If you or someone you know suffers from rheumatoid arthritis, you know how painful and debilitating it can be. If you haven't walked a mile in those shoes, you can't imagine how frustrating it can be. Your doctor may say try this medication, try that. Don't do this, do that. But sometimes, to no avail. The disease is caused by a
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A friend of mine thought she broke her finger. It had swollen up and was painful to the touch. We talked to someone known as an expert regarding this and it turns out the finger was not broken. It had calcium deposits on the joints... the early signs of arthritis. In fact, as he checked her fingers it turns out that
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Maintaining joint mobility, range of motion as well as strength with the help of exercise, is important in arthritis. Exercise has been shown to improve quality of life, and maybe even help in relieving pain/ discomfort. There are no universal exercises for arthritis; basically all types of multi-joint movements/exercises are beneficial. For best results use a fitness professional, maybe a physiotherapist, to jumpstart your
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