How to Help Arthritis In Knees
Introduction: Arthritis is a common problem
that can cause pain and inflammation in the knees. Luckily, there are many ways
to help manage arthritis and reduce pain. In this post, we will discuss is one
of the best ways to help arthritis in knees.
Section 1: What is Arthritis?
Section 2: What are the Symptoms and Causes
of Arthritis?
Section 3: How to help arthritis in the
knees
Section 4: What kind of yoga helps arthritis in
knees
Conclusion: Arthritis can be a debilitating
condition, but there are many ways to help manage it and reduce pain. If you
are struggling with arthritis in your knees, this post will give you a better
understanding of the condition and why yoga is a perfect solution. You may be
surprised at how much better you feel by doing just a little mindful yoga.
What is Arthritis?
Arthritis is a condition that affects the
joints. The joints are the places where two bones meet. Arthritis can affect
any joint in the body, but it is most common in the knees. The symptoms of
arthritis vary from person to person, but they usually include pain, swelling,
and stiffness. There is no one cure for arthritis, but there are many ways to
help manage it and reduce pain.
What are the symptoms and causes of arthritis?
Arthritis is a condition that affects the
joints. It can be painful and cause difficulty moving around. The symptoms of
arthritis can vary from person to person, but they usually include pain,
stiffness, and swelling in the joints. Arthritis can also affect the skin
around the joints. What causes arthritis, it is often seen as due to a variety
of factors, including age, genetics, lifestyle choices, and the environment.
However, if it was true that aging was the only cause of osteoarthritis in
knees, we would all age the same way. Everyone over a certain age would be
suffering. And this is clearly not the case. By the time we reach 50+ we have
not all moved in the same way. We have not eaten the same foods. We do not have
the same triggers for inflamation in the body. Only some older folk will be in
need help with arthitis in knees
How to Help Arthritis in Knees
As we see there are different causes, there
are also different treatments. Each person's experience with arthritis will be
different. Some people find relief from traditional treatments such as
medications and surgery. Many find that yoga helps because it becomes a way to
support and build up the body for other physical activity.
One thing that health care professionals
all do agree on is that regular exercise will help to keep the joints healthy
and flexible. And this can be a challenge when many of us have been living
sedentary lives.
What kind of yoga helps arthritis in knees
Doing yoga when you have arthritis in your knees is beneficial because it helps to improve flexibility, balance, and strength, can help to reduce inflammation and pain and specifically, through certain postures, it helps the knee joint to open. When done properly, yoga will not overwork the joint and cause more inflamation. It is important to check the type of yoga you will be doing to prevent any agressive overworking from happening.
When you know that arthritis can be
aggravated by inactivity and can worsen if you don't move. You can go one of
two ways. Either move less and avoid the pain. Or move excessively and push
through any pain.
The middle way is to do a mindful yoga
practice that does NOT stretch the muscles (for that can create instability in
the joints) and respects the pain and stiffness, this is an excellent way to
keep your joints lubricated. I teach such a method which is designed for joint
renewal.
When taught properly, yoga can be perfect
for flushing the knee joint and supports the creation of sinovial fluid* around
the joint (rather like adding WD40) keeping the joints moving and lubricated.
*Sinovial
fluid is a clear, colorless, and viscous fluid that lubricates and protects the
joint surfaces. It is produced by the synovial cells in the joint. Sinovial
fluid is produced in response to joint compression, warm temperatures, and
muscular activity.
However, not all yoga is created equal. The
yoga method I have developed for my Joint Renewal system is based on Kaiut
which comes from Brazil. This type of yoga focuses on the joints. People who
practice find that it helps to improve their joint flexibility, strength, and
increases balance but without having to get into any fancy yoga poses or
difficult positions.
Some people think that if they have knee
pain, and if they have arthritis in their knees, they need to focus on that
area of the body. But actually that is very limited, Kaiut yoga has a much more
holistic approach. The principles of Kaiut are to reduce nervous tension in the
body. To be very relaxed when practicing. And to approach ALL the joints in the
body. Too many yoga classes these days are all about revving up the body or
over extending it into positions that are unnatural. This is not optimal for healing
or creating healthy joints. This will put wear and tear on the joints.
So yes, if you want to address any
arthritis in your knees, here's how to yoga regularly!
Step 1: Find a routine or teacher that
works for you
Step 2: Stick to it! Stay committed.
Step 3: Keep a journal/log of the changes
And then also do your other forms of
movement, which maybe excersising, going to the gym, playing sports or simply
doing household chores like gardening, washing the car, vaccuming the house,
riding a bike to do the shopping, walking the dogs
Many people have found the Kathy White Yoga
21 day Joint Renewal Program very beneficial from just 5 minutes a day you can
begin to notice the difference. If you would like to download my free guide to
Joint Renewal and more information about the program, you can do so by going to
my website www.kathywhiteyoga.com
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