Did you know that the knee is the largest joint in the human body? Did you also know that it is the one most likely to develop osteoarthritis? If you experience knee pain and stiffness as a result of osteoarthritis, you might benefit from understanding how the condition starts and develops within the joint over… [Read More]
Why Are Women More Prone to Osteoarthritis?
Of the almost 27 million Americans with osteoarthritis, about 60 percent of them are women—and the risk of osteoarthritis shifts with age. Until age 55, more men are affected, but after age 55, the number of women with the condition surpasses the number of men. Gender also determines which joints tend to be affected by… [Read More]
How Low Impact Exercise Therapy Can Relieve Hip Osteoarthritis Symptoms…
It can be tempting to stop exercising or even cut back on normal activities, such as walking, as hip osteoarthritis symptoms worsen. However, exercise is essential for reducing the risk of osteoarthritis and slowing its progress. Exercise not only helps you manage your weight, but it also improves strength, flexibility, and mobility. Low-impact exercises are… [Read More]
Your Hip Pain Could Be From Arthritis or Bursitis – Find Out Which One Is Causing The Pain By Noticing Their Specific Symptoms…
When something goes wrong in the hip joint there are a lot of possible culprits… bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and more. Just like low back pain, the sources of hip pain can be difficult to pinpoint. When you have hip osteoarthritis, the pain is coming from inside the joint. With hip bursitis, pain is coming… [Read More]
8 Potential Ways To Help You Sleep Better With Osteoarthritis…
There are over 100 different types of arthritis, affecting as many as 50 million adults, however, the most common form is osteoarthritis (OA), otherwise known as degenerative joint disease or “wear and tear” arthritis. Osteoarthritis occurs typically when the cartilage (essentially, cushioning) between your joints deteriorates, causing pain, inflammation, or stiffness. Osteoarthritis, according to the… [Read More]
