My BlogWebjamatom@webjam.comenc8df20dc-408a-424d-ac20-8e69831a9d9bWhat Is Causing My Hip Pain, And What Can I Do About It?12-Jan-2009Your hips' primary purpose is to bear the weight of your upper body and to act as a means of movement.  Because of the stress your hips bear every day, and even at night, the chance for injury is very high.  Your hip pains can be caused by stress, Lyme disease, infection, collagen vascular disease, osteoarthritis, or trauma.

In adults, the main cause of hip pains is degenerative joint diseases such as osteoarthritis.  Children are also susceptible to pains in the joint.  Their hip pains may be caused by acute septic arthritis, systemic disease, or trauma.

If you have hip pains, it is best to call your doctor to get a correct diagnosis in order to treat the hip pains effectively.
]]>Published17d143db-11ea-4286-8c6c-65f7a54e24b8Pain in Joints No More!09-Jan-2009It seems like finding something to help with pain in my joints is a little like gambling. I just keep rolling the dice and hoping I will hit a jackpot that will bring pain relief. On one of my dashes through Costco I noticed a little something new on the shelves (I always check out the offerings in the supplement area where the glucosamine products are). It is called Celadrin and I bought it and have been taking it for two months. I read up on it and knew that I needed to commit to at least a month of taking it to see if it would be effective. It was worth the risk as I am feeling less pain and have more flexibility in my knees. It did take a few weeks before I noticed a significant difference. I recommend giving it a try.
]]>Published1db4a6e4-5fc7-4079-bd78-db8f47c2d8d3Which Treatments Are Best For Hip Pains?08-Jan-2009Because all hip treatment needs to be geared toward the specific type of hip pain or injury, not all of the treatments listed are recommended for all hip pains.

Resting your hip will allow the tendons and joint plenty of time to heal.  This is important, because if you are still using your hip, the joint and tendons have no way of healing and will continue to work incorrectly.  Using ice will usually help reduce any swelling if used in the first 48 hours after injury.  Heat may be more useful for longer-lasting injuries, and will also help loosen and relax the tissues.  

Anti-inflammatory medicines and supplements can also be useful.  When the muscles and tendons that surround the joint shrink, they allow the hip the space necessary to heal.  Try an all-natural anti-inflammatory like Celadrin—the natural ingredients are very effective.
]]>Publishedac651623-26ee-4c4b-b442-341380d4c44aWhen Should I Call The Doctor About Pain in a Shoulder Joint?08-Jan-2009Pain in a shoulder joint is quite common, and has many different causes.  There are many times a doctor will send you home with an anti-inflammatory and tell you to ice or heat your shoulder and rest.  So when do you really need to call your doctor?
  • If you are unable to carry something or use your arm
  • If you are unable to lift your arm
  • If you have a fever along with warmth or redness (This could be a sign of an infection.)
  • If your shoulder pain last longer than a few days
Shoulder treatment must be directed at the actual site of the problem and for the specific injury. It may take a couple of appointments with your doctor and/or your physical therapist to determine the exact problem.

]]>Published24f8dd78-8a24-4ad9-b8a2-ab092c0c0f61Painful Knees Bothering You?08-Jan-2009It may surprise you to know how many people suffer from painful knees. It’s an extremely common complaint, and it’s no wonder. Our knees may be the hardest working joints in our bodies, especially for athletic people who are forever exercising to keep fit. For example, the runner is constantly on his feet, pounding the pavement. The motion jars the knees no matter how expensive or well-made the running shoe. On the other side of the coin, those who do little physical exercise are also at risk, putting added weight strain on the joint muscles. In a recently study, scientists found that being even slightly overweight makes you three times more likely to experience a tear in your knee cartilage. If you are bothered by painful knees, you are not alone.
]]>Published01dad30c-8587-405e-bcf0-01a74b9f56adOsteoarthritis and Pain in Shoulder Joints?07-Jan-2009Osteoarthritis is diagnosed when the pain in shoulder joints is caused when the cartilage in the shoulder begins to wear down.  Because of this, osteoarthritis is often called "degenerative arthritis."  This is most common among older patients with pain in shoulder joints.

When the bursae in the joints wear down, there is no longer the soft cushion to help assist the gliding motion.  Without a healthy bursa, the bones begin to rub on each other, causing the pain in the shoulder joint.  Without the cartilage, the shoulder is no longer able to move fluidly.  This is the cause for the stiffness of osteoarthritis.

