After a long night’s rest, it’s tempting to stay in bed well past your alarm. While sleep is essential for improvement of overall health, your body’s inactivity over several hours can impact joint pain and back stiffness. You’re moving again, and those early morning aches and pains make it difficult to get started. However, a […] Read More...
After a long and rough day at work, the sight of a beloved pet waiting with a joyful bark or enthusiastic purr easily brightens one’s mood. Pets are companions and friends. Whether you’ve opened your home to a dog or cat, even a bird or a cage-dwelling hamster or rabbit, you’ve not only given comfort […] Read More...
Some days go better than others. This is especially true when one lives with arthritis or another type of joint pain. Some days, despite better efforts to keep your affected joints flexible and lubricated, you may find it’s not worth the trouble to continue. This is okay. Everybody has an off day, and we are […] Read More...
The weather is cooling down, and coffee shops are advertising everything pumpkin spice. Autumn is soon upon us, and with the weather change may come adjustments in your joint pain management. It’s not uncommon to experience a rise in joint stiffness relating to temperature changes, which is why it’s important to stay active in the […] Read More...
With the change of seasons comes changes in schedules. Post Labor Day, you may find yourself in the car more often as you ferry kids to and from school. With offices reopening to welcome back employees, your regular commute may also resume. This means more time spent in the car, and as events and travel […] Read More...
It’s said age is only a number. Raised energy and high emotions can add years to your life and help hide your true age. As we approach National Senior Citizens Day this weekend, it’s a good time to reflect on the proper care of our bodies as we grow older. Our joints, in particular, require […] Read More...
Hydration aids in joint paint management by keeping cartilage soft. It also helps with weight loss and weight management any time of year, but the summer months are crucial. Good hydration maintains proper body temperature and bodily functions. It’s one of the best things you can do for your health. When it gets very hot […] Read More...
Do you find your arthritis pain increases in the small hours of the night? If you have trouble sleeping because of joint pain, know that it’s not an uncommon occurrence. According to a recent study published in Rheumatology, people with arthritic pain tend to search relevant terms online more often between the hours of 11 […] Read More...
As we move into the hottest days of the season, it’s likely our desire to wait for cooler temperatures trumps our determination to work toward fitness goals. For those who deal with some type of joint pain, exercise is one key to managing aches and stiffness. When we move, we maintain good mobility and flexibility. […] Read More...
The dog days of summer get their name from astrological legend. The rising of Sirius, also known as the “Dog Star,” was at one time associated with the sultriest, roughest days of the seasons. High temperatures, spontaneous thunderstorms, and general discomfort mark the period from early July through the middle of August. We are currently […] Read More...
