Joint pain from arthritis makes it hard to move around, but while it sounds contradictory, exercise is essential for people with arthritis. When done safely and regularly, exercise actually helps reduce pain, improve strength, and increase your range of motion.
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Do you have a “weather knee” that hurts every time the temperature drops? You’re not alone – many people experience joint pain associated with seasonal and weather changes. A number of health conditions can cause joint pain, stiffness, and inflammation, but no matter the underlying cause, it’s always important to listen to your body and treat joint pain and inflammation before it causes permanent damage.
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As a leading cause of disability in America, arthritis is important to understand and get a diagnosis if you think you may be affected. Diagnosis and early treatment help prolong joint structures.
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If you’ve ever thrown out your back or had a crick in your neck, you know even minor injuries to your back can be painful and disrupt your daily activities. More serious injuries, like a herniated disc, or chronic conditions, like arthritis, can drastically affect our quality of life. When it comes to alleviating back and neck pain, finding an option that treats the problem instead of masking the pain is important.
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Pain and inflammation in or around your joints is fairly common and usually quickly resolved. But chronic inflammation can permanently damage your joints and affect your mobility, if unchecked.
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis. It’s sometimes called “wear-and-tear” arthritis because it is the result of joint cartilage wearing away, causing bone to rub on bone, and the most common symptoms are joint pain, swelling, and joint stiffness.
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High intensity laser therapy, also known as HILT, is an option for relief from chronic pain that provides longer lasting effects—without the use of medication. HILT is a pain-free, non-invasive procedure that can be used alone or in combination with physical or occupational therapy.
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