joint health

Big picture: Crystal Martin, Physician Assistant “…yes, some osteoarthritis sufferers may experience more joint pain during the winter months!”

In the news: People with the most common form of arthritis are likely to experience more joint pain during the Arizona winter months.

The key points here are: During the winter, you can take steps to reduce joint pain. among them, hand exercises Warmth can make a difference in reducing joint pain.

Did you know that 21.4% of adults living in Coconino County have arthritis?

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What doctors say about arthritis, joint pain and winter

Big picture: “Don’t be surprised if your doctor We recommend an office-based treatment session with paraffin wax. This improves mobility and overall comfort of movement. Also, remember that there are different types of arthritis. It is important to have knowledge of your condition. ” Dr. Puja Upal, Family Medicine.

Kaiser Permanente There is a great resource on how to use paraffin wax for arthritis.access here)

Next step: Please consult your doctor about increasing joint pain during the winter. Starting or maintaining regular exercise is one of the best ways to reduce pain.

did you know or unmanaged Is arthritis one of the reasons so many people have to quit their jobs? A staggering 8 million working-age adults report experiencing limitations at work because of arthritis !

In Coconino County, 10.7% of adults report poor physical health.And 18.9% of you say you have no Leisure time for physical activity. Both of these variables can affect arthritis management.

What they say:

“There are many studies showing that increasing sedentary behavior tends to increase pain, especially chronic pain. And, of course, joint pain is one of those symptoms.” Dr. Tamara King (interview source)

“Arthritis is not simple, as there are over 100 forms. The most common types are: Osteoarthritis, rheumatism, psoriasis and goutAlthough they share common symptoms, their causes vary. ”(northwestern medicine)

sauce:

Cedar Sinai We have published a comprehensive article: Why is arthritis worse in winter? (read here)

Arthritis Statistics: (CDC)

About 60 million Americans have arthritis.

Nearly 30 million working-age adults have arthritis.

14.7% of Coconino County residents rate their health as “fair or poor.”

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