One of the best ways to ease the pain and to allow for healing time is to take a good, all-natural anti-inflammatory such as Celadrin.  Natural anti-inflammatories are non habit-forming and more effective.
]]>Published8dd36172-a1ad-42ce-8172-655c99421255Celadrin Starts to Work within 30 Days!03-Jan-2009Thirty days to pain-free joints? Is such a thing possible? If you’re living with chronic joint pain, it’s no wonder that you’re skeptical. Joint pain is a constant, aching or swelling in the joints, causing even mundane movements to cause a lot of soreness. With Celadrin, a soft-tab joint health supplement, most people feel relief from joint pain in about 30 days. In that time, Celadrin works with glucosamine to help lubricate your joints, giving more fluidity to your movement and less pain and inflammation. The fluids in our joints can decrease and cause added friction to the cartilage that cushions our bones. Celadrin helps to restore this fluid. Thirty days isn’t a long time to wait for lasting relief, especially if you’ve already waited years.
]]>Publishedaacf1628-c306-4777-b780-3a3d6b0e6d34Treatment for Hip the Easy Way03-Jan-2009My mother always says that most of the time the less complicated a solution is the more effective it will be. Really, she likes to say I need to follow the KISS rule: keep it simple stupid. That just does not sound nice when I break it down. I have hip issues and have been working at finding pain relief and apparently I was trying too hard and making things too complicated. I decided to try a simple supplement I grabbed on a shopping trip. It’s called Celadrin and it is an easy-to-take supplement that that is getting the job done. I am amazed at how much better my hips are and what a terrific treatment for hip this has turned out to be. So simple and effective!
]]>Published1ef45cf1-e052-47cf-aa71-239defa2f85aElbow Joint Pain Known As Nursemaid's Elbow02-Jan-2009Nursemaid's elbow is an elbow joint pain quite common among children ages one to three.  The condition refers to an injured elbow joint or tendon.  This could be caused by pulling on a child’s arm when you lift them or holding their hand and not letting go if they trip or fall while walking beside you. Rarely, the elbow joint pain can be caused by a fall.
    
Nursemaid's elbow will usually only be detected by observation of the parent or caretaker.  The child may complain of pain, hold their arm close to their body, or avoid using it due to pain.  There is no swelling or redness around the joint.  If you suspect this may be the problem, take your child to the doctor immediately.
]]>Publishedf9ebd03f-9dd5-4067-8a73-a392ec84508fJoint Pain and Swelling in My Mother’s Hands01-Jan-2009I watched my mother suffer for years from joint pain and swelling caused by arthritis. As the arthritis got worse, the more swollen and painful her joints became until eventually she began to limit the activities and hobbies she used to love, like knitting and gardening. Eventually, the joints in her fingers had so much pain and swelling that her wedding ring no longer fit on her finger comfortably. My mother isn’t old, and she is otherwise very active, so it really pains me to see her suffer from the inflammation in her fingers. I’ve done some research on arthritis, and while not all forms are hereditary, it is strongly believed that there are genetic links from one generation to the next. Knowing this, I’m taking precautions and taking early care for myself now, just in case.
]]>Published1a524290-ac00-4dba-902b-54cfc0f05a9dElbow Joint Pain Known As Tennis Elbow27-Dec-2008The most common elbow joint pain is known as tennis elbow.  This is when the outer tendon becomes inflamed from overuse of the lower arm by the motion used to hit a ball with a tennis racket.  The twisting motion can irritate the tendon causing you pain.  Though it is called tennis elbow, elbow joint pain is not always caused by tennis, as many athletes would know.  With the constant motion required for sports using the upper body, the possibility of having elbow joint pain increases and it is very important that possible precautions are taken.
]]>Publisheddab8b69a-642f-48ab-b877-b0e0286aff9eNo More Aching Joints Keeps Me Truckin’24-Dec-2008I drive a truck for a living and spend much of my day climbing in and out of it. I must admit that I am no longer the youngest person on the block, so I also have my fair share of aching joints here and there. My wife picked up some Celadrin for me and nagged me for a couple weeks until I finally gave in and agreed to take it until the bottle she had was gone. It has now been a few months and I have had her pick me up a second and then a third bottle. It is a necessity for me now! I have had less pain and it is easier for me to get through the day and get my job done.
]]>Publishedac710f5f-7b94-43e5-a521-faa47a5594b8Joint Pain Treatment07-Dec-2008There are many different avenues people take for joint pain treatment. I have found that exercise makes a huge difference for me when I do it on a regular basis. Choices like yoga or tai chi are both easy on painful joints, and can help people to be able to move better with less pain. I also take supplements that are helping to lubricate my joints and lessen my pain. Celadrin has helped me to be able to participate in yoga with less pain. As I continue to take it I feel better and better—between that and the yoga, I really do not miss out on many things that I want to do. I think this item is great for joint pain treatment.
]]>Published6ef8672d-977b-478c-81fa-fe6e2bec689cPhysical Therapy and Celadrin07-Dec-2008I have been working with a physical therapist in order to keep my joints as loose and pain-free as possible. I was diagnosed with arthritis many years ago. My pain has been fairly mild for quite some time, but that changed a few months ago. I saw Celadrin at Costco and decided to try it. I talked to my physical therapist and he saw no reason not to give it a chance. I feel sure that this product has helped me to have less pain. Between the Celadrin and the therapy sessions, I feel less pain.  I will continue to take this and hope that others with joint pain will be able to try it and enjoy the pain relief for themselves.
]]>Publishededf68248-5c9d-4f7e-9788-a94aa52c26a1Celadrin, the New Kid on the Block05-Dec-2008Until last month I had never heard of Celadrin. Then over the course of a week, I heard an ad for it several times on the radio. After that, I kept noticing it whenever I would run through Costco to get some major shopping taken care of.  I am so grateful that I decided to grab it one day.  Once I started taking it, I got my husband to try it with me and we are both noticing a difference—neither of us have nearly as much pain.  I am not sure why more people are not taking this, and I hope that the word will get out about how great it is. No side affects either, and that is a huge bonus! Celadrin is a terrific addition to Costco’s inventory.
]]>Published23964dd1-6e58-4134-8aa6-0d15db422377Information Overload03-Dec-2008Celadrin and have been totally shocked at how much better I feel!  I just had to share and get my two cents worth in… Try it if you have joint pain!]]>Published72673d00-d460-41a9-9120-150fb5ade750Relieving Joint Pain With Emotional Freedom Technique25-Nov-2008Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) might sound a little bizarre to the average person.  It is the process of tapping on the body’s meridian points (those used in acupuncture) while repeating to yourself affirmations that support the health goal you’re trying to reach.  It’s something you can do for yourself, and doesn’t require you to go to any health care professional.  Lots of people are finding relief from many different problems, including joint pain.

