(Natural News) Upper back pain can cause discomfort and may have an effect on your mood and overall health. It can stem from different causes, such as poor posture, improper lifting technique or overuse. To release the buildup of tension in the upper back, you need to stretch and loosen it. Try the exercises below […]

(Natural News) Lower back and leg pain are a common occurrence. When you experience one or both, the pain usually goes away after a few hours or a day with some rest and home treatment. However, if the pain is recurring or if it becomes severe, it may indicate the presence of an underlying condition that needs […]

(Natural News) A form of inflammatory arthritis, gout occurs due to high levels of uric acid in the blood. The acid, which is a byproduct from when the body breaks down purines in foods, causes needle-like crystals to form in a joint. This results in pain and discomfort, typically in the ankles, knees and toes. […]

(Natural News) Arthritis patients often use celecoxib, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for alleviating swelling and pain. But researchers warned that it might trigger serious issues in the aortic valve. Celecoxib goes by the brand name of Celebrex. It belongs to a group of NSAIDs called COX-2 inhibitors. The Vanderbilt University research team evaluated multiple […]

(Natural News) Lyme disease and rheumatoid arthritis are two different diseases that share many symptoms. A patient will benefit from knowing how to tell them apart. The diseases have different origins. Lyme disease is a bacterial disease caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi, which infect humans via tick bites. Meanwhile, rheumatoid arthritis stems from a mixture of […]

(Natural News) The horsetail plant from the genus Equisetum got its name due to its slender and elongated structure, which is similar to a horse’s tail. This plant is unique because it is one of the few vascular plant species that reproduce through spores rather than seeds. Horsetail has been used as a medicinal herb since the time of […]

(Natural News) It turns out that there are many diseases and health issues that share similar symptoms to rheumatoid arthritis, making them likely to be mistaken for the arthritis sub-type and vice versa. Unsurprisingly, arthritis sub-types comprise half of the 12 likeliest suspects for misdiagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis belongs to the autoimmune or inflammatory […]

(Natural News) Exercise is important for living a healthy life, and a new study encourages people, particularly those with osteoarthritis, to exercise more. Yes, people with osteoarthritis can and should exercise. Published in the journal Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, the study suggested that exercise can help prevent the degradation of cartilage caused by osteoarthritis. To be […]

(Natural News) Korean researchers studied the anti-inflammatory properties of Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer, commonly known as Korean red ginseng, as a potential treatment for inflammatory symptoms of arthritis, gastritis, and hepatitis. They focused on ginsenoside, one of its major active ingredients, which exhibited anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties. Their findings were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Korean red […]

(Natural News) Osteoarthritis is a chronic and painful condition that can limit a person’s movements. Ironically, a recent study suggests that if you want to manage the symptoms of osteoarthritis, you should consider moving around more. According to the study, which appeared in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, brisk walking for just one hour […]