New research now shows that walking reduces the risk of physical limitations associated with knee osteoarthritis (OA). Walking, you say?! Yes…6000 steps to be exact. Now one would think that is a bit ironic, but the new study suggests that walking 6,000-plus steps per day could possibly protect those with – or those who are […]
All the world is buzzing from the recent dramatic display of “family fallout” between singer Beyoncé, sister Solange, and her famous rapper hubby, Jay-Z, in an elevator after the 2014 NY MET Gala. Despite various speculations, the world may never really know why exactly the incident took place. However certain actions taken by the singer, […]
You type, drive, lift, pull, and push all day. Aren’t your hands, wrists, and other joints killing you? Have you tried different ways to alleviate the joint pain?
With so many health remedies and ways to apply pain management for achy joints and arthritis, it’s hard to decipher what can help and what can’t. When it […]
You have an achy back while you drive. Or sometimes stiff joint pain in your wrists from typing at the office all day. Pain can be a daily thing, and your pain management routine doesn’t always have to include only taking medications. Did you know you can use heat pads and heat therapy too?
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Want to slow the progression and discomforts of knee arthritis? There is a weapon that you would be completely shocked to find out, works. And that weapon is…milk! That’s right ladies and gentlemen, milk. Though results show a higher success rate for women, than men.
What is Knee Arthritis?
Knee arthritis is a degenerative joint disease that […]
Who ever thought that picking up a glass of water or opening a car door could be so difficult or even painful? You open the door to your favorite restaurant and as pain and discomfort set in, you think to yourself, “My goodness, what is going on with my hands and wrists?”
Meet carpal tunnel syndrome […]
Last year, FDA approved a long acting version of the opiate, hydrocodone, names Zohydro ER. This drug will provide 12 hour pain relief to patients with moderate-to-severe chronic pain. The FDA’s approval of Zohydro for public consumption was in direct opposition of the FDA’s own outside scientific advisory panel, which voted, 11-2, against approving this […]
Arthritis affects more than one in five adults in the United States, more women than men. Arthritis disease weakens the body, causes pain, and can make even the simplest of tasks difficult in daily life. The symptoms of arthritis can be uncomfortable, often painful and can interfere with everyday activities. One of the best things you […]
It’s important to understand the potential of injuries common to each sport, and to take the crucial steps to prevent them from happening. Avoiding common sport injuries is beyond our control, but many times sports injuries are preventable. The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) says that injury rates could be […]
Back pain, in its many forms, is one of the most common medical problems in the United States; it affects more than 80 percent of Americans at some point in their lives.
Here are some tips for preventing back pain:pain can last for a long period of time, and can become disabling. There are many reasons […]
