Arthritis Posts

Osteoarthritis occurs in hands, neck, back and hips.  Being overweight increases the load on the affected joints, that increases stress and that could speed up the breakdown of cartilage in joints like the knees.  The force put in a knee, for instance, is three to six times a person'sbody wight with each step so for each pound you weigh, multiply that by three or even six to get the...

Arthritis suffers know what it is to have their joints hurt.  There are several medications that are prescribed to help with this pain and there are over the counter medications like Aleve, ibuprophin, and acetametophine that help some.  Cortisone shots are very common for the treatment of the pain from arthritis. One thing that has become more recognized in the treatment of arthritis is...

Osteoarthritis is one of the most painful conditions known.  It can affect any joint in your body and its main cause is wear and tear on the joints caused by aging.  It can alsobe caused by a lack of Vitamins A, C, D, and E. Osteoarthritis can be aggravated by standing too long, sitting to long in one spot, and repetitive motions.  Keeping active can help your joints stay limber and...

Are you tired of taking prescription drugs for your arthritis?  Perhaps you would like totry a holistic approach for your pain.  The holistic method of treatments might seem differentbut they have shown success in treating arthritis sufferers pain. Before starting holistictreatment be sure to check with your physician about the options you are considering. The slow stretching movements o...