How Does Compression Help with Swelling?
No doubt you’ve seen athletes wearing them – super tight-fitting clothing, sleeves and gloves thought to reduce soreness, help muscles… [Read More]
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Does Cold Weather Really Affect Arthritis?
When its cold outside, many with arthritis believe to experience more arthritis-related joint pain. You or a family member may… [Read More]
Arthritis – Tips For Taking Good Care of Your Hands
Next time you wrap your fingers around a coffee mug, pick up a grocery bag, or scoop up some water… [Read More]
Will Wearing a Splint or Brace Really Help? Common Myths
Splints and braces help to support and protect your injured bones, joints, ligaments and other parts of your body. While… [Read More]
Topricin Pain Relief Cream- No Smell or Sting
Chronic pain sufferers know what it’s like to try to get through the day without pain. Taking oral prescription pain… [Read More]
Arthritis and Fibromyalgia – What Are the Differences?
While they’re very different, Arthritis and Fibromyalgia (FMS) are two painful conditions that commonly go together. Often confused for the same… [Read More]
5 Ways to Relieve Carpal Tunnel Pain at Work
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. That wrist pain and annoying numbness and tingling sensation that can be felt in your thumb, index… [Read More]
What Can Help My Arthritis? Fact and Fiction
Cold weather helps my arthritis. When I eat raisins soaked in gin, I feel better. Slurping a sip of cider… [Read More]
Will a Cortisone Shot Help My Plantar Fasciitis or Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
“Please, just give me a shot” is a common plea of patients to their healthcare provider. For people suffering with… [Read More]
Choosing a Splint – Which One Is Right for You?
When you hurt, you want to feel better- quickly! If you have arthritis, golfer’s elbow, hammertoes, trigger thumb or other… [Read More]