Aug 2, 2024 | Blog, Knee, Knee Pain, Knee Posts, PRP
@chiarthritis Is #running bad for #knee #arthritis ? ♬ original sound – Chicago Arthritis A recent study from the Netherlands sheds light on the relationship between exercise and knee arthritis. The research, which involved 5,000 participants, explored how...
Aug 1, 2024 | Blog, Knee, Knee Pain, Knee Posts, PRP
Initial Injury and Traditional Treatments At the age of 66, Barbara injured a ligament in her knee. This injury caused severe pain and swelling, making it difficult for her to sleep or put weight on her knee. Seeking relief, she consulted two orthopedic doctors. The...
Jul 29, 2024 | Blog, Knee Pain, Stem Cells
Why Does Knee Swelling Occur in Osteoarthritis? What exercises can help treat that swelling? Which supplements and foods are beneficial, regenerative medicine treatments that can be useful, and what treatments to avoid long term if you have knee swelling? In general,...
Jul 25, 2024 | Blog, Psoriatic arthritis
Understanding Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition that affects the skin. The immune system, which is meant to protect you from bacteria and viruses, inappropriately attacks your own body. In the case of psoriasis, it attacks the...
Jul 18, 2024 | Blog, Diet, Knee Pain, Nutrition, Osteoarthritis
Dr. Siddharth Tambar discusses using semaglutide as a treatment for knee osteoarthritis. Chronic knee pain from osteoarthritis can significantly impair daily life, turning simple activities into painful struggles. When walking, climbing stairs, or standing for...
Jul 15, 2024 | Blog, Rheumatoid arthritis
A clinical scenario often encountered at the Chicago Arthritis involves patients presenting with joint pain and swelling, mentioning a COVID infection three to four months prior. Recently, a young woman described finger and toe stiffness and wondered if her previous...
