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    posted 10/05/2009, comments (2)

    Synvisc, African Healers and Other Arthritis Adventures

    In about three short weeks, I'll be returning to East Africa to live and work for a few months.   I've been there before, of course, and feel like I'm returning to my other home and family in Africa.  It's interesting, and incredibly frustrating, that my arthritis seems to always become more active at the most inopportune times -- of... Read moreChevron
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    Do hyaluronic acid injections help with osteoarthritis of joints besides the knee?

    Hyaluronic acid is found in normal joints as a central component to healthy joint fluid. As joints age, the amount of hyaluronic acid in the joint decreases.  A result of this is a loss of resilience in the joint; a loss of shock absorbing capacity in, and lubrication of the joint.  Hyaluronic acid injections are sometimes compared to... Read moreChevron
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    Core Strengthening to Relieve Back Pain & Spinal Arthritis

    One of the most important things you can do for your lower back is keep your core strong and integrated with your spine.  I'll explain.  Have you ever seen a large sailboat?  Picture the mast on the boat. What is attached to it?  Riggings.  Lots and lots of riggings. If those riggings are not there, the mast on the boat... Read moreChevron
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    posted 03/10/2009, comment (1)

    How Your Posture Can Cause (and Affect) Arthritis

    Posture, both good and bad, absolutely can have an impact on osteoarthritis.  How does bad posture affect osteoarthritis?  Chronic bad posture places abnormal chronic stresses on your body.  These stresses make it harder for your muscles to take the pressure off your joints-and your joints end up paying the price.  For an easy... Read moreChevron
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    Osteoarthritis of hands

    My xray photo of my OA in my fingers and wrists. I took it on my digital camera so not such a great pic  
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    The breakdown of cartilage in the knee can lead to bony protrusions called spurs and considerable joint pain.

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