Elevate your joint.Elevation helps reduce swelling and pain. Raise your joint above the level of your heart as often as you can. Prop your painful joint on pillows to keep it above your heart comfortably. What can I do to manage arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis causes neck pain and other symptoms (RA). Up to 80% of people in the highest risk group (male sex, positive rheumatoid factor, chronic and ...
Neck extensions are performed for a variety of reasons, including physical therapy after a neck, upper chest, or upper back injury like whiplash, to relieve arthritis or joint pain, increase your neck rotation range of motion, and as a strength building exercise. By gently stretching and strengt...
What causes or increases my risk for neck pain?Stenosis (narrowing) of your spinal column, or degeneration (breakdown) or inflammation of the discs in your neck Inflammation from a condition such as rheumatoid arthritis, polymyalgia rheumatica, or rotator cuff tendinitis A condition that affects ...
When your brain goes blank, it temporarily interrupts your ability to perform. Take control of that foggy feeling in your head by employing five practical steps to combat and prevent blank brain.
People with arthritis need both rest and exercise. It is important to get 8 to 10 hours of sleep at night. Too much rest, however, may cause joints to become stiff. Exercise, when done correctly, helps people with arthritis in many ways. It helps you to maintain a healthy weight and ...
For example, stay home for the day and take it easy. Just remember to move as tolerated, such as by going for short walks. Prolonged inactivity can stiffen your muscles and lead to more pain. In general, walking is gentle on your back and promotes blood flow, which in turn helps speed...
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...
Arthritis Ligament damage Neuropathy, a nerve problem Wrist injury, such as a fracture Cervical (C6-7) root compression in the neck It’s not as common, but for some people, carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by other health issues, such as: ...
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