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Osteoarthritis Prevention

Osteoarthritis is a condition that occurs as you age and the cartilage in your joints breaks down over time. This condition can also occur in the spine as it naturally degenerates due to wear and tear, and is known as spinal osteoarthritis, or spondylosis. While osteoarthritis is a normal part of getting older, the effects of this condition can vary and can cause certain individuals pain, weakness, and other serious complications. What osteoarthritis prevention measures can you take to help combat these negative side effects?

Even though this type of deterioration over time is natural, here are some osteoarthritis prevention tips that can help keep your spine and joints healthy:

• Exercise regularly and talk to your doctor to see if physical therapy might be beneficial
• Sit and stand with good posture
• Lift correctly, using your legs and not your back
• Maintain a healthy body weight
• Eat right
• Do not smoke
• Avoid excessive alcohol consumption
• Get enough sleep

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If you follow these osteoarthritis prevention tips, you can help ensure that your spine and joints stay strong and healthy over the years. This can help you avoid many of the consequences of osteoarthritis, which can include pain, stiffness, numbness, weakness, tingling, loss of balance, and more. If you would like more information on osteoarthritis, prevention steps you can take, and treatment options available to you if you are already experiencing spinal problems due to this condition, contact Laser Spine Institute today.

Please note: Laser Spine Institute currently does not perform endoscopic procedures on the thoracic spine.