Arthritis, a condition that affects the joints and tissues around the joint, affects millions of people and leaves them struggling with daily pain, inflammation, and stiffness in the affected area. With more than 100 different types of arthritis, it can take multiple tests and examinations to fully understand and diagnose your condition. Take a look… Continue reading How is Arthritis Diagnosed?
The health condition, arthritis, is characterized by the inflammation and tenderness of one or more of your joints. Some of the symptoms of arthritis include pain, swelling, and stiffness around your joints, which often worsen with age. Unfortunately, there is a lot of misinformation and assumptions made about arthritis that are incorrect. We’re here to… Continue reading Most Common Myths About Arthritis: Debunked
One of the many ailments that adults face is aching back pain. Most people will experience some form of muscle pain in the back, and for many, it’s persistent. Luckily, you can be proactive in helping reduce the tension in your muscle and actively prevent future pain with some lifestyle changes and other methods. Here… Continue reading How to Help Your Back Pain At Home
According to the Epilepsy Foundation, epilepsy is the 4th most common neurological problem faced by humans, and an estimated 48 out of every 100,000 people in the United States develop this condition in their lifetime. In honor of Epilepsy Awareness Day, celebrated on March 26th each year, we want to encourage you to learn more… Continue reading What is Epilepsy?
March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month, which encourages individuals to educate themselves on this health condition that affects millions of people and to support those who have been diagnosed. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a neurodegenerative and inflammatory immune condition that hurts and breakdowns the body. Individuals with this condition experience a wide variety of symptoms… Continue reading What Are The Effects of Multiple Sclerosis on The Body?
Thanks to the spine, we can stand up tall and take on our days. The spine is a column made of bones called vertebrae that give us stability, balance, and support for our upper body. Spinal nerves and surrounding muscles, ligaments, and tissues make up the spinal cord that surrounds and runs through the openings… Continue reading What is Spinal Stenosis?
There’s no question: building strong and healthy bones is important! Every individual spends the first 30 years of their life growing and forming their bones, but after this age, you have reached your peak bone mass, and it’s more important to consider your bone health in your day-to-day life. If you don’t gain enough bone… Continue reading Natural Ways to Build Strong Bones
Any individual who lives with body inflammation, especially in the joints, can attest to the pain, swelling, stiffness, and discomfort associated with it. The medical conditions lupus and arthritis, though different, can cause this inflammation. So what is their connection? Can an individual be diagnosed with both illnesses? We’re here to answer your questions. What… Continue reading Lupus and Arthritis
Some may say they don’t like the winter season because of too much snow or the cold temperatures, but just about any individual living with arthritis will say they don’t enjoy winter because of their increased pain and discomfort. The changes in atmospheric pressure due to cold, snowy, and stormy weather in the winter season… Continue reading Managing Arthritis During Winter
The cold temperatures may be here, but that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your weekly running routine! Winter running doesn’t have to be much of a hassle if you take a few extra measures to ensure you are safe and prepared for some heart-pumping outdoor exercise. Instead of resorting to at-home exercises or sitting… Continue reading Tips For Safely Running in The Cold