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What's so scary about joint replacement surgery?
Joint replacement surgery is not a scary ordeal. But just as there are risks involved with any surgical procedure, there are risks…
Understanding osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is the most common of the more than 100 different rheumatic diseases and conditions known as arthritis. Osteoarthritis affects more…
Reducing joint pain
Reducing joint pain can begin with a measure as simple as choosing the right foods. What you eat plays a major…
What to do about that charley horse
You have over 600 muscles in your body. These muscles control everything you do, from breathing to putting food in your…
Questions to ask when your joints heat up
Most forms of joint pain involve some kind of inflammation — either local or systemic. When injured, a chain of events…
Protect your joints with proper warm-up before running
Start with easy walking or jogging to warm your muscles and increase the blood and lymphatic flow. Walk easy for one…
Three good habits for joint health
When we think of habits, we usually think of bad ones we need to break. But a habit in and of…
Why do my joints pop?
Snap! Crackle! Pop! As we age, our joints can resemble the claim made by an old Rice Krispies commercial — we…