Dec10th 2023Taking an opioid painkiller for relief when a person has arthritis, especially in a weight-bearing joint like the knee or hip, can be a great temptation. The bad news is that while an opioid can momentarily relieve pain, the patient’s bones continue to grind together, exacerbating the underlying source of the problem. That’s before you
Feb20th 2022Taking an opioid painkiller for relief can be a powerful temptation when a person suffers from arthritis, especially in a weight-bearing joint like the knee or hip. The bad news is that the patient’s bones begin to rub together while an opioid will temporarily relieve pain, making the underlying cause of the disease even worse.
Nov12th 2021Chronic joint pain is typically associated with arthritis, although other physical ailments can lead to joint deterioration and pain. While physical therapy is not a cure for arthritis, it can help to alleviate the pain, increase your range of motion in the affected joints and help you get control over the problem so that it
