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In this video I answer 7 common questions that people have about morning stiffness:
00:00 Introduction
01:20 Why do the joints of my hands feel stiff in the morning?
02:52 Does stiffness happen only in the morning?
03:19 How do you know if you have a serious condition or not?
04:37 Do you need a blood test or x-ray to diagnose morning stiffness?
05:09 Which doctor should you see for morning stiffness?
05:52 Are there home remedies for morning stiffness?
08:25 Is there a prescription medication to treat morning stiffness?
Morning stiffness may be a sign of a serious rheumatological condition, for example: rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis.
Dr. Furlan is a pain specialist in Toronto Canada. She is a physiatrist (specialist in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation). She holds a medical degree from the University of Sao Paulo and a Ph.D. degree from the University of Toronto. She has 30 years of experience helping people with chronic pain to get better quality of life.
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ALERT: This video is not intended to replace medical advice. If you think you have a condition that is causing you pain, please consult with your doctor to get a diagnosis and a treatment plan for you. The intent of this video is only for educational purposes. If there is any emergency, go to the nearest emergency department or call an ambulance. CLOSED CAPTIONS in this video have not been professionally verified.
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[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Download the handout here: www.doctorandreafurlan.com/arthritis

[@teresacrowley4076]

I have R.A. I find stretching before bed reduces morning stiffness. Also sleeping on my back with pillows underneath my legs and knees, reduces arch in my back which in turn reduces my back pain and stiffness while I sleep. As Dr. Andrea clearly explained in this video, 'motion is lotion' and if I do not move regularly my quality of life is not great. ☘️🇮🇪☘️🇮🇪☘️

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Thank you for sharing Teresa.

[@drmuhammadqasim2266]

"Motion is lotion" is a good quotation.which I always repeat while discussing stiff joints.

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

I agree

[@paulyash219]

Great video ! My favourite Doc ! Very professional ! Calm ! Soft spoken ! Above all great personality !

[@guadalupefrancomolina51]

Gracias dra, excelente tema 👍 😉 😊 agradezco mucho su ayuda 🙏 🙌, saludos desde México 👍 😊...

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Thank you for this comment. Have you seen my website yet? All of my videos are organized by topics and you can download all handouts, worksheets and booklets that I made. You will need to sign up for a membership to access all of my materials. It is FREE to become a member. Check it out: www.doctorandreafurlan.com And please remember that I do not give individual medical advice via email, social media or website. My channel and my website are for educational purposes only. For any individual medical advice, please talk to your doctor.

[@robininskip4362]

What morning stretches are best for stiffness of the SPINE? Thanks for helping all of us

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Hi Robin, I have another video about that.

[@muinguy659]

Thanks Dr Furlan ! What a great video 🏆hope to see more and more from you ! Have a blessings day ❣️

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Thank you Mui. You too, have a blessed day.

[@Syahirra-kb5xx]

I like dr. Andrea Furlan's podcast. I got knowledge about healthy. Thak a lot dr.

[@mahmoudhamzeh270]

Thanks for this valueable lecture

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

You are welcome Mahmoud

[@YourWellnessJournal]

You are awesome as always, Doc Andrea. I am a fan. Consider trying hydrotherapy, which involves exercising in warm water. The buoyancy reduces stress on joints, and the warmth can soothe arthritis symptoms. Consult with your healthcare provider before starting any new exercise routine, including hydrotherapy, to ensure it aligns with your specific condition.

[@ethimself5064]

For chronic pain due to injuries I have been using Serrapeptase for some time with great results. 120,000 SU X 6 - 8 if need be. The does mentioned works as well as 4 Aspirin and 650 mg of Tylenol in slow release form. One reick is to take this on a very empty stomach and zero food for at least 2 - 4 hours

[@TB-11-11]

Thank you. I wish I could find a specialist like you here (Australia). Have spent more than 7 years getting yes/no diagnoses on having ankylosing spondylitis. Because my pain situation involves my workplace - and the pain is invisible - i just get treated like a liar. My GP rarely supports imaging.

