Apr20th 2024Taking an opioid painkiller for relief when a person has arthritis, especially in a weight-bearing joint like the knee or hip, can be a great temptation. The bad news is that while an opioid can momentarily relieve pain, the patient’s bones continue to grind together, exacerbating the underlying source of the problem. That’s before you
Apr10th 2024Back pain is one of the most disabling disorders. Back discomfort, which can range from a mild ache to agonizing, can prevent you from performing ordinary daily things that you used to love. While approximately 80% of persons will suffer from back pain at some point in their life, the methods utilized to relieve it
Mar20th 2024Arthritis is a pretty common term used to describe over 100 different types of joint pain and disease. Many people believe that arthritis only affects elderly people, but this is far from the truth. According to a study published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine, about 30 percent of male athletes who regularly play
