Essential Oils for Back Pain
Essential oils are a popular home remedy for many ailments. When it comes to back pain, there are not a lot of medical studies available to prove they actually work. Texas Orthopedics spine specialists Dr. …
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Flares May Be Predictable
Rheumatoid Arthritis Flares May Be Predictable
A recent study indicates that predicting and possibly proactively treating rheumatoid arthritis flares might be possible thanks to a type of cell that seems to accumulate in the bloodstream prior to a flare. The …
New Drug Combination May Help Ease Fatigue Caused by RA
New Drug Combination May Help Ease Fatigue Caused by RA
A study presented at the 2020 conference of the European E-Congress of Rheumatology shows that methotrexate and prednisone, two prescription drugs commonly prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis, can help …
The Problem With Walking in Flip Flops
The Problem With Walking in Flip Flops
They may be stylish, but flips flops can cause some serious foot, ankle and even back problems. Board certified podiatrist Dr. Joseph Snowden explains the problem with walking in flip flops on Under …
What you need to know about back pain medications
What you need to know about back pain medications
If you are one of the millions of Americans that suffers from back pain, you’ve likely been prescribed medications to help with the pain. Physiatrist Dr. Ai Mukai covers what you …
Is cracking your knuckles bad for you?
Is cracking your knuckles bad for you?
You may have been told as a kid cracking your knuckles is bad for you. But the truth is, it’s harmless, and won’t cause arthritis or make your knuckles bigger.
Orthopedic hand surgeon …
What is an EMG?
What is an EMG?
Electromyography, or EMG, is a type of diagnostic test used to detect problems involving nerves, muscles and the signals that they send to each other. If you are experiencing symptoms of a muscle or nerve disorder, …
Myths About Ankylosing Spondylitis
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…
What Causes Shoulder Pain at Night?
Shoulder pain that develops at night while you’re sleeping can be a frustrating and sleep-depriving problem. Orthopedic surgeon and shoulder specialist, Dr. Ryan Tibbetts, says shoulder pain at night is more common than you might think. “One of the …
Texas Orthopedics Congratulates SuperDoctors and Top Doctors
With the year coming to a close and a new year among us, we would like to congratulate more than half of our Texas Orthopedics physicians on making one of two peer-nominated lists this year.
Texas Monthly’s named SuperDoctors from …
