You probably don’t realize how important using your hands is until the symptoms of arthritis strike. The crippling pain of arthritis in the hands can make even the simplest of activities difficult, if not impossible. That includes your ability to grasp small objects or lift anything weighing more than a few pounds. Although women are more likely than men to experience arthritis in their hands, it is a debilitating condition that can happen to anyone, at any age. Most commonly, it happens in t ... [Read More]
Arthritis
Initial Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel
From the cashier at the bank to the typist transcribing your doctor’s notes, it’s easy to find someone wearing a wrist brace to accommodate their carpal tunnel syndrome. With our constant texting, swiping and typing, carpal tunnel syndrome has become one of the most commonly diagnosed maladies having to do with modern technology. But carpal tunnel syndrome is so much more. Here’s what you need to know about carpal tunnel syndrome – what it is and some initial symptoms. What is carpal tunnel synd ... [Read More]
The Difference Between Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis
Unless you have a medical degree, you might be under the impression that arthritis is a singular condition – the inflammation of one or more joints, causing pain and stiffness that only gets worse with age. Actually, however, there are several different types of arthritis. Two of the most common forms are osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Even though their symptoms can be similar, there are significant differences between the two that are important to understand to determine t ... [Read More]
What Causes Arthritis Pain?
Pain is expected with arthritis. Inflammation in the joints causes pain. Swelling and stiffness are common symptoms that accompany arthritis and, depending on the severity of the disease and the type of arthritis, the symptoms can range from mild to extreme and will decrease the affected person’s range of motion. Pain symptoms increase over time as the condition worsens. A number of factors cause arthritic pain. A few follow below. Cartilage Depletion Cartilage cushions the bones in their s ... [Read More]
