Cartilage is a flexible tissue in our body whose main function is to give structure and support where required. It is flexible and less rigid. It is basically found in the areas like ears, joints between the bones, vertebrae of spinal cord, nose etc. So basically Cartilage is a supporter for our body parts or we can say that it cushions our joints. When this joint breaks down, that chronic

Condition is known as Osteoarthritis (OA).

Symptoms of Osteoarthritis :

• Stiffness or soreness in joints.
• Pain –Joints pain can be backache, knee pain, neck pain, hip, wrist or in hands.
• Swelling may occur on the affected joint during worse condition.
• Severe osteoarthritis can cause friction between bones and makes movement difficult.

Treatment or precautions of Osteoarthritis

• Maintaining weight –Our body weight is supported by our joints. So, the best way to keep our joints away from Osteoarthritis is to maintain our weight. Since being overweight puts more stress on our joints, so, if it is the same with you, start reducing weight right from today.
• Nutritious diet can make joints strong.
• Physical exercise- Sitting in a same position can make our body or joints stiffed so it is very important to exercise regularly for the movement of joints.
• Physiotherapy or acupuncture can also improve movement and functioning of the joints
• Proper medication can reduce the pain but if one has severe condition then surgery is recommended.

A prescribed exercise program with proper diet can help you stay away from this critical condition. Such a program should advise which exercise is good for you and which is not suitable.It will explain how to maintain your weight and how to keep your joins fit .These all factors are really important so it is advisable to contact an expert who can guide you in a proper way to make you fit.

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