Archive for August, 2011

The previous two articles in this series analyzed and discussed rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in some detail. The link between chronic pain and RA was analyzed and the progression of the RA chronic pain complex was revealed. Particular attention was paid to small joint pain, usually involving the neck, hands, and feet in the early stages of the disorder, then spreading as the disease takes hold and progresses. The progression of chronic, often acute pain affecting the larger joints, to include the upper, middle, and lower back, hip and knee pain, and even leg pain, usually expressed as sciatica, was discussed. As discussed in "Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis - Dealing With Chronic Pain Associated [...]

Joint pain is a common side effect of old age. Ligaments and tendons begin to be less forgiving and cartilage begins to erode. Our knees, elbows, ankles and wrists can all be tender and sore as we go through our daily lives. However, if you continue to suffer from stiffness and joint pain, there may be more to it than just normal wear and tear. Gout is a form of arthritis and can strike in the middle of the night with joint pain and soreness. Without notice, you can awake with twinges of pain in your big toe, finger or other areas like ankles and knees. Although the pain may last for several days and go away, the condition can re-surface at any time in the future.Over 2 million people in the [...]

Joint pain and stiffness is a serious health condition that robs the joy of living. Discover the natural remedies for overcoming stiffness and joint pains for permanent and long lasting pain relief. A few years back Cox-2 inhibitors were widely used for temporary pain relief in problems such as arthritis, etc. But, more and more people are now looking for natural remedies for stiffness and joint pains due to the numerous side effects of prescription based medicines. Natural remedies not only help to overcome joint pain and stiffness, but they also provide a lot of overall health benefits. Omega-3 fatty acids are classified as among the best natural remedies for joint pain and stiffness. They [...]

Like humans, dogs can suffer from the pains of arthritis. If you're a dog owner reluctant to put your loved companion through a dog arthritis treatment, we totally understand your concerns. Many dogs don't respond positively to medications and end up feeling worse.To solve your dog's problem, you might resort to natural methods of treatment. Let us begin by defining arthritis and its causes in the canine world. Arthritis is the inflammation of joints and muscles usually affecting older, inactive, or overweight dogs. Unlike humans, your dog cannot define his pain but you can tell if your dog has arthritis by his level of activity and responsiveness when you call his/her name. The most common [...]

Dealing with arthritis joints and the pain that comes with them is difficult and frustrating. However, before you can find the best treatment option for your needs, it is very important that you are able to understand and recognize the type of pain that you are dealing with when it comes to your joints. The type of pain you are having can make a huge difference in your treatment and even can make a difference in the health professional you choose to see. It's important that you see a professional to figure out the type of joint pain you have and to get a professional diagnosis of your problem. How Arthritis is Diagnosed There are a variety of ways that arthritis joints can be diagnosed. [...]