A vicious cycle occurs in the relationship between arthritis and stress. The difficulties which arise from living with chronic arthritis create stress. The stress causes muscle tension and increased pain along with worsening arthritic symptoms. The worsening symptoms lead back to more stress. Stress can produce hormone changes that lead to inflammation. Every person has… [Read More]
Rheumatologists Help With Arthritis and Diseases of the Joints, Muscles, Bones, and Connective Tissue. Watch The Video…
What is a Rheumatologist? A rheumatologist is an internal medicine physician or pediatrician who is qualified by additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of arthritis and other diseases of the joints, muscles, bones, and connective tissue. Rheumatologists also specialize in treating conditions in which the immune system attacks the body, known as… [Read More]
The Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments For Bursitis Hip, Elbow, and Shoulder Pain…
Bursitis (bur-SY-tis)is a painful condition resulting from inflammation of the bursae (bur- See), small sacs of synovial fluid that cushion bones, tendons, and muscles at the joints. The bursae promote smooth, friction-less movement. Though bursitis is not a life-threatening condition, it is uncomfortable or painful and may impede daily functioning. Treatment involves resting the affected… [Read More]
Why Losing 10+ Pounds Can Be One of the Best Treatments for Knee Arthritis…
A Study by The Arthritis & Rheumatism Journal of overweight and obese adults with knee osteoarthritis found that losing one pound of weight resulted in 3-4 pounds of pressure being removed from the knees. In other words, losing just 10 pounds would relieve 30-40 pounds of pressure from your knees. Eases pain and inflammation. Less… [Read More]
Think You Have Golfer’s Elbow? Here are the Symptoms and What You Can Expect…
What is Golfer’s Elbow? It is a condition that creates pain where your tendons of your forearm muscles connect to the bony bump located on the inside of your elbow. If you are dealing with golfer’s elbow, you might experience pain in your wrist and forearm. Golfer’s elbow is comparable to tennis elbow. Tennis elbow… [Read More]
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