Arthritis is a condition that affects joints and can cause pain, stiffness, swelling, and loss of mobility. It can affect any joint in the body but most commonly it occurs in the fingers, wrists, knees, hips, feet, elbows, and shoulders. The main types of arthritis are: • Osteoarthritis: This type of arthritis usually develops after Continue Reading…
Whiplash is often caused when a person moves their head too quickly after it has come into contact with another object. It can also be caused if someone moves their neck from side to side while driving or riding on a motorcycle. If you suffer from whiplash, then you need to take action right away. Continue Reading…
Arthritis is a common condition that affects joints in your body. It can affect any joint, but it tends to occur in those in their 50s and 60s more often. Rheumatoid arthritis happens when the immune system attacks healthy tissue in the lining of your joints. As a result, they begin to hurt and stiffen. Continue Reading…
Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory disease which primarily targets joints and connective tissue. It is also known as chronic polyarthritis because it causes swelling in various parts of body including hands, wrists, ankles and knees. The condition is caused by the presence of antibodies in blood and tissues. Symptoms The most common signs and symptoms Continue Reading…
When I was just starting to deal with the pain of chronic joint inflammation and bone erosion, I went on a search for information regarding this condition. One day while browsing through an online medical journal, I stumbled upon a link to a web site dedicated to helping people with arthritis and other related conditions. Continue Reading…
Arthritis is a problem that affects more than 50 million Americans, making it one of the most frequent chronic illnesses that we have in the US. There isn’t a cure for arthritis however there are many treatment options that may help ease its symptoms. Treatment options include medications such as physical therapy, medication, and surgical Continue Reading…
Federal reports show that the number of Americans suffering from arthritis is on the rise. The leading cause of disability in America, arthritis, costs the country $65 billion annually in lost productivity and medical care. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), arthritis has increased in number by 750,000 per year since 1990. Worse, Continue Reading…
