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Understanding Osteoarthritis

How to Prevent Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA), sometimes called degenerative arthritis, is the most common type of arthritis. In OA, the cartilage that covers the bones in a joint thins and, in some cases, wears away entirely. This leaves bone rubbing against bone, which c...
Source:StayWell
Date:April 23, 2000
Ways to Reduce the Impact of Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a potentially debilitating disorder in which the gradual loss of joint cartilage causes pain, stiffness, reduced joint motion, loss of function and disability. Disability results most often when the disease affects the spine and ...
Source:StayWell
Date:December 9, 2002
Understanding Your Osteoarthritis Medication
Osteoarthritis treatments aim to relieve pain and reduce stiffness.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 15, 2006
Arthritis and Exercise: Q and A
If you have arthritis, you may think you shouldn't exercise because it could make your condition worse.
Source:StayWell
Date:June 12, 2006
Chronic Pain and How to Cope
Chronic pain, whether it comes and goes or is constant, makes it impossible to do your normal activities without discomfort. Chronic pain can be the result of an injury, illness or medical condition, or its cause may be unknown. Yet, most people w...
Source:StayWell
Date:January 19, 2006
Action Plan for Osteoarthritis
Stiff, painful joints are typical symptoms of osteoarthritis, also called degenerative joint disease. Strength exercises. These can be performed with exercise bands, inexpensive devices that add resistance.;Aerobic activities. These keep your hear...
Source:StayWell
Date:December 28, 2000
Seven Proven Treatments for Arthritis Pain
Arthritis is a general term for more than 100 rheumatic diseases. Nearly 70 million Americans reported having diagnosed arthritis or chronic joint symptoms in a survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Range-of-motion ex...
Source:StayWell
Date:August 2, 2001
Is It Time for a New Joint?
Millions of us struggle with pain and loss of motion because of joint damage caused by arthritis. If other treatments fail to offer relief, you may wonder about turning in your worn-out joints for new ones.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 29, 2001
Essential Self-Care for Arthritis
If you have arthritis, taking your medication and following your doctor'srecommendations are essential. But self-care can be just as important in your daily and long-term management of the disease. See your doctor and get an accurate diagnosis. Th...
Source:StayWell
Date:October 4, 2004
Your Arthritis Health Care Team
Arthritis is a complicated disease that affects many areas of the body. Knowing how to work with different health care specialists can improve your care and improve your quality of life. Get organized. "Coming up with a good treatment plan depends...
Source:StayWell
Date:September 30, 2005
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