arthritis

There are countless activities that many of us don’t think twice about. Using scissors, removing a cap from a bottle, or sometimes just getting out of bed can be daunting tasks for those who suffer from arthritis.

Osteoarthritis and various other forms of arthritis trouble over 20 million Americans. In fact, osteoarthritis is the second leading cause of disability in men over 50 years of age.

Stiff and swollen joints aren’t just a result of age—there could be an underlying reason for your pain. Although it aches to think about, you may be a victim of arthritis. But there are ways to vastly improve living with the disease, and comprehensive holistic approaches can offer lasting relief.

Every morning, Angie steps onto her yoga mat and struggles to push herself into Downward-Facing Dog. Three breaths later—on a good day—she comes down and rests in Child’s Pose, rolling her wrists and flexing her fingers. Angie, at 32 years old, has osteoarthritis in her hands and her hips. But in spite of the pain, she says yoga actually makes her feel better.