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A study done out of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center has found that 6 weeks of Tai Chi exercise among elderly patients significantly improved knee pain and stiffness.
Tai Chi is an ancient martial art that combines physical exercise with mental exercise. Emphasis is placed on movement and posture.
In this study, published in the […]
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Although using a cane may seem like an admission to aging or not being able to manage on your own, it turns out that it may be that using a cane may delay the progression of osteoarthritis damage and pain to the knee.
Living with chronic pain can make it hard to walk around and get […]
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Since Kristin Armstrong was featured in HMH’s Company’s calling feature (Company’s calling - Olympic cyclist Kristin Armstrong talks about her osteoarthritis), I figured we should follow her progress to the Olympics.
On May 4th, Kristin came in 29th in Switzerland’s Berner-Rundfahrt / Tour de Berne World Cup: Results.
I see that she’s scheduled to race here in […]
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Joint pain and joint replacements are becoming much more common place as people stay active as they age. The problems that result in chronic pain can greatly affect how people live their lives physically, socially, and emotionally.
This week at Help My Hurt, I’ll be finding articles and informational pieces about our bones joints, fractures, what […]
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I wonder if this brings a whole new meaning to making our lives more green… (sorry, couldn’t resist.)
According to study findings published in the journal Phytotherapy Research, an extract from a pine tree lowered osteoarthritis symptoms by 56% and joint pain by 55% in the study subjects. The authors also pointed out that, overall, the […]
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I was going to introduce our visitor today as a special visitor - but then again, everyone who stops by Company’s calling is special, right? But today, we do have an extra special visitor. Someone who works with World Champion cyclist Kristin Armstrong noticed Help My Hurt and offered to put us in […]
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Starting as early as 2009, researchers could be testing stem cells to help regenerate lost cartilage in joints damaged from osteoarthritis.
It may seem a bit too good to be true, but if it works, can you imagine the number of people who will have their lives back?
You can read about it here: Study could mean […]
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All too often, care for people with chronic pain falls on family members who may not feel equipped to provide good care or they may feel overwhelmed with some of the issues involved. Over the course of the next few days, I’ll list some international, national, and local organizations that may be able to help […]
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If you take glucosamine for osteoarthritis, it may not be helping you as much as you think. Or is it? It seems that no-one is really sure.
Read about the debate at MedHeadlines.
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Twenty five recommendations for the treatment of osteoarthritis were published in the February issue of Osteoarthritis and Cartilage. Experts reviewed the best methods of treatment developed by committee.
To read more about the treatment recommendations, you can read the article at Medical Health News: Osteoarthritis: Which Treatments Work And Which Don’t?
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