Apr 9, 2015 | shoulder, Uncategorized |
Your mother always told you to sit up straight. A study reported in the March 2015 Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery suggests that poor posture may increase rotator cuff tears and the associated shoulder pain. Poor posture often is overlooked as a source of...
Mar 25, 2015 | knee, Uncategorized |
Microfracture surgery is a common method used to repair knee cartilage. A study reported in the March 2015 journal Arthroscopy indicates that the procedure is ineffective, and the author suggests that it’s time to retire knee microfracture surgery. Knee microfracture...
Mar 25, 2015 | arthritis, knee, Uncategorized |
Our genetic structure plays an important role in determining our risk for many diseases. Genetics tests now can tell you how many of hundreds of diseases you may be at higher risk of contracting, all with a swab from your mouth. In addition, doctors are just beginning...
Mar 25, 2015 | arthritis, inflammation, Uncategorized |
Most arthritis patients know that inflammation means swelling. What they don’t know is that a simple blood test can determine whether inflammation is making their condition worse. Here’s how this test works. The word inflammation literally means “to cause fire.” When...
Mar 25, 2015 | curcumin, inflammation, knee, supplements, Uncategorized |
What is curcumin, and what evidence is there that curcumin can help reduce pain in patients with arthritis or other chronic musculoskeletal pain? Curcumin is a chemical substance found in turmeric, a spice used as an ingredient to flavor curries and other Indian...
