Archive for December, 2007
Nutrition and Arthritis: An Introduction
One of the most common questions people with arthritis ask is, can the foods I eat affect my arthritis? We know for sure than excessive weight gain will affect your arthritis, and many researchers have looked at the role diet may play in the treatment of arthritis. There are over 100 different types of arthritis, [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )We Have Moved!
You can now find this site at www.jointpainedge.com
We have moved to our own domain in order to make sure we can give you all the information we want in the best format possible.
All past articles have been moved across and you can find them in the archive.
Arthritis and Acupuncture?
There are many alternative treatments out there for arthritis. The latest craze is the nutritional supplement glucosamine, to be used in place or in conjunction with anti inflammatory drugs. It is also quite well known that exercise and healthy lifestyle can and will ease the symptoms of osteoarthritis.
But what else can we do?
Acupuncture is basically [...]
Exercises for Joint Pain
Some exercises that are reccommended for joint pain are
Range of Motion Exercises
Strength Exercises
Hydrotherapy
What are Range of Motion Exercises?
Range of motion exercises help maintain normal joint function by keeping normal joint flexibility and range. Keeping a joint in a bent position may temporarily help to relieve the discomfort of osteoarthritis but holding it in that position [...]
Shock Absorbing Shoes bad for you?
Here is an article I found onshock absorbing shoes and how they may not be the best option for someone with arthritic knees. From WeMD
Those shock-absorbing athletic shoes and clogs designed to protect and cushion the feet may be bad for arthritic knees.
When researchers examined the effects of different types of footwear on people with [...]
Osteoarthritis Screening Quiz
Click here to take a screening quiz for osteoarthritis.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Quick Fact
An interesting fact I stumbled across. X-ray is a method of detecting osteoarthritis. By age 40, many people have some evidence of osteoarthritis on their x-rays. 70% of people over 70 have x ray evidence of osteoarthritis…but only half of those develop the symptoms.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )GAIT Study
The recent GAIT study (Glucosamine/Chondroitin Arthritis Intervention Trial) checked out whether glucosamine supplementation would help pain and symptoms associated with osteoarthritis. The answer is yes. For people with moderate to severe joint pain, glucosamine was just as effective as anti inflammatory drugs in reducing pain and symptoms. People in the States are realising what the [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )What is Glucosamine?
Glucosamine is a popular supplement used by many people who suffer from osteoarthritis. It’s made naturally in the body and is found in healthy cartilage. As we age, glucosamine production dwindles. Glucosamine is often combined with chondroitin, together these two aid in joint pain, inflammation and cartilage regeneration. This is just a little snippet on [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Can I Prevent Arthritis?
Yes! Don’t be resigned to the fact that you will get arthritis as you age. Sure, you are more susceptible, but things can be done to prevent it.
Weight control is a big one, the less stress on the joints, the less likely you are to suffer from cartilage damage. Protect your joints from serious injuries [...]
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