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

I'm sorry to hear that.

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

I have a new video about ankylosing spondylitis. Check here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmOQgoR9osprbqc

[@minervavillar645]

Very helpful info,god bless.

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Thank you Minerva

[@terapeut8703]

Thanks my sweetheart for all your lecturers

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

You are welcome.

[@mazlindawangabdullah3464]

Thank you so much for your great sharing . Awesome 👍👍❤️❤️

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

That is great to hear. Please share this video with your friends. I have lots of videos about chronic pain on my channel kzbin.info And don't forget to turn on the notifications 🔔 Did you know that I have a website where all of my videos are organized by topics, and you can download all my handouts, worksheets and booklets for FREE. Visit www.doctorandreafurlan.com

[@sharmisthapancholi3109]

Thanks for helpful exercise 🙏🌹

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

My pleasure 😊

[@juliochingaling5824]

Thank you Doc, always helpful. God bless Doc.

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Thank you Julio. I'll do a LIVE KZbin session to make an announcement this Saturday. March 4th at 11 am ET. I hope to see you there.

[@beatriceebens3497]

Another great video with excellent content. Thank you so much doctor.

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Thank you for this comment. Have you seen my website yet? All of my videos are organized by topics and you can download all handouts, worksheets and booklets that I made. You will need to sign up for a membership to access all of my materials. It is FREE to become a member. Check it out: www.doctorandreafurlan.com And please remember that I do not give individual medical advice via email, social media or website. My channel and my website are for educational purposes only. For any individual medical advice, please talk to your doctor.

[@beatriceebens3497]

Yes, I have seen it and I have signed up too.... As I have ra, I follow your videos and they are very helpful.

[@rishiswamy492]

thank you...

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

You're most welcome

[@Etoile_Etoile]

Excelente muchas gracias !!!!! 💖🌟

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Hi Tina, de nada!

[@deepthimuthukumarana2617]

Dr andrea Furlan i like you waching your vidio very nice explain thank you so much

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

You are very welcome.

[@charlynnmullin38]

Thank you❤

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

You are welcome

[@ovion357ben7]

Hello Dr FURLAN, THANKS YOU VERY MUCH I'N TH E VIDEOS 🙏😘

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Glad you like them!

[@myintooo5695]

May God bless. 🙏❤🙏

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Hi Mying. God bless you too. I'll do a LIVE KZbin session to make an announcement this Saturday. March 4th at 11 am ET. I hope to see you there.

[@fatimahussain4208]

Good blace u. My faurite Dr F. V V good advice i am using all u r advise. UR the best Dr my faverate. I take UR all what u words said, My stiffness is ruined my life. I m alone on my own, UR r helping me, I love u xx

[@fahira-cu9oq]

Thenk You 🎉🎉🎉

[@gnanasekarang1291]

Doctor Andrea Madam, Good morning, Madam. Thank you so much madam for sharing detailed informations about Morning stiffness. Happy Weekend, Doctor Andrea Madam. 👌👌👌🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼👍👍👍.

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Thank you for your kind words.

[@gnanasekarang1291]

Thank you so much Madam for your positive reply. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@dr.vigneshkumarphdphysioth6585]

Good one useful early morning stiffness ..and detailed description about arthritis RA , Psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis ....treatment medications exercises demo home remedy all are fine ... here physiotherapy plays a key role in reducing preventing morning stiffness to overcome the problem and great video dr andrea

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Thanks 😊

[@tracylegette7454]

Notice I use my r hand alot some time put tight wrap it helps my hip I put back brace around my hip it helps to am going to try pool exercise hope helps

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Thanks for sharing.

