Arthritis Insights

Q: Non-Addictive pain control: what works best? This is a question asked by someone who attended one of our free Community Education webinars. Yes, there are many different, evidence-based strategies to help manage pain. But first, let’s briefly touch on (potentially) addictive pain control i.e., opioid use. Pharmacological Opioid...

With the right treatment, arthritis symptoms for some may be kept at bay or to a minimum. However, there may still be times where you experience episodes of pain and inflammation known as flares. To help manage flares, and keep them to a minimum, there are things both you...

When the craving hits or when you have a grumbling belly, it is easy to reach for the fridge or pantry for junk food. But if your fridge is loaded with all the good stuff, you can quickly whip yourself up a nutritious and delicious snack in no time....

Question: I have both Ankylosing Spondylitis and Osteoarthritis, and so I was wondering if there were ways or things I could do to reduce inflammation to help treat my arthritis. Answer: Yes, there are certainly things you could try to help reduce or manage inflammation in your body. Other...

Staying hydrated by drinking enough fluids is important to live well with arthritis. Among other symptoms, dehydration may increase joint pain, affecting your joints’ ability to function properly. Water is important to maintain cartilage in your bones and reduce joint inflammation. Water also helps create synovial fluid, a thin...

Gardening Gardening is a great way to stay physically active, while also developing and maintaining a new hobby for the warmer spring and summer seasons. But, pain, inflammation or fatigue associated with arthritis can sometimes make it difficult. Ways to prevent strain and stress on your joints; Taking regular breaks on...

Injections of Intra-articular corticosteroids (IACSs), usually combined with analgesics, are commonly performed to treat pain related to osteoarthritis (OA) e.g., hip and knee OA. While they are common, they are not without their risks. I will go on to talk about these in a moment, however first, it’s important...

Q: How can I help support the mental and emotional health of my child with JIA? Juvenile idiopathic arthritis is the most common rheumatic disease in childhood, occurring in approximately 1:500 children. Despite a recent expansion in treatment options and improvement of outcomes, significant morbidity still occurs. Children with...