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Joint pains can be a common discomfort, affecting people of all ages. Irrespective of whether it stems from aging, injury, or underlying health conditions, attaining relief is crucial for sustaining a high quality of life. Here are some straightforward yet impactful strategies to alleviate joint pain: While these strategies can provide relief for mild to moderate joint pain, it's essential to consult with a healthcare professional for personalized advice, especially if the pain persists or worsens. Implementing these lifestyle changes can contribute to better joint health and an improved overall quality of life. 1. Maintain a Healthy Weight: Excess weight puts additional stress on joints, particularly in the knees, hips, and lower back. By maintaining a healthy weight, you can reduce the impact on your joints and alleviate pain. 2. Stay Active with Low-Impact Exercises: Engage in exercises that are gentle on the joints, such as swimming, walking, or cycling. These activities h...

Here are seven ways to manage arthritis symptoms without medication. Scroll down to know everything that you can do to keep arthritis pain at bay. Arthritis is a common condition that affects the joints. It can cause pain, stiffness, and inflammation. There is no cure for arthritis, but there are many ways to manage the symptoms. Medication is often used to manage arthritis pain, but there are also a number of non-drug treatments that can be effective. These treatments can help to reduce pain and inflammation, improve joint function , and increase range of motion. In this article,  Dr. Rajesh Kumar Verma (Consultant - Orthopaedic), Manipal Hospital, Ghaziabad , tells us more about Arthritis pain, and ways to manage the condition using easy home remedies. Balanced Calcium and Vitamin D Intake  It is very important that your body gets enough or sufficient calcium and vitamin D; it can help maintain good bone structure. For your skeletal health, ensure you consume calcium-ri...

Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) identify a small RNA molecule with the potential to help slow cartilage deterioration in people living with osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a debilitating joint disease that affects millions of individuals worldwide. Common in the older adult population, OA is associated with loss of cartilage over time. Because joint replacement and treatment of symptoms are the only current options, efforts have been made to identify mechanisms governing OA to find new therapeutic methods. In a recent study published in  Nature Communications , a team led by researchers at Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) identified a small regulatory RNA molecule known as a microRNA (miRNA or miR) that participates in the balance between cartilage production and degeneration. They examined the miR-455 parent molecule that is an unusual one in that it creates two different strands of functional miRNA, 5p and 3p.  Individua...

Characterized by extensive damage to joints and debilitating pain, osteoarthritis (OA) impacts millions of people worldwide and has long posed a substantial clinical and economic burden. In spite of advances in diagnosis, medications, and short-term pain management solutions, the elusive goal of a disease-modifying OA drug has remained out of reach. In recent years though, the use of stem cell therapy has gained traction as a promising alternative to surgery and for improving patients' quality of life. Through a grant from the Marcus Foundation, an Emory team of investigators in collaboration with other recruitment sites throughout the nation explored the potential of mesenchymal stem cells as a game-changing treatment option for knee OA, one of the most common causes of chronic knee pain. This type of treatment seeks to harness the ability of a patient's own cells to repair damaged tissue. However, the availability of robust data from well-designed randomized controlled trials...