Table of Contents Impact of Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis Physical Therapy in Treatment Plans Types of Physical Therapy Individualized Treatment Plans For All People with Arthritis Joints are designed to be used regularly, but it is tempting to become inactive when arthritis causes joint pain. It is one of the worst things to do, but many people do not know how to start an exercise program specifically for joints experiencing arthritis. They need guidance, which is one of the benefits of physical therapy. What does physical therapy help with? It helps people with arthritis reduce p ..read more

What is a runner’s knee? The medical field calls runner’s knee patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). The condition is referred to as a runner’s knee because it commonly afflicts people who regularly run or jog. However, it is a medical condition that can develop in anyone for various reasons. The American Academy of Family Physicians says it is one of the most common causes of pain in the front of the knee in people younger than 60. The estimate is that 3-6 % of teens and adults experience anterior (front) knee pain. What is Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome? The knee has six main components: Bone ..read more

Table of Contents Aging Leads to New Nutritional Needs Senior Men Dietary Supplements Natural Supplements for Senior Health Use Dietary Supplements Wisely As men age, their nutritional needs change. Taking natural supplements for senior health is a common way to balance the nutritional requirements that are not met through diet. The best vitamins for senior men deliver many benefits, including supporting the immune system, bones, the heart and more. Taking care of your body as it ages through good nutrition supplemented with vitamins can increase energy, lower the risk of developing various ..read more

Table of Contents What is Joint Hypermobility Syndrome? Joint Hypermobility and Arthritis What Causes Joint Pain? Physical Therapy for Joint Hypermobility Home Exercises For Joint Hypermobility Syndrome Living Life to its Fullest Joint hypermobility syndrome (JHS) can be painful, especially after vigorous activity, but regular activity can cause issues, too. Any medical condition called a syndrome means more than one symptom is present. JHS may be painful at times, but other symptoms include poor balance, bruising and frequent strains. Managing joint hypermobility syndrome first focuses on ..read more

Table of Contents What are Essential Oils? Analgesic Properties of Essential Oils Mixing Essential Oils Natural Approaches to Managing Back Pain Essential oils have a long history of providing therapeutic value for a variety of health issues. Early records indicate that ancient Egyptians used aromatic oils as early as 4500 BC for either domestic use or healing, the Chinese and Indians between 3000-2000 BC and ancient Greeks between 500-400 BC for healing. Plants considered medicinal were used for essential oil extract in the 100s, and most are still used today for a variety of health reason ..read more

Table of Contents Conditions Causing Nerve Root Pain What is Radiculitis? Causes of Radiculopathy Never Ignore Symptoms The spine has nerves that exit through the holes in the spine’s bones on each side and at each level of the vertebrae. The holes are called foramen and allow nerve messages to travel to the periphery. These nerve roots are called radicular nerves because they branch out or radiate into other body parts. Where the nerves originate in the spinal column determines where they travel. It also impacts where pain is experienced, including unexpected areas, like back pain affectin ..read more

Table of Contents Relationship of Chronic Pain to Heart Health Health Conditions Associated with Pain Pain is Still Not Fully Understood Address Chronic Pain to Protect Your Heart Can chronic pain cause heart problems? Through decades of ongoing research, medical researchers have learned that pain, especially chronic pain, is strongly connected to the cardiovascular system. They have discovered chronic pain is associated with cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, elevated heart rate and other heart problems. Understanding how pain and heart health are connected is vital to managing p ..read more

Table of Contents What is Bursitis? Steroid Injection for Hip Bursa Inflammation Trochanteric Bursal Injection Procedure Bursal Injections Bring Pain Relief Hip bursitis is a painful condition that develops in the hip joint’s bursae and can interfere with your lifestyle. Resting the hip when the bursae are inflamed may relieve some pain when inflammation subsides. However, a steroid shot for bursitis may be needed to reduce inflammation. What is Bursitis? Trochanteric bursitis is a medical condition in which one or more bursa in the hip become irritated. The hip joint has closed, fluid-fill ..read more

Posterior knee pain is pain behind the knee. The knee’s construction includes various moving parts, meaning there is more than one way for something to go wrong. In fact, back of knee pain may begin with an issue with muscle, bone, or connecting ligaments above, below or alongside the knee cap or even something. Knee pain is among the most common medical conditions, with almost 25% of adults living with chronic knee pain. Living with back of knee pain is a quality of life issue. Symptoms Back of knee pain is usually accompanied by other symptoms indicating a bone or tissue problem has develop ..read more

Table of Contents Inflammation is an Immune Response Does Alcohol Cause Inflammation? Is All Alcohol the Same? Bad Habits and Joint Pain Joint Pain and Alcohol Are Related Have you noticed that your joints hurt after drinking alcohol? You may expect to have a headache if you drink too much or to have a foggy brain, but the joints may also feel inflamed. Alcohol is inflammatory when drunk in excess, that is why joint pain after drinking alcohol is common. This is especially true if you already have a medical condition like rheumatoid arthritis. There are factors at play that determine the le ..read more