osteoarthritis


Natural Ways To Ease Arthritis Pain

  Inflammation of the joints which causes pain and stiffness is called arthritis.  The most common form is Osteoarthritis, which affects the lives of 27 million Americans.  Often treatment of arthritis will include anti-inflammatory medications or other pain medications, but sometimes there are natural ways to help reduce the pain without needing medication.  Here are […]


Nutrition and Joint Pain

There is a lot of discussion about the role of nutrition in joint pain, but there is no miracle diet that will help you control your arthritis pain. However, eating a healthy diet is important for everyone, and there are some ways that your nutrition can influence your health and help you manage your joint […]


Managing Joint Pain

Joint pain can be a result of an injury or one of many types of arthritis. While the treatment for different causes of joint pain can be different, there are some general guidelines for managing symptoms of joint pain. For mild to moderate joint pain and stiffness, taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can help manage […]


Remedies for Painful Joints

Joint pain is a common condition among adults which most commonly affects the knee and hip joints. Joint pain can interfere with a person’s mobility, because it often makes normal movement and functioning of the joint difficult or impossible. Inflammation of a joint in general is called arthritis. Arthritis is not one disease, but a […]


Injection Therapies That May Relieve Your Knee Pain

Knee pain is a common affliction for adults, in part because it can be attributed to so many causes, from dislocation of the joint to ligament injuries to arthritis. These conditions are typically treated without surgery using a multi-step approach to relieve pain and rebuild strength in the knee.     Injection therapies are an […]


Osteoarthritis of the Hip

Osteoarthritis, also called degenerative arthritis, is joint inflammation that is caused by degeneration of the joints over time. The joint cartilage is worn down, causing friction and swelling of the joint. The hip joint is one common site of osteoarthritis.   Osteoarthritis often develops in the elderly because the joint cartilage naturally degrades over time. […]


PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) Treatment for Knee Pain

Knee Injuries – There are many structures that can cause knee pain The knee is the largest and most complex of the joints in the body. As such, there are many structures in the knee that can be injured. People frequently talk about “torn cartilage” to which they are most commonly referring to the medial meniscus. […]


Osteoarthritis of the Knees 2

About OA of the Knee If you have been diagnosed with OA of the knee, you are not alone–more than 10 million Americans have OA of the knee. Although there is no cure for OA of the knee, there are treatments available  which can reduce pain and help you stay active. Signs & Symptoms The […]