Kick these common knee pain causes

If you have painful knees, you may think it’s arthritis. While arthritis is a common cause of knee pain, there may be another reason for your aches, said Dr.…

Bone Spurs: What these growths might be telling you

Bone spurs, also known as osteophytes, are developments of calcium at the edge of a joint or places where a tendon inserts into the bone. They can happen almost…

Eat these foods for less joint pain

If you have arthritis or joint pain, you’ve probably seen a doctor and may be taking medications to improve your condition. Although diet can’t cure arthritis, certain foods can…

Foot or toe joint fusion: 3 things to know

Joint fusion is an option if you have pain in your foot or toes that won’t go away through other treatments and corrective measures. A joint fusion is a…

5 mental and physical benefits of knitting

“It helps me decompress from my professional traveling and demands. Knitting is my relaxation.” For Lea Buckridge, a registered nurse at Marshfield Clinic, this statement describes how she uses…

Tips for treating joint pain in cold weather

Most people with arthritis will agree cold weather means aches and pains. Why is winter so harsh on arthritic joints? “This question is as old as time,” said Dr.…

Man up: Win the bout with gout

Editor’s note: This is part of a series of articles focused on health issues men need to talk about with their primary care physicians. Gout is a form of arthritis that can…

Inversion table for lower back pain: Tips and warnings

If you have lower back pain, you may have considered using an inversion table to find relief. The table places your body at a downward angle to decompress your…

How smart technology is improving orthopedic surgery

With advances in technology, new tools are available to orthopedic surgeons. One advancement, computer-assisted surgery, allows shoulder surgeons to virtually perform the surgery before entering the operating room. Computer-assisted…

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