One of the most important things to get right when it comes to successfully resolving knee pain is to correctly identify the knee pain source. Is your knee pain actually due to a problem in your knee? Or is the root cause of your knee pain coming from somewhere else in your body? Rosedale, et al published a study in 2020 that revealed 43% of all isolated extremity...
Knee pain impacts one-third of all Americans, and annoyingly interferes with activities of daily life. Such activities could be as simple as walking, squatting, going up and down stairs, and getting in and out of the car. This is in addition to the multitude of recreational activities knee pain can impact. It’s the second most common complaint behind back pain when it comes to musculoskeletal problems. It’s one...
When you’ve got nagging, persistent knee pain, it’s common for doctors to recommend a cortisone shot in the knee. A cortisone shot in the knee, also known as corticosteroid injections, or “steroid shots”, works by reducing inflammation in your knee joint in an effort to alleviate pain. Sounds pretty straightforward, right? Well… not so fast. Assuming your knee pain is truly due to inflammation, then yes, a cortisone shot can...
Skiing can put a lot of stress on your knee joints and if you’re not careful – lead to pain and injury. Your knee joint requires both mobility and stability to function well. It’s important for your knee joint to be mobile enough to allow for a full range of motion. But, it also needs to be stable enough to support your body weight and absorb the forces...
Hip pain is not nearly as common as knee or back pain, but it still impacts much of the population and it can be quite debilitating – especially when it doesn’t go away. People routinely report hip pain in the side of their hip and in their groin. They may even complain that it radiates into their back and down their thigh. When this goes unresolved, it impacts your...
If you google “Top 3 New Year’s Resolutions” – you’re sure to find “losing weight” as one of them. While I’m not a dietician or nutritionist, I know that the majority of weight loss has to do with what you eat. However, exercise plays a role too, and that I am an expert in. Exercise stimulates endorphins and makes you feel better all around. The better you feel,...
Do your joints crack or make noises every time you move a certain way? If you’re like most people, these noises concern you. Does it mean something is wrong with your knees? Are your joints deteriorating? What happens if it continues? First of all, cracking in your knees (as well as your other joints) is quite common, and most of the time there’s a reasonable explanation for it. ...
Arthroscopic knee surgery is one of the most common surgeries performed. Despite research telling us that it’s not nearly as effective as most people are led to believe. Science tells us that people who do undergo arthroscopic knee surgery are likely to have knee arthritis that advances rapidly. This results in a total knee replacement that you could avoid. Arthroscopic knee surgery is a minimally invasive procedure that’s commonly done...
Knee arthritis is one of the most common forms of osteoarthritis. Knee arthritis accounts for more than 80% of all osteoarthritis and impacts at least 19% of Americans over the age of 45. For many, a diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis leads to chronic, debilitating knee pain that stops them from doing all of their favorite activities. Sometimes it’s simply due to the limiting belief that once you have arthritis...
Approximately 25% of adults suffer from chronic knee pain and for many, they don’t have a clear reason or diagnosis as to why. They’ve been told to accept that their knee pain is due to arthritis, age, or wear and tear. So why then, are some people able to get rid of their pain with proper knee pain treatment while others continue to suffer? It starts with the correct diagnosis. And...
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