Category Archives: arthiritis

DO YOU SUFFER FROM JOINT PAIN?

Posted on by January 27, 2025

  You are not alone! 27 million Americans suffer from osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease (DJD) or degenerative arthritis. Osteoarthritis is a chronic disease that usually affects the weight-bearing joints, such as knees, spine, hips, and feet. This chronic degenerative disease is caused by overuse of the joints, for example, from athletic/sport joint wear and tear, injury, obesity and aging.       HOW DO YOU RECOGNIZE OSTEOARTHRITIS? Do you have difficulty: getting … Click HERE for full article

Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC)

Posted on by January 27, 2025

Are you having trouble getting your day started due to joint stiffness and pain? Then you may be a candidate for a non-invasive Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate procedure if you suffer from any of the conditions listed below:    Muscle sprains and strains    Tendonitis    Osteoarthritis of the joint    Cervical and lumbar disc degeneration    Neuropathy    Ligament injuries    Non-healing fractures    Plantar Fasciitis    Sports injuries What is Bone Marrow Aspirate … Click HERE for full article

What is Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy?

Posted on by November 9, 2024

You just got finished running 13.1 miles. You love running…this is your 10th half marathon. However, at mile 12, you feel a pain on the inside of your knee…a tight pinching kind of pain. You finish out your run, go home, elevate, compress and ice your knee as well as take an aspirin to help subside the pain and inflammation in your slightly swollen knee. Of course, you’re thinking, “I’ll be alright by tomorrow.” Tomorrow … Click HERE for full article

6 Signs that you may need a Knee Replacement

Posted on by March 21, 2024

When is it time to consider Knee Replacement Surgery? According to Web MD, there are 6 signs for which you may need to have a total knee replacement. If you are experiencing pain and are having difficulty moving, then you may benefit from a Total Knee Replacement surgery. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, Contact my office at 727-697-2200 to set up a consultation. I wrote about Knee Replacement HERE. Click on the … Click HERE for full article

When do you need Hip Replacement Surgery?

Posted on by September 21, 2023

Hip Replacement Surgery When the pain from arthritis in the hip becomes constant and lasts for months, when it means you cannot dance or play golf any more, when you are having trouble getting up from a chair or climbing stairs and just walking is a challenge, you need to find a solution. You do not have to continue to be in pain. Your doctor can prescribe medications and exercises. Physical therapy can be helpful. … Click HERE for full article