Adventuring with Osteoarthritis

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:Your pain levelsYour 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. Follow me on youtube for exercise ideas here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrA-zi9rqRQsPGinrwVhISQTake the next step towards your arthritis adventure journey and make pain relief possible by joining Adventurers for Life. Follow me on social media: > My website > Join my Private Facebook Group > Follow me on Instagram > Subscribe to my YouTube channelThis 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.

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 is2. Ignoring pain is not healthy3. Why words matter4. Second opinions for joint replacements are a good idea5. 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 hereFree Arthritis Resources:Where to Start: Knee Arthritis GuideWhere to Start: Hip Arthritis GuideFollow me on social media: > My website> Join my Private Facebook Group> Follow me on Instagram> Subscribe to my YouTube channelTake the next step towards your arthritis adventure journey and make pain relief possible by joining Adventurers for Life. Follow me on social media: > My website > Join my Private Facebook Group > Follow me on Instagram > Subscribe to my YouTube channelThis 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.

7 minute seated youtube routine: https://youtu.be/M0lLstyOqRwIn 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 hereFree Arthritis Resources:Where to Start: Knee Arthritis GuideWhere to Start: Hip Arthritis GuideFollow me on social media: > My website> Join my Private Facebook Group> Follow me on Instagram> Subscribe to my YouTube channelTake the next step towards your arthritis adventure journey and make pain relief possible by joining Adventurers for Life. Follow me on social media: > My website > Join my Private Facebook Group > Follow me on Instagram > Subscribe to my YouTube channelThis 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.

Buff Bones Website: https://buff-bones.com/Buff Bones Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gotbuffbones/ In this episode, Rebakah Rotstein of Buff Bones and I discuss:What osteoporosis/osteopenia isRebekah’s own story with osteoporosisAre medications needed?What you need to be asking your doctor aboutHow significant exercise needs to be in your lifeOsteoporosis 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 hereFree Arthritis Resources:Where to Start: Knee Arthritis GuideWhere to Start: Hip Arthritis GuideFollow me on social media: > My website> Join my Private Facebook Group> Follow me on Instagram> Subscribe to my YoTake the next step towards your arthritis adventure journey and make pain relief possible by joining Adventurers for Life. Follow me on social media: > My website > Join my Private Facebook Group > Follow me on Instagram > Subscribe to my YouTube channelThis 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.

Find out more about the Arthritis Adventure Blueprint at: https://arthritisadventure.comLinda is a member of the Arthritis Adventure Blueprint, my signature online program walking you through how to find confidence both physically and mentally with osteoarthritis. With all the discouragement that is out there, it is totally normal to feel frustrated, confused, and angry about osteoarthritis. But it doesn’t have to be that way forever. It is possible to gain a new perspective along with mobility and strength even with osteoarthritis. This program is meant to help you every step of the way through this journey, a journey many people feel alone in. In this episode Linda discusses her physical and emotional journey with osteoarthritis, what the key to her breakthrough was, and how she now envisions her future. The purpose of this episode is to inspire you and allow you to approach your condition with an open mind and an idea of what is possible.  If you would like to share your personal experience with the Arthritis Adventure Blueprint to help inspire others, please send an email to: alyssa@keeptheadventurealive.com.//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 hereFree Arthritis Resources:Where to Start: Knee Arthritis GuideWhere to Start: Hip Arthritis GuideFollow me on social media: > My website> Join my Private Facebook Group> Follow me on Instagram> Subscribe to my YouTube channelTake the next step towards your arthritis adventure journey and make pain relief possible by joining Adventurers for Life. Follow me on social media: > My website > Join my Private Facebook Group > Follow me on Instagram > Subscribe to my YouTube channelThis 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.

