This month, BioDrugs published the latest systematic review and meta-analysis of hyaluronic acid (HA) in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis (OA)(1). After reviewing 74 randomized controlled trials, their results show that HA improves pain by 40 to 50%. The authors were unable to definitively determine whether one brand is more effective than the next. Hyaluronan,...
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Throughout the ages many of the greatest minds have pondered the simple question, "What is the purpose of life?" and have come to a variety of different conclusions. In fact, most of these greatest minds agree that as human beings we will all consider this question or some variation of this question at some point...
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When we think of body builders, many of us envision a person similar to the Hulk, Sylvester Stallone, or Arnold Schwarzenegger. Essentially we visualize a man or woman who is so muscular that we imagine that they can barely turn their head. This stiffness or lack of flexibility is one of the most common myths...
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Scoliosis is a spinal condition which affects between five and seven million people in the US alone, most often adolescents between the ages of 10 and 15, and more commonly girls, although it can affect any age. Over half a million visits to the doctor are made each year to either evaluate or treat scoliosis....
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Recently, Spine printed a randomized, double-blind study that re-examines the effectiveness of percutaneous radiofrequency denervation treatments on recalcitrant low back pain. Nath and colleagues started with 376 patients who had experienced elements of facet joint pain for at least two years. Their pain had proved refractory to medication, physical therapy, and/or manipulation. The study finds...
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Today most of us are very aware of the extremely high costs of most health care services. These costs not only effect our wallets, but also the loss of time and productivity spent waiting at the doctor's office. Waiting times can often be an hour or more. If unfortunately you suffer a problem that requires...
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As springtime gets under way, weather warms up and leaves turn green, many people will spend more time outside planting bulbs, mowing the lawn and pulling weeds. Gardening can provide a great workout, but with all the bending, twisting, reaching and pulling, your body may not be ready for exercise of the garden variety. Gardening...
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As you know, pain of spinal origin is a common source of long-term disability. When conservative measures have not produced the desired level of pain relief, one of the pain management options available to your patients by referral to Care Medical Center is facet joint injections. Pain with facet joint involvement is often characterized by...
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Almost everyone I know loves it when they can really see the results from their hard work. Whether it's a student that studied hard to get an A, getting that long awaited promotion at work, hitting your weight loss goal on a diet, or reaching that next level with exercise we just love patting ourselves...
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So many choices, which one should I choose? Unfortunately we do not look for the proper support until we are in pain. Lumbar back support products are designed to help prevent neck and back pain, which can lead to pain in other parts of the body as well. Most importantly when choosing the support is...
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