Living with Osteoporosis: Regular Exercise
A variety of exercises is best. Physical activity will slow further bone loss. It can also be fun.
A variety of exercises is best. Physical activity will slow further bone loss. It can also be fun.
If you have osteoporosis, you can do a lot to reduce its effect on your life. Knowing how to prevent fractures and spinal curvature can help you live more comfortably and safely with this disease.
Certain things can speed up bone loss or decrease bone growth. For instance, alcohol, cigarettes, and certain medicines reduce bone mass. And some foods make it hard for your body to absorb calcium. Learn more details here.
This exercise can stretch and strengthen your knee.
After knee arthroscopy, your surgeon may prescribe physical therapy. This can help relieve pain, increase range of motion, and improve strength. Learn more about the types of physical therapy and how you can work with your therapist.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease, but it doesn’t have to keep you from being active. You can help control RA with exercise and a healthy lifestyle.
Osgood-Schlatter disease is a condition that affects the knee. It most often affects young, growing teens. Learn details about treatment here.
Osteoarthritis is a disease that causes the cartilage in your joints to break down. Osteoarthritis becomes more common as people get older. Read on to learn more.
Learn about the ways a shoulder impingement can be treated.
Shoulder impingement syndrome is a problem with the shoulder joint. It occurs when certain parts in the joint swell and are pinched. This can cause nagging pain and problems with moving the arm.