Pain Relief in Osteoarthritis

Arthrosis is a very annoying and painful condition from which more and more people suffer every day. Surprisingly, even at a younger and younger age! What is arthrosis again and what can be done to alleviate the pain?

What is arthrosis?

The term arthrosis is familiar to many people, but not everyone knows the exact explanation. In short, arthrosis is a joint condition caused by a reduction in the quality of the cartilage that covers the bone. This leads to unpleasant complaints such as pain, stiffness and inflammation of the bone. Osteoarthritis is the most common rheumatic disease and causes mainly knee problems. You often also see this condition on the hips, neck, lower back, thumb, fingers and big toe.

Is arthrosis the same as arthritis? No, although they are both joint disorders, there is a difference. Thus, arthrosis is the result of cartilage wear, arthritis is an inflammation of the joint or joint capsule. Arthritis can lead to arthrosis.

Arthrosis in numbers

Osteoarthrosis ranks fifth among the top ten diseases with the highest disease burden in the Dutch population. Did you know that in the Netherlands there are more than 1.5 million people suffering from osteoarthritis? Two thirds of them are women and menopause certainly plays an important role in this. It is estimated that by 2040 about 2.5 million people in our country will suffer from this disease. Arthrosis is not only on the rise in the Netherlands, but is a worldwide trend. It is estimated that between 250 and 500 million people suffer from this disease!

The percentage of younger people is increasing. Arthrosis is no longer a problem for the elderly.

Causes of arthrosis

There is currently insufficient clarity on the causes of arthrosis. What is known is that it is a combination of factors. Heredity plays a role, as does age and thus gender. But your lifestyle also contributes to the development of arthrosis. Excess weight can lead to arthrosis, as can overload due to intensive sports or heavy work. In addition, an accident can also contribute to increasing the risk of arthrosis.

DR-HO'S MotionCiser

Many people know that living with arthrosis is very unpleasant. What can you do to reduce the symptoms, apart from medication? Move! Dr Ho always says ‘Movement is a lotion’. And we all know that movement is essential for the proper functioning of all processes in our body, from blood circulation, to fluid balance, to strengthening muscles and joints. It's good to know that you can exercise more at home, for example with the MotionCiser that Dr. Ho has developed.

DR-HO'S MotionCiser is an innovative and certified musculoskeletal device that offers a combination of thermotherapy, walking simulation and foot massage through vibration technology. The unique effect makes the MotionCiser extremely effective in cases of restless legs, muscle tension and (muscular) pain, as well as fluid in the legs and reduced blood circulation. There is actually a physiotherapist in your home, how great is that?

Many people around the world with various ailments, including those resulting from osteoarthritis and rheumatism, have benefited from DR-HO'S MotionCiser.

Source: ReumaNederland, VZinfo.nl (Government), thuisarts.nl