by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | May 17, 2018 | arthritis, Wellness
About 1 in 1,000 children has some type of chronic arthritis, the American College of Rheumatology says. Arthritis can affect children of any age, although rarely during the first six months of life. In the United States, a common medical term for the joint disease in...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | May 15, 2018 | Anti-aging, pain, Wellness
Osteoporosis patients who take “holidays” from bisphosphonate drugs are at increased risk for fractures, a new study finds. A six-year follow-up of patients who took a break from the bone-building drugs found 15 percent of them suffered fractures,...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | May 15, 2018 | Anti-aging, arthritis, Wellness
Exercise can help prevent many chronic illnesses as well as make it easier to manage health conditions, from diabetes to joint pain. In terms of prevention, aim for the recommended 150 minutes of exercise, like brisk walking or cycling, each week. Along with eating a...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | May 10, 2018 | pain, Spine, surgery
Spine and joint surgery patients aren’t taking advantage of common pain relievers like Tylenol or Motrin during their recovery, researchers say. Instead, many are given opioids, such as oxycodone (OxyContin) or hydrocodone (Vicodin). These highly addictive...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | May 10, 2018 | anatomy, Anti-aging, pain, Spine, Wellness
Few people go through life without having episodes of lower back pain. For some people, though, it’s a daily struggle. The American Academy of Family Physicians says back pain may be controlled by maintaining proper posture and sitting, lifting, standing and...
