Injection Therapies for OsteoarthritisThose suffering from knee and hip pain due to osteoarthritis should know that there are some emerging technologies that may offer significant pain reduction and increased function. The hope is that one day, these technologies may actually all but eliminate the need for joint replacement procedures. These new procedures use injections that either replace diminished […]
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)Pain in the leg, especially in the calf or lower leg, may be a sign of a very serious condition called a deep vein thrombosis. This is particularly important to remember as many of us are beginning to resume travelling for work and vacation. Long periods of immobility such as sitting on a plane may […]
FAQs Regarding AcupunctureWhat is Contemporary Medical Acupuncture? Contemporary acupuncture is used to stimulate peripheral nerves in order to control pain and dysfunction in the nervous system. It involves the insertion of very thin needles over specific areas of the body where nerves and their receptors are found. No drug is injected. This will stimulate the central nervous […]