With osteoarthritis, degenerative-dystrophic changes develop, due to which the deformation and destruction of joint tissues occurs. Let's take a closer look at what are the degrees of this disease, what are its symptoms, what nutrition should be followed, and also how the treatment of osteoarthritis of the hip joint is carried out.
Why does the disease develop?
Osteoarthritis develops due to such situations:
- When the joints are injured;
- The person is overweight;
- The hip joint is under excessive stress due to the peculiarities of work;
- Congenital malformations of the joints;
- When the joints become inflamed;
- When hormonal changes occur in the body;
- When the bone is destroyed.
Symptoms of joint osteoarthritis
The symptoms of osteoarthritis of the hip joint are different for each degree of the disease:
- In the first degree of osteoarthritis, there is recurrent pain in the hip joint after physical exertion. After rest, they disappear quickly;
- With the second degree of osteoarthritis, the pain intensifies and becomes systematic. A person limps when walking. The muscles responsible for the motor function of the thigh weaken. Sometimes an x-ray can detect the appearance of cysts in the joint area;
- In the third degree of osteoarthritis, the patient feels severe pain in the joints even when he is lying down. He cannot walk without a cane. The joint does not work. The way you walk changes a lot.
To understand the extent of the disease, the physician must conduct a complete examination of the patient and schedule an X-ray. An ultrasound of the affected joint and arthroscopy are also necessary.
What is deforming osteoarthritis?
In addition to the usual osteoarthritis, deforming osteoarthritis of the hip joint is also common, which in other words is also called coxarthrosis. Articular cartilage becomes thinner due to overuse and loses its function.
Coxarthrosis of the hip joint and osteoarthritis develop due to injuries, microcracks, joint overload, excess weight, prolonged stress, hormonal disturbances, joint inflammation, congenital anomaly of the femoral head.
Treatment of diseases of the hip joint
Having carefully examined the patient and the results obtained, an experienced specialist understands how to treat osteoarthritis of the hip joint.
With conservative therapy, it is important to eliminate pain, increase joint mobility, improve cartilage nutrition, reduce pressure on the joint, activate blood circulation in the joint, and strengthen the surrounding tissues and muscles.
The treatment of osteoarthritis of the hip joint with medication is based on the intake of vasodilators, muscle relaxants, chondroprotectors, as well as the use of ointments, gels or creams.
In addition, the first two degrees of osteoarthritis are treated with manual therapy, herbal medicine, physiotherapy, reflexology and gymnastics.
When third degree osteoarthritis is found in a patient, an operation is performed, in which the joint is replaced with a stent. In this operation, the prosthesis is implanted in the bones of the thigh and pelvis. After surgery, the patient will need a long period of rehabilitation.
An important point!Treatment of osteoarthritis of the hip joint in the first and second degree should be comprehensive. Any treatment method will not produce the expected results.
It is useful for massaging sore joints. Massage is recommended after complete elimination of acute pain sensations. After the operation, massage therapy can only be performed after removing the stitches. In this case, the massage should be performed only by a specialist, independent actions are strictly contraindicated.
Traditional medicine in the treatment of osteoarthritis
In the early stages of osteoarthritis, it is important to restore the motor function of the joint, as well as to try to load it as little as possible. It is necessary to treat arthrosis with folk remedies under the supervision of a doctor, be sure to take into account the characteristics of the disease.
