Arthritis & Rheumatology of GA

10/04/2025

What an incredible morning with our amazing team at the Walk to Cure Arthritis! 💚💜 Crisp fall air, great company, and a powerful cause—we could not have asked for a better day.

We are especially grateful to everyone who supported The Rheum Walkers and helped us surpass our fundraising goal. Each step taken was a step closer to a future with less pain and more hope for the 60 million Americans living with arthritis.

Thank you for walking this journey with us,
𝒯𝒽𝑒 𝑅𝒽𝑒𝓊𝓂 𝒲𝒶𝓁𝓀𝑒𝓇𝓈

10/03/2025

🎉 𝐖𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐢𝐭! Thanks to your generosity, we have officially 𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙚𝙙 our fundraising goal for the Walk to Cure Arthritis!

👟 Tomorrow, The Rheum Walkers—representing Arthritis and Rheumatology of Georgia—will lace up our shoes and take strides for the nearly 60 million Americans living with the daily challenges of arthritis. This walk is more than a fundraiser—it is a movement for progress, awareness, and hope.

💜💚 Thank you for standing with us. 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘱 𝘸𝘦 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵!

📸 Stay tuned for walk-day updates!

10/03/2025

No one should face arthritis alone. Thanks to this wonderful resource, support is available in English and Spanish.

Need help managing arthritis? Our Helpline experts are here for you — in English and in Spanish! 💚

Whether you have questions about treatment, daily living, or resources, our Spanish-speaking Helpline specialist is ready to support you.

📞 Call the Helpline today: 1-800-283-7800.

09/30/2025

As Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month comes to a close, remember: you don’t have to navigate exercise and movement on your own.

Get personalized support by working with your rheumatologist, physical therapist (PT), or occupational therapist (OT) to develop a safe, tailored plan that fits your lifestyle. Ask about options like aquatic therapy or adaptive exercises designed to reduce strain and build confidence.

💪 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬: Programs like SilverSneakers, YMCA classes, and local wellness centers often offer safe, joint-friendly activities.

Every patient’s journey is unique — the right plan can help reduce pain, improve mobility, and support long-term health. Awareness Month may be ending, but your journey toward better movement continues 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙙𝙖𝙮.

💬 Have you ever worked with a PT, OT, or joined a class that helped you feel stronger? Share your experience in the comments!

09/29/2025

We are almost there! With just $3️⃣4️⃣5️⃣ to go, we are incredibly close to reaching our $1,500 goal for the Walk to Cure Arthritis! 🎉

This weekend, The Rheum Walkers—representing Arthritis and Rheumatology of Georgia—will proudly join the fight against arthritis alongside millions across the nation. Dr. Sutej, Dr. Tanasa, Dr. Weselman, and other amazing members of our practice team will be walking to raise awareness, support research, and uplift the arthritis community.

💥 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬:
Arthritis affects nearly 60 million Americans—including hundreds of thousands of children. It is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. and can impact every part of a person’s life. With your help, we can move closer to better treatments—and one day, a cure.

👟 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐮𝐬𝐡
Every dollar helps us reach our goal and makes a real difference in the lives of those living with arthritis.

👉 𝘿𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙣𝙤𝙬: bit.ly/ARG-RheumWalkers

Thank you for your support! 💜💚

09/29/2025

Long hours of sitting can make joint pain and stiffness worse — but the good news is that even small breaks can make a 𝙗𝙞𝙜 𝙙𝙞𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚.

⏱️ Aim to stand, stretch, or take a short walk every 30–60 minutes
🪑 Try gentle chair stretches or desk yoga if you’re at work
🚶‍♀️ Take phone calls while standing or walking
💧 Use water breaks as a reminder to move

Breaking up long periods of sitting helps improve circulation, keeps joints flexible, and supports overall mobility. Movement doesn’t have to be big to be beneficial — 𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘱𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘥𝘥 𝘶𝘱!

💬 What’s your go-to quick “movement break”? Share in the comments to inspire others!

