Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis, affecting nearly 9 million people in the UK1 . It causes the cartilage that surrounds the joint to thin and become rough. What is osteoarthritis? Commonly affecting the hands, spine, knees and hips, osteoarthritis affects the smooth cartilage...
Commonly referred to as simply "arthritis," osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis. Many other types of arthritis can also cause joint pain, including but not limited torheumatoid arthritis,ankylosing spondylitis,gout, andreactive arthritis. These less common types of arthritis will be ...
Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of arthritis that affects your spine. Inflammation in the vertebrae causes them to become fused (joined). This makes your spine less flexible than it should be. Symptoms begin in your tailbone area and move up your back over time. Other joints that may be ...
Maintain a healthy weight.This helps decrease the strain on the joints in your back, hips, knees, ankles, and feet. Ask your healthcare provider what a healthy weight is for you. He or she can help you create a weight loss plan if you are overweight. ...
Z joint arthritis It may also be referred to by terms that describe general degenerative changes in the spine, such as: Facet joint disorder, which refers to any disease of the facets, most commonly osteoarthritis Spondylosis, a general term that refers to any spine pain caused by degeneration...
I would recommend to anyone who is experiencing fatigue, aches and pains in your hips, wrist, legs or choking, to have your calcium and PTH levels checked and if they are high. Then make a call to the Norman Parathyroid Center and Dr. Lucas Watkins or Dr. Drew Rhodes who have ...
I was interested in the post by owenwebby... i suffer from the exact same situation. I get these really short non-painful stomach spasms, especially at night. They usually last for a few seconds but are frequent. It really makes it difficult to sleep at night when this occurs. Does any...
Obesitycan cause arthritis. It puts a lot of stress on your hips, back, and knees. But even if you're only moderately overweight, you’ll still benefit if you shed some pounds. Medicine Over-the-counter (OTC) medications.A number of medications are good for arthritis pain. Talk with you...
If your fingers, hips, knees, or other joints feel painful when you use them, you could have osteoarthritis (sometimes just called arthritis, or OA). It’s a swelling of your joints brought on by wear and tear over many years. The cartilage (a rubbery tissue covering the ends of your ...
Unfortunately there seems to be no cure, at least not at the present time, for arthritis. A recent US government sponsored study concluded that dietary supplements do not slow down deterioration of joints, nor do they help in pain reduction. A placebo had basically the same effect. ...