For many years, corticosteroid injections were a mainstay for osteoarthritis pain treatment. However, a recent study reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association revealed that corticosteroid injections sped up cartilage loss in the knee joint. For many, this low-cost and effective pain treatment...
The potential for stem cell treatments covers several different areas of health and medical research. Recent research shows promise in using stem cells to treat Autism, Multiple Sclerosis and Cerebral Palsy. The most well-known type of stem cell therapy, called bone marrow transplant treatment, has...
Hyaluronic acid injections are gel or jelly-like substances that are administered into an affected knee in order to treat pain in the joint caused by osteoarthritis (OA). This therapy is initiated when conservative management via the use of oral pain relievers and other conservative measures...
Shoulder pain is one reason people seek medical treatment. Known as the glenohumeral joint, it is the most mobile joint of the body. It is surrounded by muscles, tendons, and ligaments. The shoulder is a common site for injections to manage pain from injury or...
Pain can be a debilitating experience. When extreme, it can disrupt daily functions and force one to go to great lengths to seek relief. Foot pain can be especially limiting and disabling as it affects walking, running and in some cases, even standing. People experience...
Professional athletes push their bodies to the edge and it is a very thin line between injury and being in top form. In runners, knee joints wear down over time and cartilage problems often set in with osteoarthritis following close behind. This happens at all...
If you or a loved one is in pain, you may be wondering who can help you find relief. For most bone and joint pain cases, the answer may be a pain management specialist. Pain medicine didn’t exist as a specialty, 20 years ago, but...
Tennis elbow is a very painful condition and is very common in those who use a repetitive action and so, is a recurring problem in many sports. The name suggests it impacts tennis players in the main but, the problem is wide-spread as are most...
We all know that rheumatoid arthritis is a serious disease and if diagnosed, it can fill people with absolute dread. The fact that there is no actual cure also adds to the fear. It’s important to fully comprehend what rheumatoid arthritis is and the extent...
Osteoarthritis - or “wear and tear” arthritis occurs in all the major joints in your body. That’s the hip, shoulder, knee ankle etc. As you age, a general breakdown of the cartilage can cause pain and discomfort that becomes chronic. In fact, it is estimated...
