Each of the many types of arthritis has its own set of symptoms and unique characteristics, but all forms have joint pain in common. Although arthritis has many causes, including heredity, obesity and autoimmune diseases, food plays a critical...
Your body synthesizes vitamin D when exposed to sunlight to make vitamin D3. Vitamin D can also be found in some foods, such as fish and fortified milk and juice. Until your body metabolizes vitamin D, however, it is unusable. In the body, vitamin...
Certain herbal remedies may be helpful in treating your arthritis symptoms. According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, arthritis is usually caused by inflammation of the tissue that lines your joints....
Rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease that inflames the joints, affects more than one million people in the United States, according to "Arthritis Today," a bi-monthly magazine published by the Arthritis Foundation. If you suffer from...
Arthritis is a health problem that effects individuals of all ages and activity levels. According to the American Council on Exercise, arthritis affects more than 40 million individuals. Only 33 percent of arthritis suffers are senior citizens....
Your body naturally produces glucosamine, a substance that plays a role in building cartilage, which is the connective tissue that cushions your joints. Glucosamine is also available in supplement form, which is usually made from a substance...
Gentle exercises that strengthen the core and protect sensitive arthritic joints can make a difference in maintaining quality of life for arthritis sufferers. Choose exercises that lubricate your inflamed joints to help you maintain your range of...
Arthritis, a degenerative condition that targets the joints, may cause you to lose your range of movement and dexterity as the disease progresses. Two types of arthritis, Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis result in inflamed and painful...
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), “arthritis is inflammation of one or more joints, which results in pain, swelling, stiffness and limited movement. There are over 100 different types of arthritis.” The causes of...
Basal joint arthritis (otherwise known as "thumb arthritis" or "CMC arthritis") is a condition caused by the development of osteoporosis in the carpometacarpal (CMC) joint, where your wrist meets the bone at the base of your thumb. It usually...
If you have any of the over 100 forms of arthritis, exercise should be part of your treatment regimen. Your doctor and physical therapist can help you find the right arthritis exercises for your joints to help keep you mobile and independent....
The knee is the intersection of the femur and tibia bones. This hinge joint, which is able to swivel in two directions, is an important load-bearing joint and is protected and cushioned by a layer of cartilage and synovial fluid. Arthritis can...
Arthritis of the knee joints may occur as a result of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or post-traumatic arthritis (arthritis due to knee injury). Each of these conditions can cause damage to cartilage and joint alignment, resulting in pain...
Arthritis creates an environment of inflammation within affected joints. The condition causes irritation to the synovium, or lining, of the joint, which can cascade into additional problems. No joint that moves is exempt from the ravages of...
The AC (acromioclavicular) joint is one of the most important parts of the shoulder when it comes to performing everyday tasks and movement. The acromion, which is part of the scapula, connects the clavicle to the AC joint. When arthritis sets in,...
Basal joint arthritis is a form of arthritis that affects the joint at the base of the thumb. It can cause achy or sharp pain that may be isolated to the thumb, or radiate into the hand or wrist. It is important to treat basal joint arthritis,...
Basal joint arthritis occurs when the cartilage covering the bone on the base of your thumb deteriorates, causing the bones and joints to to grate against each other. The condition, also known as carpal metacarpal, affects one in four women and...
Arthritis affects an estimated 46 million Americans, causing symptoms such as joint stiffness and associated pain, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Arthritis treatment usually involves doctor-prescribed medications to...
Fish oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which may reduce joint pain symptoms for some people. These include those with rheumatoid arthritis, as well as those with other chronic conditions for which joint pain is a side effect. Fish oil may help...
Hip arthritis can decrease mobility in your joints, causing pain due to inflammation. While there are some exercises you should avoid if you have hip arthritis, certain stretching and cardiovascular exercises may improve mobility in your hip...
You may find relief for arthritis pain in your hip with a proper exercise program. Obtain your doctor's permission before beginning any exercise program. Once you have medical clearance, you have a variety of exercises from which to choose. The...
Thumb arthritis can be debilitating and limit your ability to perform activities of daily living. Motion exercises for the thumb will decrease pain, increase strength, and improve dexterity. Using the correct type and quantity of hand and thumb...
Basal joint arthritis is a painful condition, affecting the joint at the lower end of the thumb where it connects to the wrist. There are several conventional treatments, including surgery, for this degenerative condition. But many people opt for...
Whenever your arthritis causes you pain, reach for a pain-relieving medication. Some people, such as those with osteoarthritis and gout, may have only intermittent pain and might not need to take a pain reliever every day. Others, particularly...
Arthritis is a chronic inflammatory and autoimmune disorder in which the body mistakenly attacks the synovium, the thin membrane that protects and cushions the joints. While there is no cure, certain nutritional therapies may help to relieve...
Arthritis is a general term that is used to describe over 100 conditions. Arthritis can cause joint pain, swelling and deformity. Getting the right treatment is essential in managing this condition and often requires a multidisciplinary approach....
The word "arthritis" is an umbrella term that describes over 100 separate diseases that damage the joints. The most common type is osteoarthritis, a condition caused by wear and tear on the cartilage within the joints. Rheumatoid arthritis, the...
Arthritis develops when there is a breakdown of the cartilage that normally protects a joint. Cartilage acts as a shock absorber when pressure is placed on a joint. When cartilage deteriorates, the bones in the joint rub together and form bone...
If you have arthritis, you probably experience the pain and inflammation that goes along with this joint disease. While conventional medical interventions focus on pain relief and reducing inflammation, natural therapies also include nutritional...
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