Surgery and Arthritis
Whether you’re having total joint replacement or just a minor repair of damaged cartilage, you should learn as much as possible about the procedure before
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Pain Management in Arthritis
Imagine two people with identical cases of arthritis. Even on x-rays their joints look exactly alike, and every test comes back with the same results.
Weight and Arthritis
Few of us need to be given more reasons to drop those extra pounds. We could do it for our hearts or our chins, for
Alternative Remedies for Arthritis
Alternative remedies for arthritis are nothing new. Folklore is full of potions and poultices that supposedly relieve joint pain, and the advent of modern medicine
Weightlifting and Arthritis
Experts have discovered a cheap, powerful tool that can relieve pain, improve motion, and generally make life a little easier for people with arthritis. It’s
Arthritis Basics
We ask a lot of our joints. We bend and twist all day and think nothing of it — until arthritis sets in. More than
Preventing Arthritis
If you don’t suffer from osteoarthritis, take a moment to consider your good fortune. An estimated 54 million Americans suffer from arthritis or chronic joint
Gonococcal Arthritis
Like chlamydia, the sexually transmitted disease gonorrhea can infiltrate the joints of unwitting victims and cause arthritis. Typically this condition, called gonococcal arthritis, is more
Stretching and Arthritis
Many arthritis sufferers complain of a little stiffness in the morning. Then there’s Jane Kowalski,* an 83-year-old living in Baltimore. She often woke up feeling