According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 54.4 million American adults suffer from joint pain related to arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or fibromyalgia. When the temperatures drop, people often report that their joint pain gets worse. If you get stiff and achy in colder weather, try these tips for relieving…
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10 Tips for Relieving Joint Pain in Winter
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9 Tips to Prevent Common Holiday Injuries
The holiday season can be both fun and stressful. There’s plenty of joy and festive spirit to go around when celebrating with your friends and family, but there are also aspects that can put a damper on holiday fun. Visiting out of town family members can cause logistical issues and decking out your house can…
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Cast Care: Dos and Don’ts
If you hurt your joint or bone, your doctor may prescribe a cast. The main purpose of a cast is to protect and immobilize your injured body part. Essentially, a cast is intended to hold your bone or joint in alignment and prevent it from moving while it heals. In some cases, a cast may…