What is the treatment for Osteoarthritis

Firstly any body who is overweight and has developed Osteoarthritis should as a first thing try and lose weight. Secondly take pain killers , calcium and other vitamin supplements as advised by Spine Specialist. Further have a balanced and Calcium rich diet.
Normally these measures are enough to put people on recovery mode.But in some cases these measures fail to give relief and joint surgeries are advised.These surgeries have very good success rate and their nothing to be scared of.

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First aid for victims of Spinal injuries

If a person falls from great height or suffers a head on collision ,there is every possibility of the person having serious Spinal injuries.Symptoms of Spinal injuries are person being conscious but unable to move his head or neck.In such a case, those attending the injured person should see that injured person is not moved around as there is a risk of permanent damage or paralysis.Besides put a heavy piece of cloth around the neck on both sides so as to provide cushioning affect.While shifting the patient to nearest medical centre,extreme care needs to be made.First a hard board should be used,secondly head and neck should be lifted together.Any mishandling at this stage can be critical.It has been noticed that more than the injury itself,it is post accident mishandling which causes long term damage.Similar precautions need to be followed while the person is moved down at the Hospital itself.

No matter how much we may try,accidents do happen.But what we can do is to minimise the impact of the injury and do our best to save precious human life.