Joint Conditions

Drugstore Solution Prevents Deadly Blood Clots After Knee Surgery
Knee

Drugstore Solution Prevents Deadly Blood Clots After Knee Surgery

December 17, 2018

Heparin, warfarin and other anticoagulants are usually prescribed to prevent blood clots after knee-replacement surgery. This OTC choice is safer, cheaper.

5 Cutting-Edge Tips to Control Your RA
Rheumatoid Arthritis

5 Cutting-Edge Tips to Control Your RA

December 3, 2018

Get better control over your rheumatoid arthritis with these use-right-away tips from the American College of Rheumatology annual meeting.

Joint Pain? It’s All in Your Gut
Joint Conditions

Joint Pain? It’s All in Your Gut

Andrew Rubman, ND | November 20, 2018

Gastrointestinal problems caused by low stomach acid, stress and poor diet cause the inflammation that damages joints. Here’s how to heal…

Shoulder Pain: Beware the Common Surgery That Doesn’t Help
Shoulder

Shoulder Pain: Beware the Common Surgery That Doesn’t Help

Ramesh H. Gidumal, MD | November 16, 2018

If you have shoulder pain, you might get the wrong diagnosis and then have surgery that’s no more effective than physical therapy!

Steroid Injections for Arthritis Pain—Reasons to Think Twice
Joint Conditions

Steroid Injections for Arthritis Pain—Reasons to Think Twice

Beth E. Shubin Stein, MD | November 14, 2018

It’s a quick fix, but is that enough? Here’s what you should know about the risks and benefits.

My Thumb Hurts When I Use My Computer
Arthritis

My Thumb Hurts When I Use My Computer

Leon S. Benson, MD | September 30, 2018

If your thumb aches while you use a computer, that could mean arthritis. There are effective ways to get relief—and still use your computer. Read on…

The High Risks of Low-Dose Steroids for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis

The High Risks of Low-Dose Steroids for Rheumatoid Arthritis

September 5, 2018

Steroids for rheumatoid arthritis cause side effects that are alarming. What you need to know to protect yourself.

Osteoarthritis Does NOT Cause Joint Pain!
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Osteoarthritis Does NOT Cause Joint Pain!

Mitchell Yass | August 1, 2018

You don’t need medications, steroid shots even surgery to ease joint pain. Here’s the true cause—it’s not arthritis—and the real cure.

Walking: A Drug-Free Rx for Arthritis
Arthritis

Walking: A Drug-Free Rx for Arthritis

Susan Besser, MD | July 24, 2018

Do you have arthritis and want to ease pain and fatigue? This no-cost prescription is the ticket.

Hip Pain? Forget the Steroids and Do These Exercises Instead
Hip

Hip Pain? Forget the Steroids and Do These Exercises Instead

Bill Vicenzino, PhD | July 20, 2018

If you have lateral hip pain (gluteal tendinopathy), these moves can retrain key muscles and ease achiness with none of the side effects of steroids.

What Should I Do for a “Frozen Shoulder”?
Joint Conditions

What Should I Do for a “Frozen Shoulder”?

Beth E. Shubin Stein, MD | June 13, 2018

If your shoulder feels “frozen” and painful, here are the best ways to get relief…

Knee Pain: 7 Things You’re Doing That Make It Worse, Not Better
Knee

Knee Pain: 7 Things You’re Doing That Make It Worse, Not Better

Nicholas A. Sgaglione, MD | May 9, 2018

You could be the cause of your knee pain without realizing it. Avoid these mistakes to keep your knees healthy.

When Shoulder Pain Won’t Go Away
Shoulder

When Shoulder Pain Won’t Go Away

Beth E. Shubin Stein, MD and Sarah Tryon, MD, FNP-BC | April 16, 2018

Use these latest therapies to get the best results… When you’ve got a painful shoulder, you’re reminded of it many…

How to Relieve Shoulder Pain Without Surgery
Joint Conditions

How to Relieve Shoulder Pain Without Surgery

Beth E. Shubin Stein, MD | March 19, 2018

Shoulder surgery is common. But you can probably avoid it—even if you already have serious shoulder pain.

Natural Relief for Shoulder and Knee Pains that Come and Go
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Natural Relief for Shoulder and Knee Pains that Come and Go

Andrew Rubman, ND | February 7, 2018

Kevin, a guard at Gitmo, complained of shoulder and knee pains that only appeared when he was in Cuba but disappeared when home in Connecticut.