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Arthritis of the Hip & Knee: Treatment Options
Treatments for this common cause of pain range from physical therapy to surgery. Researchers say a combination of medication and non-drug treatments is ideal for treating arthritis. For instance, The U.S. National Library of Medicine says acetaminophen (up to 4 …
Categories: Orthopedic Health
Tags: acetaminophen, acupuncture, analgesics, Arthritis, arthritis pain, FL, hip pain, hip replacement, joint pain, joint replacement, knee pain, knee replacement, NSAIDs, osteoarthritis, osteotomy, physical therapy, St. Petersburg General Hospital
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Top Tips for Managing Arthritis
Are you suffering from arthritis? Ask yourself these questions to determine if you’re doing everything possible to effectively manage your condition. Am I maintaining a healthy weight? Being overweight places extra stress on joints, which can aggravate stiffness, pain and …
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The Basics of Knee Replacement Surgery
Surgery may be the answer if your knee is compromised due to arthritis or injury, and other treatments to relieve pain have fallen short. The knee is the largest joint in the body, and having healthy knees is an important …
Taking Care of Your Spine and Joints
Back pain and joint pain: these issues affect thousands of Americans. Did you know that according to the American Chiropractic Association, one half of working Americans suffer from back pain every day? In fact, it is one of the leading factors for missed …
Categories: Main
Tags: back pain, FL, Howard Sharf, joint pain, Kurt Hirshorn, orthopedics, osteoarthritis, St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg General Hospital
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