Arthritis and You

Information provided from the Arthritis Foundation's website at: www.arthritis.org

If you feel pain and stiffness in your body or have trouble moving around, you might have arthritis. Most kinds of arthritis cause pain and swelling in your joints. Joints are places where two bones meet, such as your elbow or knee. Over time, a swollen joint can become severely damaged. Some kinds of arthritis can also cause problems in your organs, such as your eyes or skin.

The Arthritis Foundation is deeply committed to moving arthritis research ahead and finding treatment options that move beyond what is possible today. As an organization, we are committed to eliminating arthritis as the leading source of disability in this country. Read about advice and tips for dailing living through our handy links below.

Daily Living

Learn about living your best life with arthritis. Understand the challenges and changes arthritis brings on and how they affect relationships and families. Find practical solutions to make daily activities easier, as well as the information you need to deal with health insurance and the cost of care. READ MORE

Understanding Your Pain

Dealing with pain can be the hardest part of having arthritis or a related condition, but you can learn to manage it and its impact on your life. The first step is knowing which type of arthritis or condition you have, because that will help determine your treatment. Before learning different management techniques, however, it's important to understand some concepts about pain. READ MORE

Fitness

Whether you're just starting to get active or are already into a fitness routine, check here for loads of fitness tips, ideas for maintaining motivation and setting goals, exercise demonstration videos and great walking workouts - all from the experts you trust.READ MORE




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