Some very surprising results were reported by researcher Bing Lu, MD, DrPh of Harvard Medical School, in a recent study of the relation between sugary soft drinks and osteoarthritis. Continue reading … [Read more...]
Rehab after Total Knee Replacement
October 18, 2012 will be the one year anniversary for my total bilateral (both) knee replacement surgery. Time has passed very quickly but the recovery not as quick, unfortunately. I still anticipate some minor adjustments in the years that follow. Re-education is a difficult learning process for us older folks, let alone our muscles, nerves, tendons, and ligaments that have … [Read more...]
Knee Pain – Common Causes, Prevention Methods, and Treatment
Your knees form the largest and perhaps most important joint in your body. It is composed of three major bones that are divided into the femur (lower end), which revolves on the tibia (upper end) and the patellae (knee cap). Together, these three parts work together as a cohesive unit allowing you to run, walk and sprint freely. With your knees bearing much of your body weight … [Read more...]
Review: DPL Therapy System – Deep Penetrating Light for Pain Relief and Skin Rejuvenation
We were recently introduced to the DPL Therapy System. “DPL” stands for “Deep Penetrating Light”. The DPL is a FDA approved/cleared system with infrared and red LED lights used for pain treatment and skin rejuvenation. This review includes our impressions of the DPL from out of the box to real usage on a variety of skin and pain conditions. I also describe the technology behind … [Read more...]
Joint Pain: News About Glucosamine & Chondroitin and a Personal Story of Knee Pain
This study, which is in the news today, brings something to mind that happened last year with my father's knee pain. The New England Journal of Medicine published a $12.5 million study saying that, for most people, glucosamine and chondroitin do not soothe knee pain much better than a placebo. I know quite a few people who take glucosamine for joint pain. The supplements … [Read more...]