“What RA Looks Like” – by Healthline

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Arthritis Ashley • Leave a comment

What Rheumatoid Arthritis Looks Like In August, Healthline.com sent a film crew to my home in Pittsburgh. They followed me around for 8 hours to see what a typical day is like for me as a patient with RA. (Of course, we all know that there is no “typical” day. That day, I was able … Continue reading →

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Back Pain and Spine Health Solutions – by Ashley Boynes-Shuck

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Arthritis Ashley • 10 Comments

Nearly everyone experiences some form of back pain or another at some point throughout their lifetime. Of course, as with many conditions and ailments, the degree of severity varies greatly. However, there are things that you can do to strengthen your spine and support your back, which could alleviate pain, stiffness, and tension. Here are … 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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This Fall, Focus on Preventing Falls – by Ashley Boynes-Shuck

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Arthritis Ashley • 1 Comment

This fall, do yourself a favor and take the time to focus on preventing falls. We’ve all taken a tumble or a spill here and there, and the truth is, while we sometimes come out unscathed, we can sometimes really hurt ourselves! We often associate falls with children or the elderly, but the truth is, … Continue reading →

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Foot Pain and Arthritis – by Ashley Boynes-Shuck

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Arthritis Ashley • 5 Comments

Often times, people with any type of arthritis tend to have a lot of “structural” issues in their body, in addition to pain and inflammation of the joints. In addition to the back being commonly affected – whether from arthritis directly or indirectly – the feet often tend to develop issues, as well. The Arthritis … Continue reading →

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Back Pain and Arthritis – by Ashley Boynes-Shuck

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Arthritis Ashley • Leave a comment

According to the Arthritis Foundation, “back pain is one of the most common health problems in the United States – some 50 percent to 80 percent of adults have had back pain at some time, and 10 percent of all Americans have back pain in a given year. Back pain can occur at any age … Continue reading →

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The Inconvenient Truths About Life with Arthritis and Chronic Illness – by Ashley Boynes-Shuck

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Arthritis Ashley • 4 Comments

I’ll admit it. I, like many of you, have, at times, grown weary of hearing, “You need to exercise. You need to eat well. You need to think positive thoughts. Sleep is important. You can’t give up,” and so on. But, I recently had a lot of health crises that led me to have a … 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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The Importance of Range-of-Motion Exercises for Arthritis – by Ashley Boynes-Shuck

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Arthritis Ashley • 3 Comments

Sometimes, when arthritis is flaring, it is difficult for many of us to workout the way we’d like to. However, doing simple range-of-motion exercises is crucial for joint health. These types of stretches and exercises can be as gentle or as intense as you’d like them to be, and they are very important for keeping … Continue reading →

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Yoga and Arthritis – Some Facts and Some Testimonies – by Ashley Boynes

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Arthritis Ashley • 1 Comment

I have taken traditional yoga classes, read up on chair yoga, and am about to embark upon the adventure of bikram hot yoga, and so I wanted to first do some research and find out how beneficial yoga really is for arthritis. Of course, the first step for me – and for any of you … Continue reading →