Knee pain is something that can heavily impact the quality of your lifestyle, which is why you should consider these treatments that will help you avoid knee surgery. Whether you are trying to manage OsteoArthritis pain or you’re suffering from a sports-related injury, knee surgery is something that is costly, painful, and sometimes not even effective. Why waste money when there are plenty of other options that will help you rebuild the strength and use of your knee? [Read more…]
Foods to Treat OsteoArthritis Pain
Managing OsteoArthritis pain can be challenging. And many factors contribute to successful treatment. Unfortunately, there is no specific OsteoArthritis diet plan. As a basic rule of thumb, you will want to stick to foods that relieve inflammation and avoid inflammatory ones. The following lists can give you some ideas for which foods to eat more of and which to avoid to manage your OA pain. [Read more…]
5 Surprising Facts About OsteoArthritis Of The Knee Pain
Are you ready for this? Arthritis is the nation’s No. 1 cause of disability! Shocking, we know. Within the arthritis category, there are many types of the ailment, but OsteoArthritis (OA) is the most common type of arthritis, affecting nearly 27 million Americans. What’s more, almost 1 out of every 2 people symptoms of will develop OsteoArthritis of the knee pain in their lifetime, according to the Center for Disease Control. Chances are you have or know someone that has or will have OA, so take note of these 5 surprising facts about OsteoArthritis of the knee pain. [Read more…]
Treating OsteoArthritis in 2016
If you live in the the Valley of the Sun, and are looking for somewhere to get your OsteoArthritis treated, Arrowhead Health Centers is the right place for you. Our Chandler AZ location, for example, is one of our dedicated OsteoArthritis Treatment Centers, and exclusively offers Physical Therapy and OsteoArthritis Treatment Programs. For more information on what you can do proactively to help take care of your OsteoArthritis problems between treatments, be sure to scroll down and read some of our quick and easy tips.
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3 Things to Know About OsteoArthritis
Did you know one of the most advanced OsteoArthritis treatments is right here in Phoenix? Arrowhead Health Center is all about reducing pain and eliminating the cause. More than 27 million Americans over the age of 25 suffer from the “wear and tear” arthritis (OA). Healthy people are happy people. Why live with the pain of OsteoArthritis? The more you know about it, the better. We believe that knowledge about your own ailments helps each patient heal faster.
Here are three things our pain management and joint pain professionals in Arizona have collected about OsteoArthritis. [Read more…]
Yoga and Pilates for Low-Impact Exercise
Deciding how to deal with your OsteoArthritis (OA) symptoms can be tricky. On the one hand, you are dealing with pain and stiffness in joints that no longer have the cartilage that they used to. Most people would rather avoid further pain in the joints by limiting their use. On the other hand, exercise and motion in the joints can help keep them flexible and strengthen muscles for added support.
How Sports Injuries Can Cause OsteoArthritis
Sports Injuries and Pain
Most people usually associate OsteoArthritis with people who have reached the age of 65 or older. In most cases, this would be correct. OsteoArthritis is a degenerative condition that affects the cartilage in joints throughout the body. Over time, the cartilage begins to deteriorate and wear out resulting in pain and swelling in the joint.
5 Pool Exercises for OsteoArthritis
For those with OsteoArthritis, it is difficult to find the desire to want to exercise or put any extra pressure on the joints that are already causing them so much pain. Nevertheless, doctors continue to encourage their patients to exercise, pointing to the fact that exercise can help to build muscles around the joint, relieving pain and swelling. Often, doctors and physical therapists will suggest low-impact exercises, such as those that can be done in a swimming pool.
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