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ISSUE: DECEMBER 2019
FIND THE RELIEF YOU NEED
FROM LOW BACK, HIP, & KNEE ARTHRITIS
Over 100 types of arthritis exist, according to the Arthritis Foundation. People of all ages, races and sex can get it. It’s also the leading cause of ongoing disability in America. The most prevalent form of arthritis is osteoarthritis,which iscausedbyeither injuryornormalwearand tear. What Causes Lower Back, Hip and Knee Arthritis? Because arthritis is a catch-all term, pinpointing what causes arthritis may be difficult. In most cases, arthritis is caused by overuse, wear and tear, or injuries. Arthritis can also be caused by: • Infections, such as Lyme disease • An immune system dysfunction - rheumatoid arthritis • The inheritance of osteoarthritis • An abnormal metabolism, which leads to gout
If you’re constantly facing lower back, hip or knee pain—you might be feeling arthritis. According to the Centers for Disease Control, roughly 54.4 million U.S. adults are diagnosed with some form of arthritis per year. As we age, the cartilage in our joints wears down, causing painful bone on bone rubbing, inflammation, stiffness, and pain. Whilethere isnocure forreplacingcartilageyet, it ispossibletoalleviate the symptoms of arthritis, by improving your joint movement, muscle strength, balance, and coordination. It’s even possible to eliminate symptoms entirely, depending on the amount of arthritis you have. If you have regular aches and pains, keep reading. We have a solution. What Is Arthritis, Exactly? Before knowing how to relieve arthritic pain, you’ll need to understand it. Arthritis—or the painful stiffness, or inflammation, of joints—isn’t a single disease. The term “arthritis” is an informal explanation of joint pain and disease in general.
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SOMETHING GOOD IN DENVER
“I used to think I was indecisive, but now I’m not too sure...’” QUOTE OF THE MONTH
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR STAFF! Alyssa Nuñez, Dec 12 PRE-THANKSGIVING LUNCH AT PTIS Each staff member got an 8’ cord. Ask them what they are going to do with it!
Denver held it’s annual Adoption Day on Nov 8, with 23 children adopted at the event. 14-year-old Jassir is one of the lucky ones to get adopted. “Every child deserves a safe home and a family,
no matter their age. We came to understand that people might think adopting a teenager is too much to do, but we realized that it’s what we must do.” denverpost.com/2019/11/09/denver-adoption-day-brings- stability-and-love-to-teenager
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