by Arthritis VIP | Apr 16, 2021 | Education
Most likely, you’ve heard the saying “food is medicine” right? But did you know that there is truth in those words? So if you’re struggling with arthritis pain and have not altered your diet, what are you waiting for? Chances are, you may be...
by Arthritis VIP | Nov 12, 2020 | Education
Arthritis and your immune system are connected. Inflammation can trigger autoimmune responses from your body. What is meant to help heal your body may actually damage it and worsen the pain symptoms. Joint inflammation causes pain, redness, weakness, and stiffness...
by Arthritis VIP | Aug 5, 2020 | Education
Having arthritis in the back, hips, knees, and ankles can mess one’s posture and gait. It can make standing straight and walking quite difficult. What is a Gait and How Does Arthritis Affect It? There are two phases of a gait – the stance phase and the...
by Arthritis VIP | Jul 29, 2020 | Education
When it comes to arthritis, managing a healthy weight is one of the most important things you can do. Excess weight puts added stress on joints, causing pain and worsening cartilage damage. Even being 10 pounds overweight increases force on your knees by 30-40 pounds...
by Arthritis VIP | Jul 22, 2020 | Education
,,Chronic pain can cause so many frustrations for people. Aching, burning, discomfort, limited mobility, emotional frustration, all of these are side effects of chronic pain. Chronic pain is a worldwide problem and the most common disability in the United States....
by Arthritis VIP | Jul 15, 2020 | Education
Approximately 80% of people with arthritis have trouble sleeping at night. Achy and stiff joints make getting comfortable nearly impossible and staying asleep can be a challenge. While it is easy to blame the lack of sleep on arthritis pain, research finds that the...