Is There An Alternative to Hip Replacement?

We strive to pursue all possible options available to maintain ourselves  and even cure our ills and pains. We make a concerted effort to stay healthy through the judicious use of natural supplements. We try to maintain a healthy weight through proper diet, and by exercise. We do all we can to protect ourselves when participating in sports or work related activities. Unfortunately, accidents, repeated trauma, and diseases like arthritis contribute to the eventual deterioration of our bodies. So after decades suffering from hip joint problems, and if  symptoms can no longer be controlled by  the methods we talk about on this site, there may be no other alternative.
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Hip Joint Pain – What is Causing Yours?

If you suffer from hip pain, you are not alone. Thousands of Americans suffer from hip joint pain, and many go undiagnosed or mistreated. Diagnosing hip joint pain can be tricky since there are so many different causes. That’s why it’s so important that the patient do their own research so that they are more able to help the doctor pinpoint the cause resulting in a more accurate diagnoses and treatment. Read More

Learn About Aging Without Joint Pain

I first became  keenly aware of one of the negative aspects of continuing to accumulate birthdays, (which I am planning to keep on doing for a long time by the way), while watching  my mother suffer, plagued by common arthritis pain and painful  joints for many years. The  daily ritual of setting up all the many pain medications she would  rely on to make it through the day was a huge wake up call for me.

I encouraged her to exercise, and to try some of the already talked about new natural formulas for pain control (this was a number of years ago) and renewal, but she would have none of it. She insisted on relying solely on the pharmaceuticals  her doctors perscribed. This reliance which over time precipitated a host of gastrointestinal problems like ulcers and bleeding in the GI tract.

My mother has since passed away, and I think of her every day, promising not to allow myself to depend solely on a single source of information regarding  my health decisions as I age. Read More

No More Living With Painful Joints

Today there are many sources of help to guide us and help live more comfortable and pain-free lives. Most cases of pain in joints are caused by simple strain, sitting in ergonomically incorrect positions while at work, bad posture, wrong shoes. Even an old, bad mattress or pillow can contribute to painful joints.

Younger people can also suffer, although it is usually due to some sort of trauma or injury usually related to sports. Some folks have jobs consisting of repetitive motions causing chronic trauma over time as well… Lastly, the link between painful joints and obesity can not be ignored;  the knees and hips are primarily affected when they are asked to handle heavier and heavier loads. Read More

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