HOW PREVENT OSTEOARTHRITIS/-POROSIS?

Both – osteoarthritis & osteoporosis – are our most ‘modern’ musculoskeletal diseases affecting our bones and joints. They are still different to understand – and to prevent. Scientifically verified. Read on to learn about the details. 
 
 
     

THE PHILOSOPHY BEHIND

At first glance, there is no difference between osteoarthritis & osteoporosis. Since both health issues are affecting our musculoskeletal system. I.e. – to be more precise – our bones/cartilage/joints/muscles/ligaments.
 
Not only this., both medical issues have same impact in terms of pain, as well as on social life and the quality of life in general.
 
While, statistically, both conditions happen in second half of life, osteoporosis is more frequent in females. Although younger people may also be affected by osteoarthritis in case they have a genetic defect of their cartilage.

LEARN ABOUT THE DIFFERENCE – BASED ON SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE

Still, there is a difference between both osteopathic conditions you should know in case you are affected by one of those.
 
Based on research at, inter alia, the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Gazi University in Turkey’s capital of Ankara.
 
With special reference in the U.S. according to the governmental National Institute of Arthritic and Musculoskeletal and Skin Disease.
 

• Osteoarthritis

 
Unlike osteoporosis which affects the strength and consistency of our bones, osteoarthritis may also change the shape of our bones.  Yet, basically it is related to potential breakdown of our joints. 

Coming up with

Symptoms

 such as, inter alia,

• reduced motion
• stiffness (mostly already in the morning)
• aches/pain of joints
• swelling of joints
• buckling/instability of joints
• popping/clicking sound in joints  

 
Related to, 
​

Risks

​
​( besides of genetics) such as, inter alia,

• poor alignment of joints/bone structure
• weak muscles (may also cause poor alignment)
• overuse/injury or joints
• obesity
• female gender
• lack of physical activity
• unhealthy diet
• age beyond 50

 

• Osteoporosis

 
This medical situation becomes relevant when the bones are getting brittle to break, quicker than the body can rebuild it.

Symptoms
 

To be realized partly right at the beginning, there are potential symptoms.

Such as, inter alia,

• broken bone
• hump in upper back
• back pain, potentially indicating a vertebral or compression fracture
• loss of height
• tooth loss (if the jaw is affected)

 

And what are the

                                                Risks

​of being struck by osteoporosis?

Poterntially, interr alia,
​

    ​ *    medications like antiseizure drugs or corticosteroids

• lack of physical exercise
• genetically small body frames
• family history of osteoporosis
• medical conditions like celiac disease or after hysterectomy (to remove ovaries)
• females after menopause or during menopause before age 45
• males with low levels of testosterone
• smoking or high alcohol consumption
• being of Asian ancestry

 

PREVENT OSTEOARTHRITIS/OSTEOPOROSIS NATURALLY

​
​To prevent

Osteoarthritis
 

​*   physical exercise  

is recommended with 30 minutes daily/5 times a week to
 - strengthen muscles supporting the joints
    &
-  keep them flexible  

Also, manage

* weight control  

to avoid cartilage breakdown in knees and hips due to overweight/obesity.  
 
Not to overlook to

* regulate blood sugar  

as high blood sugar (diabetes!) can stiffen cartilage and even lose it.  
 
Finally, apply

* lifestyle adjustments  

such as

• non-smoking
• stress management
• sound sleep
• avoid alcohol abuse

 
To prevent

Osteoporosis

there are similar lifestyle adjustments recommended, as follows.
 
     *    non-smoking

• weight-bearing exercise (jogging/dancing/hiking)
• other physical exercise
• avoid alcohol abuse
• eat a balanced diet (including vitamin D & calcium)  ​​

​IN A NUTSHELL

​Both – osteoarthritis & osteoporosis – are our most ‘modern’ musculoskeletal diseases affecting our bones and joints. They are still different to understand – and to prevent. As demonstrated in this elaboration. Scientifically verified. 
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MEDICAL ADAGE OF THE WEEK​

“Medicus curat, natura sanat.”
(Doctor treats, nature heals.)
 
Hippocrates
Greek philosopher & physician
450 B.C.