08/04/2024
๐ซ Donโt be fooled by these Osteoarthritis Myths! ๐ค
1๏ธโฃ OA isnโt just wear and tear โ itโs a complex interplay of factors, largely influenced by inflammation. Sedentary lifestyle, aging, diet, injury, metabolic syndrome, alignment, forces, genetics โ all play a role!
2๏ธโฃ Itโs not just about cartilage! OA affects the entire joint system, not just the articular cartilage.
3๏ธโฃ OA isnโt unavoidable! Take control: be active, manage conditions, optimize weight, handle forces, quit smoking, limit drinking, get stronger. Some causes are within our control!
4๏ธโฃ โMy knees are bone on boneโ โ Think again! Synovial fluid cushions, scans tell only part of the story, intervention based on symptoms, not just scans. Low-grade inflammationโs effects arenโt visible on X-ray.
5๏ธโฃ Exercise wonโt damage โ itโs crucial! ๐โโ๏ธ Donโt stop doing what you enjoy. Physical activity is your ally: it stimulates adaptation within your bodyโs structures, enhances joint health, and improves function, recovery, and pain management. Embrace movement for a healthier, more resilient you!
6๏ธโฃ โContinuing to run will wear out my knees fasterโ โ False! If done appropriately, running can actual help improve the joint health and reduce the need of surgery. DONโT FEAR IMPACT ON THE JOINT
7๏ธโฃ โA knee replacement is inevitableโ โ Not necessarily! OA prognosis is favorable for most cases. Surgery may be an option for a small minority with disabling pain after exhausting conservative options. Donโt fear surgery if warranted โ good outcomes are possible.
