by HealthStar Clinic | Aug 9, 2016 | Knee Pain
Not surprisingly, knee pain is a common complaint among people of all ages, with the CDC estimating that by age 85, 1 in 2 people will experience osteoarthritis of the knee. It may have been preventing knee pain that Benjamin Franklin spoke of when he famously said,...
by HealthStar Clinic | Aug 2, 2016 | Joint Pain
Acute inflammation is a natural response to physical damage; it allows your body to heal. However, chronic inflammation is problematic. Here are a few anti-inflammatory tips to relieve joint pain. Inflammation’s connection with arthritis Inflammation is how the body...
by HealthStar Clinic | Jul 27, 2016 | Back Pain
Low back pain relief is a common need of office workers and others, as indicated by the $100 billion spent on LBP each year. Let’s look at some statistics on back pain and then explore how prolonged sitting, both at work and at home, could be making your back hurt and...
by HealthStar Clinic | Jul 14, 2016 | Back Pain
According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), eight in 10 Americans will experience back pain in their lives. For an unfortunate percentage, that pain can turn into a chronic condition. These 4 simple changes can...
by HealthStar Clinic | Jul 12, 2016 | Wellness
As summer days get longer and temperatures increase, people tend to be more active and often forget to make sure they’re properly hydrated. Drinking enough water is necessary for many processes in the body, from sufficiently regulating body temperature and flushing...