Category Archives: Joint Health

Osteoarthritis risk increases with uric acid levels in joints. The researchers found the amount of uric acid found in-between one’s joints could shed light on the likelihood of developing severe osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a debilitating disease and there is currently no mode of treatment to slow down its progression. Senior author of the study Virginia ...click here to read more

Knee osteoarthritis, the leading cause of pain and disability for seniors, is a condition in which the cartilage between the bones – the cushion – slowly wears away, allowing the bones to rub together. There is currently no cure for knee osteoarthritis, but there are medications and therapeutic techniques that can help you gain your ...click here to read more

Joint pain is a common problem that prevails with each passing year. Whether it’s in your cracking knees, your aching shoulders, or your strained lower back, joint pain can occur all over and put a damper on your daily life. Many joint pain sufferers simply pop an over-the-counter painkiller a few times a day just ...click here to read more

Unless brought by an injury, joint pain is usually caused by inflammation. Inflammation, normally, is intended to help speed up recovery and prevent damage, but oftentimes inflammation can actually be causing many problems including joint pain. Joint pain can be a nuisance, an inconvenience limiting our abilities to get out and enjoy the things we love ...click here to read more

Bursitis is a common cause of painful hips, knees, and elbows, but it can be managed with nonsurgical treatments. Bursitis occurs when the bursa – a small, fluid-filled sac that acts as a cushion and lubricator for our bones, muscles, and tends around our joints – becomes irritated or infected, causing pain through movement. If ...click here to read more

What we eat plays a large role in how we feel – joint pain included. Food is intended to fuel us, provide us with nutrients, and, most of all, make us feel good. But sadly, eating the wrong foods can lead to health problems such as bad cholesterol, extra pounds, and joint pain. Whether your ...click here to read more

Sprained ankle risk may be influenced by foot positioning during walking and running. The findings from researchers at the University of Georgia found that the position of the foot when walking or running could greatly affect the likelihood of spraining the ankle. The findings of the study showed that people with a history of ankle ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in women increases the risk of all-cause mortality, compared to women without the disease. Specifically, women with rheumatoid arthritis are more likely to develop respiratory issues. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic condition, which causes pain and stiffness, and limits mobility, too. Inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis doesn’t solely affect the joints. It can ...click here to read more

Aches and pains are somewhat of a normal occurrence the older we become, whether it is due to joint overuse or arthritis. With the onset of pain, many of us simply take some anti-inflammatory medications a few times a day, which allows us to carry on. Unfortunately though, there is growing evidence that long-term use ...click here to read more

Eczema in adults raises fracture, bone or joint injury risk. The findings come from a representative sample of patients with a history of eczema, which is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that causes itchy skin and sleep disturbances. Eczema patients have numerous risk factors for injury, including disrupted sleep, use of antihistamines, and coexisting psychological ...click here to read more

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a group of inherited tissue disorders that affect the skin and the joints. Symptoms of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome stem from defects in connective tissues that support the skin, bones, blood vessels, and other organs and tissues in the body. Symptoms can be mild, severe or life-threatening. There is no cure for Ehlers-Danlos ...click here to read more

Much research has come out regarding the negative effects of a sedentary lifestyle and prolonged sitting. From cardiovascular issues to obesity and even diabetes, it seems that a sedentary lifestyle can set you up for a number of health conditions. One health condition that is overlooked in talks about prolonged sitting is joint health. Research ...click here to read more

In rheumatoid arthritis patients, anemia and low hemoglobin levels are linked to disability and impairment. A 2014 study aimed to uncover the prevalence of anemia among rheumatoid arthritis patients. The study looked at 89 patients who received methotrexate along with folic acid. Patients were evaluated for erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and levels of hemoglobin, C-reactive ...click here to read more

The older we get, the more painful our joints become, and the most common form of pain involves the back. All those years of bending wrong, lifting heavy, and spending countless hours on our feet really take a toll on our backs and so many of us live with lingering back pain. Our back is ...click here to read more