What is a Rheumatologist? A rheumatologist is an internal medicine physician or pediatrician who is qualified by additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of arthritis and other diseases of the joints, muscles, bones, and connective tissue. Rheumatologists also specialize in treating conditions in which the immune system attacks the body, known as… [Read More]
Does Stress Aggravate Inflammatory Arthritis?…
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]
What You Need to Know About Knee Osteoarthritis…
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]
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