Body Scan Meditation

woman doing a body scan

This soothing meditation video guides listeners through a full body scan to help promote relaxation and pain relief. Written by: Mary Dixon-Bourque, MSW, RSW Narrated by: François Bernard Music: Chris Collins, https://indiemusicbox.com

Does the weather affect arthritis?

Person looking at weather

Many people living with arthritis will tell you that they can predict the weather based on their level of joint pain. There may be something to this: studies suggest that changes in weather factors may increase pain. And as we know, weather changes are becoming the norm, so it’s something that people with arthritis need

Virtual Reality and Pain

Virtual Reality and Pain

For a long time, virtual reality (VR) has seemed to belong to the realm of science fiction. However, practical VR tools have existed for more than 30 years for video games, job training and engineering. It’s now easier than ever to get a hold of a VR headset, and this increase in accessibility has presented. . .

Managing Gout

Managing Gout

Your four-step plan for managing gout “Gout is one of the most common forms of inflammatory arthritis, it’s one of the most badly managed, and it’s the only one that’s actually curable with appropriate treatment,” says Dr. Paul MacMullan, a rheumatologist and clinical assistant professor at the McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health at. . .

Using massage therapy to treat arthritis pain

Using massage therapy to treat arthritis pain

4 Things You Need to Know about Arthritis and Massage Therapy When you’re used to feeling sore, it can be only natural to shy away from touch. But think again: massage therapy from a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) can be an excellent short-term, drug-free way to soothe arthritis pain and stiffness and help you keep. . .

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