Knee Pain

                                                               (Osteoarthritis)

Introduction

Pain in or around the knee that may indicate a condition affecting the knee joint itself or the soft tissue around the knee.

Women are naturally predisposed to condition such as osteoarthritis, as compared to men. The number of osteoarthritis women far surpasses men. The estrogen hormone is believed to provide protection to the cartilage that sits between the knee joints. Sudden depletion of this hormone after menopause exposes women to a higher of osteoarthritis risk .

Approximately 8% of women in the age group of 35-39 years experience menopause, owing to lifestyle changes. This leads to rise of number of young women complaining of knee pain. Knee arthritis is the most common type of arthritis. 

Being aware about one's health and equipping oneself with the  right knowledge can help make a right decision with regards to prevention and cure of these conditions.

Common Causes

• Heavy physical activity
• Lack of use of joints or sedentary lifestyle
• Injuries such as pain & strains
• Sitting in an constrained area
• Sitting on knee for a longer period.
• Salt is a cause of headache, insomnia, sinuses,epilepsy, rheumatoid,arthritis and even cancer.

Maintain Body weight

Knee is the largest joint in the body. It bears the entire body weight and helps in mobility. Gaining 1 kg of additional weight can increase the stress on your knees by 4 times. To prevent the risk of osteoarthritis in the later stages of life Weight loss is the most important precautionary measure.

Stay active

Diagnosis of knee arthritis does not mean that you are going to need a knee replacement surgery right away. It is important to consult  a doctor to get the right option on your condition. The line of treatment for arthritis depends on the severity of the condition. In the initial stage, it is suggested to make  certain lifestyle changes such as intake of nutritious and calcium loaded diet, regular walking or exercise regime etc. A knee replacement surgery is recommended only in severe cases when all conservative plan management techniques fall.

Right treatment at right time is critical

Diagnosing arthritis at the right time can go a long way  in managing the  condition. We often see women consulting orthopedics  only when the mobility and quality of life gets  impacted due to knee pain. And in such severe stages knee replacement one of the most common and safest orthopedic surgeries may be  the most viable option for long term pain relief and restoring mobility.  With technological innovations, patients can now  get back to their normal lives within days f surgery with the help of artificial knees.

Vayu Mudra

 It is good for knee pain

Apana Vayu Mudra

This mudra can save a person from 'heart attack', hence a mudra is called Sanjeevani Mudra, one that gives life to a dying person. This mudra gives instant results and the pain is reduced immediately.

Formation :

This is combination of two Mudras Vayu and Apana. From Vayu mudra by placing the tip of index finger at the base of the thumb and then form Apana Mudra by joining tip of the thumbs with the middle and ring fingers.

Effects :

There is combined effect of Vayu mudra and Apana Mudra. Vayu mudra relieves the pain instantly and Apana mudra maintains space to reinforce blood circulation to the heart. 

Benefits: 

• This mudra cures- Arthritis, Spondylitis, Parkinson and Paralysis,

Perform Apana Vayu Mudra-

1. When there is sleeplessness.
2. When there is over exertion.
3. When there is stress.
4. When climbing staircases and hills.
5. When there is crises.

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