I’ve had a lot of questions about knee pain coming in recently. I wanted to tell you about this as it is a common problem I see people come into the clinic for. I Got this question emailed to me last week by a “confused” reader of my articles suffering with knee pain… “Hey Trupti,Read More…
Category: Knee Pain
Tips to Combat Arthritis this Winter
People tell me all the time: “I don’t need to check the weather anymore, my joints tell me what’s coming.” And as winter approaches, I know I’m going to be hearing more and more of this. So why is it that arthritis sufferers tend to be impacted more during the colder, wetter months? The actualRead More…
Top Four Benefits of Orthopedic Dry Needling and Why you Should Consider it
Orthopedic dry needling is a modern therapeutic treatment technique that has been adopted by physical therapists and medical professionals to alleviate pain and improve muscle function. But despite its escalating popularity, I’m still surprised at how many people are unaware it even exists. What exactly is orthopedic dry needling? Orthopedic dry needling involves the insertionRead More…
Using Exercise as Medicine. A Natural Alternative to Pain Pills.
We are inherently designed for motion from the moment we are born. But if you look around – we simply don’t move enough. Compared to our ancestors, our modern lives have us sitting (on average) for more than half our day. Fit bits and smart watches help combat this by alerting you to stand andRead More…
Running Over 50: Top 3 Injuries and What you can Do
If you love to run, then you’re probably no stranger to running injuries. But if you love to run and you’re over 50, not only are you more likely to suffer a running-related injury compared to runners half your age, but you’ll tend to suffer from different categories of injuries as well. In older runners,Read More…
Three Science-backed Reasons not to rely on Imaging for Orthopedic Surgery
Approximately 7 million people undergo an orthopedic surgery each year in the United States. Topping this list are elective procedures (meaning they are not life threatening or urgent) such as ACL reconstruction, total hip and knee replacements, arthroscopic surgery (meniscus repairs, shoulder decompression, etc), and spinal fusions. Now, what if I told you that of theRead More…
Six Ways to Protect your Knees and Back when Gardening
Gardening is a favorite activity for a lot of folks but it can wreak havoc on your knees and back when done repetitively or for prolonged periods of time. And to add more frustration to this topic, you might not even notice the pain until hours or days afterwards, which can make it challenging toRead More…
Five Common Golf Injuries and How to Avoid Them
Golf is a beloved passion enjoyed by millions around the world, and the season began well over two months, here in the DMV area. Most golfers won’t let anything get in the way of tee time – but when you’re dealing with back, knee, elbow, or shoulder pain – playing 18-holes is just not as fun. An injuryRead More…
Why Cortisone Shots Often Fail in the Knee
When you’ve got nagging, persistent knee pain, it’s common for doctors to recommend a cortisone shot. Cortisone shots, also known as corticosteroid injections, or “steroid shots”, work by reducing inflammation in your knee joint in an effort to alleviate pain. Sounds pretty straightforward, right? Well… not so fast. Assuming your knee pain is truly due to inflammation,Read More…
Want to Lose Weight in the New Year? Don’t Let Knee or Back Pain Get in Your Way
If you google “Top 3 New Year’s Resolutions” – you’re sure to find “losing weight” as one of them. While I’m not a dietician or nutritionist, I know that the majority of weight loss has to do with what you eat. However, exercise plays a role too, and that I am an expert in. Exercise stimulates endorphins and makes youRead More…