Bones & Joints

Are Turmeric and Ginger Helpful for Arthritis?

Mar 23, 2016 · · Bones & Joints
Q. I’ve heard that turmeric and ginger are helpful for arthritis. Should I take them in a supplement or cook with them? A. Finding effective means of relieving the pain of arthritis can be challenging. Pain medications like acetaminophen (Tylenol) and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) work for many people, but … Read More

Harnessing the Body’s Own Healing Powers

Mar 23, 2016 · · Bones & Joints
A treatment that employs healing factors that naturally exist in blood has been used to promote healing from surgery or injuries since the 1990s. More recently, it is being applied to people with osteoarthritis, with promising results. Although still being studied for osteoarthritis, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections are becoming more … Read More

Is it Gout or Pseudogout?

Mar 23, 2016 · · Bones & Joints
You may know about gout, the arthritic condition that causes painful swelling, usually in the big toe. But have you heard of pseudogout, so named because the symptoms can mimic those of gout? “The most dramatic kind of arthritis I see in my older patients is pseudogout,” says Cleveland Clinic … Read More

Walking Works Wonders

Mar 23, 2016 · · Bones & Joints
If you have arthritis, especially in the knees, hips or ankles, the recommendation to take at least 10,000 steps a day can seem daunting and possibly dangerous. There’s a common misconception that people with osteoarthritis must be careful and avoid activity because it will wear out joints and make the … Read More

Is Osteoarthritis an Inevitable Part of Aging?

Mar 23, 2016 · · Bones & Joints
As we get older, it may seem like living with increasingly creaky, arthritic joints is inevitable. Of the more than 100 types of arthritis, osteoarthritis is by far the most common and age is a factor. It rarely occurs in young adults and affects more than one-third of Americans over … Read More

Knee Replacement Put to the Test

Mar 23, 2016 · · Bones & Joints
Every year, more than 670,000 total knee replacements are performed in the United States. But few studies have compared knee replacement with nonsurgical treatment. A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine (October 2015) compared total knee replacement surgery with a nonsurgical regimen in 100 people with moderate-to-severe … Read More

Daily Yoga to Improve Bone Health

Mar 23, 2016 · · Bones & Joints
The body, mind and breathing practices of yoga improve flexibility and balance, increase range of motion, and strengthen muscles, among other benefits. New research suggests that it may also increase bone density. In a study published in the journal Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation (November 2015), 227 volunteers performed a routine … Read More

New Dietary Guidelines

Mar 23, 2016 · · Bones & Joints
Every five years, the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services publish updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The most recent guidelines (January 2016) emphasizes healthy eating patterns that, not surprisingly, include plenty of vegetables and fruits. At least half of grains we eat should be whole grains rather … Read More

Troubleshooting Back Pain

Mar 23, 2016 · · Bones & Joints
Four out of five Americans experience back pain sometime in their lifetime. You may be one of them. Back pain may come on suddenly and be surprisingly severe, or it may begin slowly and grow worse over time. It may be a one-time event or a nagging condition you live … Read More

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Knee Replacement

Mar 23, 2016 · · Bones & Joints
Q. I have rheumatoid arthritis that affects my knee. Will a total knee replacement be as helpful for me as it is for people with knee osteoarthritis? A. If medications, physical therapy and other more conservative measures don’t adequately relieve pain, knee replacement surgery can ease pain whether you have … Read More

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