While there are treatments to help the pain and inflammation, there are also some lifestyle changes you can make to help improve the condition so you can improve your quality of life. Here are seven suggestions for those suffering from osteoarthritis.
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Osteoarthritis is actually the most common chronic joint problem, caused in part by wear and tear that reduces joint cushioning and cartilage, leading to pain and stiffness. It affects roughly 15-million Americans. While there are medications and other treatments as well as lifestyle changes to address the symptoms, there are also dietary changes that can […]
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Arthritis is a painful, often debilitating disease that can cause swelling, stiffness and pain of the joints that can limit movement. However, within the millions of cases of arthritis in the U.S., there are many subcategories that are a little bit different. However, the two main types of the disease are rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. […]
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Low back pain (LBP) is the second most common complaint heard by primary care physicians in the US. Fortunately, most cases of LBP, regardless of cause, resolve in two to four weeks. We look into the 12 most common causes of LBP.
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Many illnesses, particularly chronic pain conditions, are invisible from the outside yet they cause extreme torment and discomfort on the inside. Burning Nights CRPS, the U.K. based non-profit charity that provides support to those afflicted with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), has created this infographic outlining the most common hidden illnesses—Fibromyalgia, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (or […]
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Chronic pain—it’s the worst kind of pain, because even when it’s not at it’s most intense, it’s still there lingering in the background. While there is no surefire cure for chronic pain, there are ways to manage it to maximize your quality of life. While drugs are one way to curb the pain, there are […]
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