Category Archives: Joint Health

Let’s get this out of the way: food won’t cure chronic joint pain caused by conditions like rheumatoid arthritis. But it sure might help you manage it. Being smart with food choices can help control inflammation to reduce the risk of painful arthritic flare-ups in your joints. Of course, the same foods don’t always work ...click here to read more

Stiff and painful joints are the hallmarks of arthritis and, at times, can feel unmanageable. However, you might be able to improve flexibility and mobility in your joints to help relieve pain and encourage better movement and independence. Stretching may help improve the flexibility and mobility of your joints. Performing stretches daily may help contribute ...click here to read more

The shoulder is a complicated joint that is prone to injury. Bracing for a fall, or even muscle tightness, can expose the shoulder to pain and potential damage. Arthritis, tears, and tendinitis are too often the name of the game when it comes to shoulders. However, this doesn’t have to be your future. Supple, flexible ...click here to read more

There is no single cause or treatment for knee pain. In fact, the only constants might be that regardless of the reason, it hurts and severely limits mobility and quality of life. Sometimes an old injury can flare-up. Other times, it’s arthritis. Sometimes it can be a poor choice of footwear. Whatever is causing your ...click here to read more

You may have been working from home for the past year. And although you might miss certain offerings of the office, working from home certainly has its perks. But it doesn’t come with a free ergonomic chair. For many, the home office is set up at the kitchen table, counter, or sofa. None of that ...click here to read more

A new study has found a link between a vegan diet and poor bone health. As the vegan diet has seen a steady increase in trend, how this type of diet affects health is becoming the subject of many scientific studies, including this new research from the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR). For ...click here to read more

So, you’re concerned about muscle loss but don’t have the space for a home gym. And heading to the community center or local gym during the pandemic? Forget about it. But don’t forget about your muscles. Just because it seems like you’re out of options doesn’t mean you are. There is a lot of muscle-strengthening ...click here to read more

Whether you’ve spent decades typing, hammering nails, or filing, your hands are likely feeling it. The numerous joints in your hands are intricate and have been subject to plenty of abuse over the years. Joint stiffness or pain in the hands can come from several sources. Sometimes it can be wear-and-tear. Sometimes they may cramp ...click here to read more

Taking steps to manage joint pain can feel like a full-time job. Even when you’re active in your garden or out for a walk, pain can strike the next day and cause you to question if these “lifestyle” remedies are worthwhile. They are. But sometimes, you might need a little more to help silence joint ...click here to read more

When you get up, and your joints are tight and sore, you rush to loosen them up. Perhaps you do little circles with your wrists, shoulders, or ankles or perform a stretching routine. And that’s great. It’s exactly what you should be doing. Stretching your joints and muscles helps them loosen up to enhance your ...click here to read more

Millions of Americans suffer from arthritic knees, but a new exercise program claims that it can help relieve the pain. Researchers put this new program to the test to find out if the claims are valid. The STEP-KOA program (short for stepped exercise program for patients with knee osteoarthritis) starts with gentle exercises at home ...click here to read more

It’s easy to think that health is all about your heart and mind. But there’s a lot more you need to think about, although some of it doesn’t get the shine it deserves. Take your muscles and bones, for example. If they got half of the attention your heart gets, you’d be far less likely ...click here to read more

Are you planning on getting active in 2021? Like most people, you might be looking to boost outdoor activity this year. It can help keep you fit and lower the risk for COVID-19. But exercising in the winter is much different than in the summer. There are more hazards, making proper equipment and technique essential ...click here to read more

Chronic pain caused by arthritis can be debilitating for many people. But, by talking to a doctor about the symptoms, you may be able to find some relief. By discussing the pain and putting symptoms into words, a physician can help with the treatment for the exact pain you may be experiencing. Many people find ...click here to read more