
Frequently Asked Questions About Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a type of arthritis where your immune system attacks the tissue lining the joints. Although the exact cause is unknown, treatment

The Best Ways to Treat & Prevent Tendonitis
Tennis elbow, quarterback shoulder, and jumper’s knee are common names for the same condition: tendonitis. Tendonitis is a painful but often preventable injury. It is

How Ultrasound Therapy Helps Manage Arthritis Pain
Arthritis is a catch-all term referring to more than one hundred diseases and conditions where there is inflammation of the joints in addition to pain,

What is Ankylosing Spondylitis?
Ankylosing spondylitis is an inflammatory condition that, over time, can lead to the fusion of bones in the spine (vertebrae). This blending of the spine

15 Ways to Manage Rheumatoid Arthritis Flares and Fatigue
A Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) flare-up is characterized by joint pain and swelling, fatigue, and anxiety. The symptoms of RA are felt throughout the body, this

What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, is a systemic autoimmune disease that occurs when your immune system attacks healthy cells in your body by mistake, causing pain

Psoriatic Arthritis vs. Reactive Arthritis
Arthritis is defined as the inflammation or swelling of one or more joints. This term is used to describe more than 100 conditions that affect

6 Ways To Prevent Osteoarthritis Pain
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis that affects millions of people worldwide. At Pacific Arthritis, we understand how impactful osteoarthritis symptoms can be.

Common Causes And Symptoms Of Osteoporosis
In this guide from Pacific Arthritis in Los Angeles, we explain the causes and symptoms of osteoporosis. What Is Osteoporosis? Bone is living tissue that

Telemedicine for Arthritis
Telemedicine is a rapidly growing field of medicine that uses telecommunications and information technology to provide clinical health care at a distance. Put simply, telemedicine

Benefits of Therapeutic Ultrasound for Osteoarthritis
Therapeutic ultrasound is one of many tools used to treat pain and loss of joint function due to osteoarthritis. Pacific Arthritis is a team of