If you’ve ever purchased medications prescribed by your doctor, you’ve probably been ripped off. But don’t be alarmed. It’s happened to virtually everyone. That’s because drug prices in the United States are not regulated. Drug manufacturers are able to charge whatever they like for the medications you and your family need. For this reason, many…
The Root of The Problem To address health disparities, we need to understand why they exist. Health disparities are not due to one single factor. They’re the result of policy decisions we make as a community. They’re due to the environment, health education, insurance and access to care, access to healthy food and stress. Those…
Need Help with Choosing Shoes for Your Osteoarthritis? Interested in Some Tips? Keep Reading… You Should Avoid Heavy Shoes Although they may sound like a great choice for patients with arthritis, shoes with very heavy soles like clogs and stability athletic shoes can actually worsen pain in the knees. This is because of the way…
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis. This disease causes pain, stiffness and limited movement of the affected joint. Along with damage to the meniscus, articular cartilage could wear away over time causing a narrowing of the joint space. When this shock absorption is lost, and as the joint space narrows, bone could…
Management and treatment of osteoarthritis can involve non-pharmacological approaches, such as losing weight or moderate exercise, as well as physical therapy. Your large weight-bearing joints, such as your hips and knees, can benefit from these physical exercises and non-invasive therapies. Pharmacological treatments focus on reducing pain and inflammation. Pain medications can only relieve your…