by HealthStar Clinic | Apr 19, 2016 | Arthritis, Blog
A 2016 study concluded that acetaminophen does not perform well for osteoarthritis patients, neither effectively alleviating pain nor enabling better range of motion. What are a few non-surgical methods of pain relief that work? OTC medication: popularity exceeding...
by HealthStar Clinic | Apr 12, 2016 | Arthritis, Blog
According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 2.5 million older people are treated in emergency rooms every year for fall related injuries, and one of every five suffer serious injuries such as broken bones or head injuries. Many conditions become risk...
by HealthStar Clinic | Jan 5, 2015 | Arthritis, Pain Management
Many computer users are familiar with numbness and tingling in the hands following overuse. Although these pain symptoms are common, they are warning signs, according to Dr. Steve Maschke, an orthopedic surgeon with the Cleveland Clinic. Burning or itching in the...
by HealthStar Clinic | Dec 2, 2014 | Arthritis, Pain Management
Ordinary household activities can become areas of challenge and discomfort for those suffering from arthritis. You can make your life easier, though, by modifying various day-to-day tasks, says Scott Burg, D.O., of the Cleveland Clinic. Here are recommendations he...