As the cartilage in one’s joints begins to break down with age, the risk of experiencing chronic knee and hip discomfort rises. Anyone can acquire hip or knee pain as a result of excessive overuse, unanticipated traumas, or underlying disorders. While surgery may be required to repair specific disorders of the hip or knee, physical … Read more
Have you been experiencing pain in your lower back, knees, hands, hips, or joints on a regular basis? Arthritis could be to blame. Arthritis is a condition that causes pain, stiffness, edema, and inflammation in the joints.If you are struggling with joint pain or arthritis, you might tend to lean on over-the-counter medications for relief, … Read more
Taking an opioid painkiller for relief when a person has arthritis, especially in a weight-bearing joint like the knee or hip, can be a great temptation. The bad news is that while an opioid can momentarily relieve pain, the patient’s bones continue to grind together, exacerbating the underlying source of the problem. That’s before you … Read more
If you’ve been dealing with hip and knee discomfort for a long time, you may believe it’s permanent. After all, is there any way to gain long-term relief from severe joint pain? You can, and physical therapy is one of the most effective ways to do so! You can reduce – and potentially even eliminate … Read more
Did you know that approximately 80 percent of Americans have experienced (or will experience) back pain? That’s a depressing statistic, especially if you’re already one of those sufferers. Chronic back aches can prevent you from performing the countless daily tasks you need or want to perform. Even when you’re not engaged in physical activity, your … Read more
Arthritis is a pretty common term used to describe over 100 different types of joint pain and disease. Many people believe that arthritic only affects elderly people, but this is far from the truth. According to a study published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine, about 30 percent of male athletes who regularly play … Read more
You’re walking across the park on a bright summer day when your foot accidentally steps in a hole. Before you know it, you’re in agony, crumpled in a heap, hoping no one notices your fall. Been there before? We get it — it’s embarrassing, but it’s painful! So, what exactly do you do? How do … Read more
As we grow older, we may find ourselves thinking the same thing: our joints aren’t what they once were. Perhaps you’re dealing with joint pain that makes movement difficult, or you’ve developed osteoarthritis as a result of age-related “wear and tear.” Whatever the case may be, one thing is certain: without aches and pains, you … Read more
