Simple Steps To Make Living With Arthritis Easier Arthritis is inflammation in the joints. Most joints in the body have the potential to develop arthritis, which causes swelling, stiffness, pain, a reduction in mobility of the joint, and sometimes deformity. There are generally two types of arthritis: osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis is the more […]
Ulnar Nerve Neuropathy Many different activities can result in ulnar nerve neuropathy. Neuropathy is any disease condition of the nervous system. The ulnar nerve is the longest unprotected nerve in the human body; it is not shielded by bones or muscles as most other nerves are. This nerve runs from the neck, all the way […]
Preventing Slips and Trips in the Spring & Summer The ice and cold weather of the winter are behind us. It’s that time of the year when thoughts turn to spring cleaning, fresh air and outdoor activities. Our vigilance for accidental trips and falls may be lowered, since sidewalks and parking lots aren’t icy or […]
Keeping your Hands and Arms Healthy Every day another glorious gardening catalog arrives, sparking dreams of the gorgeous gardens we will have in the spring and summer. The planning is great fun, but don’t let hand pain stop you from getting your gardens in shape for a knockout blooming season. A bit of preventive planning […]
