The number of people diagnosed with knee OA each year is staggering. It seems that people over the age of 40 who have some knee pain are told they have OA (arthritis). Most people over the age of 40 will show some signs of normal aging joint changes. But that does not...
If you have been diagnosed with or think you have arthritis, it is time to exercise. Many folks hear arthritis and think exercise is bad or will cause pain. Yes, there is the potential for pain with exercise, BUT if done properly it should not hurt. In fact, exercise...
Bothered by arthritis slowing you down? Wish your body felt 5 or even 10 years younger? Understand just because you have arthritis does not mean your body has to hurt. There are steps you can take to move and feel better EVEN IF you have arthritis. For starters,...
People often wonder whether they can exercise with shoulder arthritis. The answer is YES…but with a few items to keep in mind. First off, just what really is shoulder arthritis. Well, arthritis is just another name for age-related changes. So, if you live long enough...
So you have been told you have knee arthritis, so what? If you have enough birthdays, you will have arthritis in some joint or another. Arthritis is just normal aging of the joints. Yet, the common belief is that arthritis is something to be feared. Something that is...
Regularly individuals ask the question is surgery their only answer for arthritis pain? For the majority, the answer will be NO…provided they do not wait years until the pain becomes horribly activity limiting. There are great options to help individuals become more...
Are you tired and frustrated, unable to walk without a limp due to pain? Worried you won’t be able to participate in the activities you love due to pain? If so…know you are far from alone. Every day, thousands of individuals struggle to walk without a limp. This could...
As people age, it is not uncommon for individuals to be worried about knee arthritis. Often people have some relative, friend, or neighbor who was told they have arthritis or may not be doing well with this “diagnosis”. But is it really something to be concerned...
Why is it important to be proactive NOW so that one can have better mobility LATER? This is a question that many people ask (and/or) a topic people avoid until they can no longer. I want to bring in a quick car analogy here…most people regularly take their vehicle in...
Quite often a major complaint from patients is stiffness or limited motion in their hips. People complain about an inability to cross one’s legs, squat down, turn/pivot and more. They are concerned that they have “arthritis” and/or need a hip replacement. Many are...