There’s a very high chance you have knee degeneration if you feel 6 distinct knee osteoarthritis symptoms. No, it’s not only about knee pain, morning stiffness, or crepitus. (1) Yet, the truth is that knee OA symptoms are as diverse as the people suffering from it. So, apart from those main symptoms, you’ll learn about…
Doctors need to do 3 things to make the diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis – know your medical history, perform a physical examination, and request imaging tests. (1) Some people may have to do some type of laboratory testing, too. This is to rule out other conditions that require a different treatment plan. (1) And as…
If I got a nickel every time a patient asked me, “is heat or cold better for arthritic knees?” I would be rich. See, it depends on the type of arthritis and your preferences. Heat tends to be better for tight muscles and knee osteoarthritis. (1) While cold therapy may be best for fresh injuries,…
Knee wear and tear affects more than 25% of people over 18 years old, making it the most common type of degenerative joint disease. (1) But, what causes osteoarthritis in the knee in the first place? Well, two things can cause this – plain ol’ aging, or a previous condition that accelerates the cartilage loss.…