Although guidelines do not recommend use of opioids to manage pain for individuals with knee osteoarthritis, a recent study published early online in Arthritis Care & Research, an official journal of the American College of Rheumatology and the Association of Rheumatology Professionals, estimates that 858,000 Americans use opioids such as tramadol and oxycodone for their […]
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Does Poor Sleep Worsen Arthritis?
Skip to: What is arthritis? The impact of lack of sleep The effect that lack of sleep can have on arthritis The chronic pain associated with arthritis is well known to negatively impact sleep. However, recent research has implied that a lack of sleep and insomnia can themselves can adversely affect arthritis symptoms. What is […]
Arthritis: Drink this fruit juice to ease your joint pain
Arthritis is an umbrella term for a number of conditions that affect joints, the tissues that surround the joint, and other connective tissue. Osteoarthritis, a condition that causes joints to become painful and stiff, is the most common type of arthritis in the UK. The severity of osteoarthritis symptoms can vary greatly from person to […]
Experimental bone can help osteoarthritis patients
Researchers from the Faculty of Chemical Technology, Kaunas University of Technology (KTU), Lithuania are developing an artificial bone that can be used to treat osteoarthritis. The bi-functional composite imitates the complex osteochondral structure of a joint, i.e. both cartilage and bone tissues. According to the World Health Organisation, around 10 percent of men and 18 […]
Visual illusion proves effective in relieving knee pain for people with osteoarthritis
In a new study published in the journal Peer J this week, researchers at UniSA’s Body in Mind Research Group have found people suffering osteoarthritis in the knees reported reduced pain when exposed to visual illusions that altered the size of their knees. UniSA researcher and NHMRC Career Development Fellow, Dr. Tasha Stanton says the […]