No Cure

Unfortunately for arthritis sufferers, there is no cure for the arthritis. But there are many ways to cope with arthritis that will keep you active and in control of your life. One of the main things you must remember if you have arthritis is to keep moving. You must maintain the movement in your joints or ‘old arthur’ will get you. Your body must be maintained, as a car would be. You wouldn’t keep your good car sitting idle in the garage and you shouldn’t sit idle in your living room.

A great basic home remedy for arthritis is getting out walking, gardening, swimming, or any other activity that will keep you moving and keep those joints in motion.

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This article by a guest author acknowledges that arthritis is not restricted to humans, and that there are many people who care enough about their pets that they would like to know more about arthritis in cats. Enjoy.

Cats can suffer from arthritis just as we humans do, and it mostly affects older cats. There might not be any cure (depending on the type of arthritis), but there are always treatments. Most cats are naturally exceptionally nimble and athletic animals, but as you might expect their joints, ligaments and bones are susceptible to accidental damage, and to the wear and tear of everyday life. On the other hand, giving thanks to their buoyancy, sense of balance, ability to land on their feet and built-in shock absorbers – their forelegs are not connected by bone to the rest of their skeleton, cats do not suffer from as many orthopaedic troubles as they might if they didn’t have all of these great qualities. Arthritis conditions in cats take place most generally as an end result of accidents. Read the rest of this entry »

It seems that the theme of exercise for arthritis sufferers nevers leaves.

As we already know, arthritis is an ailment which affects millions of people. While some people may experience mild discomfort, others are in horrible and debilitating pain every single day. No matter how mild or severe your pain is, you can probably benefit from some exercise. Not only will it improve your overall health, it may also help combat some of your symptoms, leaving you pain free and help you with your symptoms. Read the rest of this entry »