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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

    Wrist Joint Pain
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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

    Find relief from joint pain with these tips.
  • Article - 3 Minute Read

    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

    joint pain barometric pressure
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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

    Learn more about how to treat arthritis
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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

  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    How to Wrap A Sprained Ankle

    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: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics

    Tagged with: ankle sprain, common injuries, injury prevention, injury treatment, joint pain, sports injuries

    How to Wrap a Sprained Ankle
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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. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Rehabilitation

    Tagged with: aches and pain, joint pain, Michael O'Donnell, rehab, shoveling snow

    Learn more how you can prevent wintertime aches and pains
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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

    medicalmonday
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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

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