Every May, as we observe National Arthritis Awareness Month, the urgency to address and understand osteoarthritis has never been greater. Recent findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 reveal that osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease, already affects 15% of the global population over the age of 30. With current trends, this number is […]
Baseball is good for the soul, as any avid fan will tell you, but it can be hard on the joints.
7 tips for how to tend to both your joints AND your flowers.
Alpine, cross-country, and freestyle skiing. Snowboarding and ski jumping. Lovers of winter sports are enjoyed the mid-February spectacle, as the top skiers and snowboarders in the world shred, rip, propel, jump, flip, glide, backside, carve, and soar their way to Olympic victory. Injuries are common in the Olympics, and most slope accidents involve crashes and […]
It’s winter and much of the US is experiencing below average temperatures. Your game plan for getting through the long, cold days is to train for spring road races, maybe even the Boston Marathon. But the cold weather can aggravate joint pain and you’ve just been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in your knees. You fear that’s […]
Orthopedic joint implants are used to repair or replace damaged joints — enabling them to function as they once did, prior to arthritis or damage. Implant designs are continuously evolving and getting better, as device manufacturers innovate to preserve and recreate more of the patient’s native anatomy allowing patients a pain-free return to activity. One […]
The Old Farmer’s Almanac is predicting that this winter is going to be one of the longest and most frigid we’ve seen in many years. In some areas of the country, the forecast also calls for significant amounts of snow, which means plenty of shoveling for those without snowblowers or a plow service. Cold weather […]
There are plenty of things you can do to prevent cold weather from aggravating your joint pain. Here are a few.
Perhaps you’ve had trouble opening jars lately, gripping a tennis racket, holding on to a broom or a cup while taking a sip of water. Does your wrist throb, swell, or feel tender and painful to the touch? You may also hear clicking, grinding, or cracking sounds when you move it. A possible explanation is […]
It’s not uncommon for people who have undergone a toe fusion, also referred to as arthrodesis, to continue experiencing pain and minimal range of motion (ROM) following their recovery. As a result of this, we often receive questions from patients who are unhappy with the result of their Toe Fusion. Even so, many people did […]
Exercise is one of the best ways to take care of your joints. It can decrease pain and swelling, while building joint mobility, bone density, and strength. It also helps you maintain a healthy weight, which decreases the stress on your joints. Some people are reluctant to exercise for fear of aggravating their shoulder, elbow, […]
Summer is here and many of us are tuning up our bikes and digging out our running shoes from the back of our closets. But if you’re someone who suffers from joint issues, the warmer months can bring more pain than pleasure if you’re not mindful of how to manage your pain. That’s because some […]