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Ankylosing spondylitis and the gut microbiome

April 30, 2021Filed Under: Rheumatology Tagged With: ankylosing spondylitis, Dr. Joseph Martinez, microbiome, Rheumatology

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a rare type of inflammatory arthritis that primarily affects the spine, lower back, and sacroiliac joints. The condition can cause new bone growth, pain, and swelling.

Recent research has identified a connection between ankylosing spondylitis and …

Filed Under: Rheumatology Tagged With: ankylosing spondylitis, Dr. Joseph Martinez, microbiome, Rheumatology

The Future of Rheumatoid Arthritis Management and Treatment

April 28, 2021Filed Under: Arthritis Tagged With: arthritis treatment, Dr. Joseph Martinez, Dr. Robert Koval, JAK inhibitors, Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis treatment is constantly evolving, with researchers working to find new therapies to relieve rheumatoid arthritis symptoms and slow the progression of the disease.

With the right treatment plan, many patients have controlled symptoms and no signs of active …

Filed Under: Arthritis Tagged With: arthritis treatment, Dr. Joseph Martinez, Dr. Robert Koval, JAK inhibitors, Rheumatoid Arthritis

Weight Lifting and Arthritis

February 4, 2021Filed Under: Arthritis Tagged With: Arthritis, autoimmune disorders, Dr. Joseph Martinez, exercise, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Weight lifting

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Weight Lifting and Arthritis

Strength-training when you suffer from arthritis may sound intimidating, but it can actually be a good way to ease pain and strengthen your joints. 

Texas Orthopedics rheumatologist Dr. Joseph Martinez recently gave some insight on weight …

Filed Under: Arthritis Tagged With: Arthritis, autoimmune disorders, Dr. Joseph Martinez, exercise, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Weight lifting

Myths About Ankylosing Spondylitis

January 20, 2021Filed Under: Rheumatology Tagged With: ankylosing spondylitis, Dr. Joseph Martinez, Rheumatology

Ankylosing spondylitis, a chronic form of inflammatory arthritis that primarily targets the spine, can be hard to diagnose, leaving many patients looking for answers to their symptoms. Rheumatologist Dr. Joseph Martinez recently helped clarify some common AS misconceptions on HealthCentral…

Filed Under: Rheumatology Tagged With: ankylosing spondylitis, Dr. Joseph Martinez, Rheumatology

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Texas Orthopedics provides comprehensive orthopedic care by offering on-site X-ray, MRIs, bone density scans, physical and occupational therapy, general orthopedic services, sports medicine, spine care, joint replacement, fracture and trauma care, infusion therapy, and a Joint Commission-accredited outpatient surgery center. In addition to orthopedic surgeons, we have physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists at our locations in Kyle, Round Rock, Lakeway, Northwest Austin, Leander, Central Austin, and South Austin, TX.