by HealthStar Clinic | Jan 8, 2016 | Blog, Joint Pain, Pain Management
Have you been noticing fatigue, fever, numbness, or pain? Your body could be in the early stages of rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is the fourth most common rheumatic disease among Americans (1.5 million adults), behind osteoarthritis (27 million),...
by HealthStar Clinic | Oct 22, 2015 | Blog, Pain Management
Inflammation is an important part of the natural healing process. However, joints and other areas of the body can sometimes become chronically inflamed, which can lead to degeneration of the tissue. Inflammation is also a critical component of life-threatening...
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 | Jul 17, 2015 | Blog, Pain Management
The joints are designed to be able to handle huge amounts of pressure. Inside every joint is synovial fluid (containing hyaluronic acid), which protects the cartilage. The cartilage itself makes it possible for bones to move adjacently. Lack of nutrition, getting...
