Holiday Foods and Holiday…Knee Pain?
Holiday foods can be lovely and enjoyable, but for those of us suffering from knee pain caused by osteoarthritis, some of these holiday foods can be problematic. In fact, many of these foods contain ingredients that can actually wreak havoc on our bodies, leading to increased inflammation, and as a result, increased stiffness and pain. […]
Candy Canes, Cookies, Cakes and Pies… and Knee Pain?
The holiday season is in full swing, which means holiday lights, decorations, time with family, and food. Lots and lots of food. Candy canes, cookies, cakes, and pies. Ham, mashed potatoes, turkey, stuffing, green bean casseroles, crackers, cheese. The list goes on and on and on. Though it’s probably in the best interest of all […]
Inflammation: Destroyer or Healer?
What comes to mind when you hear the word “inflammation”? A sore throat, lower back pain, joint pain, knee pain? If you think of any of these, and countless others, you are right. All of them are influenced by inflammation. Though inflammation is a normal part of the human body’s defense system and can be […]
Knee Pain, Even at Rest?
The pain of osteoarthritis in the knees can be felt when standing up, walking, or doing any other movement. Which makes sense. However, did you know that many people with knee osteoarthritis experience pain even when they are at rest? In order to decrease this pain, many turn to over-the-counter NSAIDs, prescription medications, knee injections, […]
Inflammation or Osteoarthritis?
When left untreated, knee osteoarthritis can develop into a debilitating condition with a marked impact on a person’s overall health and quality of life. For many years the gold standard for treating knee osteoarthritis has been a total knee arthroplasty, also known as a knee replacement surgery. Though this surgery has a well-established track record […]
The High Cost of Knee Replacement Surgery
Of all of the different types of arthritis, osteoarthritis is the most common, affecting over 30 million adults in the United States alone. And knee osteoarthritis, which used to be considered just a normal wear and tear associated with aging, affects more than just the elderly. In fact, according to a study called The Framingham […]
Hyaluronic Knee Injections: Worth the Risk?
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting 32.5 million US adults. 32.5 million US adults!?! Yes, you read that right. Not only that but it is estimated that 1 out of 4 adults experience chronic knee pain. With so many people experiencing knee pain and osteoarthritis, it’s no wonder that millions of people […]
Side Effects and Risks of Corticosteroid Injections
Corticosteroid or hyaluronic acid injections can help to relieve knee pain, however, it is temporary. Not only is the relief temporary but there is ample evidence to support that exercise can be just as effective, and so can a simple injection with plain old saline solution (which is often used as the placebo in clinical […]
Hyaluronic Acid Injection for Osteoarthritis
Another type of knee injection that is used to temporarily reduce knee pain, is a Hyaluronic Acid Injection, also known as viscosupplementation. Hyaluronic acid is a gel-like substance that occurs naturally in the body as part of the synovial lining that coats the joints. Hyaluronic acid is also present in other areas of the body […]
Knee Injections: Do They Work?
Knee osteoarthritis is painful and can cause a decrease in mobility that puts limits on what you can do. Therefore many people turn to knee injections to help relieve this pain. So what are knee injections? And do they work? When physical therapy and pain medication taken by mouth fail to relieve the aching pain […]