Published by Steve Hedberg on March 24, 2012

There are a number of surgeries and medications that can be used to treat arthritis, but exercise, diet, and non-medical treatments, such as massage, can also play an important role for dealing with arthritis pain. Using helper tools, like a lift chair to make standing easier, can also be important, but lift chairs and other types of home medical equipment are only a part of a successful arthritis treatment plan.

Published by Steve Hedberg on March 23, 2012

The main symptoms of arthritis include pain, swelling, inflammation, and difficulty moving. These can make many things that a person takes for granted, like cooking breakfast in the morning, much more difficult. A proper arthritis treatment plan will include things like a healthy diet and exercise, as well as making daily tasks easier, such as by using a lift recliner to stand up, but most also include some sort of medication. NSAIDs, or Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs, are some of the most common, but these have a number of side effects and, aside from a few like Ibuprofen, will require a doctors prescription.

Published by Steve Hedberg on March 20, 2012

Osteoarthritis is a type of degenerative joint disorder, which is often found in the elderly. Over time, especially in those who put extreme pressure or force on their joints, cartilage that is found in the area around the joint disappears, resulting in the bones rubbing directly against one another. This can be quite painful and can result in bone growths around the affected joint. Osteoarthritis often leads to disability and among those affected by this type of arthritis, reduced mobility is often a result of the disease.

Published by Steve Hedberg on March 18, 2012

Osteoarthritis is by far one of the most common types of arthritis, especially among seniors and the elderly. Many refer to it as degenerative joint diseases, due to its effects on joints, which are largely the result of cartilage loss in the joint. One of the more common symptoms is bone growths, called spurs, which develop as the bone attempts to heal small fracutres and fissures that are the result of bones rubbing directly against one another.

Published by Steve Hedberg on March 2, 2012

While shoulder, hip, and knee replacement surgeries have become much more common and effective treatments for arthritis, surgery is still not usually used as a treatment of arthritis until other treatment avenues have been expended. There are also several other common and much less serious surgeries that can be preformed to treat arthritis, including washing the joint to remove particles that might cause inflammation and removing the Synovium fluid from the affected joint.

Published by Steve Hedberg on January 12, 2012

As is the case with almost all other types of arthritis, the risk for osteoarthritis is much higher in females than it is in males. The reason behind this increased risk in woman is not understood completely, although several risk factors have been identified. In woman, the risk of osteoarthritis in the fingers and hands is the greatest. Osteoporosis is also much more common in females, but a more concrete link between these two diseases has not been identified yet.

However, the diseases can, and do, often work together to form a dangerous combination, as those who have osteoporosis can break their bones very easily and arthritis increases the risk of falling. For many, since tasks such as using the stairs, or even standing, become harder when arthritis develops, using tools like lift recliners provides a way for decreasing the risk of injury. However, if left untreated, arthritis often causes deformities and disabilities, so it is essential to speak with a doctor and begin treatment as soon as possible.

Published by Steve Hedberg on January 9, 2012

Osteoarthritis, or, as the British refer to it, osteoarthrosis, is the most common type of arthritis. There are still many things that are not completely understood about this kind of arthritis, including the exact cause, but a number of risk factors have been identified, which include age, obesity, and occupation.

Often referred to as wear and tear arthritis, this type of arthritis is the most common type of senior arthritis and often leads to deformities, as well as difficulty getting around. Many of those who use lift recliners are affected by this kind of arthritis.

Published by Steve Hedberg on January 6, 2012

Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis quickly, as soon as it is diagnosed, is essential for preventing deformities, which can occur with this type of arthritis. Often, these treatments include medications, including some that you would not normally associate with arthritis, like those used to treat malaria. However, regular exercise and healthy diet is also important, as it is with all kinds of arthritis.

Published by Steve Hedberg on January 3, 2012

Rheumatoid arthritis is one of the most common types of arthritis, affecting close to 1 and a half million Americans each year. A great deal of time has been spent researching both how the disease works and effective arthritis treatments, however there are still many things that are not known about Rheumatoid Arthritis. It is known to be an autoimmune disorder and around a number of risk factors, as well as potential causes have been determined.

Published by Steve Hedberg on December 2, 2011

Arthritis is a quite serious group of rheumatic diseases, which affects people of all ages. However, seniors are the most common group to develop this disease that can increase the risk of injury, while also decreasing mobility and having a negative effect on daily life. Understanding this group of diseases and its effect on the elderly is an important step in treating it.