Arthritis

Did you know? 🃏 A playing card, a rubber band, or a simple coin trick can actually help people with chronic illnesses! 😲✨

I've recently discovered that magic is not just entertainment—it's a form of 'Magic Therapy'! 🪄 Hospital magicians perform in wards, allowing sick children and patients dealing with long-term pain to temporarily forget their discomfort. Laughter truly is the best painkiller! 😂

Occupational therapists use magic as a rehabilitation tool to train fine motor skills, focus, and coordination, especially for stroke patients, those with arthritis, or chronic pain sufferers. Learning magic is so much fun that it doesn’t feel like ‘exercise,’ increasing the likelihood of sticking with it! 💪

Even more inspiring, magician Kevin Spencer rebuilt his confidence and motivation through magic after a car accident. He now uses his skills to help individuals with disabilities and children with autism develop their abilities. 🎓

Magic may not be a miracle cure, but it can shift focus, boost mood, and increase self-esteem, improving quality of life! 🎩❤️ If you or someone you know has a chronic illness, why not start with some simple tricks like the rubber band trick or card predictions? You can do it while sitting down! 🪙

Have you tried using hobbies to distract from pain? Feel free to share your stories! 💬 #MagicTherapy #ChronicIllness #Magic #Rehabilitation #Positiveenergy

I’m looking for some help and advice:
I believe that I have Arthritis in my knee and I was hoping that anyone might be able to offer tips and advice on how to manage this.
I have found that my knee is very painful when it gets cold and the cold weather is making me knee very painful even when I’m not doing anything. Does someone have any advice or recommendations that could help with my knee pain?
Thank you in advance for your help.
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Here's to a new, bright, healthy 2026!!
Any other self care you may be adding in for the new year?
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Health researchers have found a strong connection between obesity and the need for joint surgery, especially knee and hip replacements. Excess body weight puts continuous pressure on joints, which speeds up cartilage wear and increases the risk of osteoarthritis. Studies show that people with obesity are significantly more likely to experience severe joint pain and mobility issues that do not improve with medication alone. Over time, this damage often leads doctors to recommend joint replacement surgery. Researchers also note that obesity-related inflammation may further worsen joint degeneration. Maintaining a healthy weight is now considered a key strategy for reducing joint damage and delaying surgery.

Research & Medical References:

NIH (National Institutes of Health): Obesity increases mechanical stress on weight-bearing joints and accelerates osteoarthritis progression.

Arthritis Foundation: Obesity is one of the strongest risk factors for knee osteoarthritis and joint replacement surgery.

Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery: Long-term studies show higher joint replacement rates among obese adults.

Book Reference:

Osteoarthritis: Diagnosis and Medical/Surgical Management

Author: Roland W. Moskowitz et al.

Publisher: Wolters Kluwer Discusses obesity as a major contributor to joint degeneration and surgical outcomes.

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Today’s #monstermonday #tradingcard is #caticshock ! Spine issues from #Arthritis , #autoimmunedisease , #SpinalMuscularAtrophy , and other conditions can contribute to #neuropathy impacting dexterity, mobility, and more. Have you collected #neuropathy ? Tell us about it!

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Have a wonderful season in all of the celebrations. This is a time of peace and kindness 🙏✨️💗
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I'm under the weather, and on hard days it's definitely harder to scrape for gratitude. Can you share even one thing in the comments that you're grateful for today?
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