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SIGNS OF INFLAMMATION – THE BUSTLE
Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in adults in this country.
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EIGHT SMART ARTHRITIS TIPS FOR THE HANDS
“If I told you today, that you only have 1,000 squeezes left in your thumb or 500 twists with your wrist, what squeezing or twisting will you cut out in order to make that joint last the rest of your life?” Eight Smart Arthritis Friendly Tips for Hands
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10 TIPS TO DECREASE PAIN FROM KNEE ARTHRITIS
Many people simply accept pain as a natural part of aging and having arthritis.
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NSAIDS: BEWARE?
“Remember, the conditions for which you take NSAIDS are not life-threatening.” Despite all the hoopla about the significant side effects associated with the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDS), I still see many patients taking daily doses of prescription and over-the-counter(OTC) NSAIDS without the knowledge of their physicians. Let me first define NSAIDS. These are medications which decrease inflammation by inhibiting some of the substances in our bodies which cause inflammation and pain. They include prescription NSAIDS such as meloxicam (Mobic), celecoxib (Celebrex), and diclofenac (Voltaren). But they also include over-the-counter NSAIDS such as ibuprofen (Advil) and naproxen sodium (Aleve), as well as the lowly aspirin. There are some patients who…
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HOW TO MAKE PAINFUL KNEES FEEL BETTER
“OUR AGED KNEES WOULD LIKE NOTHING BETTER THAN FOR US TO GET IN THE FETAL POSITION AND STAY THERE. “ MY 1010 PARK PLACE POST
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BALANCE EXERCISES FOR SENIORS: IMPROVE YOUR STABILITY
Studies show you can actually prevent falls and thereby prevent such devastating injuries as hip and wrist fractures. If you don’t fall down, it’s less likely you will break a bone! Balance Exercises for Seniors: Improve Your Stability
