Arthritis Hip
Hip Arthritis or arthritis hips is primarily a type of wear and tear arthritis called Osteoarthritis. It is the form of joint arthritis caused by degeneration of the hip joint cartilage and bare bone begins to grind upon bare bone. It is a condition that typically affects people during their midlife years and beyond (50+). Hip arthritis symptoms seem to get worse as the condition in general worsens, and is not always linear, as you have good days and not so good days. Particularly when the weather changes radically, and more during the colder weather days. Sufferers tend to “feel it in their bones.”
Common Symptoms
- Arthritis joint pain in the hips
- Stiffness that causes difficulty in walking without pain
- Walking with a limp or favoring one side
- Limited range of motion
- Weakness in the legs
- Urinary problems
Known Causes
- Osteoporosis and weakening of the hip joint socket and cartilage
- Professional dancers and gymnasts who use repetitive movements of the hips
- Injuries that cause hip compression, like an automobile accident or a fall where you land on your side or knees
- There may even be some genetic predisposition to this condition as well
Although you may feel severely debilitated there are a lot of natural arthritis remedies and arthritis supplements that can really help you recover quickly and fully.
The Best Natural Arthritis Treatment for Hip Arthritis
- Use a back brace to keep your hips in slightly stretched position to take pressure off the hip joint
- Magnetic therapy and gentle massage of the neck area by a qualified practitioner using aromatic and warming oils
- Begin incorporating an anti-inflammatory arthritis diet, and cut back on the items that cause inflammation and pain
- Include Omega-3 oils (preferably from flax or plant sources, as animal sources are highly acidic)
- Add warming spices (anti-inflammatory) to your meals if you enjoy them (curry, tumeric, ginger, garlic, cayenne)
- Drink plenty of fluids (this will help hydrate the joint, and keep it operating smoothly)
- Alternate between hot and cold packs on the joint. About 10 minutes each, cycle a few times between hot and cold
- Take arthritis supplements (glucosamine, Hyaluronic acid, SAM-e, Boswellin)
- Try some homeopathic cures as well
- Lower your overall stress level (watch a comedy or even sing around the house, it really does work)
Preventative Measures (Post Recovery – After you recover from a serious neck arthritis flare)
- Strengthen the muscles around that joint – Back, Lower Back and Leg exercises will really be beneficial to strengthen the surrounding area
- Incorporate some joint friendly arthritis exercises (like tai-chi, qi-gong or yoga)
- Learn hip and spine friendly postures (Alexander Method, Feldenkrais, or Dorn Therapy)
This will most definitely give you some great arthritis help and get you on your road to complete and lasting recovery from Hip Arthritis. Start where you are at, there is no race. Sometimes the slower the better, because you will not be in a stressful state, adding more pressure to do things quickly. Go at your own body’s pace and you will be helping others, because they will be asking what it is that you did to recover.
A key to experiencing a full recovery from hip arthritis begins with giving your body the nutrition and supplementation it needs to protect your joints from the inside out. For arthritis hips in particular, I recommend taking JointKote to protect and rebuild your joint socket, and using a capsaicin cream (which you massage into the affected hip joint area) to bring immediate pain relief to the aching joint, and also draw the joint relief ingredients directly to the hips for repair and inflammation reduction. Click on the JointKote bottle below to begin the healing process and relieve pain, inflammation and swelling now.
