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    Should I use ice or heat for my arthritis pain?

    Should I use ice or heat for my arthritis pain?   A common question that I hear is whether to use ice or heat for aches and pains. The general rule is that in the first 48 hours after an injury, ice should be used to reduce inflammation. After the first 48 hours, ice or heat may be used. The common sense advice is: use what works! If... Read moreChevron
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    Hyaluronic acid injections for osteoarthritis

    The easiest way to think of hyaluronic acid injections is that they help replace the joint's natural fluid, which is otherwise lost in osteoarthritis. Hyaluronic acid injections don't "cure" osteoarthritis. It is sort of like changing the oil in your car. Or, another way to think of hyaluronic acid injections is that they pave the pot-holes in... Read moreChevron
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    9 Reasons You Should Join A Gym If You Have Arthritis

    If you have been reading my blogs then you know that appropriate exercise is a very important component to preventing and treating osteoarthritis. Of course, never start a new exercise program without first checking with your doctor to make sure it is safe for you to do so.   Also, it is not just "any exercise" that is good for keeping... Read moreChevron
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    posted 10/06/2008, comments (0)

    Using Meditation to Relieve Arthritis Pain

    What is meditation, and how could it be helpful for osteoarthritis?   Meditation is a state-of-mind in which you are completely relaxed and hyperaware of your surroundings all at the same time. Excuse me? How can you be completely relaxed and hyperaware simultaneously? That is the beauty of meditation - I'll explain. Contrary to the... Read moreChevron
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    Strength Training For Arthritis Prevention and Relief

    When I do my strengthening exercises, should I be training for large, bulky muscles, or smaller muscles for endurance?   Safely strengthening the muscles around painful joints is one of the best ways to alleviate joint pain and keep the pain from returning. In fact, keeping muscles strong and flexible is one of the best ways to keep joint... Read moreChevron
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