Living with chronic joint pain can be both frustrating and exhausting. Because this pain can cause compromised quality of life and productivity, prioritizing your relief is critical. To manage your joint pain, specialists at Riverview Health can provide you with a complete spectrum of options, including cortisone injections.
Knee pain is defined as any sort of discomfort in the joint that connects your lower and upper leg bones. Knee pain may appear gradually over months or years or occur suddenly, depending on the cause.
Arthritis is a term that doctors use to refer to more than 100 different types of joint inflammation. Arthritis is characterized by stiffness, soreness and swelling where two bones meet, mostly in the shoulders, elbows, knees and hips.
Chronic knee pain is a common issue, especially as we age. But what causes it, and what can we do about it?
Living with knee pain can make even the simplest daily activity a painful chore. The knee is the largest joint in the body and when it isn’t working properly, almost every part of your life is affected.
Knee pain is a common problem. While there are many causes, the pain often seems to worsen at night. Why does this happen? And what can you do to find relief and get a good night’s sleep?
There’s nothing quite like a cozy pair of boots to keep your feet and ankles warm and dry all winter long. But not all boots are the same, and wearing the wrong ones can affect your foot health for the worse. As you’re pulling out your winter clothes or going shoe shopping this fall, assess how well your boots really fit.