Arthritis

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Coping with Degenerative Arthritis

Sunday, August 5th, 2007

There are many different forms of arthritis, some more painful than others. One of the most common forms of arthritis is degenerative arthritis.
Degenerative arthritis is also known as Osteoarthritis, and is a form of arthritis caused by the breakdown of cartilage of one or more joints. Cartilage is the dense connective tissue that protects the […]

Arthritis Symptoms: do you have arthritis?

Friday, August 3rd, 2007

There are many different forms of arthritis, and arthritis symptoms can occur at any age. You may have arthritis if you experience these symptoms:
* Joint pain and stiffness
* Tenderness in and around any joint
* Redness and warmth (inflammation) around a joint
* Limited range of motion in one or more joints
Degenerative arthritis is also known as […]

What causes Arthritis Pain?

Monday, July 16th, 2007

Pain is a natural response of your body to injury, and it’s necessary because without the warning that pain gives, the injury can become greater.
People who suffer from arthritis will often experience joint pain and stiffness to the affected joint. There are two types of arthritis pain; acute pain which temporary in nature and chronic […]