Treatment of hip arthrosis

With arthrosis, degenerative-dystrophic changes develop, which lead to deformation and destruction of joint tissues. Let’s take a closer look at what the stages of this disease are, what their symptoms are, what diet should be followed, and also how the treatment of osteoarthritis of the hip joint is carried out.

Why the disease develops

Osteoarthritis develops due to such situations:

1. When joints are injured;
2. The person is overweight;
3. The hip joint suffers from excessive stress due to the peculiarities of the work;
4. Congenital malformations of joints;
5. When the joints become inflamed;
6. When hormonal changes occur in the body;
7. When a bone is destroyed.

Symptoms of joint arthrosis

The symptoms of hip osteoarthritis are different for each stage of the disease:

1. In the first degree of arthrosis, pain in the hip joint is repeated after physical exertion. After a break they disappear quickly;
2. With second degree osteoarthritis, the pain intensifies and becomes systemic. The person limps as he walks. The muscles responsible for the motor function of the thigh become weak. Sometimes an X-ray can detect the appearance of cysts in the joint area;
3. In the third degree of arthrosis, the patient feels severe pain in the joints even while lying down. He can't walk without a cane. The joint is not functional. The gait changes greatly.

To understand the extent of the disease, the doctor must thoroughly examine the patient and schedule an X-ray. It is also necessary to do an ultrasound of the affected joint and arthroscopy.

What is deforming arthrosis

In addition to the usual arthrosis, deforming arthrosis of the hip joint, which in other words is also called coxarthrosis, is also common. Articular cartilage becomes thin due to overuse and loses its function.

Coxarthrosis of the hip joint develops, as well as arthrosis due to injuries, microcracks, joint overload, overweight, long-term stress, hormonal disorders, inflammation of the joints, congenital anomalies of the femoral head.

Treatment of hip disease

After careful examination of the patient and the results of the research, an experienced specialist understands how to treat osteoarthritis of the hip.

Conservative therapy is important to eliminate pain, increase joint mobility, improve cartilage nutrition, reduce pressure on the joint, activate blood circulation in it and strengthen the surrounding tissues and muscles.

Treatment of osteoarthritis of the hip joint with drugs is based on the intake of vasodilators, muscle relaxants, chondoprotectors, as well as the use of ointments, gels or creams.

In addition, the first two degrees of osteoarthritis are treated with manual therapy, herbal remedies, physiotherapy, reflexology and gymnastics.

If a patient is diagnosed with third-degree osteoarthritis, an operation is performed in which the joint is replaced with an endoprosthesis. In this operation, the prosthesis is implanted in the femur and pelvis. After the operation, the patient will need a long period of rehabilitation.

Important thing!Treatment of first and second degree hip osteoarthritis must be comprehensive. One method of treatment will not bring the expected results.

It is useful to massage sore joints. Massage is recommended after complete removal of acute feelings of pain. After the operation, massage therapy can be performed only after the removal of the sutures. In this case, the massage should be done 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 try to put as little strain on it as possible. It is necessary to treat osteoarthritis with folk remedies under the supervision of a doctor, be sure to take into account the characteristics of the disease.

Treatment of osteoarthritis with folk remedies:

• Pour boiling water over the hogweed leaves and wrap in gauze. The cooled herb is applied to the aching joint;
• Make linings alternately of white and blue clay. To do this, the clay needs to be diluted a little with water and achieve a uniform consistency that lubricates sore joints. Wrap the top with foil and a warm cloth. Hold on all night. She was washed tomorrow;
• In order to improve the production of intra-articular fluid and activate the recovery processes, it is useful to do 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 by a hot plate. The honey is rubbed in a circular motion. The massage does not last longer than 15 minutes. After the procedure, the joint is wrapped in gauze in four layers and insulated with a cloth for three hours. After some time the honey must be rinsed with warm water. The course of treatment is 10 times. The first three massages are performed daily, and the next every other day;

• Pour boiling water (10 liters) over 200 grams of chopped lark root. Take a bath for 10 minutes;
• Folk remedies have approved the following prescription for the treatment of osteoarthritis. Mash the cabbage leaves a little and coat with buckwheat honey. Apply to sore joint and insulate with foil and cloth. The dressing should be done all night;
• Pour olive oil (1 liter) over the celandine leaves (8 tablespoons). Close with a tight lid, let it cook for 14 days in a warm place. Then strain and use for rubbing joints and massage;
• Grind the washed burdock root. Mix it with honey and drink a tablespoon three times daily before meals;
• Celery (250 grams) should be mixed with lemon (150 grams) and garlic (125 grams). Put the resulting mixture in a jar and pour boiling water (3 liters). Leave the product on warm until morning. Drink 70 grams 30 minutes before eating. You must drink a maximum of three cans of three-liter tincture in one stream. Before taking such a medicine, consult your doctor;
• Mix lard (300 grams) with white bryony (200 grams). Saute the mixture on the fire for five minutes. Take it easy. Rub the resulting ointment into painful joints. Be sure to wrap the top with a warm cloth. The procedure is performed at night. The fat must be stored in a cool place;
• Mix one part juniper and goldenrod with two parts nettle, sage, horsetail, burdock root and elderflower. Also add a little sweet clover, dandelion, mint, fennel, violet flowers, birch leaves and willow bark. 30 grams of the resulting mixture is poured over boiling water (500 milliliters) and placed in a warm place to infuse for at least 12 hours. Strain and drink 100 grams after meals. Oil cake is used as a poultice for diseased joints. If you decide to drink such an infusion as tea, you can not drink more than two liters a day.

It is important to rememberthat it is impossible to treat hip osteoarthritis with folk remedies alone. It is important to follow your doctor’s advice and follow treatment and medications.

Osteoarthritis and diet

It is important to monitor your weight to relieve your joints. If you are overweight, a diet review is recommended. It must be balanced. The body must receive alkaline food.

The diet for osteoarthritis should be as follows:

1. Drink milk and fermented dairy products;
2. Satisfy hunger with a head of bones, berries, celery, white cabbage, birch sap;
3. Eat honey, pollen, bee bread;
4. Eat fresh vegetables and fruits;
5. Eat cereals because they contain a lot of fiber;
6. Use grapefruit, pineapple or orange juice to quench your thirst.

Cakes, smoked meats, spicy foods and animal fats are strictly forbidden. Do not eat tomatoes, beans, peas, fatty fish and meat.

It is best to eat often, but in small meals.

Try to drink at least two liters of fluid a day.

The diet for osteoarthritis of the hip joint is aimed at restoring cartilage tissue. Only a balanced diet will help the body get all the necessary building materials for muscle mass.

It is important to eat enough healthy food and not overeat, but clearly monitor what and how much you eat during the day.

Prevention of arthrosis

Any disease is better prevented than cured. Therefore, it is recommended to implement preventive measures that will help prevent the development of osteoarthritis:

1. Newborns should be carefully examined by an orthopedist or surgeon. Because congenital hip dislocations are detected sooner, it can heal faster and more effectively;
2. At the first bells of the disease, it is important to visit a doctor immediately and undergo all examinations in order to diagnose arthrosis as soon as possible and start treatment;
3. Get involved in an active lifestyle;
4. In addition to a balanced diet, it is important to take collagen-containing supplements. This component acts on the articular cartilage and restores the articular-ligamentous apparatus.

Now you know what hip osteoarthritis is, what its degree is and what its main symptoms are. At the first suspicion of osteoarthritis, it is important to consult a doctor to begin proper and effective treatment immediately.

In agreement with your doctor, you can carry out therapy with folk remedies. The most important thing is not to self-medicate and take care of your health.