A vicious cycle occurs in the relationship between arthritis and stress. The difficulties which arise from living with chronic arthritis create stress. The stress causes muscle tension and increased pain along with worsening arthritic symptoms. The worsening symptoms lead back to more stress. Stress can produce hormone changes that lead to inflammation. Every person has… [Read More]
Is Osteoarthritis Causing Your Neck or Back Pain?…
Many forms of arthritis and related conditions that affect the joints, muscles, and/or bones can cause problems like pain, stiffness, and swelling in the back. While any part of the back can be affected, the lower back is the most common site of arthritis back pain, most likely because it bears more of the body’s… [Read More]
Why Losing 10+ Pounds Can Be One of the Best Treatments for Knee Arthritis…
A Study by The Arthritis & Rheumatism Journal of overweight and obese adults with knee osteoarthritis found that losing one pound of weight resulted in 3-4 pounds of pressure being removed from the knees. In other words, losing just 10 pounds would relieve 30-40 pounds of pressure from your knees. Eases pain and inflammation. Less… [Read More]
Proven Methods for Arthritis Pain Management…
Starting treatment and obtaining an early diagnosis as soon as possible are the first steps in managing arthritis symptoms. Making changes to your diet and lifestyle can make a big difference to your joint pain. The following are some proven plans for Arthritis Pain Management: Take a Supplement… Glucosamine Sulfate – Some people swear that… [Read More]
What is Reactive Arthritis? What Are the Symptoms and How Do I Prevent Myself From Getting It?
Reactive Arthritis (AKA Reiter’s Syndrome) is when an infection in another part of your body triggers joint pain and swelling. Most times these infections are in your intestines, genitals, or urinary tract and then the swelling and pain begins in your knees, ankles, and feet. Sometimes the infection will cause inflammation that affects your eyes,… [Read More]
