This blog sheds light on arthritis in seniors and how can seniors manage arthritis to lead a healthy and comfortable life.

We have often heard our senior loved ones complaining about back pains. This is due to the aging process of the whole body, including the spine which gives rise to back pains and aches.

Our dear body goes through various changes as we age. These changes are inevitable or cannot be reversed. These include reduced bone density and muscle strength, obesity, poor coordination, and stiff joints.

Osteoarthritis is a type of degenerative joint disease that is caused by the breakdown of joint cartilage (cartilage is a  tissue that acts as a padding to the bones in joints) and underlying bone.

Plantar Fasciitis is an inflammation of the thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of the foot and connects the heel bone to the toes. This inflammation causes stabbing pain near the heel in the bottom of the foot usually after waking up in the morning.

A good night’s sleep is necessary for our senior loved ones to remain healthy. But, often our beloved seniors complain about neck pain and discomfort after waking up in the morning. This is due to a bad sleeping posture that causes neck pain.

Cervical Spondylosis is a condition that is often used to describe degenerative arthritis (osteoarthritis) of the spine which is very common and worsens with age. Signs of osteoarthritis develop when the disks become dry and start shrinking.

Arthritis is a term often used to mean any disorder that affects joints. Symptoms generally include joint pain and stiffness along with redness, warmth, swelling and decreased movement. We often hear our beloved seniors complaining about joint pains which are mainly caused due to arthritis.

Arthritis is a term often used to mean any disorder that affects joints. Symptoms generally include joint pain and stiffness along with redness, warmth, swelling and decreased movement.

As we age our dear body goes through many changes. These changes are inevitable and include reduced bone density, reduced muscle strength, obesity, poor coordination, and stiff joints.

Our dear body goes through many physical changes as we age. These changes are inevitable and include reduced bone density, reduced muscle strength, obesity, poor coordination, and stiff joints.