Why you should be treating arthritis pain without the meds
Osteoarthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis. Gout. Psoriatic arthritis. There are many different types of arthritis that could be making your movements painful. Arthritis is a catchall term used to describe more than 100 different kinds of joint pain and joint disease. The broadness of this category is likely one reason that more than 54 million Americans suffer […]
Four ways to treat arthritis pain
You have more options than ever for treating the day-to-day aches and pains of arthritis in the current generation of medicine. When combined with professionally monitored physical therapy, you can use all of the following tips to relieve the symptoms of arthritis while improving the strength and the mobility of your muscles. A weight loss […]
Physical therapy-based treatment options for your arthritis pain
Joint pain. Stiffness in your joints. Difficulty walking or playing with your grandkids. These are just some of the effects arthritis can commonly have. For the more than 54 million Americans who have arthritis, physical therapy can be an excellent option. Using physical therapy to treat arthritis might not be a new suggestion for you. […]
How would you feel without arthritis pain? Find out with physical therapy!
Chances are using physical therapy to treat arthritis pain isn’t a new suggestion for you. PT has been a respected treatment option for decades, and is known for helping joint pain and stiffness. You might have resisted because the idea of putting yourself through painful exercises is not an appealing one. Yet, physical therapists make […]
Three physical therapy methods that are effective for arthritis pain
Chances are, using physical therapy to treat arthritis isn’t a new suggestion for you. Physical therapy has been a respected treatment option for decades and is known for helping joint pain and stiffness. You may have resisted because the idea of putting yourself through painful exercises is not an appealing one. Yet, physical therapists make […]
Is it arthritis if my knee hurts when straight but not when bent?
Often, when people suffer from knee pain, they experience pain as a sensation when bending the knee. However, some conditions cause the knee to hurt more when it’s straight rather than when bent. If you suffer from knee pain when it’s straight but not when bent, you may be wondering about the cause and how […]
Fun activities you can still enjoy when living with arthritis in the knees
If you’re living with knee arthritis, you may feel like you can’t do many of the activities you enjoy. However, it’s possible for you to still do many fun activities with arthritic knees. Researchers estimate that more than 80% of patients who suffer from osteoarthritis have it in their knees. People with this issue often […]
Three tips you need to know for managing hip arthritis pain
Waking up to pain and stiffness in your hip. Feeling pain in the hip when walking or climbing stairs. Hip pain after sitting for a while. All these issues are ones people with hip arthritis can face on a daily basis. It’s estimated that more than 54 million adults in the U.S. have some form […]
Four tips from a physical therapist for living with arthritis in the back
Arthritis in the back, also known as spinal arthritis, can make life difficult for so many reasons. In addition to localized aches and stiffness, the inflammation of spinal facet joints and development of bone spurs can cause nerve compression that leads to debilitating and painful radiating symptoms. Although these symptoms can be difficult to live […]
Arthritis in the knees? Here are three exercises to avoid
People dealing with knee arthritis might be happy to know that they’re not alone. Medical studies report that 10% of men and 13% of women who are 60 years old or older have knee osteoarthritis. One issue that many knee arthritis patients face is the pull to move less because of their symptoms. After all, […]
Four tips for living with arthritis in your back
Like other joints throughout the body, the many joints in your spine are prone to developing arthritis. The most common form of this condition is spinal osteoarthritis, which occurs when the protective layer of cartilage that allows for smooth motion between spinal facet joints wears down and causes inflammation. If you have been diagnosed with […]
Two simple and safe exercises for neck arthritis
Most people are aware that the risk of developing arthritis in some part of their body is quite high. In fact, it’s estimated that osteoarthritis affects more than 30 million Americans. However, you might not know just how common cervical or neck arthritis is. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) reports that cervical arthritis […]