[@francesbernard2445]

After a busy morning and early afternoon yesterday while getting ready for bed at the usual time I finally noticed that I had only a minor injury on one of my fingers. And so I made up my mind not to think too much of it if waking up this morning with more stifness in my hand than usual. While the slight bruise on that finger on my right arm has already started to change color. So it is both possible and probable that the injury to that finger could have happened a few days ago instead of yesterday. Becauise I have peripheral nerve damage in my right arm. Today my right hand nor my wrist does not feel stiff at all while I am typing here. After a few days ago when I was feeling an ache in my right shoulder which often happens during a drastic weather change after I had surgery for that right shoulder in the year 1986 or so for a recurring shoulder dislocation problem after having to be rushed to hospital once to get the bones in my right arm relocated in proper position in that shoulder. Since it has been a long time since that surgery was done there is no evidence left that surgery was ever done.

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Thanks for sharing with us.

[@prabhoochandshiboo8390]

DR Adrea Furlan thank you very much for your video. I have Ar, I take everyday one pills hydroxychoroquine sulfate. I am 65. It often happen that, when I have pain in my left hand in the evening, it move to another place or maybe completely guerie. Can I have a normal life because I work as a driver in a van

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Thank you for writing this comment.

[@punimooji834]

My thumb. Feels stiff and painful during the day too

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Thank you for watching the video and writing this comment. Please talk to your physiotherapist, as they will be able to help you with an individual program. Consider subscribing to my channel. I post videos once a week about a variety of topics on chronic pain. Have you seen my website already? All of my videos are organized by topics, and you can download all handouts, worksheets and booklets for FREE. Check it out www.doctorandreafurlan.com.

[@shivdevuppal.5713]

No such feeling in the morning means no such problem? Thanks for the great motivation. God bless you 😂

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

It means a lot to me that you found the video helpful and encouraging. I'm truly grateful for your kind words.

[@jmc8076]

Dr Furlan maybe if you/your team (hope you have help) PIN comment with website it can help promote it? I gave my family physician, MD friend practicing locally and neuro friend in US link to your videos. I think many look for variety of good sources of info to pass onto patients. PS good info in video. ✌️

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Great suggestion. I'll do that.

[@naveddurrani5294]

1:08 ❤❤ 1:23 ❤❤❤❤

[@TheAlikhan2010]

thank you vry useful velog ...mam would you like to share with me lumber stenusis about this and also share with me that i am jiont pain patient from last 25 years and my knee and hib cannot work 100% so how can i do striches exserise for this ....any special ....for my lumber stenosis ...i am afride from surgrey ....😊

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Thank you for sharing with us, Professor.

[@jmc8076]

If asking for personal advice on your issue she’s respectfully explained many times she can’t unless a patient (have to live in Ontario Canada to get medical referral to her.) Try her website in description box below video and maybe find gen info it. You can also search YT for more info. Most MDs on social media are cooperative vs competitive for others getting help they need.

[@shahramafaghi3241]

🥀💐🌻

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Thanks

[@shahramafaghi3241]

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[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Thank you

[@7Lavgo531]

💖💜❤️❣️

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Thank you

[@7Lavgo531]

@@DrAndreaFurlan Thank you too for sharing this vlog❣️

[@terrypadilla7014]

❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Hi Terry. Thank you for this comment. Have you seen my website yet? All of my videos are organized by topics and you can download all handouts, worksheets and booklets that I made. You will need to sign up for a membership to access all of my materials. It is FREE to become a member. Check it out: www.doctorandreafurlan.com And please remember that I do not give individual medical advice via email, social media or website. My channel and my website are for educational purposes only. For any individual medical advice, please talk to your doctor.

[@farerse]

what is your accentsh ? :D

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

If you go to my website you will find the answer. www.doctorandreafurlan.com/

[@farerse]

@@DrAndreaFurlan Brazilian I could never have guessed , interesting accent:)

[@bogse]

3:34 can someone say what she says, something like "ostreotritus"?

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

I had some issues with the audio of this video, the microphone was too sensitive. Sorry about that.

[@krpurple2678]

Osteoarthritis

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Thanks

[@bogse]

@@krpurple2678 Thank you!

[@jmc8076]

Upper right of video to turn closed captioning (CC) on. It’s voice recognition isn’t perfect but helps. ✌️