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...
Spinal stenosis is a neurological condition associated with a narrowing of the spinal canal where the spinal cord runs through. This causes pressure on the spinal cord and the affected individual will present with various neurological signs and symptoms depending on where the narrowing occurs...
An epidural injection enables your doctor to deliver powerful pain relieving steroid medication directly into the spine, at the site of pain. This is a useful treatment for many low back and leg pain conditions. Epidural injection not only offers pain relief but also ensures enough...
Alpha-2-macroglobulin (A2M) is a non-immunoglobulin protein found in plasma protein. This substance can inactivate many proteinases that degrade chondrocytes (cartilage cells), which contribute to osteoarthritis (OA). How does A2M work? Through injection or administration of A2M protease, alpha-2-macroglobulin is inhibited. A2M can stop the progression of OA...
A joint injection is used to manage pain and stiffness in the joint that is due to inflammation. Chronic joint pain can cause mobility problems that disrupt a person’s daily routine and decrease the person’s overall quality of life. When symptoms persist after rest and...
