This free guide has been put together, based on advice from experts working with the Arthritis Foundation, to help you effectively manage your pain – without a prescription. Examples of what you’ll ...
The hip joint is highly vulnerable to osteoarthritis (OA), with one in four people over age 85 likely to develop this degenerative and painful condition. However, hip OA is understudied compared to ...
Sheila Cline was an avid cyclist in her teens and 20s. But her cycling, like so many hobbies, took a backseat to life’s curveballs. Although she still occasionally hopped on her bike for a ride, her ...
Clinical trials are human research studies that evaluate a medical, surgical or behavioral treatment. They provide invaluable insights into the prevention, detection and treatment of chronic ...
Talisa King, of Buffalo, NY, was deep in thought at work, jotting down notes at her desk when she realized something was off. She couldn’t rise out of her chair. Her left side, from shoulder to toe, ...
In the latter half of a woman’s third decade of life, her ovaries start their journey to a deep slumber. With the ovaries’ functional decline, estrogen and progesterone levels also drop steadily until ...
Learn to break the cycle of chronic pain and negative emotions. Although it may feel like it’s coming from your joints, pain – particularly the chronic pain common to arthritis – is also an expression ...
Learn why adding trekking poles to your walking routine can add stability and burn more calories. Get involved with the arthritis community. Tell us a little about yourself and, based on your ...
Learn the risk factors for OA falls and how to prevent them. Osteoarthritis (OA) does more than make your joints sore and stiff. Damage to your knees and hips can also interfere with your balance and ...
Question: I am a 20-year-old in okay shape and health, but the joints in my upper and lower back and shoulders are always stiff and snap all the time. Are noisy joints the sign of some problem? A: ...
Use these strategies for a successful arthritis walking program whether you’re just starting or trying to stick to a routine. By Mary Anne Dunkin For people of any age with arthritis, walking is ...
If you have celiac disease or a gluten sensitivity, changing your diet may help ease arthritis symptoms. Get involved with the arthritis community. Tell us a little about yourself and, based on your ...