients.

4. Lime- Boil water and pour juice of one complete lime in it. Drink it twice a day and feel the difference in your weight in few months. Lime is also advisable for cure of arthritis and its treatment.

5. Green Tea- It is also aids in arthritis treatment, as patients can substitute their tea and coffee with it. It will also help you in reducing weight.

proper sleep is essential to reduce arthritis

6. Sleep- Take a complete stretch of 8 hours, it also aids in reduction of weight. Ideal and appropriate time of taking sleep is 10pm to 6am, it keeps you fresh and reduces stress to keep arthritis and weight away.

7. Papaya- Papaya is another good source for controlling diabetes and weight for arthritis patients.

These all diet suggestions and improvement will help in getting best treatment for psoriasis arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and osteo arthritis. These diet schedule and suggestion will not give results in days, you need to continue them for long to notice exciting results.

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