Arthritis: Exercise
Regular exercise can help control arthritis. Exercise can strengthen the muscles around the joints for better support.
Regular exercise can help control arthritis. Exercise can strengthen the muscles around the joints for better support.
There are many ways to control your pain. You’re making a good start by learning about osteoarthritis and its treatments. Knowing more about this condition helps you work with your healthcare provider to find answers to problems. Keeping a positive outlook can help you manage pain from day to day. And making time each day to relax and enjoy yourself may help you control osteoarthritis pain, instead of letting it control you.
Osteoarthritis can develop in any joint. But some joints are more likely to be affected.
There are many natural and alternative treatments that may help ease pain and stiffness from osteoarthritis.
Fibromyalgia is a chronic illness. It causes widespread body pain, tenderness, stiffness, and constant tiredness (fatigue). It is important to work with your healthcare provider to make a plan so that you can feel better and do the things you enjoy.
Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes pain. The pain may be all over the body or at certain points on the body. You may also have tenderness, stiffness, and fatigue.
You had a procedure done to put a balloon breast brachytherapy catheter into your breast. It will be used to give you internal radiation treatment for breast cancer. The end of the catheter is in the same place the cancer was inside your breast. There's a small balloon filled with salt water (saline) on the end. Here’s what you need to know about home care.
If your movement is limited during recovery, ask a family member or friend to help prepare your bathroom. Use the tips below as a guide to help keep you safe in the bathroom.
Learn how to use your walker safely.
Learn how to fit and use your cane safely.