People struggling with arthritis could experience pain relief by using a cane, a new study from Brazil suggests.

I#39;d spent the September weekend playing two doubles tennis matches. When I went back to work on Monday, my left knee locked up and hurt when I got up from my desk. Walking down stairs brought on the same symptoms. The pain was mild and brief, but bothersome, nonetheless. I#39;d never had a sports injury in 35 years of playing tennis and had been proud of that fact.

Q I have a lot of discomfort from osteoarthritis. A friend suggested heat therapy. What is heat therapy, and does it work?

(HealthDay News) -- Arthritis pain and stiffness can make it difficult to take care of household chores and cleaning.

(ARA) - When it comes to fighting arthritis, there's no arguing with the axiom move it or lose it. Movement and physical activity have been proven effective in relieving arthritis pain and, in some cases, delaying the onset of symptoms.