There are two forms of arthritis: osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). This article focuses on osteoarthritis, which is the most frequent form. Osteoarthritis causes pain in the joints, especially the knees, hips, shoulders and back. It can affect almost any joint in the body. It is most often associated with aging, a long-term result …
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How Do I Manage Chronic Pain?
First, know your diagnosis. How can you treat a problem that has not been diagnosed? You will not know your traditional or alternative medical treatment options unless you have a specific diagnosis. Whether the condition is fibromyalgia, arthritis or cancer, there are treatment options available for you. Without a diagnosis, you will not receive adequate …
Scary PAIN Statistics
Adults who had low back pain that lasted 1 day or more in 2009: 26% of males, 30.2% of females (1) Adults who had neck pain that lasted 1 day or more in 2009: 12.6% of males, 17.5% of females (1) Number of non-institutionalized adults with diagnosed arthritis in …
A case for PAIN PREVENTION
Why prevent pain? Why do you need to take the time to think about how to prevent pain? You are busy, and you have important things on your to-do list. First, now is the time to think about pain. Think about it before it happens. If you think through every movement and every activity, you …
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