Systemic lupus erythematosus, commonly referred to as lupus, is a chronic autoimmune disease that can affect various parts of the body, including the skin, joints, kidneys, and heart. One of the most common symptoms of lupus is joint pain and inflammation, which can be mistaken for arthritis. This article will explore the connection between systemic …
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You have probably observed some athletes sticking strips of colored tape on their knees for the purpose of performance enhancement. However, what you may not be aware of is that this tape, known as Kinesio tape may also offer pain relief benefits to patients struggling with osteoarthritis. Kinesio tape is a stretchy cotton strip that …
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The so-called “good genes” are credited for all the good things – from young looks to intelligence to healthy skin. Although it is less common, “bad genes” are similarly blamed for certain things, e.g. short stature and hereditary diseases like diabetes. Indeed, the issue of hereditary diseases has been a hot topic in medical circles …
Arthritis refers to a variety of chronic conditions that cause inflammation of the joints and the tissues around it. The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis, which causes the cartilage that protects the bone ends to break down. Winter is the hardest time for people living with arthritis as the symptoms tend to worsen …
Knuckle cracking can be fun, and a great way to release tension and “activate” your joints. But does cracking our necks, fingers and backs really damage the joints as we might have heard from adults when we were kids, or read on a random internet page? Well, we did some research, and here’s what we …
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July is the month of Juvenile Arthritis Awareness. What most people don’t know is that arthritis is not a preserve for old people only, but children too can get it. In fact, nearly 300,000 kids in America are struggling to manage different forms of arthritis. Juvenile Arthritis or JA, is a broad term used to …