Joint Health

    What Are Joints?

    Standing, bending, climbing, walking, running, jumping, lifting a baby -- so many of our daily activities require healthy, functional joints. While some joints (like the knees) provide stability, others (like the wrists, ankles and hips) enable us to move. Learn how to protect your joints from injury and keep your joints healthy for life. 

    How Joints Work

    What Causes Joint Pain?

    Sometimes, the source of joint pain is clear -- a fall or other trauma is to blame. In other cases, there is no obvious cause. Read on for some of the common causes of joint pain and learn factors you can control for pain relief. 

    Ease Joint Pain

    Relieve discomfort and prevent long-term damage without using opioids.

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    Treatment Options

    Healthy Joints for Life

    If you suffer from joint pain, it’s important to maintain a healthy weight and find the right forms of exercise that will take pressure off your joints. Get started with these joint-friendly tips. 

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    Bone and Joint Health Q&As

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    What are the effects of over exertion on the joints?
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    Overexertion is a big deal. You can cause overexertion just from lifting a box or moving a piece of furniture. When you bend over, your spine has a natural curvature to it and when . . .


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