Knee pain can be persistent and bothersome. It hinders your mobility and affects your mood negatively. Good thing there are plenty of options in store for you to treat knee pain! Here are some of the most popular non-surgical and surgical treatment options for knee pain: Non-Surgical Options Pain Medications Managing knee pain usually starts…
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Staying Healthy During Winter Sports
Winter sports are a lot of fun and something the entire family looks forward to all year. In order to participate in winter sports to the fullest, you should remain healthy, which means you shouldn’t develop an illness or injury that could prevent you from enjoying the sports safely. There are steps you can take…
Weight and Knee Replacement: What You Need to Know
Joint replacement surgery involves excision of the damaged portions of a joint such as the knee – or the complete replacement of the joint with artificial parts. Hip and knee replacements are the most common joint surgeries, with total knee replacements rapidly outpacing hip replacements. Arthritis is the leading reason for joint replacement – and…
Advances in Knee Surgery
Knee surgery is not something to be taken lightly. Arthritis of the knee is unfortunately common, and there is no cure. But many people treat the pain with medication or other conservative methods. When these treatments are no longer effective and the pain progresses to the point that it interferes with mobility and regular activities,…
Problems Associated with Double-Jointedness
At first glance, you might think that being double-jointed is a blessing. After all, it means having a greater range of motion and flexibility in some or all of your joints. That can provide a definite advantage if you’re an athlete, a competitive gymnast, a professional dancer or a musician, or just someone who loves…