PAIN MANAGEMENT November 20, 2014 Moderate Physical Activity, Weight Loss Can Help Arthritis Arthritis is a general term used to describe joint disorders. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, arthritis affects around 21 million Americans. Contrary to popular thought, arthritis is not a natural part of aging. There are many types of arthritis, but two of the most common are rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
PAIN MANAGEMENT November 20, 2014 Urinary Tract Infections Marked by Painful, Burning Urination Urinary tract infections (UTIs) account for over 8 million visits to health care providers annually, making them the second most most common type of internal infection, reports the National Kidney & Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC). Your urinary tract has mechanisms built in to keep germs out, but as the numbers show, infections can still occur. Marked by painful and frequent urination, UTIs can greatly affect your daily life. Luckily, UTIs are preventable, easily diagnosed and treatable.
Back Pain November 20, 2014 Five Easy Lifestyle Tweaks to Manage Back Pain You are certainly not alone if you have a bad back. According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), eight in 10 Americans will experience some kind of back pain over the course of their lifetime. Back pain can flare up after an accident or fall, but the pain can also kick in if you twist your body the wrong way or lift a heavy object. The pain can range in severity, and may be the result of a condition or disease like scoliosis or arthritis. Don’t let back pain get in the way of your life. Here are five lifestyle changes that can help you manage the pain: