by bodySCULPT | Published on Mar 21, 2023 | Health, Health & Wellness Articles
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the joints. According to reports, RA affects up to 1.3 million Americans. The condition affects the joints of the hands, wrists, and knees. Severe pain in the joints is one of the common symptoms...
by bodySCULPT | Published on Oct 11, 2022 | Health, Health & Wellness Articles
Every year, October 12 is observed as “World Arthritis Day (WAD)”. Sponsored by the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR), the campaign aims to spread awareness about the existence and impact of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs). Arthritis is a common...
by bodySCULPT | Published on Aug 25, 2022 | Health, Health & Wellness Articles
The most common type of arthritis, osteoarthritis (OA) is characterized by the slow breakdown of cartilage that acts as a cushion and protects the ends of bones in the joints. The degeneration of cartilage results in joint swelling, stiffness and pain that tends to...
by bodySCULPT | Published on Mar 17, 2022 | Health, Health & Wellness Articles
Arthritis is a common disorder that affects the joints. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 24% of the adult US citizens suffer from arthritis, which amounts to approximately 58.5 million people. Arthritis is a leading cause for...
by bodySCULPT | Published on Nov 3, 2020 | Health, Health & Wellness Articles
Arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disorder that can affect one joint or multiple joints. There are 100 types of arthritis with different causes and treatments. The most common types are osteoarthritis that develops due to joint overuse and rheumatoid arthritis (RA),...