Rheumatoid Arthritis

Knee Pain At Night | 9 Causes And Their Treatments

Having knee pain at night can be scary and frustrating. But with a little guidance, you might know what’s causing it and how to manage it. For example, a common cause of nighttime knee pain I’ve seen in my patients is excess physical activity during the day. This is easily manageable, but other causes like…

Is Heat Or Cold Better For Arthritic Knees? | It Depends, Here’s Why

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,…

What Causes Stiff Knees? 9 Reasons, Their Telltale Signs, And Treatments

Most of us have felt knee tightness at one point or another. But, what causes stiff knees in the first place? There are at least 9 common conditions that cause knee stiffness. They range from something as harmless as lack of movement, to challenging conditions like arthrofibrosis. But don’t worry – by the end of…

Why Are My Knees Hot? | 8 Causes And Solutions

The answer to “why are my knees hot?” isn’t straightforward. You see, joint warmth is often caused by inflammation. But, inflammation itself has several possible causes. Sometimes it’s a natural response of the body. For example, we use swelling and redness to fight off infection or to recover from a fresh injury. Other times it…

Knee Feels Tight When Bending | 7 Causes And Treatments

There are several reasons why your knee feels tight when bending. However, most of them are benign and you may be able to solve them at home. More often than not, having a stiff knee is your body’s way of asking you for more movement, like in the case of a moviegoer’s knee. But, depending…

What Kind of Doctor for Knee Pain? | Orthopaedist vs Rheumatologist

Research says that knee pain affects 25% of adults. It gets better on its own most of the time, but what if it gets worse? What kind of doctor for knee pain will be best? (4) Generally, your options will be between an orthopaedist and a rheumatologist. Your choice should depend on your symptoms and…

Knees Hurt When Sitting | 5 Causes and How to Treat Them

Nowadays, most people spend at least two-thirds of their working hours on their butts. So, maybe your knees hurt when sitting because you’ve been in that chair for too long. (1) It can be that simple, really. And, your aching knees will feel better after walking a little. But, knee pain while sitting can also…

7 Knee Bursitis Types, Symptoms, and Treatment

Knee bursitis is the inflammation of a bursa on the knee. It’s common in jobs where you have to kneel a lot. But, how do you know if you have bursitis? How many knee bursitis types are there? The short answer is that we classify bursitis according to: The location of the bursa. Prepatellar bursitis…

What Kind Of Knee Brace Do I Need? | Case-by-Case Recommendations From a Physical Therapist

There are several types of knee braces. One of the most common questions I get from my knee patients is: What kind of knee brace do I need? This depends on several factors. These include your symptoms, whether you had a knee injury or not, and if so, how severe it was. For example, you’ll…

How To Relieve Knee Pain At Night? | 7 Tips, Causes, Why They Happen, and When You Should be Worried

If you’re having knee pain, you know some nights can be a hassle. Changing positions constantly, losing precious hours of sleep… It’s natural to wonder how to relieve knee pain at night for good. The first step is identifying what caused the pain – Arthritis? Gout? Injuries? This will help you get rid of the…

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