Arthritis - Treatments

Joint Aspiration for Arthritis Diagnosis and Treatment

The removal of fluid build-up in the joints may sound unpleasant, but it could help you manage your arthritis.

6 Ways Physical Therapy Can Help Arthritis

This form of treatment uses targeted, customized exercises to help restore motion and relieve pain.

4 Supplements for RA: Pros and Cons

While some supplements seem promising, more research is needed before scientists can safely support this type of treatment for rheumatoid arthritis.

Arthritis Pain and Substance P: What's the Connection?

A neurotransmitter known as Substance P may hold the key to unlocking the mystery of arthritis pain.

A Secret Weapon in the Fight Against Arthritis?

You may think of a bee sting as a painful, and potentially dangerous, nuisance. But studies now show that bee venom may help people with rheumatoid arthritis.

Chelation Therapy for Arthritis: Get the Facts

Can a medical procedure used to treat heavy metal poisoning also help ease the pain of arthritis? That's the promise of chelation therapy.

Could Pine Bark Extract Help Treat Osteoarthritis Pain?

Are you familiar with this supplement, which may provide relief from osteoarthritis symptoms?

The Link Between Sugar and Osteoarthritis

Curb your sweet tooth, and you just may notice an improvement in your symptoms.

Arthritis Management: Nature Heals

An encounter with Mother Nature can help strengthen your body and invigorate your spirit. Learn more about eco-therapy.

Knee Replacement: Your Pressing Questions, Answered

How long in the hospital? How long until recovered? How do they actually replace a knee? Get straightforward answers to these and other questions.

Hip Replacement: Your Pressing Questions, Answered

How is a hip replaced? What are symptoms after? What's the recovery time? Get straightforward answers to these and other questions.

The Arthritis Registry: Should You Join?

The AIR connects those with arthritis-related conditions to clinical researchers. Here's how to become a part of it.

Arthritis Is Not Just for the Elderly

It's important to know arthritis can strike at any age because early treatment is key.

Prepare for and Manage Post-Surgical Pain

Some pain is to be expected, but some of the best doctor advice on how to handle it will come as a surprise.

Living With Invisible Pain

You look well. What are the challenges when you feel anything but on the inside?

After Joint Replacement Surgery

How long will you be in the hospital? When will mobility become easier? Here's a road map for recovery.

East Meets West for Autoimmune and Inflammatory Diseases

A plant extract from Asia may help treat eczema, psoriasis, type 1 diabetes, and rheumatoid arthritis.

5 Common Rheumatoid Arthritis Mistakes

RA is a chronic disease. Choose to live your best by being mindful of these common mistakes.

Why Does the Body Feel Pain?

Pain is a communication system, but what is it trying to say? Focus on the different types of pain to uncover its secrets.

Everyday Aches or Diagnosed Chronic Pain?

The rigors of daily living make the occasional ache commonplace. But when have you crossed the line to chronic pain?

What's Causing Your Numbness?

Here's your rundown of common causes, including which ones are serious and which are just nuisances.

Pain Medication Addiction: Have You Crossed the Line?

This medication can be a blessing and a curse. Here's how to tell if you, or a loved one, have crossed the line into addiction.

Stinging Nettle for Arthritis: Can It Ease the Pain?

This plant can cause swelling and rashes, but it also shows promise in easing arthritis-related pain.

5 Lifestyle Changes for Coping With Chronic Pain

It's easy to think the power to improve is all in the pill, but it's also in the lifestyle changes that help you live well.

Health by the Numbers: Arthritis

Although arthritis can be debilitating, there are a variety of treatment options to help keep symptoms in check. Here's a look at the disease by the numbers.

Massage Therapy for Pain

How could this therapy help you manage your worst pain symptoms?

Can Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment Fix Your Back Pain?

If you have ongoing back pain, OMT offers a holistic approach to pain relief that addresses a variety of physical conditions.

Have Fibromyalgia? How to Lead a More Balanced Life

Your symptoms are not your life. Here are five tips to manage your condition with all the other aspects of your day.

Painkiller Addiction: 6 Myths and the Real Facts

Painkillers are powerful medicines, but with them come the real risk of abuse. Understand the myths and determine how to use painkillers safely.

How Pets Can Help Your Chronic Pain Symptoms

Bringing a pet into your home is a big commitment, but it can come with serious rewards including a potential reduction of your pain.
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