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Should You Use Ice or Heat for Joint Pain?

December 27, 2019

Whether you experience joint pain due to arthritis or injury, advice varies on how to manage it. Learn whether to use ice or heat for joint pain.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care

Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics

Tagged with: inflammation, joint pain, osteoarthritis, pain, rheumatoid arthritis
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9 Critical Tips for Relieving Arthritis Pain

November 25, 2019

Check out our top nine strategies for arthritis relief so you can ease your pain, minimize joint damage, and improve your quality of life.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care

Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics

Tagged with: arthritis, joint pain, orthopedics
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Barometric Pressure and Pain: Does Weather Really Worsen Joint Pain?

October 25, 2017

Does barometric pressure or humidity worsen joint pain and arthritis? Learn more about how the weather affects our joints.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC

Categorized as: Living and Wellness

Tagged with: arthritis, joint pain, weather
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The Difference Between Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis

October 24, 2017

Learn the difference between rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis and how best to treat them.Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care

Categorized as: Orthopaedics

Tagged with: arthritis, bone health, joint health, joint pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, treatment options
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Benefits of Bariatric Surgery in Addition to Weight Loss

February 25, 2017

Bariatric surgery can help you combat depression, diabetes, joint pain, and a host of other obesity-related conditions.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Bariatric Services

Categorized as: Living and Wellness

Tagged with: bariatric surgery, depression, diabetes, joint pain, weight loss, weight loss surgery
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Here’s How to Wrap an Ankle Sprain in a Few Easy Steps

January 13, 2017

Spraining your ankle can be painful and stressful. Here's how to wrap a sprained ankle and how to treat your injury.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care

Categorized as: Orthopaedics

Tagged with: ankle sprain, common injuries, injury prevention, injury treatment, joint pain, sports injuries
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Preventing Winter Weather-Related Aches and Pains

December 25, 2015

During the winter, some people may experience pains in their body due to freezing temperatures and changes in atmospheric pressure.Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Rehabilitation

Tagged with: aches and pain, joint pain, Michael O'Donnell, rehab, shoveling snow
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Medical Mondays: Joint Replacement

April 13, 2015

Learn more about joint replacement surgery, recovery, and prevention in this edition of Medical Mondays.Learn More

Categorized as: Orthopaedics

Tagged with: joint, joint pain, knee replacement, malunion, medical mondays, nonunion, orthopaedic surgery, physical therapy, rehabilitation, reverse shoulder replacement, rotator cuff, shoulder replacement
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What to Expect During Physical Therapy

April 9, 2015

Physical therapy helps you regain mobility and function after joint replacement surgery. Putting in the hard work helps you get active again.Learn More

Categorized as: Orthopaedics, Rehabilitation

Tagged with: building strength, chronic joint pain, joint pain, joint replacement, knee replacement surgery, medical mondays, physical therapy, rehabilitation