Winter Aches and Pains

With the colder season in full swing, many of us no longer engage in the activity we used to in the summer.  That, combined with the changes in weather can often cause arthritis to flare up.  There are many ways to help prevent these winter aches and pain from getting the better of us.  One [...]

Arthritis Tips: Make your car more user friendly!

Is you car a pain?  Not just because of gas prices but because it makes you literally hurt to use it? Let’s start with simply unlocking and opening the door which could be painful if you have arthritis affecting your hands.  There is adaptive equipment to help you enjoy going for a ride in the [...]

Arthritis- Performing Tasks Easier without the Pain

May is National Arthritis Month.  Therefore, it is a great time to focus on fixing your arthritis pain.  Do you hurt after preparing a meal?  Do you have difficulty doing everyday things or leisure activities?  If so, it may be worth while taking time to find a simpler or easier way to do them. 
Identify [...]

Arthritis and Weather

For those of you with arthritis- have you ever noticed how the weather affects how you feel? Have you been able to predict rain or snow with amazing accuracy? Have you ever wondered how the rainy weather where you are traveling to might effect what you feel like when you get there?There is a fun [...]