When it’s cold and dreary outside, it can be hard to motivate yourself to hit the gym, especially if you find that you are experiencing more joint stiffness and soreness than usual. So board-certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. W. Parker Abblitt
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Thanks to Inflammation, Flu and COVID Viruses Cause Joint Pain
It’s that time of year again. The air is chilly, we’re in the midst of the end of the year holidays — and an increase in virus cases is making headlines.
Viruses, including the flu and COVID, are a …
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 …
Are Steroid Shots Safe?
If you are living with debilitating joint pain that keeps you from performing normal daily tasks or even enjoying hobbies and activities you used to love, corticosteroid injections may be recommended as a non-surgical treatment option to help reduce pain …
Winter Pain Relief without Medicine
A recent article from Consumer Reports detailed the effectiveness of non-opioid alternatives to managing both chronic and post-surgery pain.
Our board-certified, orthopedic surgeons in Austin are seeing more cases of chronic pain currently as it tends to flare up now …
