Exercise for Arthritis Part 1

Research has shown that one of the best treatments for arthritis sufferers is exercise. Exercising strengthens the muscles which contributes to reduced stress on the joints. This then leads to improving the strength of the bones and health and flexibility of the connecting cartilage tissue.

For most arthritis patients the recommendation is to get [...]

Arthritis News on Your Smartphone

The number of people using smartphones is increasing at a furious pace. Along with that is the increase in the number of people accessing the web from their phone. Whether it’s a Blackberry, iPhone or one of the number of devices available today, it is the newest trend.

So I have installed a plugin [...]

Disability Statistics for RA Patients Improves

Many people diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have found themselves unable to work. In fact, older studies have found that upwards of half of all people diagnosed with RA for 10 or more years have been unable to continue working.

But more recent information has shown that this statistic has been improving since the [...]

New Research Planned into Arthritis Placebo Treatment

The University of Manchester is currently recruiting 90 people for an upcoming study into how placebos work. This group includes 30 with chronic, widespread pain, 30 with osteoarthritis and 30 healthy people as controls. The recruits will be from the musculoskeletal pain clinic at Hope Hospital in Salford and other pain clinics.

Most trials [...]

Tart Cherries May Reduce Arthritis Inflammation

A study conducted in 2003 by the University of California, Davis was the first to test for key inflammatory indicators, called markers, in blood samples from healthy people. [...]

Playing Golf with Arthritis

If you suffer from arthritis, there is great news for you! You do not have to quit playing golf. Actually, golf can help improve the symptoms of arthritis and add strength and mobility!

Exercise has been found to be one of the best ways to treat osteoarthritis. Exercise can help your mood, act [...]

Bromelain Potential Treatment for Arthritis

Bromelain has been used for treatment of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis pain, although there had been no controlled studies to verify its effect. That changed in 2002 with the publication of a study in the International Journal of Phytotherapy and Phytopharmacology. [...]

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