by VA@SJ | Aug 22, 2020 | Joint Doctor
Osteoarthritis isn’t just for older people, and can occur at any age. However, osteoarthritis commonly occurs among older people simply because it involves breakdown of your cartilage caused by wear and tear. It is also a common condition among athletes who complete...
by VA@SJ | Aug 19, 2020 | Joint Doctor
Cool, rainy days are perfect for indoor organization projects. Today’s task? Get that hall closet in order. Your normal go-to move is just putting random things on a shelf and hoping that it closes, but now you’ve got time to make it more functional. Halfway through...
by VA@SJ | Aug 17, 2020 | Joint Doctor
Rheumatic diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, gout, and scleroderma occur when your immune system attacks itself. A doctor that treats rheumatoid arthritis is called a rheumatologist. What does a rheumatologist doctor do? A rheumatoid physician has specific...
by VA@SJ | Aug 15, 2020 | Back Pain Treatment
Back pain caused by pinched nerves is no joke. Although it sounds like a punchline to a wisecrack you made about “old people” when you were a kid, a pinched nerve can severely disrupt your life. What exactly is it? A pinched nerve happens when there’s too much...
by VA@SJ | Aug 12, 2020 | Back Pain Treatment
Back pain often sneaks up on you gradually. One day you’re easily twisting and turning while cleaning out your garage, and the next you feel pain in your lower back when reaching to pick something up. “Hmmm… when did that happen?” you wonder. As we age, an aching...
