Unani Medicine and Regimental Therapies (Cupping/Hijama, Leech therapy, Massage, Steam Therapy etc.,) in Osteoarthritis (Joints Pain)
Sage Unani Hospital and Research Center, Chennai Know the disease!!! Osteoarthritis What is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic degenerative, progressive, musculoskeletal disease, primarily of movable joints characterized by joint destruction, cartilage loss, and occasionally gross derangement of the joint's integrity. What does Osteoarthritic patient observe? Joints pain Swelling over the joints. Morning Stiffness lasting less than 30 mins. Limitation of movements over the Joints Joints instability or buckling. (when they are descending stairs) Most often in weight bearing joints like Knee and Hip joints. Causes of Osteoarthritis? Excessive consumption of dry, cold or stale food Exposure to severe cold and dry weather. Excessive use of joint (Wear and Tear). Obesity and overweight. Joint injury and overuse: Repetitive movements or injuries to joints (such as a fracture, surgery or ligament tears) can lead to osteoarthr...