Treatment of osteoarthritis with home remedies:
- Pour boiling water over the hogweed leaves and wrap them in cheesecloth. The cooled plant is applied to the sore joint;
- Make compresses alternately out of white and blue clay. To do this, the clay must be slightly diluted with water and achieve a uniform consistency, with which sore joints are lubricated. Wrap the top with aluminum foil and a warm cloth. Keep it overnight. The sutra is washed;
- To improve intra-articular fluid production and activate recovery processes, it is useful to perform a therapeutic massage with honey. For such treatment with folk remedies, honey is heated and melted in a water bath. The joint itself is heated with a heating pad. The honey is rubbed in a circular motion. The duration of the massage does not exceed 15 minutes. After the procedure, the joint is wrapped with gauze in four layers and isolated with a cloth for three hours. After a while, the honey should be washed off with warm water. The course of treatment is 10 times. The first three massages are performed daily and the following every other day;
- Pour 200 grams of chopped larkspur roots with boiling water (10 liters). Take a bath for 10 minutes;
- Home remedies approved the following recipe for the treatment of osteoarthritis. Mash the cabbage leaves a little and spread them with buckwheat honey. Apply to the sore joint and isolate with aluminum foil and cloth. The compress should be done overnight;
- Pour celandine leaves (8 tablespoons) with olive oil (1 liter). Close with an airtight lid, let it rest for 14 days in a warm place. Then strain and use to rub the joints and massage;
- Crush the washed burdock root. Mix it with honey and drink one tablespoon three times a day before meals;
- Celery (250 grams) should be mixed with lemons (150 grams) and garlic (125 grams). Put the resulting mixture in a jar and pour boiling water (3 liters). Leave the product warm until morning. Drink 70 grams 30 minutes before meals. In one course, you should not drink more than three three-liter cans of tincture. Before taking such a remedy, consult your doctor;
- Mix pork fat (300 grams) with white bryony (200 grams). Simmer the mixture over the fire for five minutes. Cool it down. Rub the resulting ointment on the sore joints. Make sure to wrap the top in a warm cloth. The procedure is done at night. The ointment should be stored in a cool place;
- Mix one part juniper and goldenrod with two parts nettle, sage, horsetail, burdock root and elderflower. Also add some sweet clover, dandelion, mint, fennel, violet flowers, birch leaves, and willow bark. 30 grams of the resulting mixture are poured with boiling water (500 milliliters) and placed in a warm place to infuse for at least 12 hours. Strain and drink 100 grams after meals. The oil cake is used as compresses for diseased joints. If you decide to drink an infusion as tea, you cannot drink more than two liters per day.
It is important to rememberthat it is impossible to treat osteoarthritis of the hip joints with home remedies alone. It is important to listen to the advice of doctors and to follow treatment and medication.
Osteoarthritis and diet
It is important to control your weight to ease your joints. If you have extra pounds, it is recommended to reconsider the diet. It must be balanced. The body must receive alkaline foods.
Nutrition for osteoarthritis should be as follows:
- Drink milk and fermented milk products;
- Satisfy your hunger with bone broths, berries, celery, white cabbage, birch sap;
- Eat honey, pollen, bee bread;
- Eat fresh fruits and vegetables;
- Eat cereals as they are rich in fiber;
- Use grapefruit, pineapple or orange juice to quench your thirst.
Cakes, smoked meats, spicy foods and animal fats are strictly prohibited. Don't eat tomatoes, beans, peas, oily fish, or meat.
It is better to eat frequently, but in small portions.
Try to drink at least two liters of liquid a day.
The osteoarthritis diet of the hip joint aims to restore cartilage tissue. Only a balanced diet will help the body to obtain all the necessary building materials for muscle mass.
It is important to eat enough healthy food, without overeating, but clearly controlling what and how much you eat during the day.
Prevention of osteoarthritis
It is better to be safe than sorry. Therefore, it is recommended to carry out preventive measures that will help prevent the development of arthrosis:
- Newborn babies should be carefully examined by an orthopedist or surgeon. Since the earlier a congenital hip dislocation is detected, the more quickly and effectively it can be cured;
- At the first bells of the disease, it is important to immediately visit a doctor and go through all the examinations to diagnose osteoarthritis as soon as possible and start treatment;
- Participate in an active lifestyle;
- In addition to a balanced diet, it is important to take dietary supplements that contain collagen. It is this component that acts on the articular cartilage and restores the articular-ligamentous apparatus.
Now you know what osteoarthritis of the hip joints is, to what degree and what are its main symptoms. At the first suspicion of osteoarthritis, it is important to consult a doctor to quickly start a correct and effective treatment.
In agreement with the doctor, you can perform a therapy with folk remedies. The most important thing is that you do not self-medicate and take care of your health.