As we get closer to the Olympics, cyclist Kristin Armstrong is continuing her ride to Beijing. We’ve been following Kristin because she is a great example of how some people are able to live with a disease like osteoarthritis. While not everyone can manage to achieve the level of athleticism that she has when healthy, even fewer can do so when they have a disease that causes chronic pain and disability.
On June 5, Kristin raced in the Commerce Bank Reading Classic, where she placed 5th. Three days later, on June 8th, she raced in the Commerce Bank Liberty Classic; …read more

This definitely fits in with the H&W channel theme of Celebrity Week. Who could be more worthy of celebrity status than an Olympic athlete who not only battles the challenges of her sport, but a health issue that could sideline her at any time?
As we get closer to the Olympics, cyclist Kristin Armstrong is riding her way to Beijing, one race at a time. We’ve been following Kristin because she is a great example of how some people are able to live with a disease like osteoarthritis. While not everyone can manage to achieve the level of athleticism …read more

Following our visit by Kristin Armstrong, US Olympic cyclist, to Company’s calling (Company’s calling – Olympic cyclist Kristin Armstrong talks about her osteoarthritis), we’ve been following her progress (Help My Hurt follows Olympic cyclist Kristin Armstrong).
Many people find Kristin an inspiring role model because she lives with the chronic pain of osteoarthritis.
On May 4th, Kristin came in 29th in Switzerland’s Berner-Rundfahrt / Tour de Berne World Cup (Results) and she was just here in the Montreal this past weekend, where she participated in the rain-soaked Montreal World Cup. Kristin placed 5th overall (Results).
Just days later, Kristin participated in the Commerce …read more

It’s been a while since I wrote a “musings” post so I thought it was about time.
I am so thrilled with the number of people who have been stopping by Help My Hurt to read what I have to write. I’m trying my best to mix things up between news about different pain-related issues, drug approvals, interesting sites about painful disorders, people living with chronic pain, and some personal stories.
One goal is to have other professionals writing guest posts or agreeing to interviews. I’ve had some success in that respect. The Company’s calling with Olympic cyclist Kristin Armstrong was …read more

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I was going to introduce our visitor today as a special visitor – but then again, everyone who stops by Company’s calling is special, right? But today, we do have an extra special visitor. Someone who works with World Champion cyclist Kristin Armstrong noticed Help My Hurt and offered to put us in touch. Kristin wrote this to share with Help My Hurt’s visitors. Thanks Kristin and good luck!

 
Putting a New Spin on Arthritis
My name is Kristin Armstrong; I’m 34 and a World Champion cyclist. I was also diagnosed with osteoarthritis nearly seven years ago. Before my diagnosis …read more