by Flexsion-Ortho | Apr 20, 2021 | Arthritis
Here are some 8 secrets that can keep your knee cartilage healthy and prevent you from getting arthritis as you age 1.Strengthen your thigh muscle Quadriceps and hamstring are the two major group of muscle above the knee. This needs to be strengthened to reduce the...
by Flexsion-Ortho | Jun 27, 2020 | Arthritis
You may hear occasional popping sound , snaps and crackles when you bend or straighten your knees, when you walk / go up and down stairs. Doctors usually call this crackling sound crepitus One explanation for why this happens is osteoarthritis, but there are many...
by Flexsion-Ortho | Jun 9, 2020 | Arthritis
Do home remedies work for osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative disease. Treatment relies on a combination of conventional medicine and lifestyle changes. Medications can treat pain, but there can be side effects when you take these long-term. Dr...
by Flexsion-Ortho | Jun 2, 2020 | Arthritis
Do you have knee osteoarthritis? And are you worried that moving the joint will do more harm than good ? The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) says just the opposite: that, in fact, exercising is one of the best ways to manage your knee pain. How Knee...
by Flexsion-Ortho | Jan 22, 2020 | Arthritis
Using Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections for knee arthritis is a relatively new treatment option that utilizes your own blood to help relieve knee pain and promote long-lasting healing. Discover the many benefits of PRP treatments and how an orthopedic knee...
by Flexsion-Ortho | Nov 7, 2019 | Arthritis
Lift your arms to grab something off a shelf and your shoulder stiffens grinds, and cracks. No part of that feeling makes you want to move your shoulder more. But that’s exactly what has to happen to help your shoulder function better and hurt less. There are many...
