New research published in The Archives of Physiotherapy suggests that doctors might be underestimating the amount of pain osteoarthritis patients experience.1 Osteoarthritis patients have neuropathic pain Osteoarthritis is a painful and debilitating condition. We usually associate it with pain caused by wear and tear on tissue – mechanical damage. This, however, isn’t the only type […]

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With an estimated global prevalence of 240 million people, Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis.1 As a degenerative joint disease, OA can lead to decreased mobility, quality of life, pain, and loss of productivity.1,2 It is also associated with a heavy societal burden concerning social expenditure and an increased reliance on healthcare […]

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Joint pain and degeneration are common problems, affecting millions of people in North America and worldwide. Joint degeneration, or osteoarthritis, occurs due to the breakdown and loss of connective tissue in the joints. This leads to inflammation as the bones lose their cushion and rub together.1  This problem increases in frequency with age and affected […]

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Turmeric spice is being investigated more as a supplemental treatment for both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis pain due to the anti-inflammatory properties of its major polyphenol curcumin. Did you know that there are over 100 different types of arthritis?1  Osteoarthritis (OA), or degenerative joint disease is the most common form of arthritis, followed by rheumatoid […]

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New biologic drug shows promising results in treating osteoarthritis. For a number of years, biologic drugs, in particular monoclonal antibodies, have routinely been used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. However, osteoarthritis has largely been managed with pain relief, oral anti-inflammatory drugs, and occasionally localised injections of drugs to reduce inflammation at the joint site. The difference […]

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In a recent study, researchers report the association of depressive symptoms in women with rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is the most common autoimmune arthritis caused by the improper functioning of the body’s defense system. Research has shown that depression is among the most common mental health disorders associated with RA. However, the prevalence of […]

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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disorder that affects a large proportion of adults. More precisely, approximately 22% of all adults and 49% of adults over the age of 65 years have at least one joint affected by OA. The condition is characterized by the progressive degradation of cartilage and bone, abnormal bone formation, systemic […]

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A recent study investigated whether anakinra for rheumatoid arthritis led to a reduction of joint damage and blood glucose levels in patients with both rheumatoid arthritis and type 2 diabetes. Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease affecting the joints. The disease occurs when the body’s immune system attacks the joints by mistake and causes […]

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