Maybe you’ve heard it from your parents or grandparents, the complaints about aching joints and limited mobility. Your older relatives are slower to get up from their chairs, and they tell you to walk on… they’ll catch up eventually. When their arthritis flares and you witness their discomfort you might pray to not feel that […] Read More...
This summer, golfers in Hampton Roads have come out to area courses to celebrate National Golf Month. For people dealing with regular joint pain, golf is a low-impact ideal for helping with stiffness. When properly played, the game is easy on the joints, and extensive walking from hole to hole aids in flexibility and joint […] Read More...
When joint pain flares up, your first instinct may be to take a painkiller. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), topical pain relievers, and non-prescription remedies like acetaminophen may help relieve symptoms associated with arthritis and similar conditions. Your orthopaedic physician can consult with you to determine the best course of treatment for your pain, as well […] Read More...
Signs alert us to urgent needs. Red octagons mean stop. Large arrows point us in the right direction. Circles with angular slashes warn us away from danger. It would be nice, when experiencing health problems, to receive a loud alarm or flashing lights, but sometimes signs of joint pain come subtly. The need for joint […] Read More...
Swimming is terrific exercise. It helps tone muscles and improve cardiovascular health, and the movement is good for relief of pain in affected joints. With summer in full swing, sunny days call us to the pools and beaches, and ideal water conditions are important for swimming enjoyment. Whether you swim regularly for exercise or visit […] Read More...
Experts promote regular exercise as one way to help relieve joint pain. There’s something to be said, too, for a good night’s rest. According to the Arthritis Foundation, approximately eighty percent of arthritis sufferers experience poor sleep. As summer progresses, it can be a challenge to sleep well; therefore, simple adjustments to your nightly routine […] Read More...
Summer is a busy time for travelers. This year, after lengthy lockdowns and other restrictions, it stands to reason that more people will be on the road or in the air for a proper vacation. If you have put off a trip in the last few years and are ready to explore, have fun! Be […] Read More...
Backaches are a fact of life. We get them if we don’t sit properly at work, or maybe we’ll forget to lift with our knees and suffer the consequences. These instances of back pain tend to subside in time, either on their own or with some massage or medication. Severe pain affecting the spine, however, […] Read More...
If knee pain due to arthritis is a problem, regular walking for exercise may be the key to relief. According to a recent study published in the Journal of Arthritis and Rheumatology, arthritic patients over the age of 50 who walked regularly to stay fit were less likely to experience regular knee pain compared to […] Read More...
Camping is a fun activity designed to bring the family together, or to encourage a private commune with the great outdoors. Dealing with chronic joint pain can create a challenge on a summer trip, especially when flare ups occur. If you enjoy camping, whether in an RV or a primitive tent site, the precautions you […] Read More...
