May 26, 2016 | arthritis, knee, supplements, Uncategorized |
Glucosamine and chondroitin have been the stepchildren of modern medicine for many years. While their use has skyrocketed due to a mass of supplements on the market, the average family doctor was much more likely to prescribe pharmaceutical concoctions such as...
May 19, 2016 | arthritis, back, knee, meniscus, Uncategorized |
The orthopedic community faces a number of myths regarding the causes of knee pain. A large number of physicians believe that cartilage loss in the knee causes pain and/or that a meniscus tear also causes pain. The problem is that recent medical research isn’t...
May 12, 2016 | arthritis, glucosamine, NSAIDs, supplements, Uncategorized |
The Motrin, Advil, Aleve, Ibuprofen, and Naprosyn you can buy over the counter are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Once Americans become middle-aged or older, most begin eating NSAIDs like M&Ms. Despite the many troubling studies, bad press and a...
May 5, 2016 | arthritis, hip, knee, Uncategorized |
Most Americans believe that the recommendations their doctors make are based on solid science and that doctors have their patients’ best interests at heart. Doctors frequently use Affordable Care Act guidelines to help them chose what type of care should work best. A...
May 3, 2016 | arthritis, knee, Regenexx SD+, Uncategorized |
Jane’s knee pain was preventing her from living an active life. After her stem cell procedures in her knees, she’s back to enjoying daily activities without pain. Video transcript: Yeah, I think I’ve gained a whole lot. I’ve kind of gotten my...
Apr 28, 2016 | arthritis, carpal tunnel, hand, neck, nerves, sleep, Uncategorized |
Many patients report that their hands go numb when they sleep. Should this be something that worries you, or is it no big deal? Here’s why you should be concerned about this problem and what may be causing it. When any body part goes numb, it means that the nerve...
