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Health Programs are exercises and natural remedies to support and treat common ailments in middle-aged and older adults, include: The Arthritis Strategy Step by Step, The Cholesterol Solutions, High Blood Pressure Program, Vertigo and Dizziness Program.
Finger joint pain is a general term that describes a range of symptoms that occur in the finger joints, such as pain, swelling, stiffness, and loss of mobility. Joints are formed wherever two or more bones meet. Each finger has three joints; each thumb has two. It is important to have movement at each joint …
Knee pain due to osteoarthritis is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a degenerative joint disease that primarily affects the knee joint, causing pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. Also known as degenerative arthritis or wear-and-tear arthritis, osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and is more common in older …
As the weather begins to get colder, many older adults begin to experience joint pain, which can be extremely uncomfortable and even debilitating for some older adults. Older adults are at increased risk of being affected by cold weather. Changes that come with aging can make it difficult for older adults to recognize when they …
Wrist pain is often caused by sprains or fractures from sudden injuries. But wrist pain also can result from long-term problems, such as repetitive stress, arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome. Causes popular of wrist joint aches and pains Damage to any of the parts of your wrist can cause pain and affect your ability to use …
Arthritis is a disease that attacks the tissues of the joints. Joints are where two bones meet. Arthritis can attack the lining of the joint or the cartilage, the smooth covering on the ends of bones. Eventually, the cartilage breaks down, exposing the ends of the bones, causing them to rub against each other and …
In osteoarthritis, the joint isn’t moving much at night, so it’s not getting the lubrication it needs to slide smoothly. Morning stiffness associated with osteoarthritis typically subsides after 30 minutes or less as you get up, move around and pump lubrication through the stiff joint. However, the cause of morning stiffness with inflammatory arthritis (like …
Osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis) is a condition in which the cartilage covering the ends of bones wears away over time, leading to friction between the ends of bones, causing pain, swelling, stiffness and limited mobility. The disease mainly occurs in: Knee joints, hip joints, lumbar or cervical spine, fingers, toes. Impacts of arthritis in the elderly Includes …
Knee arthritis is a condition in which the cartilage that covers the ends of bones in the knee joint is damaged, worn away, or inflamed. When the cartilage is damaged, the ends of the bones can rub directly against each other, causing pain, swelling, and difficulty moving. Over time, the joint can become deformed if …
Arthritis in the fingers can be caused by many different types of arthritis, including osteoarthritis (OA), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Finger joint pain is discomfort, stiffness, or swelling in one or more of your finger joints. It can affect your mobility, making it difficult to grip, type, or even do everyday activities …
As temperatures drop, the soft tissues around the knee joint contract, reducing flexibility and increasing tension. Additionally, cold weather reduces atmospheric pressure and barometric pressure, which can cause tendons to stretch and contract, leading to increased pain sensitivity. If the cartilage in the knee (cushion) thins over time due to wear and tear, it can …
