Electrical Stimulation for Knee Osteoarthritis

Quote of the Week:

(The following quote is one of my favorites. I think it speaks to anyone with arthritis, chronic pain, or physical limitations.)

The thing that is really hard, and really amazing, is giving up on being perfect and beginning the work of becoming yourself. ~Anna Quindlen

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Electrical Stimulation for Knee Osteoarthritis Quote of the Week: (The following quote is one of my favorites. I think it speaks to anyone with arthritis, chronic pain, or physical limitations.) The thing that is really hard, and really amazing, is giving up on being perfect and beginning the work of becoming yourself. ~Anna Quindlen Carol Eustice Arthritis & Joint Conditions Expert Electrical Stimulation May Improve Knee Osteoarthritis   Osteoarthritis, often referred to as "wear-and-tear" arthritis, can be helped by improving the muscle strength around the joint or joints involved. Exercise has been shown to improve the symptoms, severity, and disability associated with osteoarthritis. Electrical stimulation may be another option, especially for those who can't exercise. READ NOW The 13 Best Known Anti-Inflammatory Supplements   Dietary supplements are popular complementary or alternative treatment options for people with arthritis. Supplements are not intended to diagnose, prevent, cure, or treat disease -- but they may have certain beneficial effects, such as anti-inflammatory properties. READ NOW Anti-inflammatory Diet May Improve Arthritis Symptoms   Controlling inflammation is essential if you have arthritis or another inflammatory disease. There are several ways to reduce inflammation. A combination of anti-inflammatory treatment and lifestyle change may be necessary. What about dietary changes? READ NOW What You Need to Know About Inflammatory Arthritis   Inflammatory types of arthritis may involve multiple joints simultaneously. Often, an overactive or malfunctioning immune system is the cause of inflammation. READ NOW Reasons to Fire Your Doctor   The relationship between a doctor and patient is very important. Are you confident in your doctor's ability? Are you encouraged to ask questions? Is the experience during office visits generally positive? If not, should you fire your doctor? READ NOW Featured Articles • Which Milk Is Right for You? • 3 Reasons You Need a 2-Minute Walk Right Now • Here's the Best Kind of Brain Tumor You Can Get • Which Airplane Seat Increases Your Odds of a Blood Clot? • What is “Weight Stigma” and Why Should We Care? • Endocrinologists Misrepresenting Natural Thyroid Drugs • How to Perform a Breast Self-Exam • Dementia Prevention and Lifestyle Choices Advertisement About Arthritis & Joint Conditions  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Arthritis & Joint Conditions newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.