Arthroscopy: surgeons use a camera and a small incision to find and repair damaged tissues, cartilage and ligaments around the knees, shoulders, hips and other joints Total joint replacement (arthroplasty surgery): a joint (typically in the hip or knee) is replaced with an implant Joi...
Try non-impact exercise. I use a recumbent bicycle and go swimming because they are easier on my joints. Everyone is different, so check with your health care provider for advice on what works for your body. That professional and their health care team can advise on many arthritic matters....
Arthroscopy: surgeons use a camera and a small incision to find and repair damaged tissues, cartilage and ligaments around the knees, shoulders, hips and other joints Total joint replacement (arthroplasty surgery): a joint (typically in the hip or knee) is replaced with an implant Joint resurfac...
Comment 11: “What types of ramps are best for arthritic dogs?” Ramps can make a significant difference for dogs with arthritis by reducing the need to jump or climb. Here’s what to look for when choosing a ramp: Non-Slip Surface:Ensures safety by providing good traction. Adjustable Heig...
A joint supplement is essentially a natural remedy for your arthritic knees. They are usually made from a combination of ingredients that help lubricate your joints and reduce inflammation. Finally, you need to manage your stress levels. Stress can make chronic conditions worse. There are many ...
Overweight dogs with trick knees will have more problems walking, and the arthritic changes to the knee will happen that much faster. Walk your dog for a short distance several times a day: Exercise is good to treat many behavioral problems, and in this instance will also keep your dog ...
Hamstring stretches help to relieve back pain, improve posture, and avoid soreness and injuries. Thehamstringsare a group of muscles that attach to the pelvis and the leg bones. They help you bend your knees and tilt your pelvis. But if they are tight, they can lead to pain in your lowe...
(the natural lubricant of the joint) and recruiting the body’s own billions of stem-cell-derived progenitor cells to the joint or site of injury. The effects are so profound that many of my severely arthritic patients—with knees that, in the past, would have needed ajoint replacement—...
We would love to tell you about a new pill or injection that will change the course of the arthritic or traumatic condition of your hip. There are many promising treatments on the horizon, such as injections of Interleukin 1RA, which proponents say counteracts the inflammation and degenerative ...
We got our girl Princess from Lab Rescue (never changed her name ;) just before her 5th birthday. She will be 16 on the 4th of July this year. She is extremely healthy to this day. Only issues are an arthritic lower back that has weakened her back legs, cataracts, and some heari...