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Pickleball: How A Wrist Brace Can Help

Pickleball has exploded in popularity over the past few years, becoming a favorite activity for people of all ages who want a fun, competitive way to stay active. Blending elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong, it’s an easy game to… [Learn More]

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Tips to Help Manage Your Raynaud’s

Every year, when the weather hit 60 degrees or colder, my dad would start wearing gloves. If he didn’t, the ends of his fingers changed colors, turned white or blue, and felt like ice. His fingers became so cold that… [Learn More]

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Great Holiday Gift Ideas for People with Arthritis

Buying the perfect gift can be challenging, especially when it’s for someone dealing with achy body parts and the pain that arthritis can cause. Here are a few holiday gift ideas for people with arthritis. Gift Ideas #1 – Warmth… [Learn More]

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Gloves For Skin and Hand Conditions

It turns out that gloves are good for far more than simply keeping your hands warm on a cold day. Chronic skin and hand conditions can cause discomfort and pain and make every day activities like getting dressed or fixing… [Learn More]

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Helpful Tips For Healthy Joints

Your joints are important connections between your bones! They enable your body to move, bend, turn, flex, and twist. As you age, your joints age, too. The cartilage and fluid (which acts like motor oil to lube up the joints)… [Learn More]

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Tips To Help Manage Your Everyday Thumb Pain?

For those of you that have been diagnosed with Thumb Arthritis or if you’ve injured your thumb, using them for even simple activities can be painful.  Opening a jar, turning a key, holding a pen, lifting a plate can all… [Learn More]

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What Can Help My Arthritis? Fact and Fiction

Dealing with Arthritis Pain Cold weather helps my arthritis. When I eat raisins soaked in gin, I feel better. Slurping a sip of cider vinegar helps with my pain. If you suffer from arthritis, no doubt you’ve heard some of… [Learn More]

Can Acupuncture Help With My Arthritis Pain

Can Acupuncture Help With My Arthritis Pain?

If you have arthritis, you are probably very aware of the pain and inflammation in your joints and body that is caused by this chronic condition. It may increase during a flare and then subside at other times, but for… [Learn More]

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