Tag: osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is one of the most common problems associated with aging, and although there are therapies to treat the pain that results from the breakdown of the cartilage that cushions joints, there are no available therapies to modify the course of the disease. However, working in a mouse model of the disorder, researchers at Washington

Arthritis comes in many forms but the most common in the UK is osteoarthritis, which affects nearly nine million people. Osteoarthritis initially affects the smooth cartilage lining of the joint. This makes movement more difficult than usual, leading to pain and stiffness. READ MORE How to avoid arthritis: This activity could prevent bone problems There

Osteoarthritis is a condition that affects women around the world. It is characterised by progressively weak and brittle bones. Although it predominantly affects older adults, of late it is also common between women who are in their late 30s or early 40s. In a recent study in the journal Menopause, researchers have focused on the

Joint pain can be caused by injury affecting any of the ligaments, bursae or tendons surrounding the joint. Injury could affect ligaments, cartilage and bones within the joint. Pain is also a feature of joint inflammation which could include arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Joint pain is also referred to as arthralgia. When it comes

Often used syringes and reflections in knee pain according to a study, often ineffective. For the “fact check healthcare” of the Bertelsmann Foundation, the Harding center for Risk literacy at the Max-Planck-Institute in Berlin analyzed the current reports. Joint reflections, hyaluronic acid and Corticosteroid injections showed accordingly, in the case of osteoarthritis, only a very

Joint pain is a common ailment felt by many. The most common type of joint pain is osteoarthritis, affecting around 8.5 million people in the UK. As people age, this becomes more common and is more likely to happen if a person has previously had an injury. Additionally, sometimes the body’s immune system attacks the

Researchers previously showed that overweight and obese individuals with knee osteoarthritis can reduce pain by 50% and significantly improve function and mobility with a 10% or more weight loss over an 18-month period. The investigators’ latest findings, which are published in Arthritis Care & Research, reveal that a 20% or more weight loss has the

All of a sudden, this yellow stuff is everywhere. It’s being stirred into your smoothies and heaped into products at your favorite health-food store. It’s in every hot recipe from curries to cocktails. But this herb is certainly not new. So what’s the deal with turmeric as a health trend? Turmeric (also known as curcuma longa) is a

From presidents to retirees, more than 17 million people over the age of 50 golf regularly. Knee osteoarthritis, which causes swelling, pain and difficulty moving the joint, is one of the leading causes of disability in this age group. It may seem intuitive that golfers with knee osteoarthritis should stay off their feet and ride