How To Measure Hip Range Of Motion
Different people have different bone structures, so nobody is going to feel the same stretch the exact same way, and not everyone is going to naturally have the same range of motion. This is perfectly […]
Joint Health
Stage 4 Knee Osteoarthritis & Treatment Options
Stage 4 osteoarthritis (OA) is considered “severe.” People in Stage 4 OA of the knee experience great pain and discomfort when they walk or move the joint because the joint space between bones is dramatically […]
What To Do About Knee Buckling
Knee buckling occurs when the knee fails to support the weight of the body, and therefore collapses or does not remain straight. It can be the result of internal damage to the cartilage, joints, or […]
Dos and Don’ts for SI Joint Pain
The sacroiliac joint (SI joint) is the joint of the pelvis that is between the sacrum and the ilium bones, which can be found near your hips. If you are experiencing certain kinds of hip […]
Does Frozen Shoulder Put You at Risk for Cancer
Shoulder pain is a common problem among adults, affecting from 4 to 26 percent of Americans. Most of the time, the pain comes from muscle tightness and knots, joint wear and tear, or rotator cuff […]
15 Tips to Make It Easier to Live With Fibromyalgia
If you have fibromyalgia, you know that every day can be a challenge. You just want to live your life, but the pain makes it difficult and, sometimes, nearly impossible. The American Chronic Pain Association […]
What Is Causing Your Hip Pain?
You may not realize it, but your hips serve as your body’s foundation as you move through the world. They not only provide stability for your pelvis and core, but they also influence your posture, […]
How to Tell if Your Joint Pain is Related to Fibromyalgia
Eileen was feeling depressed. It seemed her arthritis was getting worse, but her regular treatments weren’t working very well. The pain used to be mostly in her knee and hip on her right side but, […]
7 Self-therapy Tools to Help Ease Joint Pain
We’ve long been told that daily baby aspirin can help protect us from cardiovascular disease and perhaps even cancer. A recent study, however, showed that even at such a low dose, long-term use of aspirin […]
How to Prevent Cold Weather from Aggravating Muscles and Joints
If you’re experiencing a little more muscle and joint pain now that winter is gaining ground, don’t worry — it’s not all in your head. Colder temperatures and other weather changes that typically occur in […]