Category Archives: Joint Health

For those who suffer from knee arthritis, some forms of exercise may worsen the condition. According to a new study presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), racket sports such as tennis and racquetball have been found to accelerate knee joint degeneration in overweight people with osteoarthritis (OA). Osteoarthritis ...click here to read more

When is the last time you thought about how you walked? You’ve been doing it for so long, so naturally, that it seems impossible it could be contributing to neck pain. But it could. A lifetime of bad walking habits might be contributing to your sore neck. But with a little work and some slight ...click here to read more

Exercise can be challenging in the fall for people with joint pain. The cooler temperatures can increase stiffness, making it more challenging to have an enjoyable, pain-free workout. But it doesn’t have to put a complete stop to your livelihood. Instead, you can make a few adjustments to your routine to protect your joints and ...click here to read more

Joint pain in the wrist might be one of the most debilitating forms of pain in the wrist. Lifting a cast iron pan and flipping what’s cooking inside shouldn’t have to hurt. The pain doesn’t stop there. Carrying groceries, shaking hands (in the world before COVID), and other regular daily tasks are impeded by the ...click here to read more

Physical activity early in life is significant for strong bones later in life. This new information was found after examining data collected from the “Children of the ’90s'” study. For the study, researchers analyzed data from 2,569 participants. Healthy individuals had physical activity measured up to four times using accelerometers worn as part of clinical ...click here to read more

For many people with low bone density, there is a high risk of hip fractures. However, new research has found that it may not only be the density of the bone that is to blame—it may also be due to the flexibility of the bone. The findings of the study published in Scientific Reports analyzed ...click here to read more

Exercise helps to maintain healthy joints. It can ease pain and improve mobility, but it also has the potential to cause pain. Where do you draw the line? For months, I would wake up at 8 am, and my partner and I would throw on a tracksuit and head out for an intense walk around ...click here to read more

People who have arthritis are reporting worse symptoms during the COVID-19 lockdown. According to research from the University of East Anglia, patients with arthritis reported not only a worsening of symptoms, but also emotional fluctuations during the time spent inside. The study involved following 264 people with inflammatory arthritis for 12 weeks. All participants were ...click here to read more

About 90 percent of people will experience one or more neck pain or back pain episodes in life. Therefore, it is important to know how to reduce the risk by avoiding any activities that may aggravate the neck or back. An ongoing study from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) is looking at ...click here to read more

Dairy has long been associated with the prevention of bone loss. However, a new study has found that it may not make a difference in women during the transition into menopause. The data based on the findings from the Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation (SWAN) shows that during the menopause transition, when bone ...click here to read more

There is no denying the association between weight and joint pain. The heavier you are, the more pressure there is on your joints, particularly in the lower body. People with existing musculoskeletal disorders, like arthritis, feel it even worse. It’s a tricky relationship. There is plenty of data to suggest that moving more, which will ...click here to read more

It’s nearly impossible to avoid sitting for extended periods under current stay-at-home orders. Even if you’re getting out for regular exercise, you’re almost certainly sitting more than you have in a long time. And it could be leading to neck pain. Performing mundane everyday tasks like reading, chatting on the phone, or looking at your ...click here to read more

Many people who are at a high risk for knee arthritis may be more reluctant to participate in strenuous exercise as they feel it could make the condition worse. But a new study by Northwestern Medicine has found that vigorous exercise does not increase the risk of developing osteoarthritis OA and may even help to ...click here to read more

There are plenty of similarities and differences between Americans and Canadians. Perhaps the most striking difference I’ve noticed is that while Canadians tend to remove their shoes indoors, Americans do not. Who knows why. Feet and footwear, outside of style, are often easily overlooked. But your feet are “the gateway to mobility” and need to ...click here to read more