Sophie Hardy

Should I Rest or Be Active With Degenerative Joint Disease of the Elbow?

If you have elbow degenerative joint disease you will have been told to both rest and to stay active but which do you do when? Actually it is easy when you know how. If you were not sure if you should ‘push through the pain’ or to stop when it hurt then ... Read >

Exercises and Physical Therapy for Elbow Degenerative Joint Disease

There are many different types of therapists who could be called physical therapists, including physiotherapists, chiropractors, osteopaths, masseurs and some areas of occupational therapy. They all work to try and affect the joints, muscles, tendons and ... Read >

Some Hot (and some Cool) Advice for Elbow Degenerative Joint Disease

If you have elbow degenerative joint disease you will have to use various different therapies to control your symptoms. I am sure you have all heard of using hot or cold on an arthritic joint and on injuries but this is an area where I have found much con... Read >

Support for Elbow Degenerative Joint Disease

If you have elbow degenerative joint disease should you wear a brace, splint or support? It depends on two things: 1. What you are doing. 2. How bad your DJD is. If you are doing something out of the ordinary or that you know will REALLY aggrava... Read >

Best Six Treatments for Degenerative Joint Disease of the Ankle

Ankle degenerative joint disease can be a crippling condition that ruins your quality of life. It tends to affect the 50+ age group which is usually just as you get to the point in your life when you finally have a bit of time to yourself and hopefully a ... Read >

The Best Pain Medication for Ankle Degenerative Joint Disease

This article is my opinion which is the best pain medication for people with ankle degenerative joint disease. What I am saying is based on reports from my patients as well as my own experience as a degenerative joint disease sufferer myself. As a Chiropr... Read >

Support for Ankle Degenerative Joint Disease

If you have ankle degenerative joint disease should you wear a brace, splint or support? It depends on two things: 1. What you are doing. 2. How bad your DJD is. If you are doing something out of the ordinary or that you know will REALLY aggrava... Read >

Best Treatments for Foot and Toe Degenerative Joint Disease

Did you know there are over 50 different types of arthritis? They can be classified into three categories: 1. Inflammatory- for example rheumatoid arthritis 2. Metabolic- for example gout 3. Non-inflammatory- for example degenerative joint diseas... Read >

Foot and Toe Degenerative Joint Disease: should you rest or be active?

If you have foot and toe degenerative joint disease you will have been told to both rest and to stay active but which do you do when? If you were not sure if you should ‘push through the pain’ or to stop when it hurts then read on. It is important to know... Read >

Foot and Toe Degenerative Joint Disease: find out why physical therapy is a must

There are many different types of therapists who could be called physical therapists, including physiotherapists, chiropractors, osteopaths, masseurs and some areas of occupational therapy. They all work to try and affect the joints, muscles, tendons and ... Read >

Foot and Toe Degenerative Joint Disease: get relief with heat and cold therapy

If you have foot and toe degenerative joint disease you will have to use various different therapies to control your symptoms. I am sure you have all heard of using hot or cold on an arthritic joint and on injuries but this is an area where I have found m... Read >

Foot and Toe Degenerative Joint Disease: should you brace, splint or support?

If you have foot and toe degenerative joint disease should you wear a splint or support? It depends on two things: 1. What you are doing. 2. How bad your DJD is. If you are doing something out of the ordinary or that you know will REALLY aggravat... Read >

What is Foot and Toe Degenerative Joint Disease and What is It Doing to Your Joints?

Foot and toe degenerative joint disease can be a crippling condition that ruins your quality of life. It tends to affect the 50+ age group which is usually just as you get to the point in your life when you finally have a bit of time to yourself and hopef... Read >

What Is Degenerative Joint Disease of the Elbow

Did you know there are over 50 different types of arthritis? They can be classified into three categories: 1. Inflammatory- for example rheumatoid arthritis 2. Metabolic- for example gout 3. Non-inflammatory- for example degenerative joint diseas... Read >

Best Treatments for Elbow Degenerative Joint Disease

Elbow degenerative joint disease can be a distressing condition that ruins your quality of life. It tends to affect the 50+ age group which is usually just as you get to the point in your life when you finally have a bit of time to yourself and hopefully ... Read >