World Arthritis Day falls on October 12th this year. It is very common and most people generally think of it as confined to older people. Arthritis is not just pain in the hands, hips and knees. Many of those...
May is National Arthritis Awareness Month. Arthritis is the number one cause of disability in the US, affecting more than 50 million Americans. In Canada, more than 5 million people 12 and older have this disability.
Though the word arthritis...
When we talk about osteoarthritis, there are many misconceptions about it. For instance, osteoarthritis is a part of aging, you cannot prevent it, and it isn’t a serious problem are common misconceptions people have about osteoarthritis. But what is...
Arthritis is inflammation of the joints. If you have joint pain and stiffness, it could be arthritis. The two most common types are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. If you have osteoarthritis, your cartilage will start to break down. Since...
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder, occurring when your immune system mistakenly attacks your own tissues. It is a chronic, inflammatory disorder that doesn’t just affect the joints. It can also affect many systems in your body, including your...
