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Back Pain
Why Winter Can Become a Pain in the Back – and Neck
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“Oh, the weather outside is frightful,” but your back – and neck — may not be feeling so delightful unless … Read More→
Your bone health can affect your overall body, so it is important to be informed. Learn more about the most common bone disorders, such as osteoporosis.
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Back Pain
7 Surprising Causes of Back Pain
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Most of us know the usual culprits of back pain; stress, excess body weight, improper lifting technique, and poor posture. … Read More→
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Back Pain
Are My High Heels Causing My Chronic Back Pain?
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Every day, millions of women dress according to the dictates of fashion – right down to their toes – and … Read More→
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Back Pain
A Spine Surgeon’s Tips for Protecting Your Back If You’re Overweight
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More than twenty years ago, federal health officials warned that a growing obesity epidemic was threatening the health of millions … Read More→
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Bone Health
Beyond Bone Mineral Density: Additional Bone Traits That Predict Risk for Fracture
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Every year more than 2 million older Americans experience a fragility fracture to the hip, spine or wrist. Usually the … Read More→
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Knee Pain
3 Reasons to Avoid – or Delay – Knee-Replacement Surgery
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Hitting your 50s or 60s can bring several life changes, and increasingly those include artificial joints. For much of the … Read More→
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Hip Health
Hip Replacement
A New Path for Patients Needing A Second Hip Replacement
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Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
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A newer type of artificial hip could be a good option for patients who need their original replacement taken out, … Read More→
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Bone Health
Healthy Diet & Nutrition
Vitamins
Top Surprising Nutrients for Bone Health
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Healthy bones require a total of 19 vitamins and minerals for optimum health. And many foods contain more than one top … Read More→
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Hip Health
Hip-Surgery Patients Can Suffer Severe Post-Operative Problems
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Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
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Many patients who had hip surgery are reporting new health problems, including sleep disturbances and cardiovascular disease, for up to … Read More→
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Bone Health
Probiotics Can Protect the Bones of Older Women
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Researchers at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, have demonstrated that probiotics, dietary supplements with health-promoting bacteria, can be used to … Read More→
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Back Pain
Early Lower-Back Pain Treatment Can Save Money, Avoid Opioids
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Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
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For patients with low back pain, seeing a physical therapist first resulted in lower use of costly medical services as … Read More→
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Bone Health
Osteoporosis
Fifteen Percent of Osteoporosis Patients Who Take “Drug Holidays” Suffer Bone Fractures
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Patients who take osteoporosis drugs for long periods typically are advised to discontinue the drugs temporarily to prevent rare but … Read More→
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
Baking Soda Could Be an Inexpensive, Safe Way to Combat Autoimmune Diseases
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Drinking a daily dose of baking soda dissolved in water may help reduce the destructive inflammation of autoimmune diseases like … Read More→
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Back Pain
Low Back Pain Call to Action
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Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
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Low back pain is now the number one cause of disability globally, according to the global “Call to Action” from … Read More→
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Bone Health
5 Non-Surgical Steps for Treating Your Arthritis
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Arthritis afflicts 54 million U.S. adults, according to the Arthritis Foundation. It is the leading cause of disability among U.S. … Read More→
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Hip Health
Dual Mobility Hip Replacement Reduces Risk of Dislocation
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More than 330,000 total hip replacements are performed in the United States each year. Overall, it is a highly successful … Read More→
Bone Health
Study Validates Tool to Assess Mortality Risk in Older Patients with Orthopedic Fractures
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Analytic software developed by orthopedic trauma surgeons at NYU Langone Health accurately identifies which middle-aged and elderly patients face a … Read More→
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Hip Health
Hip Replacement
Using Multiple Methods to Manage Pain After Joint Replacement Reduces Opioid Prescriptions and Resulting Complications
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A multimodal approach to pain management (using two or more different methods or medications to manage pain) rather than using … Read More→
