If the pain and stiffness of arthritis are affecting your daily life, you might be wondering about the range of treatments available, including natural remedies. In many cases, it may be possible to treat arthritis pain naturally. When you think of natural arthritis pain relief, the first thing that may come to mind is supplements and herbal remedies […]
Arthritis pain can range from annoying and unpleasant to completely debilitating and life disrupting. When arthritis affects your knee joint, it can seriously impact your everyday life. Simple tasks like rising up from a chair or walking can become painful, not to mention activities like running or riding a bike. Fortunately, there are steps you can […]
If arthritis is compromising your quality of life, it’s helpful to understand arthritis pain medication. This blog describes some of the different arthritis pain medications that are available by prescription or over the counter. Some commonly used arthritis pain medication include: Tylenol or other analgesics: Many of these painkillers are available without a prescription. Advil or other nonsteroidal […]
Arthritis comes with many unpleasant symptoms, including stiffness, swelling, discomfort and a decreased range of movement. It can also bring pain to the affected joints and tissues around the joints. Unfortunately it’s not uncommon for people to spend years wondering what’s good for arthritis pain, trying different treatments and yet not finding relief. But that […]
Arthritis is an oftentimes painful condition that affects the joints of more than 50 million adults, a small percentage of whom will eventually end up undergoing orthopedic surgery. Fortunately, first-line treatments for arthritis pain are often effective. However, there are cases in which orthopedic surgery may be needed when other treatments have been exhausted. First-line methods to treat arthritis pain include physical […]
Gel injections are one of several common methods for treating arthritis pain. You may have heard about the benefits of gel injections and wondered how they differ from cortisone shots or other treatments for arthritis. Can they help you avoid surgery? Are they a cure-all for the pain associated with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or other […]
If you’re looking for ways to treat arthritis pain, you may have had a cortisone shot or wondered if one could work for treatment and relief for your condition. Cortisone injections can be an effective treatment for arthritis in combination with physical therapy. Find out more about how cortisone shots work and what makes them successful as […]
In searching for ways to treat arthritis pain, many people think that a shot or surgery is required. While a corticosteroid like cortisone may be needed — and even surgery in rare cases — an orthopedic expert will rarely jump to those treatments without physical therapy, or until a patient has undergone physical therapy first. Physical […]
Arthritis is a common condition that affects more than 50 million adults, although the causes of it aren’t well understood. The term arthritis is actually a colloquial way of referring to more than 100 different joint conditions and diseases. Symptoms of arthritis include joint stiffness, decreased range of motion and joint pain. Arthritis pain can range […]
Scoliosis is a spinal deformity that affects all three planes of the spine. It occurs in children and adults. Some people are born with the condition and others develop it at later stages of life. Neurologic and muscular diseases, such as cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy, can also cause scoliosis. If you or your child […]
