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Osteoarthritis: This type of arthritis is called the wear and tear arthritis, as well as degenerative arthritis. It affects the weight-bearing joints the most, such as the hips, knees, and spine. Unlike rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis is caused by […]
Osteoporosis, thinning of the bones, can be a devastating disease. People with the disease are often living with chronic pain as the bones in their back start to collapse or they break a bone from a light fall or accident.
While prevention is the key to osteoporosis, because it’s such a long range disease, younger women […]
Living with chronic pain can be a nightmare for seniors, especially if they’re alone. Those who have little help may not get the right treatment they need either because they can’t get to the doctor or they can’t get their doctor to listen to them.
As the baby boomers are aging, this could become even […]
FDA Broadens US Indication for Once-Yearly Reclast(R) as Only Osteoporosis Treatment Approved for Prevention of Fractures After a Hip Fracture
- Revised label includes data showing 35% reduction in new clinical fractures in patients treated with Reclast following a recent hip […]
Broken bones are painful, there’s no doubt about that. And, as we get older, it may be more difficult for our bones to heal. Once healed, they may ache like they didn’t before the accident. Sadly, that is a part of getting older.
Statistics show that only 1 of 4 elderly patients recover completely following a […]
How can cement help relieve pain? No - it’s not a riddle, seriously!
People who have osteoporosis can end up with spinal fractures, causing chronic pain. When it’s severe enough, this affects how people live their lives; they can’t get dressed, they can’t clean the house, they can’t go out, they can’t live their lives […]
Continuing from yesterday’s post, 5 resources for caregivers, here are 5 more:
Pathways: Exercise Video for People with Limited Mobility
Mobility Limited
P.O. Box 838
Morro Bay, CA 93442
Phone: (800) 366-6038
E-mail: shsh@mobilityltd.com http://www.mobilityltd.com
National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization
1700 Diagonal Road, Suite 625
Alexandria,VA 22314
Phone: (800) 646-6460 Fax: (703) 837-1233
E-mail: nhpco_info@nhpco.org http://www.nhpco.org
National […]
Back and/or neck pain is one of the most common complaints of pain in the Western world. Some statistics say that back pain is number two after colds for people going to see the doctor.
Back or neck pain can be caused by an injury to the vertebrae through lifting or turning improperly, or through […]
Living with pain does not mean letting pain live your life!
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