Category: osteoarthritis

Many Older Adults Use Meds to Block Arthritis Pain

September 15, 2022
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Taking a pill may bring short-term relief for arthritis-related joint pain, but many older adults may not realize that what they swallow could raise their risk of other health problems, according to a new poll. Even if they’re managing the pain on their own, people over 50 should talk to their health care providers about…

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Exercise to Treat Arthritis

August 30, 2022
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If you have joint pain, you should still keep moving. There is increasing evidence that exercise can help to treat and prevent osteoarthritis of the hips and knees. Low-intensity sessions of walking or cycling offered pain relief after just 2-12 weeks (BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, Feb 3, 2022;23(113)), and after joint replacement surgery (Sport Sci Rev,…

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Opioids Use for Osteoarthritis Has Little Benefit and Increased Risk of Adverse Events, Experts

February 14, 2022
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A study conducted by the University of Sydney has concluded that opioids for the treatment of osteoarthritis (OA), the most common form of arthritis, results in little improvements and actually comes with an increased risk of adverse events. OA is a degenerative joint disorder that commonly affects older populations. The disorder is due to erosion…

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