Osteoarthritis Health Hub
Related Spinal Arthritis Topics
Other Spine-health Resources
Find a Doctor
In-depth
information on spinal arthritis (or osteoarthritis of the spine), including
diagnosis and strategies for osteoarthritis pain relief such as arthritis
medications and exercise. Written and peer reviewed by physicians who
specialize in spine medicine.
Featured Osteoarthritis Article
Osteoarthritis exercisesJuly 3, 2007
While it may seem paradoxical, for those with so much osteoarthritis pain that it hurts to move, exercise is actually beneficial and will help manage the pain.
Exercise helps manage osteoarthritis pain in a number of specific ways including:
- expanding the range of motion
- controlling weight
- maintaining normal joint health
- decreasing the pain
- maintaining normal muscle strength
By: Vert Mooney, MD
More Osteoarthritis articles
Interactive Info on Osteoarthritis
Personal advice:
Finding the right medication for osteoarthritis can be a challenge. Share your tips and advice on medications for spinal arthritis.Personal advice:
“I have spinal arthritis...After 12 years of numerous, unbearable painful episodes, nothing prevents pain better than exercise walking 2 to 4 miles up and down hills daily, and afterwards, stretching...Read patients advice on using exercise to help your back...
