Joint woes? Why osteoarthritis is MORE than just a troublemaker

They call osteoarthritis the “wear-and-tear” arthritis…

Which means, if left untreated, it can take an irreversible toll on your joints.

And, if things couldn’t get any worse, now there’s a long-term effect that shows osteoarthritis could harm more than just your JOINTS…

Fortunately, there are natural solutions to fending off the effects of osteoarthritis… and its new, dangerous outcome.

A study published in the journal Arthritis Care & Research states that older adults suffering from osteoarthritis are also at a much HIGHER risk of developing Parkinson’s disease.

Parkinson’s is a debilitating neurological disorder that causes nerve cells in the brain, which control movement, to break down and die due to oxidative stress. Parkinson’s often leads to impaired movement, stiffness, loss of balance, and uncontrollable tremors in the hands and slurred speech, which all worsens with age.

But how does osteoarthritis put you at a higher risk of Parkinson’s?

According to the study, it boils down to INFLAMMATION.

Remember, arthritis of any kind is caused by inflammation. Inflammation not only causes serious damage and immobility to your joints, but chronic inflammation can also lead to toxic particles traveling through your bloodstream to your brain… increasing the chance of Parkinson’s.

Osteoarthritis isn’t going to magically disappear overnight. So, what is the next step?

The best thing you can do for your joint pain—and to lessen your odds of developing Parkinson’s—is STAY ACTIVE.

It might seem counterintuitive but research shows that staying active and moving KEEPS your joints healthy and keeps the neurons in your brain firing at their best.

And there’s no need to go out and start running multiple miles a day or lifting heavy weights to reap the rewards.

Simple movements like stretching, walking, playing golf, and even tai chi are all low-impact movements that are great for your joints—and your mind!

You can also stave off inflammation with glucosamine. Studies have found that glucosamine helps slow the progression of osteoarthritis.

To stopping the long-term effects of arthritis,

Cory Templeman
Senior Editor, eAlert

Sources:

Melore, Chris. “Osteoarthritis linked to significantly higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease.” https://studyfinds.org/osteoarthritis-parkinsons-disease/