I was recently diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my left knee. I cannot walk through the stairs without support and the pain reflects up to my hip when I walk. This is the first time. Will any osteoarthritis knee program in Toronto help for this? I am thinking of taking that treatment from AESM, which is nearby? Please advice. I am concerned as I never had a bad knee which is so serious like this.
There are also certain foods that can aggravate arthritis; you might want to research to learn more about that and avoid triggering foods.
Sometimes therapeutic treatments include swimming exercise; some therapy facilities do have water facilities like hot tubs.
Bracing helps the joint heal.
Joint replacement is a last resort, especially when you are under 60. They can wear out and having a second when you are quite old isn't a good idea if it can be avoided.
Good suggestions across the board!
Carol
My ortho doctor also recommend glucosamine chondroitin, double strength. I did some research on the MSM often added and based on what I read that it causes an odor, I decided against it.
Linda, have your found that the MSM odor is a problem? I see gluco/chondroitin so often with MSM but the article I read has always prevented me from trying it.
I also take fish oil, flaxseed oil and salmon oil and have found that salmon oil is hands down most effective for my knees. I tried d/c/ing it once to see what would happen; in 2 - 3 weeks my knees were complaining and making it clear that they weren't happy.
I also use an excellent homeopathic muscle salve that provides instant relief for back pain (a/k/a gardening pain) and have used it on my knees, but generally I haven't really had much knee pain other than for specific injuries so I'm not in a position to suggest how something like this or other treatments such as arnica help chronic pain.