Osteoarthritis

Heberden’s nodes occur as bony swelling that forms on the hands in osteoarthritis patients. They can be easily identified, as they appear on the interphalangeal joints closest to the fingertips. They are considered unsightly and unusual manifestations but do not pose any infectious risk, as they are simply extra bony growths part of the degenerative ...click here to read more

Osteoporosis (or bone loss) is one of the biggest health problems that older people face. And one of the biggest fears associated with osteoporosis is a hip fracture. As fractures in old age heal very slowly, or not at all in some cases, a hip fracture is often regarded as a one-way ticket to a ...click here to read more

Having difficulty walking short distances due to joint pain can be quite frustrating. Not being able to play with your grandchildren when they are running around can also make you feel left out. Various medications exist to help deal with this pain, but this is just a bandage solution that is not addressing the real ...click here to read more

Osteoarthritis is a type of arthritis caused by wear and tear of the joints. This is most common among seniors as the accumulated years of joint movement wears down the cartilage – the protective layer in between the joints – which causes the bones to rub together. This can lead to intense pain, stiffness, and ...click here to read more

Osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis) is a type of arthritis where the cartilage wears away, and it is usually associated with aging. There can be inflammation in osteoarthritis, but it is not a major characteristic of the condition, so a person who simply treats their osteoarthritis pain with anti-inflammatories may not experience much relief. People who suffer from ...click here to read more

Thumb arthritis can cause pain in the thumb joint and is the most common form of osteoarthritis that affects the hands. This pain may occur in the basal joint, where the fleshy part of your thumb meets your wrist and can make everyday tasks difficult. Find out more about the symptoms and causes of thumb ...click here to read more

Osteoarthritis is one of the most common forms of arthritis. It can limit joint motion while causing pain and swelling. See the articles below to learn how chair yoga can help ease the pain caused by osteoarthritis and to find some tips on relieving knee pain. Also, discover the cause and warning signs of cervical ...click here to read more

Osteoarthritis – the most common type of arthritis in the shoulder – is basically a degenerative condition of the joint. Rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory arthritis can affect the shoulder joint as well, but it’s a rare occurrence. In osteoarthritis, the cartilage cushioning the joints wears thin, causing the bones to rub together. This leads to ...click here to read more

Osteoarthritis pain in older adults can be managed with chair yoga. The researchers randomly assigned 131 older adults to either chair yoga or a health education program. Both interventions took place twice a week for 45 minutes a session over the course of eight weeks. Measurements for pain, pain interference, balance, gait speed, fatigue, and ...click here to read more

“A broccoli serving a day will keep osteoarthritis away.” This may seem like a far-fetched statement, and truth be told, it is a bit of an exaggeration, but there is mounting evidence that there’s some truth behind it. Considering the fact that there is no known cure for osteoarthritis, and that broccoli is readily accessible ...click here to read more

This weekly health news roundup presents our most recent articles on Parkinson’s disease, osteoarthritis, macular degeneration, schizophrenia, and heart attack. This week we found out about an inhaled medication that may improve symptoms in Parkinson’s disease, high cholesterol may contribute to osteoarthritis, age-related macular degeneration risk may be reduced with the Mediterranean diet. We also ...click here to read more

High cholesterol may lead to osteoarthritis by causing cartilage cells to die. Researcher Indira Prasadam said, “Our team has already begun working alongside dietitians to try to educate the public about healthy eating and how to keep cholesterol levels at a manageable level that won’t damage joints, in collaboration with orthopedic surgeons based at Prince ...click here to read more

September is Pain Awareness Month, so we present our top articles discussing conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, dry eye, shingles, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, chronic migraines, and chronic pain. Chronic pain can be a debilitating condition and negatively impact a person’s quality of life. Worse yet, if you don’t know the source of your pain, it can ...click here to read more

Osteoarthritis knee pain relief at home can be achieved through natural remedies directed at easing the knee pain. Osteoarthritis is a type of arthritis caused by wear and tear. Over time, the cartilage that cushions the bones of the joint wears thin, causing bone-on-bone friction. This is what causes the pain experienced in osteoarthritis. When ...click here to read more