by HealthStar Clinic | Oct 12, 2016 | Arthritis
The pain and strain of coping with a condition like rheumatoid arthritis is not only physically taxing, the mental and emotional stress associated with the chronic condition are also exhausting and can actually contribute to a heightened sense of the symptoms,...
by HealthStar Clinic | May 31, 2016 | Arthritis
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is one popular way to treat arthritis pain, in part because relief is often long-term. Let’s look at effectiveness, safety, and the step-by-step procedure. Using radio waves, an electrical current is directed into a section of nerve...
by HealthStar Clinic | Mar 28, 2016 | Blog, Joint Pain, Knee Pain, Pain Management
Pain is incredibly common, impacting the lives of a hundred million people globally. Let’s look at the best approach when it comes to heating, icing, and overall recovery. Pain: a common part of life According to figures from 1999, 100 million people worldwide suffer...
by HealthStar Clinic | Sep 30, 2015 | Blog, Pain Management
The dictionary definition of arthritis is simple: it’s inflammation of the joints. Actually, though, the word encompasses about 200 rheumatic conditions related to the joints and the structures around them. Arthritis – what exactly is it? The most commonplace form of...
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...