Please listen to episode 54 FIRST: X-rays and MRIs do not decide surgery, what you need to know before you make a decision https://www.buzzsprout.com/1886674/episodes/11934530In this episode Dr. Alyssa, PT discusses 4 patient stories of what they were told about their x-rays and how they moved forward to success. Without the right direction, looking at an MRI or x-ray can be scary- especially if you’re told you are bone on bone or “have the knees of an 80 year old”. You’ll hear each short story as well as her commentary on how to open the discussion up with your doctor/surgeon, who else to get an opinion from, and how to advocate for yourself.Here are the 4 scenarios discussed:Being told you are bone on boneAdvocating for PT first to avoid surgeryThe “pain is in your head” conversation“You have the knees of an 80 year old”Learn how to respond and what questions to ask in each scenario.Take the next step towards your arthritis adventure journey and make pain relief possible by joining Adventurers for Life. Follow me on social media: > My website > Join my Private Facebook Group > Follow me on Instagram > Subscribe to my YouTube channelThis 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.

Blog post on how to decide on a joint replacement surgery: https://keeptheadventurealive.com/how-do-you-know-if-you-need-a-joint-replacement/One of the biggest misconceptions about osteoarthritis is that the x-ray or MRI of your joint tells the whole story about the pain you’re experiencing. Upwards of 75-80% of people have arthritic changes on an x-ray but do not experience frequent joint pain…The image of your joint does not correlate with the intensity of pain you may be experiencing. There are other pieces to the puzzle that must be addressed and examined before deciding on a joint replacement. Take the next step towards your arthritis adventure journey and make pain relief possible by joining Adventurers for Life. Follow me on social media: > My website > Join my Private Facebook Group > Follow me on Instagram > Subscribe to my YouTube channelThis 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.

Learn what to prioritize every day with arthritis in this episode with Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, physical therapist and osteoarthritis specialist as she discusses the most important treatment aspects when searching for arthritis pain relief. The three keys of variety, quality sleep, and adding in anti-inflammatory foods can help you get started towards your arthritis adventure.Sleep blog post: https://keeptheadventurealive.com/how-to-sleep-with-lower-back-pain/Anti-inflammatory foods blog post: https://keeptheadventurealive.com/anti-inflammatory-foods-list-pdf/ Take the next step towards your arthritis adventure journey and make pain relief possible by joining Adventurers for Life. Follow me on social media: > My website > Join my Private Facebook Group > Follow me on Instagram > Subscribe to my YouTube channelThis 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.

Walking can be challenging, especially with spine, hip, knee, and/or ankle osteoarthritis. The common way of thinking is if you want to get better at something, you just need more repetitions. With walking this actually isn’t the case. In this episode, Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT explains why and how to break through the plateau and actually get closer to your goals! Walking longer distances, shopping, traveling- it’s all possible with the right steps. Learn how to walk longer distances: https://keeptheadventurealive.com/arthritis-of-the-knee/Take the next step towards your arthritis adventure journey and make pain relief possible by joining Adventurers for Life. Follow me on social media: > My website > Join my Private Facebook Group > Follow me on Instagram > Subscribe to my YouTube channelThis 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.

According to the Journal of Rheumatology (Wolfe et al 2005), “jaw pain is present in about 19% of patients with RA and OA, and is primarily a marker for a general pain increase and symptom sensitivity problem” PMID: 16331775I brought on today’s guest to talk about jaw pain, jaw arthritis, and any secondary pain associated with it because it is something that is rarely talked about. Dr. Liana Sved is a physical therapist and myofascial therapist who specializes in helping people with jaw pain. Research has shown that jaw pain can be common with conditions such as osteoarthritis. Liana shares today: Importance of your tongue in finding jaw pain reliefSimple exercises you can do to help your jaw painMyths and misconceptions around jaw painWho are the best practitioners to seek out for jaw painLinks: Find out more about Dr. Sved, PT on her website: https://www.reviveptct.com/Myospots (mints discussed in today’s episode)Orthodontic elasticsTake the next step towards your arthritis adventure journey and make pain relief possible by joining Adventurers for Life. Follow me on social media: > My website > Join my Private Facebook Group > Follow me on Instagram > Subscribe to my YouTube channelThis 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.