What can I do to prevent osteoarthritis?

Condition analysis:
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle may help prevent Osteoarthrosis. Eating nutritious foods, maintaining a healthy weight throughout your life and exercising regularly to strengthen muscles that protect the joints are three very important methods that may reduce your risk of developing osteoarthritis.

Instructions:
1) Elevation:
To decrease inflammation and promote healthier blood flow, it is suggested to elevate joints affected by arthritis. Lay on a flat surface, such as your bed, and position your weakened joint on a pillow – above your heart level.

2) Massage:
To relieve muscle tension associated with osteoarthritis, massaging the muscles around affected joints can boost circulation to much-needed regions of the body. Massage encourage cartilage repair and reduces joint stiffness. For the best results, use an oil to treat inflamed joints.

3) Olive Oil:
For better results, use warmed olive oil when massaging painful joints.

4) Shed a Few Pounds:
Overweight patients will find it in their best interest to lose a couple of pounds so that there is less weight bearing down on arthritic joints.