The anterior cruciate ligament (more commonly known as the ACL) extends diagonally across the center of the knee. It keeps the tibia from moving too far forward and prevents excessive knee rotations. Considering this ligament’s essential role in knee stability, ACL injuries can be devastating. Tears and sprains are among the most prevalent injuries to [Read More]
Bursitis is a common condition affecting the small protective sacs around a joint. Read on to learn more about bursitis and why prompt treatment is essential to treat its often painful symptoms. What is Bursitis? Bursitis is a condition involving inflammation of the bursae. Bursae are small, fluid-filled sacs located around a joint. They absorb [Read More]
Joint injuries usually occur in the main weight-bearing joints, like the knees, hips, and ankles. But, the elbow is a hinged joint that’s also susceptible to injury. Some of the most common elbow injuries include: Tennis Elbow Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is an overuse injury that affects the elbow. It earned its [Read More]
Joint pain is a common condition that can be experienced as early as your twenties and as late as your 90s. It often results from arthritis, a disease involving inflammation of your joints. As a result of joint pain, people tend to limit their activity to prevent pain and discomfort. Unfortunately, cutting down on exercise [Read More]
Living with joint pain can be debilitating. Many people experience joint pain and stiffness either throughout their day, early in the morning, or as the day comes to a finish. The timing and onset of your joint pain play a significant role in your pain diagnosis, as well as the best treatment method. The cause [Read More]
Keeping your joints healthy can help you ward off pain, now and in your later years. But, how exactly can you maintain healthy joints while living a busy, fulfilling life? Here are our top tips. Stay Active. Regular exercise is essential to the health of your joints. It keeps the muscles that support your joints [Read More]
We all know that exercise is one of the components of a healthy lifestyle. But, did you know that it can also help with joint pain? Exercise is essential for people suffering from joint pain, including arthritis pain. Here’s why: Improved Muscle Strength Your body’s joints rely on the surrounding muscles for support and protection. [Read More]
Shoulder pain is a common issue, especially among athletes and older individuals. Oftentimes, shoulder pain occurs after a sudden injury. However, it can also develop without an obvious cause. There are several possible reasons for shoulder pain without an injury. Six of the most common include: Bone Spurs Bone spurs are bony over growths that [Read More]
It could be argued that regenerative medicine may hold the keys to treating almost any medical condition. But the truth of the matter is that research is ongoing, and regenerative medicine cannot claim to heal most conditions. There could be hope of effectiveness, and some people do benefit; but these treatments are not widespread as [Read More]
Can you imagine being able to do all of the things you once enjoyed like being able to get down on the floor and play with your children or grandchildren? Or maybe you miss your nature walks, yoga, or other exercise. You may have also put on weight due to your more sedentary lifestyle. There [Read More]
Age and arthritis can take their toll on the body, especially joints such as the knees, elbows, ankles, and knuckles of the hand. It may seem as though this is a natural progression of life, and there is little that you can do about it. However, there are some new treatments for arthritis that could [Read More]
There are several different types of arthritis, and all of them can affect your mobility and stability, as well as cause significant amounts of pain. When arthritis progresses to this point, there are not many treatments available to improve the condition. Many arthritis patients eventually have joint replacement surgeries. But now there are stem cell [Read More]
Stem cell research has come a long way, and one of the treatments to come out of this research is the treatment of arthritis. While research is ongoing, there are a lot of doctors beginning to offer these treatments in their orthopedic practice. Stem cells can be used to repair damage, as well as slow [Read More]
We live in a world of rapidly evolving regenerative medicine, and now more developments than ever in the use of stem cells are poised to dramatically improve musculoskeletal health. If you are suffering from chronic joint pain such as an injured hip or arthritic knee, you should know that stem cell therapy offers an innovative [Read More]
Joint pain may be a common diagnosis, but it can wreak havoc on your life and prevent you from enjoying the activities that you once took for granted. It’s important not just to understand why you are experiencing joint pain, but also to educate yourself about the newest and most advanced joint pain treatments available. [Read More]
