| Osteoarthritis affects a person's joints. The parts of | | | | engage in non-strenuous exercises like swimming, |
| body at maximum risk are the hips and knees. Hips | | | | water aerobics, or cycling to keep the joint functional |
| carry the body weight and, over years, the smooth | | | | and healthy. A hip Osteoarthritis patient can follow a |
| and glistening articular cartilage that helps the hip joint | | | | self help plan of sound sleep at night, work on weight |
| to glide ultimately wears thin. Initially, there is discomfort | | | | reduction by following diet plans, reduce strenuous |
| and stiffness in groin, buttocks, or thighs that increases | | | | activity, and generally take it easy. Women need to be |
| with activity inflaming the hip joints and reducing | | | | extra vigilant because they are more susceptible to hip |
| rotation, flexibility, and movement. | | | | osteoarthritis. Use a cane or some support when and |
| Osteoarthritis of hips affects both genders equally due | | | | if movement is painful, and keep in mind that household |
| to diverse causes such as age, obesity, congenital | | | | chores can be shared or done at leisure. Another |
| deformity, injury, or stress. We cannot reverse the | | | | precautionary measure is wearing appropriate |
| effects of Osteoarthritis of the hips but it is important | | | | footwear. |
| for sufferers to go in for early treatment to reduce | | | | Once the disease sets into the advanced mode, hip |
| discomfort. Consult a doctor to determine the extent | | | | replacement surgery or arthoplasty is advised to help |
| of damage and the treatment required. An x-ray will | | | | cure the pain and improve mobility. Surgery is not an |
| check if the hip joint space has changed or there is | | | | instant cure and if both hips are affected it requires |
| any development of bone spurs or abnormalities. If in | | | | patience and a rehabilitation program to pull the |
| the early or initial stages, the patient is advised to rest | | | | muscles in shape. Treatment also depends on the |
| the hip, participate in a physical therapy program, | | | | patient's attitudes, daily activities, and anxiety. |