If you have painful joints caused by arthritis, the thought of staying active might seem daunting or even unattainable. But, staying active actually helps to reduce joint pain and allows you to continue to do the activities you love. Texas Orthopedics rheumatologists Dr. Robert J. Koval, Jr. and Dr. Joseph R. Martinez share four healthy […]
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Facebook Live: Arthritis Awareness Month
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention projects 63 million people in the United States have arthritis. Texas Orthopedics physicians diagnose and treat this painful, debilitating condition every day. In honor of Arthritis Awareness Month, Dr. Vilas Saldanha and Dr. Barbara Bergin participated in a two-part Facebook Live series to present viewers with the facts […]
4 Fast Facts about Arthritis for Arthritis Awareness Month
May is National Arthritis Awareness month, so what better time than now to discuss some important facts about arthritis? We’re covering four fast facts about arthritis, including what causes arthritis and what you can do to prevent it. 1. Lowering your BMI can help you manage arthritis symptoms. Maintaining a healthy weight is one of […]
Staying Pain-Free During COVID-19: Hips
From the blog of Dr. Barbara Bergin Behind knees and shoulders, hips are one of the most troublesome parts of our bodies…particularly us gals. And it goes double during COVID-19, so listen up! I divide hip pain into 3 areas: the buttock, the side of the hip and the groin area. Most commonly, buttock pain […]
Can Diet Impact My Arthritis?
There are several types of arthritis, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis. But current evidence shows that all types can benefit from an anti-inflammatory diet, paired with proper medical treatments when necessary. Board-certified rheumatologist, Dr. Robert Koval, offers quick tips to help you plan a healthy diet that may help to reduce arthritis symptoms […]
Easing Muscle and Joint Pain from the Flu
As you’ve been hearing the flu this year is fierce. It has been reported in all 50 states (according to the CDC), and sadly has even claimed several lives due to complications. While flu symptoms vary from person to person, many experience a similar combination of fever, chills, vomiting, coughing, diarrhea, fatigue, and sore muscles […]
Arthritis Myths and Facts
Chances are you know someone, young or old, living with arthritis. Arthritis affects more than 50 million Americans. One in every five adults and 300,000 children live with the debilitating condition that causes joint pain, stiffness, immobility and swelling. During May Arthritis Awareness we want to remind our community about common myths and misconceptions surrounding […]
It’s National Hand Therapy Week at Texas Orthopedics
The American Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT) recognizes June 2-June 8 as National Hand Therapy Week. Hand Therapy Week raises awareness about the hand therapy specialty, demonstrating the advantages of prevention and treatment procedures for patients who have been affected by an accident or trauma, and educating the public.Hand therapists provide important services after medical […]
New Report Shows Alarming Rise in Arthritis
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recently released new data indicating that 52.5 million people were diagnosed with arthritis from 2010 to 2012. This is an increase of 2 million people from the previous report. Researchers also say the debilitating condition affects the daily activities of 22.7 million people (known as arthritis-attributable activity limitations) which well […]
Is weather a good predictor of joint pain?
Many folks have speculated that certain weather patterns may affect an arthritis flare up. For example, there’s not a cloud in the sky, but all of a sudden your joints start aching… could a storm be on the horizon? And what about this so-called ‘Polar Vortex’? Is this unusually cold weather wrecking havoc on arthritis […]
