Blog Posts: Arthritis and joint conditions

Discover which targeted therapeutic exercises can help reduce pain, improve mobility, and support joint health for those living with hip or knee osteoarthritis. This short video guides you through easy-to-follow movements that can be easily integrated into your daily routine—no equipment required. Plus, download a free copy of the exercises to use at home! Learn what neuromuscular training is all about.

Discover how physical activity can help reduce joint pain and improve mobility—without putting extra stress on your body.

Research provides support that stretching exercises can help improve certain symptoms among people with knee osteoarthritis.

In this 2-minute video, Dr. Raj Carmona discusses what frozen shoulder is and what its three distinct phases are.

Acupuncture involves the insertion of very thin needles through your skin at strategic points on your body and is most commonly used to treat pain. In this video, Enoch Ho discusses how acupuncture is thought to work, the potential risks of treatment, and the research evidence to support the use of acupuncture to complement traditional approaches to pain relief treatment.

Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a painful condition that can be triggered by an injury or surgery and can be associated with certain conditions such as diabetes, thyroid problems, and Parkinson disease. In this video, Dr. Raj Carmona discusses what causes frozen shoulder, the three distinct phases, and the range of treatment options, including the evidence for the use of steroid injections. Meet Glenda and find out what advice Dr. Carmona has for her.

We can all use a helping hand from time to time. Being more physically active is one area where some of us need that extra assistance and motivation. Wearable activity trackers may be a source of support for people living with a rheumatic and/or musculoskeletal disease who are looking to increase their activity levels.

Calling patients with rheumatoid arthritis and their caregivers! Do you know where the evidence stands on exercise as a treatment option? Peak inside for a breakdown of different exercise choices and what they may offer.

For years, Tylenol has been a go to treatment option for both patients with knee and hip osteoarthritis and their health care providers. But new research calls into question how effective this treatment option is.

For people with knee osteoarthritis, living pain-free may seem a distant dream. The ancient practice of acupuncture may offer a way for people to reduce their pain and get back to their daily routine.

A gout flare-up can be a very unpleasant and painful experience. Several treatment options are available, so speak with your healthcare provider about which treatment might work best for you.

Is chronic illness getting you down? Telehealth is a promising way for you to connect with your health care provider and better manage your condition.

Alternative options for managing pain can bring relief without the risks associated with prescription drugs.

If you or someone you know requires a hip replacement, find out the latest research comparing the benefits of mini-incision to standard surgery.

A new type of drug may significantly improve rheumatoid arthritis progression and symptoms, but is associated with potentially serious side effects.

Osteoarthritis damages joints such as the knee, causing pain, stiffness, disability and increased risk of falls. Sufferers may avoid exercise and any physical activity out of fear of discomfort; however, some types of exercise help to ease symptoms and improve flexibility, balance, and function.