Arthritis
Ask the Experts - questions on arthritis and injuries, negative emotions and medication
Richard H. Blau, MD, is a board-certified rheumatologist and a Founding Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology. Author of the new book Too Young to Feel Old: The Arthritis Doctor’s 28-Day Formula for Pain-free Living, he practices in Hicksville, N.Y. read more »
Ask the experts - arthritis and sex
James D. Capozzi, MD, is associate clinical professor of orthopedic surgery at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York. He specializes in joint replacement surgery and how it relates to all aspects of physical activity and movement. read more »
Ask the Experts - questions on rotator cuff tendinitis, exercise, ganglion cysts, and fractures
Michael H. Weisman, MD, is director of the Division of Rheumatology at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles; he is also professor of medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. read more »
Ask the experts - different types of asprin, sprains, protecting joints, resistence to meds, and Bursitis
Q. I see some aspirin called “coated” and some called “enteric coated.” I find this all very confusing. Is there a difference between these products, and are they really safer than regular aspirin? read more »
My rheumatologist suggested that I buy shoes that are more supportive. What do you recommend?
Q.My rheumatologist suggested that I buy shoes that are more supportive. But I don’t know what to look for. What do you recommend?
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Is manual therapy worthwhile
Q. I have chronic back pain and have not found relief through conventional treatment. I’m considering manual therapy. Is this treatment generally worthwhile?
A. Manual therapy of bones and muscle (osteopathy) can be beneficial for some people. The main types are osteopathic manipulation, chiropractic therapy, physical therapy, and massage. Doctors of osteopathy have the initials D.O. after their name. (They have attended a medical school similar to those attended by M.D.s.) Research has shown osteopathic manipulations to be effective and safe. read more »
