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Joint pain is one of the most common health complaints, affecting people of all ages. Whether it’s caused by arthritis, sports injuries, or everyday wear and tear, pain, stiffness and swelling can…

Hip pain is a not infrequent complaint for men and women of all ages, though it is more common in older adults who are often beginning to develop osteoarthritis. The largest joint in the body, the hip…

Pain can be one of the biggest deterrents for regular exercise, but it can also perpetuate a vicious cycle that keeps people in a state of discomfort and declining mobility. Back pain and knee and hip…

With the Winter Olympic Games underway, we’re reminded just how powerful the human body can be. But for some of us, injuries or chronic pain make everyday movement challenging. The good news? Most…

Regenerative treatments, including platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and stem cell therapy, have been around for decades. But in recent years, advancements in pioneering technology have made them even more…

It’s that time of year and your social media is likely full of Dry January pros and cons. Many of us are aware of the more obvious risks of alcohol consumption — liver damage, cardiovascular issues…

Winter is already in full force and for some of us, that means achy joints that hurt a little more than usual when the thermometer drops. And while it may seem counterintuitive, it’s more important…

The last thing a professional athlete wants is an injury that takes them out of the game. When Chicago Fire Captain Jack Elliott got tackled and took a strong knee to his leg toward the end of an…

While concussions are fairly common injuries in highly physical sports like professional soccer, pneumothoraxes, or collapsed lungs are far more unusual and unexpected by players and physicians alike…

There’s no way around it: carrying significant excess weight is bad for your joints. It accelerates wear and tear, and subsequent pain, on joints. It also raises the risk of setbacks following joint…

Recovering from orthopaedic surgery is a process, and an important one at that. “In a way, surgery is the easy part; it’s usually an hour or two, you are asleep, and we’ll do an excellent job fixing…

A sports injury or even a persistent ache from everyday activities may slow you down and have you concerned about what it will take to recover. But before you fear the worst or get bogged down by…