There are those out there that are making money off of the technique, but anyone can do the research and perform the technique on themselves.  Buying tapes and things isn’t necessary—you can learn to do it for yourself.  There are even charts available which will show you where the meridian points are and give sample affirmations of what you might say.  Whatever you might think about it, there are those that swear by the relief that they are receiving from their joint pain.

]]>Publishede7961710-003f-45a5-a0fc-5199d8dff4e6Rheumatic Diseases and Pain in Joints25-Nov-2008Rheumatic diseases and pain in joints not only affect the joints causing arthritis, but can also affect the muscle and tendon of the body.  Soft tissue rheumatism can be classified as regional (bursitis and tendonitis) or generalized (fibromyalgia).

Bursitis and tendonitis are inflammations of the bursae and tendons that join muscles.  Fibromyalgia is the generalized aching, stiffness, and fatigue of the muscles and soft tissues with multiple painful spots in specific muscle areas. There is pain in joints, but no inflammation of the muscles. 

Bursitis and tendonitis affect men and women of all age groups, whereas fibromyalgia affects more women than men, mostly between the ages of 20 and 40.

If you are having symptoms of chronic joint pain, an exam is required to properly diagnose and treat you.

]]>Publishedf010fd35-0a15-40c7-83b9-4e3f46ce84f2A Safe Way to Relieve Chronic Joint Pain25-Nov-2008If you are not too keen on taking chemical-based medicines, a safe way to relieve chronic joint pain is with herbs.  Herbs are typically a safe way to strengthen and tone the body's systems. While there have been studies on herbal therapy for bursitis pains, most practitioners would recommend using anti-inflammatory herbs that have been proven useful, such as dried-material extracts called tinctures. Tinctures are simple herbal preparations that you can easily make in your own kitchen with easy-to-find ingredients.

Herbs that reduce swelling include meadowsweet, white willow, Jamaican dogwood, and turmeric.  Valerian root is good for bursitis muscle spasms, and hawthorn for chronic joint pain.  One thing to keep in mind is that just because herbs are labeled “natural,” it doesn't mean they don't have side effects.  It is crucial to work with your provider to get your problem diagnosed before you start any treatment.  Doctors warn against the use of certain herbs because they can cause many adverse effects.

]]>Publishedf1203529-6218-4aee-b384-9f2f40b2cd61You Don’t Have to Ache with Bursitis Pains25-Nov-2008Pain is no fun, and you don't have to ache with bursitis pains.  The inflammation and swelling can be uncomfortable; that’s because the bursa has been damaged and the lubrication that normally allows the joints to glide is not there.  As a result, there is friction that causes pain in joints. 

Bursitis pain can be caused by activities such as raking, carpentry work, shoveling, skiing, sports activities such as tennis or golf; basically any repetitive movement that is performed for longer periods of time. 

Your physician may prescribe ibuprofen or aspirin, but if you cannot take these medications because of stomach upset, you may want to consider the all natural route.  Supplements such as Celadrin are great for reducing the symptoms associated with bursitis without the side affects of aspirin.  If none of the conservative measures seem to work, your physician may recommend more intensive treatment such as an injection of cortisone, drainage of the bursa, or even surgical removal in cases where there are recurrent flare-ups or the bursa is not healing.

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