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The Catch 22 of Exercise and Joint Pain

Joint Pain Treatment — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 23:54:06 +0000

For many suffering from joint pain, the last thing that they want to do is exercise. The thought itself sounds painful. When your body is in so much pain at rest, it’s hard to imagine that it can endure hard work. The problem is, however, that suffering from joint pain / arthritis can be greatly improved by exercising. Not random exercising to achieve specific relief, but rather consistent exercise. Most people erroneously believe that this needs to include running miles or an excruciating workout. The reality is that engaging in ‘gentle’ workouts and gentle stretching can dramatically improve joint pain. So give exercise another look to achieve relief.

Children with Joint Pain

Joint Pain Treatment — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:34:31 +0000

It is often difficult for parents to know when joint pain in their children and teenagers is something serious or just ‘growing pains.’ Quite often particularly active children (runners, soccer players especially) can complain of what seems like joint pain. This is mostly because the cross country and soccer seasons which are outside extend into some pretty cold months which only exacerbates joint tension. By and large take note if the joint pain is caused by activity or strain. Take a few days off and see if it improves. If your child is feeling sharp or shooting pain he or she should immediately break from activity and see a doctor. While there are many causes for joint pain (weather, activity, disease, nutrition, genetics), the only way to identify these things specifically is at the doctor’s office.

Treat Joint Pain with Yoga

Joint Pain Treatment — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 16:20:12 +0000

Many sufferers from joint pain find relief in yoga. Especially for those with joint pain in the lower back, the Sacroiliac join, yoga can help treat the more painful symptoms of joint pain. For those of you already into yoga, you’ll want to do twists and asymmetrical forward bends to help. If you haven’t picked up yoga yet, it may be worth going and getting a private lesson or even taking part of a larger class. Be sure to get information on those two exercises, though, as they seem to be the most effective for treating pain the SI joint. There are, of course, all of the other physical and mental benefits of yoga.

Ice Will not Help Joint Pain

Joint Pain Treatment — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:42:05 +0000

Because the causes of joint pain lend themselves to it being a chronic disease, ice does not help improve function or relieve pain. The most common remedy for joint pain is the use of heat. Heat can be used to relax the muscle if used after swelling has subsided. Warm baths and heating pads both can be used with to provide some relief to those suffering from chronic joint pain. Ice tends to be a remedy for short term or acute injuries.

The Savings of Joint Surgery

Joint Pain Treatment — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:22:50 +0000

A recent study demonstrates that joint replacement, especially in the knees and hip can not only improve a patients quality of life, but can be the most cost effective manner of addressing joint pain. Those suffering from severe arthritis can save a government health system money by undergoing replacement a Canadian led study shows. The study was significant with nearly 200 people in the Canadian province of Ontario.

Arthritis Joint Pain Can Decline with Exercise

Joint Pain Treatment — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:33:44 +0000

If you are part of the 1 in 6 Americans suffering from joint pain due to arthritis, you may want to consider a moderate exercise routine. We’re not talking running 5 miles here, but a nice 30-minute, 5 days per week routine. Many people suffering from joint pain do not feel that they are in a ‘condition’ well enough to exercise. There is a real fear that exercise will only exerbate existing joint pain or cause new joint pain. These are dangerous assumptions, though, because the reality is that a moderate exercise plan can actually reduce joint pain over time.

Joint Pain Causes

Joint Pain Treatment — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:37:14 +0000

Septic Arthritis causes join pain through inflammation. This is caused by a bacteria. These bacteria move through the bloodstream to your joints. Sometimes these joints are infected during surgery or an injury. The bacteria are: staphylococcus, streptococcus pneumoniae and group B streptococcus. This usually affects hips and knees.

Tendonitis is also an inflammation of the joint causing pain. This is often a result of overuse or aging. This can also have to do with the pronation of one’s feet during running when thinking about Achilles tendonitis. Other than the heel we see tendonitis most in the shoulder, wrist, and elbow.
Finally, autoimmune diseases like lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis can cause joint pain. In the case of RA joint pain is just one of the many symptoms. For both of these, the body has trouble fighting off foreign substances and can often attack itself.

Common Joint Pain Causes

Joint Pain Treatment — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:29:17 +0000

Let’s take a look at three common joint pain causes.

Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) is what you usually hear about when discussing joint pain. It is the most common cause of joint pain. Most people attribute OA to aging, but pintpoint the exact cause is not yet possible.

Exertion and overuse
Sprains and strains often cause joint pain for most Americans under 50. These usually occur when ligaments are stretched too far, or at times, tears. This is often an unnatural movement that leads to significant joint pain.

Acute Injuries, Fractures
When intense pressure is placed on the bone it can split. This is a fracture.
If more pressure is put on a bone than it can stand, it will split or break. A break of any size is called a fracture. Fractures, obviously, can cause joint pain.