September is National Pain Awareness Month, and if you suffer from arthritis, you are likely well-acquainted with the various side effects of joint pain.
Joint Pain
Achy Joints? Grab Your Swimsuit and Head to the Pool
If you are plagued by achy joints, look no further than the swimming pool in your backyard, your neighborhood or the community center for ways to alleviate arthritis pain.
How to Reduce Wrist Pain While Fishing
Are you looking to alleviate wrist arthritis pain in time for fishing season? Check out our blog for tricks to manage your symptoms and get out on the water.
Are you Hitting the Links? Golfing Can Be an Effective Arthritis Treatment
With the right conditioning, equipment, and attitude, you should be able to enjoy many years of golfing, which like so many other forms of exercise, can actually be beneficial to your joints. It’s always a good idea to consult with a healthcare professional before starting a new exercise routine or sport, but here are some tips on how people with arthritis can golf safely.
Why is a Stretching Routine Key to Caring for Your Arthritis?
If you suffer from arthritis, and your symptoms are flaring up, moving your body can seem all but impossible.
Know the Facts for National Arthritis Awareness Month
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 […]
America’s Favorite Pastime & Joint Pain: How to Avoid and Treat Injuries from Baseball
Baseball is good for the soul, as any avid fan will tell you, but it can be hard on the joints.
Gardening Season: 7 Tips for Tending to Your Joints and Your Flowers
7 tips for how to tend to both your joints AND your flowers.
Can Viscosupplements Ease the Discomfort of Knee Osteoarthritis?
While there is no cure for osteoarthritis, there are various ways to treat the symptoms, including physical therapy, over-the-counter medications, and weight loss.
Joint Pain and Cold Weather Don’t Have to Halt Winter Running
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 […]
You Can Shovel AND Be Kind to Your Joints
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 […]
Why Fall is the Perfect Time to Schedule Your Joint Surgery
Procrastination is a fact of life for many of us. But when it comes to our health, it can have serious consequences. To avoid any health-related consequences to your joints, Fall and the end of the year can be a great time to undergo a joint preservation procedure. The heat and humidity that exacerbates joint […]