{"id":656,"date":"2020-06-18T13:54:45","date_gmt":"2020-06-18T18:54:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drscholls.ca\/en\/?page_id=656"},"modified":"2020-11-11T18:16:18","modified_gmt":"2020-11-11T23:16:18","slug":"osteoarthritis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.drscholls.ca\/en\/ca\/symptoms-and-conditions\/foot-pain-and-conditions\/osteoarthritis\/","title":{"rendered":"Osteoarthritis"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; el_class=&#8221;blue-gradient pt-5 pb-3 mb-5&#8243;][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_raw_html]JTNDaDElMjBjbGFzcyUzRCUyMnRleHQtdXBwZXJjYXNlJTIwbWItMCUyMiUzRVRoZSUyMEZhY3RzJTIwb24lMjBPc3Rlb2FydGhyaXRpcyUyMFBhaW4lM0NzcGFuJTIwY2xhc3MlM0QlMjJ5ZWxsb3clMjIlM0UlM0ElM0MlMkZzcGFuJTNFJTNDJTJGaDElM0U=[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_raw_html el_class=&#8221;yellow&#8221;]JTNDcCUzRSUzQ2ElMjBocmVmJTNEJTIyJTIzd2hhdC1pcy1pdCUyMiUyMGNsYXNzJTNEJTIyYW5jaG9yJTIyJTNFV2hhdCUyMElzJTIwSXQlM0YlM0MlMkZhJTNFJTNDJTJGcCUzRSUwQSUzQ3AlM0UlM0NhJTIwaHJlZiUzRCUyMiUyM3doYXQtY2F1c2VzLWl0JTIyJTIwY2xhc3MlM0QlMjJhbmNob3IlMjIlM0VXaGF0JTIwQ2F1c2VzJTIwSXQlM0YlM0MlMkZhJTNFJTNDJTJGcCUzRSUwQSUzQ3AlM0UlM0NhJTIwaHJlZiUzRCUyMiUyM3doYXQtY2FuLWktZG8lMjIlMjBjbGFzcyUzRCUyMmFuY2hvciUyMiUzRVdoYXQlMjBDYW4lMjBJJTIwRG8lM0YlM0MlMkZhJTNFJTNDJTJGcCUzRQ==[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section el_id=&#8221;what-is-it&#8221; el_class=&#8221;mt-4 mb-5&#8243;][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;WHAT IS OSTEOARTHRITIS PAIN?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;text-uppercase&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;lg&#8221;]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Between the bone joints in your body is cartilage, which acts as a cushion and provides smoother movement between the bones. In osteoarthritis or OA, this cushioning cartilage breaks down. And without cushioning, your joints are painful.<\/p>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_class=&#8221;mb-5&#8243;][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; el_class=&#8221;no-padding&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;657&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;centre&#8221; el_class=&#8221;no-padding&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1592506108965{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;yellow-gradient&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;px-5 pt-5 pb-3&#8243;]OA can affect any joint, but it most commonly happens in your hands, knees, hips and feet (specifically, the joint of your big toe). It\u2019s the \u201cmost common chronic condition of the joints, affecting approximately 27 million Americans.\u201d*<\/p>\r\n<p>Minor osteoarthritis symptoms can come and go and include pain, stiffness and swelling, and decreased range of motion. Symptoms can range from mild to severe and can change over time. If you experience pain, see your doctor for a diagnosis and follow his\/her instructions.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section el_id=&#8221;what-causes-it&#8221; el_class=&#8221;mt-4&#8243;][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;WHAT CAUSES OSTEOARTHRITIS PAIN?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;text-uppercase&#8221;][vc_column_text]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Scientists used to believe the cause of osteoarthritis was simply the result of a wear and tear on the joints. Newer research has led to a change in that thinking, and doctors now believe osteoarthritis is a joint disease, with contributing factors that include:<\/p>\r\n<ul class=\"listPara\">\r\n<li><strong>Genetics:<\/strong> Research is showing that some genes are linked to the onset of osteoarthritis<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Being overweight:<\/strong>\u00a0The additional pressure on your body&#8217;s joints may cause the cartilage to wear down<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Injuries or overuse:<\/strong> Some sports that require repetitive movements, and some careers that require lots of standing or bending, heavy lifting and the like \u2013 they may cause joints to wear out<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Other medical issues:<\/strong> Rheumatoid arthritis and other diseases may also cause the onset of osteoarthritis<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Shop Products for OSTEOARTHRITIS&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;text-uppercase&#8221;][vc_raw_html]JTVCcHJvZHVjdHNfc2xpZGVyJTIwY2F0cyUzRCUyMjE5MCUyMiUyMGF1dG9wbGF5JTNEJTIyZmFsc2UlMjIlMjBvcmRlcmJ5JTNEJTIybWVudV9vcmRlciUyMiU1RA==[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section el_class=&#8221;mt-5&#8243; el_id=&#8221;what-can-i-do&#8221;][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;MANAGING OSTEOARTHRITIS PAIN&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;text-uppercase&#8221;][vc_column_text]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">If you think you have osteoarthritis pain, it\u2019s important to talk to your doctor about your symptoms. He or she can diagnose you and provide an osteoarthritis management and treatment plan that&#8217;s tailored to your situation. If your doctor concludes that you do have OA, know that it\u2019s a long-term condition, and while it currently has no cure, you can manage it in many ways. Some steps that may help provide you with osteoarthritis pain relief include:<\/p>\r\n<ul class=\"listPara\">\r\n<li>Maintaining a healthy weight<\/li>\r\n<li>Staying active<\/li>\r\n<li>Stretching<\/li>\r\n<li>Medications, either over-the-counter or prescribed by your doctor<\/li>\r\n<li>Physical or occupational therapy<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">And if you have lower body osteoarthritis pain,\u00a0<a href=\"\/en\/pc\/shoe-inserts\/\">wearing insoles, inserts or orthotics<\/a>\u00a0can help relieve the pain<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"legal-text legal-text-first\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Not a medical diagnosis. For information purposes only. If you have diabetes, poor blood circulation, or fragile skin, or symptoms are severe or persist, consult your podiatrist or physician before using products.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"source-Info legal-text\"><em>\u2020SOURCE: &#8220;What is Osteoarthritis?&#8221; Arthritis.org. Arthritis Foundation National Office, n.d. 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