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Studies show that physical activity can help with a host of musculoskeletal complaints, but are certain exercise therapies better than others for relieving pain? To answer this question, researchers recently compared the effects of therapeutic resistance training and tai chi in a group of older adults with knee osteoarthritis. Compared to seniors not enrolled in [...]
In recent years a string of studies have emerged demonstrating the benefits of yoga for everything from back pain to knee problems. Despite our enthusiasm for this new natural method of managing pain, using yoga as a treatment will take more than couple of cat and cow stretches performed by a patient in the morning. [...]
In a new study, 67% of patients with osteoarthritis suffered from at least one type of comorbidity. These additional health problems can make what is already a debilitating disorder worse. What comorbidities have the most negative effect on OA patients? Obesity and back pain. In a new study from the Netherlands, OA patients who were [...]
There have been a few recent studies debunking the effectiveness of the commonly recommended supplement glucosamine. In August, we wrote about a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association that found glucosamine provided no additional pain relief to patients with lower back pain (view article via one of our client site, Dr. [...]
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