Cupping, Gua Sha, and Acupuncture: Can They Help with Arthritis and Chronic Pain?

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Arthritis Ashley • 1 Comment

Most of you know that I am a big fan of integrative medicine: a mix of natural or alternative methodologies and traditional pharmaceutical treatments. In fact, one of the first “real” published articles I wrote was in a local magazine (called South Fayette & Neighbors, now known as IN South Fayette,) in 2006, and it … Continue reading →

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Healthline.com: RA & Massage: Go Ahead, Try Massage Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Arthritis Ashley • Leave a comment

My second article for Healthline.com is now live. Read on to learn about the Massage Envy Spa & Arthritis Foundation event, Healing Hands for Arthritis, as well as the benefits of massage for rheumatoid arthritis patients. “Go Ahead, Try Massage Therapy for RA” – click here to read it. Do you enjoy massages to help … Continue reading →

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Ancient Methods of Pain Relief – by Ashley Boynes-Shuck

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Arthritis Ashley • 2 Comments

It’s always amazing to see how far science and medicine have come. I thought it would be interesting for us arthritis patients to learn more about ancient methods of pain relief and old-fashioned arthritis treatments! Here are some interesting “old-school” methods of managing pain: Cupping Therapy: Cupping is an ancient form of Traditional Chinese … Continue reading →

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The Hot and Cold of Arthritis: The Heat vs. Ice Debate – by Ashley Boynes-Shuck

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Arthritis Ashley • 2 Comments

Some people swear by heat for arthritis; others will only use ice. With weather, too, responses vary: some people enjoy a warmer climate, others prefer cooler weather. So, what’s the deal: is “hot” or “cold” better for arthritis patients? The truth is, as with anything, it varies from person-to-person and case-to-case. Some of it has … Continue reading →

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Arthritis at the Beach – by Ashley Boynes-Shuck

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Arthritis Ashley • 2 Comments

No one wants to take arthritis with them to the beach, but for those of us living with various forms of arthritis and rheumatic conditions, we really don’t have a choice! But, we do have a choice to not let arthritis ruin our sunny disposition, and, there are steps that we can take to make … Continue reading →

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Practice Good Posture to Reduce Arthritis Pain and Promote Joint Health – by Ashley Boynes-Shuck

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Arthritis Ashley • 4 Comments

“Sit up straight!” “Put your shoulders back!” Your elders likely critiqued your posture when you were a youngster, but turned out, posture is important even for those of us who aren’t walking the runway or attending a fancy tea party. If you have any form of chronic pain or arthritis, using good posture is essential … Continue reading →

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Can Love Conquer All – Even Arthritis Pain? – by Ashley Boynes-Shuck

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Arthritis Ashley • 2 Comments

Just in time for the steadfastly approaching Valentine’s Day, a recent Arthritis Today article claimed that love maybe can conquer all….even arthritis pain! But, how true is it? According to the article, “a study of 15 people (8 women and 7 men) in the first stages of romance found that love activates the same reward … Continue reading →

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Talking About Pain: Can It Affect The Way We Feel? – by Ashley Boynes

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Arthritis Ashley • 3 Comments

Last week, I challenged Facebook friends to describe their chronic illness in 3 words. Many of these people had Rheumatoid Arthritis and similar conditions, and many of them used words such as “frustrating, isolating, ugly, lonely, indescribable, difficult, invisible, painful, hurting, tiring, depressing, agonizing, expensive, challenging, life-changing, annoying, misunderstood, tearful, excruciating, exhausting, consuming, limiting” and … Continue reading →