09/25/2025

Looking for safe ways to stay active with arthritis or another rheumatic condition? Low-impact activities are joint-friendly, easy to start, and highly effective for improving mobility and reducing pain.

Here are some great options to try:
✨ 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 – simple, social, and flexible for any fitness level
✨𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐜𝐬 – buoyancy reduces strain on joints
✨ 𝐘𝐨𝐠𝐚 𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐚𝐢 𝐜𝐡𝐢– gentle movements improve balance and flexibility
✨ 𝐂𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 – builds endurance while being easier on the knees and hips

These activities help reduce stiffness, build strength, and support heart health — all without putting added pressure on your joints.

💡 𝙏𝙞𝙥: Start small and be consistent. Even 10–15 minutes a day can make a big difference over time.

💬 Which of these activities have you tried? Do you have a favorite way to keep moving?

09/23/2025

🚫 𝐌𝐲𝐭𝐡: If you have arthritis, you should avoid exercise because it will make joint pain worse.
✅ 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭: The opposite is true. Regular low-impact movement is one of the best things you can do for arthritis.

Exercise helps reduce stiffness, improves flexibility, builds muscle strength to support your joints, and can even cut pain levels by up to 40%. It also boosts mood and protects heart health — an especially important benefit for people with rheumatoid arthritis, who are at higher cardiovascular risk.

The key is choosing activities that are joint-friendly and enjoyable:
✨ Walking or light cycling
✨ Swimming or water aerobics
✨ Yoga, Pilates, or tai chi
✨ Gentle stretching or resistance bands

Movement doesn’t have to be intense — small, consistent steps can lead to meaningful improvements in daily function and quality of life.

09/19/2025

September is 𝐑𝐡𝐞𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 — and this year, the American College of Rheumatology is spotlighting the power of movement through its RheumMoves campaign.

Rheumatic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Sjögren’s, psoriatic arthritis, vasculitis, and gout affect millions. Research shows that regular low-impact exercise can reduce pain by up to 40% and improve daily function, mood, and heart health.

Follow along as we share simple, safe ways to get moving this month. 💙

💬 What’s your favorite way to stay active — walking, yoga, swimming, or something else? Tell us in the comments!

09/17/2025

Today we celebrate Maggie’s last day at Arthritis and Rheumatology of Georgia—though “celebrate” may not be the perfect word, as it is truly a bittersweet day for all of us.

We are incredibly thankful for Maggie—for her unwavering dedication, her positive spirit, and her steady presence through some of our most challenging seasons. She has given so much to our team and our patients, always showing up with grace, heart, and a sense of purpose.

Maggie, you will be missed more than words can say. We wish you nothing but the best in your next chapter and hope you come back to visit often. Once a part of ARG, always a part of ARG.

Wishing you continued success and happiness. What a rockstar! 💫

09/17/2025

💜 💚 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙥 𝙬𝙚 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨 𝙪𝙨 𝙘𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙖 𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙚. 💚 💜

Arthritis affects nearly 60 million Americans—including hundreds of thousands of children—and we are walking to make a difference. The Rheum Walkers, representing Arthritis and Rheumatology of Georgia, are proud to join the Walk to Cure Arthritis this October to raise awareness, fund groundbreaking research, and support those who live each day with the pain and limitations of this serious disease.

💥 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬:
Arthritis is not just a normal part of aging—it is the nation’s leading cause of disability, impacting quality of life, mobility, and independence. This event fuels progress toward better treatments and, ultimately, a cure.

👟 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩?
Support our team with a donation. Every dollar brings us one step closer to conquering arthritis for good.

👉 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: bit.ly/ARG-RheumWalkers

We appreciate your consideration!
— 𝘈𝘳𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘙𝘩𝘦𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘎𝘦𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘪𝘢, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘩𝘦𝘶𝘮 𝘞𝘢𝘭𝘬𝘦𝘳𝘴

09/11/2025

Today, we join the nation in remembering September 11, 2001—a day of unimaginable loss, courage, and resilience. We honor the lives lost, the brave first responders, and the families forever impacted.