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The link between excess weight and osteoarthritis

Brian
  • By Brian
  • Posted April 16, 2009 at 10:45 am · 2 replies
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If you're a member of this community, you already know how connecting with others who know what you're going through can give you the support, encouragement, and inspiration you need to achieve your goals. But joining an online community can also provide you with coping strategies, treatment options, and even clinical trial information when you're dealing with chronic pain from a health issue like arthritis.

Did you know that 70% of obese adults with mild knee osteoarthritis (OA) at age 60 will develop advanced, end-stage disease by age 80? In contrast, just 43% of non-obese adults with mild knee OA will have end-stage disease after 20 years. Because of this link between excess weight and osteoarthritis, we'd like to invite anyone with painful joints, stiffness, or other arthritis symptoms to join our arthritis community.

Some other key facts about weight and arthritis:

  • Excess weight directly contributes to the development of osteoarthritis. Weight control not only helps prevent osteoarthritis, but is an important element in the treatment of the disease as well.
  • For every pound you gain, you add 3 pounds of pressure on your knees and 6 times the pressure on your hips.
  • Exercise is the most effective non-drug treatment for reducing arthritis pain and improving movement for those with osteoarthritis. Walking as little as 30 minutes – even 10 minutes three times a day – can ease joint pain, improve mobility, and reduce fatigue.

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Hello: This is in regards to arthritis pain. I weigh 133lbs and excercise 2 times a week lifting weights and doing the treadmill. I work full time walking appr. 12 miles a day at my job plus I walk to and from work.I now have arthritis in both hip joints. Very painful. But I still go to work and put in 100%. Any suggestions on how to fix this problem. I am now seeing a chiropractor and have ordered specials shoes to try to accomadate this problem. Im 50 years old. Maybe age makes a big difference. Help

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I have found that since I lost 35 lbs, I have a lot less arthritic pain than I used to. I am also glad to hear that exercise helps arthritis because I didn't know for sure but have been exercising anyway. About a year ago, I had hip pain when I walked on the treadmill. I started taking osteobiflex and have been amazed at how it has eliminated the pain. My hands have lumps in the joints and were very painful, but now although the lumps are still there, the pain is gone.

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