Hand Osteoarthritis: Massage, Exercises, and Practical Ways to Reduce Discomfort.
Pain and stiffness in the hands can make surprisingly ordinary things difficult. Opening a jar, turning a key, holding a cup, using a phone or simply making a fist may begin to require more effort than it used to. With osteoarthritis of the hands, the problem is not always severe pain. Sometimes it is stiffness […]
What Is Osteoarthritis and Why Does It Develop?
One phrase stays with me because I hear it almost every week. “Doctor, my joints are just wearing out because I’m getting older.” People usually say it with complete certainty, as though age explains everything. I wish it were that simple. Getting older does increase the chances of developing osteoarthritis, but age itself isn’t the […]
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