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  What other types of knee exercises work best for Knee Arthritis?

  Tags: Pain Management, Health and Wellness | Posted on: 18-Jun-2019 | No of views: 5786

  Walking is an excellent form of exercise. It’s low-impact, and because it’s a weight-bearing exercise, it helps strengthen muscles and build bone. Wear good, sturdy shoes. Start out slow, and gradually increase your pace and distance for best results. Water exercises or walking in the shallow end of a pool are also great for muscle strength and knee flexibility. Because the body is buoyant in water, it lessens the impact to near zero as it makes you work a little harder to move.

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  Can Stem Cells be a Solution for Cartilage Regeneration?

  Tags: Stem Cell, Pain Management | Posted on: 17-Jun-2019 | No of views: 5176

  It is accepted that the cartilage in our joints does not have the ability to heal itself due to lack of blood supply. Currently, there are not many effective treatments for cartilage regeneration. Stem cells may be an answer. A recent Phase III clinical trial at the Medical Center for Translational Research (MTR) of Osaka University looks into the effectiveness of stem cells in regenerating cartilage tissues.

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  Simple But Important Back Care Reminders

  Tags: Pain Management, Health and Wellness | Posted on: 14-Jun-2019 | No of views: 4377

  Get back to the basics of spine health with these 6 simple tips: 1. Stay hydrated and practice good nutrition, 2. Sit comfortably, 3. Employ healthy body mechanics, 4. Strengthen your core, 5. Try a different back pain medication, 6. Take care of your mental health. Taking care of your back and overall health is a daily process. We hope these tips serve as reminders of the basics of back care.

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  Exercises for Knee Arthritis

  Tags: Pain Management, Health and Wellness | Posted on: 13-Jun-2019 | No of views: 18455

  Arthritis affects millions of people around the world. Two of the most common types are osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Both types often lead to knee pain. Exercising an arthritic knee may seem counterintuitive, but regular exercise can actually lessen — and even relieve — arthritis pain and other symptoms, such as stiffness and swelling.

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  Top Celebrities Who’ve Had PRP Treatments

  Tags: Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), Pain Management, Health and Wellness | Posted on: 11-Jun-2019 | No of views: 8015

  Our country wasn’t the first to adopt PRP. Kobe Bryant had to run to Germany to get his first PRP treatment. And his success and his raving about his success contributed heavily to PRP’s skyrocketing popularity now. In fact, he’s the one who told Alex Rodriguez to get his PRP. Bryant is indeed the first evangelist for PRP in the USA.

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  Move More, Sleep Better and Longer

  Tags: Pain Management, Health and Wellness | Posted on: 07-Jun-2019 | No of views: 4447

  One of the many health issues people with chronic pain may experience is insomnia. The ironic thing about insomnia and chronic pain is that together they create a vicious cycle. The more you hurt, the less you sleep, and the less you sleep the more you hurt. The good news is that 30 minutes of moderate walking may significantly improve your sleep quality.

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  The 10 Best Foods to Eat If You Have Arthritis

  Tags: Pain Management, Health and Wellness | Posted on: 05-Jun-2019 | No of views: 6309

  If you have arthritis, you know just how devastating this condition can be. Arthritis is a term for a class of diseases that cause pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joints. It can affect people of all ages, genders and ethnic backgrounds. There are many different types of arthritis. Osteoarthritis is one type, which develops in joints with overuse. Another type is rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease in which your immune system attacks your joints

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  Pro Athletes Saved By PRP - Platelet-Rich Plasma in 2016

  Tags: Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), Pain Management | Posted on: 04-Jun-2019 | No of views: 5238

  When Los Angeles Ace Garrett Richards ended up with a disastrous lengthwise tear along his ulnar collateral ligament last May, the high-profile hurler was staring at the famed Tommy John surgery and the disappearance of a good two years of his pitching career. He wanted neither. So he sought an alternative option. And through that option, he’s back starting the season this year, just six months later. Not surprisingly, Platelet-Rich Plasma had a major role in that. (He had stem cells injection and then PRP)

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  Yoga for Spinal Health: Prevention

  Tags: Pain Management, Health and Wellness | Posted on: 31-May-2019 | No of views: 4422

  One of the many benefits of a regular yoga routine is improved functional range of motion across the whole body. Greater flexibility and agility can prevent or reduce the likelihood of spine injuries and chronic pain. Many of us spend hours sitting at a desk or repeatedly lifting heavy objects as part of our workday, which can put excessive pressure and strain on the muscles surrounding the spinal column. Over time, this stress on the spine can increase the likelihood of intense compression or even herniation of vertebral discs.

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  How Athletes Enjoy Lightning Fast Recoveries from Sports Injuries

  Tags: Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), Pain Management | Posted on: 30-May-2019 | No of views: 4947

  Sometimes I wonder how Pro-Athletes make a quick comeback after injuries. I bet the answer is much more than the therapies and treatments they use. But first, let’s look at it objectively. How can it be that athletes like Lindsey Vonn can come back as strong as ever after surgery? She returned to the slopes to win her 64th World Cup only 10 months after her second knee surgery. Yes, we’re talking about surgery, which ordinary folks take years to recover from.

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