According to the American College of Rheumatology, osteoarthritis is one of the adults’ most common health complaints when they are in their 40s. It results from the gradual wearing down of the cartilage which cushions the bones in your joint, causing the bones to rub against each other during movement, leading to pain and discomfort.
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Possible Causes of Knee Pain
Your knee bears the brunt of your body weight in all of your everyday movements and activities. This is the reason why it is vulnerable to a variety of injuries and painful conditions. If you’ve been dogged by knee pain and wondering what could be causing it, here are some of the possible causes. Kneecap
Read MoreWhat Is Stem Cell Therapy Used For?
Stem cells are cells that have the ability to develop into cells with specialized functions. No other type of cell in the body has the same potential for adaptation and specialization, thereby making stem cells the body’s own repair system. Researchers and doctors have had incredible successes as well as unexpected roadblocks in the implementation
Read MoreDifferent Types of Arthritis
Arthritis is the inflammation of the joints, and some forms of arthritis can spread to other parts of the body as well. The inflammation generally causes pain, stiffness, and swelling. There are more than 100 different types of arthritis, the two most common of which are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. About 55 million American adults
Read MoreShould I exercise if I have osteoarthritis of the knee?
Osteoarthritis of the knee causes pain, stiffness, and swelling that can make it hard to get up and move. However, exercise is one of the best things you can do for your knees if you have arthritis. There are different types of exercise that can reduce pain and even prevent some further damage to the
Read MoreArthritis and Tips for Managing Pain
Have you ever been told to “Stop cracking your knuckles, you can get arthritis”? While this is in fact not true, arthritis does affect approximately 350 million people worldwide. Arthritis causes pain and inflammation in your joints. It manifests itself in a number of painful, limiting ways, and attacks all kinds of patients, even young children
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