Arthritis

Healthy Lifestyle Awareness Day: Aging, joint, bladder, and heart health

Healthy Lifestyle Awareness Day is Wednesday, February 22, 2017, and in recognition, we’ve gathered some of Bel Marra Health’s most recent articles with tips on aging, joint health, bladder health, and heart health. Sedentary lifestyle may accelerate biological aging: Study A new study from the University of California, San Diego, has found that elderly women ...click here to read more

Osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis): Causes, symptoms, and treatment

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

How to properly diagnose lower back pain

Although you feel pain in your lower back, the origin of that pain may begin in the groin, thighs, knee, or buttocks. Unfortunately, determining the origin of pain can be a difficult task for many doctors, as symptoms can greatly overlap. For this reason, a new article was published in the Journal of the American ...click here to read more

Misdiagnosed injuries may result in arthritis

A new clinical review conducted by orthopedic surgeons has discovered that misdiagnosis of common foot and ankle injuries often leads to poor long-term patient outcomes, such as arthritis and disability. Six of the most often misdiagnosed injuries are snowboarder’s fractures, os trigonum injuries, Lisfranc injuries, turf toe, navicular stress fractures, and syndesmotic injuries. The study ...click here to read more

Arthritis in shoulder blades, joints, and arms: Causes, symptoms, and treatment

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

15 best essential oils for arthritis: Control arthritis and inflammation

When treating arthritis, essential oils can be an effective home remedy. Research has found that essential oils may aid in symptom relief as they offer anti-inflammatory properties and treat other symptoms related to arthritis (for example, anxiety). Many patients choose essential oils as a treatment option for arthritis because they are generally safe to use ...click here to read more

In arthritis patients, even moderate physical activity can improve arthritic limb function

In arthritis patients, even moderate physical activity can improve function in the arthritic limb. It is recommended that American adults partake in 150 minutes of physical activity a week, but unfortunately only one in 10 older adults with knee arthritis meet this goal. This prompted the researchers to set an easier-to-achieve target to make sure ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory joint disease patients at higher risk for cardiovascular disease

Recent research suggests that people who suffer from inflammatory joint disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis, are at a higher risk for cardiovascular disease that could be better controlled if only preventative measures were adopted. Although there is no definitive proof that inflammation causes cardiovascular disease, research tells us that inflammation is common in people who ...click here to read more

Cervical spondylosis (cervical osteoarthritis) or neck arthritis: Causes, symptoms, and treatment

Cervical spondylosis, also known as cervical osteoarthritis or neck arthritis, can be a painful and debilitating condition, but with proper care and treatment, many people who suffer from it can lead normal lives. Cervical spondylosis is common as people age. You don’t hear the term a lot because most people refer to it as either ...click here to read more

Preventing arthritis in hand with exercise and natural remedies

Hand arthritis can be prevented with exercise and natural remedies. Arthritis is a condition that causes inflammation of the joints. The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis, which wears out the protective cartilage found between the joints. When cartilage is worn down it allows the bones to rub together, leading to deformities and structural ...click here to read more