Prescription Painkillers for Knee Pain
The first line of medication treatment to reduce knee pain is usually NSAIDs, however, sometimes opioids are used. But are they worth their risk? As we covered in previous articles, NSAIDs stand for Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and are used to treat inflammation, pain, and swelling. These medicines can be bought at the drugstore, grocery store, […]
Frequent use of NSAIDs: Is it Worth the Risk?
In the United States, it is estimated that over 29 million people use over-the-counter pain medication such as aspirin or ibuprofen daily. You read that right. 29 million people are popping over-the-counter pain pills every day, for everything from back pain to joint pain, to knee osteoarthritis pain. NSAIDs, which stands for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, […]
Finding Relief From Knee Pain
It is estimated that 800,000 Americans get knee replacement surgery every year, however, the number of people that have painful knee osteoarthritis is significantly more. This means that many people in this country and worldwide, are suffering from the debilitating knee pain that comes with untreated osteoarthritis. Which as a result, can interfere greatly with […]
Enjoying the Fall, Pain Free
Though we can not control fluctuating temperatures during the changing of the seasons, we can take action to lessen the impact it can have on our bodies. In our last article, we took a look at 5 simple ways to decrease weather-related knee pain, which were: Turn up the heat and keep those joints warm […]
Reducing Weather Related Joint Pain
“In the Spring, I have counted 136 different kinds of weather inside of 24 hours.” – Mark Twain Preceding every change in temperature comes a change in barometric pressure which can increase knee pain and stiffness. So why is this? The general consensus among experts is that the increase in joint pain that can precede […]
Pain Before the Storm
When it comes to people experiencing an increase in knee pain before a rainstorm, the research backing this occurrence is mixed. Maybe you’ve heard a relative or friend predict a rainstorm based on an ache in their joints, or maybe you’ve experienced it. Is it possible? A recent study published in the British Medical Journal […]
Drinking Water For Your Health
Before you reach for that morning cup of coffee, you may want to drink a glass of water, especially when you find out the benefits this can have on your health, including your knee osteoarthritis. Drinking adequate amounts of water, as most of us already know, has many health benefits. It keeps our skin healthy […]
Soda and Knee Osteoarthritis
Research has shown a connection between knee osteoarthritis and the regular consumption of soft drinks. In one of the studies that found this connection, the researchers kept track of the amount of soda consumed by 2,000 men diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis, over a four-year period. After years of regularly measuring their cartilage and accessing their […]
Pain from Soda?
Most of us know that soda, diet soda, and the many flavors and brands of it, are not considered to be a part of a healthy diet. In fact, far from it. And, for those of us with knee osteoarthritis, it may be best to avoid it altogether. If you’ve read some of our previous […]
Alcohol Use and Knee Osteoarthritis
When consumed in moderation, a glass of wine with a nice meal or an ice-cold margarita on the beach can be an enjoyable treat. However, when consumed too often, or in excess, alcoholic beverages can have serious effects on your brain, your overall health, and…your knees. Yes. You read that right. Too much alcohol can […]