Category Archives for Joint Health / Pain
What’s the Story on Knee Cartilage Injuries?
From a reader recently: Hi Doug, do you have any recommendations for doctors and/or physical therapists in the New York City area who follow your way of thinking about cartilage regrowth? I am frustrated
Continue readingShort Cut for a Stronger Core?
Any of us who have or have had lower back pain will do a lot of things to prevent it or fix it. These big inflatable balls are supposed to do just that – help you “strengthen your core”
Continue readingWhy Neck Pain is Such a Pain in the Neck…and What to Do
Neck Pain likes to sneak up on you. It drops in for a visit, nibbles on your nerves, annoying you for a few days, then scampers away giggling the whole time. Kind of like unwelcome guests over the holidays. But
Continue readingJohn Wooden, Bobby Knight and Knee Pain
Bobby Knight and John Wooden are two of the most successful coaches in college basketball history. And their styles couldn’t be any more different. During the game, Wooden would most often sit quietly
Continue readingNew Guidelines Reveal Answer for Lower Back Pain
Approximate read time: 3 minutes NY Times: https://goo.gl/PR2ilX Saying active with lower back pain is not bad advice. But what does “staying active” mean? Dr. Weinstein suggests, “I know your back
Continue readingNew Study Suggests Osteoarthritis is On The Rise – What to Do?
One of my professors in PT school once said that if you live long enough, you’ll get osteoarthritis (OA). Cheery guy. I asked him why and he said, “You get one dose of cartilage and you’ll just wear
Continue readingThe Knee Rehab Myth That Ruined a Good Lunch
Several years ago, a new surgeon had joined the practice of an orthopedist whom I had known all of my career. He wanted me to meet his new partner. So, we had lunch. Our discussion turned technical when
Continue readingThe Day I Went to the Other Side of Pain
“The next exercise is completely voluntary. I would like to emphasize this. You do not have to participate if you do not want to,” said the leader of the workshop. I was attending a multi-day
Continue readingHow Much Exercise Is Enough for Lower Back Pain?
Some people with lower back pain (and some clinicians as well) view physical therapy or other healthcare services as treatments. It’s something you get for a period of time until your symptoms retreat
Continue readingHow Can Arthritis Sufferers Keep What They’ve Got?
I’m talking about osteoarthritis (OA) – a condition of the joints that leads to a weakening of the cartilage that lines and protects the bones. If you know you have OA, either your doctor has
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