Adventuring with Arthritis

If you feel like you have tried everything but still haven't found pain relief, you are not alone. When it comes to arthritis pain relief, there are factors to consider that can increase pain that some people miss. The main priorities are food, sleep, and movement but there are in fact other factors that contribute too.

In this episode we will discuss the other common reason pain continues and how to understand what this continued pain means. 

This episode is all about gaining a new perspective to break through your continued pain. 

Protein blog post: https://keeptheadventurealive.com/protein-for-arthritis/
Joint replacement surgery blog post: https://keeptheadventurealive.com/how-do-you-know-if-you-need-a-joint-replacement/

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Skiing is possible with osteoarthritis. The biggest challenge is simply making sure your body and your joints are prepared for the forces through your joints. Skiing takes a certain degree of strength and control in order to be successful in avoiding high levels of pain while out on the mountain. 

In this episode, Alyssa is joined by Greg Louie, a physical therapist known as “The Ski PT”. You’ll learn:

1. What you need to consider to prepare your joints for skiing
2. Why balance is something you shouldn’t skip out on
3. Recovery strategies to optimize your time on the mountain

And MORE! 

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If you want to learn how to walk further and faster- we have the episode for you! Join Alyssa with her guest Joy who is a fellow physical therapist and the Clinical Evidence Specialist for Urban Poling, a company who produces specialized walking poles and programs. In this episode we discussed: 

1. Why walking poles are beneficial even if you think you don’t need them
2. How they can be beneficial to arthritic joints in particular
3. What the research says
4. Powerful case study

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Unsure where to start video: https://youtu.be/enhBZ0VM1tM

Did you know that insulin resistance and blood sugar control play a huge role in the development and the progression of osteoarthritis? If you are dealing with joint pain and haven't been able to find relief, insulin resistance could be the culprit. 

In this video learn the connection between insulin, cartilage, inflammation and insulin resistance. Learn the top things you can do to reverse insulin resistance and how to get started even with osteoarthritis. 

Learn more about blood sugar and exercise's impact at this podcast: https://joinzoe.com/learn/podcast-improving-blood-sugar-control-with-exercise

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Disclaimer: This post is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Kuhn and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Move Well Age Well, LLC and Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT, DPT are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any conclusions drawn, services or product you obtain through this post, video or site. Complete all exercises at your own risk.

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Dr. Emily Warren, PT, DPT is a fellow physical therapist here in Utah and specializes in helping patients with pain related to their spine. 

Today we discussed sciatica, a common injury many people with osteoarthritis face. There are some considerations when it comes to treatment as well as preventing it from coming back. One of the most common symptoms of sciatica is pain down your leg but it can actually come from different sources. 

We discussed: 

1. What are some of the causes of sciatica pain
2. Why movement is incredibly important for pain relief and prevention
3. What to consider when trying to move with sciatica pain 

Sign up for the free sciatica relief series: https://emilywarrendpt.ck.page/sciaticareliefseries

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@emilywarren1444/featured

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Have you recently taken a break from exercise because life happened and you got busy?

Breaks happen but the most important thing is getting back into the swing of consistent movement and making it a priority again. 

There are 3 considerations when getting back into a routine to help avoid setting off a flare, injuring yourself, or increasing your pain levels. These three things are: 

1. Increase frequency of rest 
2. Shorten workouts 
3. Consider full body moves 

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This episode is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Kuhn and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Move Well Age Well, LLC and Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT, DPT are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any conclusions drawn, services or product you obtain through this post, video or site.

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Have you ever wondered how much movement you really need when it comes to finding arthritis pain relief and feeling stronger?

There are different goals based upon two things:

1. Your pain levels
2. Your current level of activity 

When just starting out and/or with higher levels of pain, including 5-10 minutes of purposeful movement into your day can be incredibly helpful. 

If you have a higher fitness level and/or your pain levels are lower, aiming for 3 workouts per week is a good goal to start with depending on the intensity of the workouts and how hard they feel for you. 

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As a physical therapist who specializes in helping people find osteoarthritis pain relief and unlock adventure, I wanted to share the top 5 things I would never do. The goal of this video is to give you your power back when it comes to finding arthritis pain relief and let you know what is possible. Words can be extremely powerful. Remember you do have power. 

In this episode I discuss: 

1. How important physical activity really is

2. Ignoring pain is not healthy

3. Why words matter

4. Second opinions for joint replacements are a good idea

5. That you CAN squat

//Adventuring with Osteoarthritis Resources:

Kicking off your Own Arthritis Adventure:

If you are ready to begin your own journey to overcoming osteoarthritis, you've come to the right place!

Join my online course, The Arthritis Adventure Blueprint, which gives you a step by step plan on how to make your active lifestyle possible again without being limited by joint pain.

Learn more by clicking here

Free Arthritis Resources:

Where to Start: Knee Arthritis Guide

Where to Start: Hip Arthritis Guide

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This episode is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Kuhn and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Move Well Age Well, LLC and Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT, DPT are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any conclusions drawn, services or product you obtain through this post, video or site.

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7 minute seated youtube routine: https://youtu.be/M0lLstyOqRw

In this episode Dr. Alyssa, PT discusses how to get started with exercise even if it feels impossible, even if everything hurts. It’s all about understanding how to reduce the size of the barrier that is standing in your way of getting started. Whether it’s time, confusion on what exercise to do, hesitation because everything hurts- it is possible to get started and make your arthritic joints feel good. 

Here she discusses a simple plan that can allow you to start becoming consistent and start building your confidence.

At the end of the day though, it is up to you to get started.

//Adventuring with Osteoarthritis Resources:

Kicking off your Own Arthritis Adventure:

If you are ready to begin your own journey to overcoming osteoarthritis, you've come to the right place!

Join my online course, The Arthritis Adventure Blueprint, which gives you a step by step plan on how to make your active lifestyle possible again without being limited by joint pain.

Learn more by clicking here

Free Arthritis Resources:

Where to Start: Knee Arthritis Guide

Where to Start: Hip Arthritis Guide

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This episode is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Kuhn and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Move Well Age Well, LLC and Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT, DPT are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any conclusions drawn, services or product you obtain through this post, video or site.

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In this episode, Rebakah Rotstein of Buff Bones and I discuss:

1. What osteoporosis/osteopenia is
2. Rebekah’s own story with osteoporosis
3. Are medications needed?
4. What you need to be asking your doctor about
5. How significant exercise needs to be in your life

Osteoporosis can exist with osteoarthritis, the problem is- osteoporosis can go undetected for a long time. Unless you have a fracture, it may be difficult to know if you have the condition. With osteoarthritis, many people reduce their physical activity significantly due to pain which can open you up to developing osteopenia/osteoporosis.

I did an earlier episode (episode #5) on osteoporosis and osteoarthritis which you can listen to here: https://osteoarthritis.buzzsprout.com/1886674/9652236-you-are-more-at-risk-for-osteoporosis-exactly-what-you-need-to-know-to-prevent-and-manage-it-with-osteoarthritis 

//Adventuring with Osteoarthritis Resources:

Kicking off your Own Arthritis Adventure:

If you are ready to begin your own journey to overcoming osteoarthritis, you've come to the right place!

Join my online course, The Arthritis Adventure Blueprint, which gives you a step by step plan on how to make your active lifestyle possible again without being limited by joint pain.

Learn more by clicking here

Free Arthritis Resources:

Where to Start: Knee Arthritis Guide

Where to Start: Hip Arthritis Guide

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This episode is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Kuhn and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Move Well Age Well, LLC and Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT, DPT are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any conclusions drawn, services or product you obtain through this post, video or site.

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