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Obesity Could Lead to Joint Deterioration

Obesity Could Lead to Joint Deterioration

By Sandra Cooper • Feb 3rd, 2010 • Category: Joint Health, True Health News

While obesity is often a cause for cardiovascular problems because of fat that accumulates in arteries, researchers say that magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) also demonstrates its ability to wear down cartilage in joints. At Boston University, scientists used MRIs to determine risk factors for osteoarthritis, which can cause increasing joint pain as the connective tissue fails to keep bones from moving properly.

Natural therapies to reduce pain

Natural therapies to reduce pain

By Health News Team • Jan 18th, 2010 • Category: Joint Health, Muscle Pain, True Health News

Several all-natural, hands-on therapies have been proven to provide pain relief without prescription or over-the-counter medications, according to an article in the January issue of the Mayo Clinic Women’s HealthSource.

Study: Running shoes may increase joint injuries

Study: Running shoes may increase joint injuries

By Mark Vavoulis • Jan 7th, 2010 • Category: Joint Health, True Health News

A new study has found that runners who wear typical, modern running shoes do more damage to their hip, knee and ankle joints than running while barefoot or wearing high-heeled shoes.

Study finds too much exercise can cause arthritis

Study finds too much exercise can cause arthritis

By Sandra Cooper • Dec 9th, 2009 • Category: Joint Health, True Health News

Exercise may be beneficial for weight loss and maintenance, heart health and preventing many serious health conditions, but too much may end up causing individuals a lot of pain, according to a new study.

Study: Chronic pain increases risk of falls among older adults

Study: Chronic pain increases risk of falls among older adults

By Sandra Cooper • Dec 2nd, 2009 • Category: Joint Health, True Health News

Chronic pain – thought by many to be a normal part of aging – may actually be more dangerous than previously regarded, according to new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Study pinpoints causes of ‘runner’s knee’

Study pinpoints causes of ‘runner’s knee’

By Mark Vavoulis • Dec 1st, 2009 • Category: Joint Health, True Health News

It’s a common injury among runners and other athletes, and now researchers say they know exactly what causes the painful and often debilitating condition known as runner’s knee.

Animal-assisted therapy beneficial for joint-replacement patients

Animal-assisted therapy beneficial for joint-replacement patients

By Sandra Cooper • Dec 1st, 2009 • Category: Joint Health, True Health News

It seems man’s best friend can do a lot more than fetch the newspaper and offer unconditional love. Recent research suggests total joint-replacement patients who used pet therapy as part of their recovery required 50 percent less medication than those who did not.

Texting may be hazardous to teens’ health

Texting may be hazardous to teens’ health

By Health News Team • Nov 13th, 2009 • Category: Joint Health, True Health News

Sending text messages rather than calling on the phone or even emailing seems to be the preferred method of communication for many teens. In fact, statistics show that the average teen gets or sends well over 1,500 text messages a month. But new research suggests texting may lead to some common overuse injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome, bursitis and tendonitis.

Study finds tai chi helps treat osteoarthritis symptoms in elderly

Study finds tai chi helps treat osteoarthritis symptoms in elderly

By Health News Team • Nov 9th, 2009 • Category: Joint Health, True Health News

Treating arthritis pain may be possible with a relaxing alternative therapy, according to researchers. They say the ancient Chinese martial art known as tai chi may be effective in reducing knee pain in older people with osteoarthritis (OA).

How Your Joint Pain Goes Hand-in-Hand with These Health Concerns

By Dr. Michael Cutler • Oct 28th, 2009 • Category: Dr. Cutler's True Health Blog Archive, Health Articles, Joint Health

Are you one of the millions of Americans who suffer from some type of chronic joint disorder such as arthritis, gout, lupus or fibromyalgia? Although each type of condition has its own unique characteristics, when it comes to the excruciating symptoms of inflamed joints and muscles… stiff neck… sore back… aching hips… cracking knees… swollen feet… and rigid toes and fingers, most all of them cause PAIN. Now studies are finding that some of these joint conditions may also be connected to other types of painful chronic health problems.