How to sleep with lower back pain, knee pain, and other arthritic aches: 5 best strategies
Learning how to sleep with lower back pain, knee pain and osteoarthritis in other joints can be critical when it comes to finding pain relief. Poor quality sleep can actually increase your sensitivity to pain. But getting better sleep may feel easier said than done right now. Learn 5 strategies on how to sleep better […]
15 POWERFUL exercises for hip arthritis so you can stay active!
When it comes to finding pain relief, exercises for hip arthritis can be extremely powerful. Exercises can help to improve flexibility, stiffness, pain, and strength! There are specific exercises that will be better than others when it comes to being nice to your hip joints. You want to make sure you are not making your […]
Reduce Hip Pain When Walking Quickly with 3 SIMPLE Strategies
Hip pain when walking can limit the distance you’re able to go, the speed at which you can move as well as your enjoyment when walking. Hip arthritis can be a common cause of pain when walking but there is good news. With three simple strategies you can not only reduce hip pain but you […]
How to find the RIGHT Arthritis Specialist For You in 2024
An arthritis specialist is someone who has experience in treating those with a certain type of arthritis, usually rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis. These clinicians and practitioners explore all options and stay up to date with the most current treatments. Seeing an arthritis specialist can help you understand all of your options as well as the […]
15 Amazingly Simple Things You Need to Know About Inflammation Reducing Foods & Habits in 2024
Inflammation reducing foods could be the missing link in your arthritis relief. Osteoarthritis pain can actually stem from low grade chronic inflammation which explains why food and movement can have such a positive impact on pain and stiffness levels. There is lots of information out there, it can be hard to weed through it all. […]
Deciding on a Joint Replacement is complicated: 5 things you should consider before taking the leap
When deciding on a joint replacement, consider reflecting on the severity of your pain, how your pain is affecting your social life and relationships, and your level of understanding of the surgery and necessary recovery. Oftentimes surgery can be done prematurely as people commonly think it is the only option for arthritis pain relief. Research now points to […]
My Arthritis is Bone on Bone…NOW WHAT: 5 Ways to Avoid Surgery
Bone on bone arthritis does not have to be a death sentence to everything you love doing. When you are bone on bone, that typically indicates you have decreased cartilage between your joints and higher levels of bone and joint lining irritation. That bone and joint lining irritation is caused by higher levels of inflammation […]
Is stair climbing good for osteoarthritis? Top 5 exercises to make stairs easier!
Climbing stairs will not make your osteoarthritis worse. Your cartilage actually loves when you move, so climbing stairs won’t cause more damage. Stairs could, though, cause a little more irritation in your joints without the appropriate muscle support. So is stair climbing good for osteoarthritis?! Yes, if we have the right support. How do we […]
How to stop limping with arthritis: 3 key movements to master
Limping with arthritis can occur because your body is trying to spend as less time on your painful leg as possible. This is common when experiencing hip, knee and/or ankle osteoarthritis. When you begin to favor one side, your movement begins to change. This can actually lead to more arthritis pain, muscle tightness and other […]
Is it POSSIBLE to Exercise with Arthritis?! 7 things you need to know before you start
Is it good for your joints to exercise with arthritis? Or should you avoid it so you can “save” your joints? In short, the answer is without exercise, you may not be able to find long lasting pain relief. It is one of the most vital components of treating osteoarthritis naturally. If you are looking […]
