Orthopaedics
World Arthritis Day: Most common myths busted
Every year on October 12th, world observes Arthritis Day. It aims to raise awareness about the existence and impact of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.
Arthritis is a condition by which millions of people around the world are impacted. Awareness about the cure is an essential part of celebrating World Arthritis Day.
In this piece, we bought you some myths about the Arthritis.
Myth: Only Adults gets impacted by Arthritis
Fact: It can affect people of any age. Rheumatoid arthritis tends to present in people aged 20–40.
Myth: If your joints hurt, it is because of Arthritis
Fact: Not all joint pain is arthritis, and not all joint discomfort is a sign that arthritis will develop later.
Myth: Heat is better than ice for Joint Pains
Fact: Both ice and heat can soothe sore joints.
Myth: Arthritis is not preventable
Fact: One can eliminate or minimize certain risk factors to prevent the onset of arthritis or slow its progression
Myth: Weather changes can make arthritis worse
Fact: The weather does not seem to affect everyone with arthritis.