Arthritis & Pain Management Archives

Helpful Strategies for Managing Arthritis Pain for Loved Ones At Home

by Mellisa Ansah | Dec 8, 2023 | Arthritis & Pain Management

Arthritis is a chronic condition affecting millions of Americans, including many older adults in Bowie. Arthritis symptoms can be debilitating, significantly impacting a senior’s quality of life and well-being. For aging-in-place seniors, managing arthritis pain is...

Healthier Hands

by Mellisa Ansah | Jun 3, 2022 | Arthritis & Pain Management

As people get older, it is possible to notice more pain or stiffness in the hands and wrist. This does not necessarily mean to stop doing things needing or enjoyable to do. Now, there are more options available to help ease joint pain, strengthen hands, and continue...

Arthritis and Physical Activity

by Mellisa Ansah | Mar 25, 2022 | Arthritis & Pain Management

How can physical activity help joints that are already sore from arthritis? Chronic pain caused by arthritis affects millions of people in the United States every year. About one in four adults with arthritis—15 million people—report experiencing severe joint...

Psoriatic Arthritis

by Mellisa Ansah | Sep 17, 2021 | Arthritis & Pain Management

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is inflammatory arthritis that occurs mainly in people with psoriasis. PsA is a chronic type of arthritis. It causes patches of red, raised skin, with white and silvery flakes. Psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis are autoimmune conditions. The...