Ostenil Plus: Hyaluronic Acid Injections
Ostenil Plus is a solution made up of hyaluronic acid. It is a treatment for osteoarthritis symptoms. The solution is injected into the space within the joints containing synovial fluid. Its primary purpose is to restore the normal balance breakdown and generation of hyaluronic acid. The effect of Ostenil means it can decrease stiffness and […]
Plantar Fasciitis FAQs
Plantar fasciitis (Fashee-EYE-Tiss) is a prevalent cause of heel discomfort. Plantar fasciitis was once assumed to be an inflammatory process, we know now that it is a disorder of progressive degeneration in the plantar fascia causes a thickening of the fiber. The fibrous tissues, known as fascia, run from your heel bone (calcaneus) to the […]
Understanding Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Knee osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease, occurs when cartilage in the joint is lost over time. It can cause pain in and around the knee cap, behind it, and at the joint line between your thigh and calf muscles. Osteoarthritis occurs when the articular cartilage, a protective tissue in your joints that cushions […]
Hyaluronic Acid Injections: Potential Side Effects
Hyaluronic acid injections are an effective treatment for arthritis and other joint conditions. However, as with any medical procedure, there are some potential side effects that you should be aware of before getting hyaluronic acid injections. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance in the body that helps to lubricate and cushion joints. It is […]
How Effective are Hyaluronic Acid Injections?
Knee osteoarthritis can cause chronic pain, aggravating stiffness, and a reduced ability to do the little things you enjoy. It may even impair your ability to move normally. As there are a variety of treatments for knee pain and other types of knee pain, such as oral pain relievers, steroid injections, chiropractic, and dietary changes, […]
What Are Hyaluronic Acid Injections?
If you suffer from osteoarthritis, you know how difficult some days can be to overcome pain and perform routine activities. Osteoarthritis can affect any joint. Arthritis in the knees is particularly debilitating. The knees support the weight of the entire body. Many postures and movements, including bending, standing, turning and sitting, involve the knees. In […]
Housemaids Knee: Symptoms & Treatment
If you are feeling a sharp pain in the front of your knee when bending it?, then you might be experiencing housemaids knee. Housemaids knee (prepatellar bursitis) is a condition that affects the lower leg and the kneecap caused by inflammation of a small fluid-filled sac (the bursa) in front of the kneecap. The pain […]
How Chiropractors Treat an ACL Tear
ACL knee injuries rank among the most common types of knee injuries. Technically, ACL refers to the anterior cruciate ligament, and these injuries can happen regardless of whether you’re active in sports or just physically active. There are ways to prevent ACL injuries, and chiropractic care can help you manage the symptoms of an ACL […]
Plantar Fasciitis or Achilles Tendonitis
Both plantar fasciitis and achilles tendonitis cause pain in similar areas, so many people get these two conditions mixed up. However, there are some very distinct differences between the two conditions. Understanding what makes plantar fasciitis and achilles tendonitis different will help you take better care of your feet. One of the main differences between […]
Exercises for Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is a condition caused by inflammation of the thick tissue along the bottom of the foot, connecting the heel to the toes. The condition is characterised by heel pain, typically first thing in the morning. As you take the first few steps it will start at the base of your heel and go […]