We lift weights to build strong muscles. We eat fiber-rich foods for good digestive health. We try to get enough sleep to help the body rejuvenate. But what are you doing to maintain optimal joint health? If you hesitate to answer, you are not alone. We tend to neglect joint health as we focus on…
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Vitamins and Other Supplements for Joint Pain
A healthy diet can do wonders for many aspects of your well-being. Complementing your diet with supplements including vitamins can prevent colds and build strong bones. But many supplements can also help alleviate your joint pain. Before you start taking any supplement, speak with your doctor to ensure that you are taking the right dosage…
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Questions to Ask Your Orthopedic Surgeon Before Hip Surgery
If you have long-term, debilitating hip pain, chances are good you have tried pain medication, cortisone shots, icing and taping, and physical therapy. You may be exercising more and have shed extra, burdensome weight. So if your orthopedist is recommending hip surgery, it may be that you are running out of non-surgical options. For you…
Filed Under: Hip Replacement
Tagged With: Arthroplasty, hip pain, Hip Replacement, hip surgery, joint pain, joint replacement, Orthopedic Surgery
What Are the First Symptoms of Arthritis?
Twenty-three percent of American adults – that is, 54 million people – are living with arthritis and related conditions. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that by 2040, this number will rise to 78 million. And while the number of arthritis sufferers is constantly growing, there are still many people who don’t know the…
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Tagged With: arthritis, arthritis pain, chronic fatigue, decreased range of motion, joint pain, signs of arthritis, stiffness, swelling
Are Cortisone Injections Safe?
When you’re suffering from ongoing joint pain, whether it’s in your shoulder, lower back, or knee, all you want is relief. Depending on how frequent and severe your pain is, your doctor may recommend a corticosteroid or hydrocortisone injection into the affected joint. That’s because cortisol is known to significantly reduce inflammation, which is why…
How Rapid Weight Gain Affects Your Joints
Experiencing an occasional twinge of joint pain when you go for a walk or climb a set of stairs is very common – but it’s not normal. So, if you are one of the millions of Americans suffering from some type of chronic joint pain, especially in your knees or back, know that you are…
Preparing for Your Orthopedic Appointment
Whether you are injured in an accident, have chronic pain, or a have a physical condition that requires treatment, the odds are very high that you will be referred to an orthopedist at some point in your life. Your first visit with an orthopedist will be because either you or your doctor have determined that…
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Different Parts of the Body that Can Get Arthritis
Arthritis is a common ailment that can alter the cartilage in the joints and cause pain, immobility, swelling, and stiffness. Because arthritis is a broad definition for the more than 100 diseases that affect the skeletal and muscle systems – most commonly, the joints – saying you have arthritis provides enough details of your ailment…
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Will Cracking Your Fingers Cause Arthritis?
The symptoms of arthritis depend on the type that you have and the location. Common forms of arthritis include osteoarthritis, caused by wear and tear on the joints; rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease in which the body attacks its own joints; and gout, caused by a buildup of uric acid in the body. Symptoms of…
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