by Ashley | Jun 10, 2022 | Blog, Osteoarthritis
Many of us have heard of, or even used, the popular supplements glucosamine and chondroitin. Though the research is mixed, some evidence suggests that these supplements may alleviate symptoms often associated with osteoarthritis (OA) such as joint pain and stiffness....
by Ashley | Apr 29, 2022 | Blog, Knee Osteoarthritis, Osteoarthritis
There are many methods for managing symptoms of knee and hip osteoarthritis (OA). According to a study in Arthritis Care and Research, an official journal of the American College of Rheumatology and the Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals, most people...
by Ashley | Jan 21, 2022 | Blog, Osteoarthritis
This week is National Healthy Weight Week! It should come as no surprise that a healthy weight can help support healthy joints. In this blog, we will get into some of the benefits of a healthy weight when it comes to joints, especially arthritic joints. Obesity is a...
by Ashley | Jan 7, 2022 | Arthritis, Blog, Knee Osteoarthritis, Osteoarthritis
We spend a lot of time on this blog discussing arthritis and specifically knee osteoarthritis (OA). Thus, we took interest in a study that determined the rates of knee OA are higher now than they were in the past 6,000 years! We thought you might find it interesting...
by Ashley | Dec 3, 2021 | Arthritis, Blog, Osteoarthritis
A new diagnosis of arthritis can be overwhelming. You may feel inclined to research about your specific type of arthritis as well as treatment options, and your doctor may recommend lifestyle changes that seem drastic. It can be comforting to know that you are not...
by Ashley | Aug 6, 2021 | Blog, Osteoarthritis
Arthritis is a generic term that may refer to joint pain or joint disease. But arthritis is not a single disease. There are multiple types of arthritis including degenerative arthritis, inflammatory arthritis, infectious arthritis, and metabolic arthritis. And it gets...