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Managing Arthritis and Joint Pain in the Fall and Winter

arthritis and joint pain

As the days grow shorter and colder, you might find yourself dealing with the return of familiar aches and pains, especially in your joints. For many people, arthritis flares up in the colder months, making it harder to stay active and enjoy time with loved ones. With Thanksgiving and other holiday festivities just around the … Read more

How To Eliminate Knee Pain In Time For Spring

Knee Pain

Are you worried your knee pain may get in the way of your busy spring plans? We know spring is a very active time for some. Whether it’s gardening, taking walks in the park, riding a bike, or enjoying outdoor activities with family and friends, there’s always something exciting happening. If persistent knee pain is … Read more

Tired of Medications? Find Relief with Physical Therapy

Over-the-Counter Medications

If the cycle of relying on medications has left you weary, it’s time to explore a new avenue to find lasting relief. The relentless grip of pain can prompt individuals to continually seek refuge in medications, whether they be painkillers, anti-inflammatory drugs, or muscle relaxants. However, it’s essential to recognize that these substances provide only … Read more

Relieve Your Arthritis Pains with Physical Therapy Treatments

Suffering from arthritis pains?

Are you suffering from the aches, pains, and stiffness of arthritis? If so, you’re not alone. There are millions of people who live with arthritis, and it is no secret that it can limit your life. Fortunately, participating in regular physical therapy treatments can help manage your arthritis pain and reduce your symptoms. For more … Read more

Find Pain Relief From Arthritis Without Using Medication

Find Pain Relief From Arthritis

Arthritis can come from pain in the ankles, knees, hands, elbows, or hips, and it can affect just about anyone! Sometimes it’s a pop in your knee as you descend a flight of stairs, or a painful crack in your fingers when you try to open a jar. No matter what pain symptom it may … Read more

The Truth About Physical Therapy For Arthritis

The Truth About Physical Therapy

If you’ve already been diagnosed with a common form of arthritis such as osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, you may have learned that these chronic joint pain conditions can’t be cured or reversed. It’s an unfortunate fact, but one that many people are forced to live with. Did you know that at least 50 million Americans … Read more

Natural Ways to Relieve Arthritis Pain

Do you find your knees or hips hurting after sitting for too long? Has bending or squatting become difficult or even painful? This is a common complaint of people with knee or hip osteoarthritis. Did you know that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says that 1 out of every 2 people will have symptoms … Read more

How to Stop Suffering with Arthritis Pain

Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis. In fact over 65 million people in the US have osteoarthritis to some degree. Arthritis is characterized by progressive wearing away of the cartilage in a joint. This wear and tear over time leads to bone spurs, poor tissue strength, inflammation, pain, weakness of surrounding muscles and … Read more