by Dr. Fred G. Arnold — One of the most common health conditions is osteoarthritis (OA), also known as degenerative arthritis or degenerative joint disease. Arthritis is a leading cause of disability in the world, affecting 43 million persons. When one suffers from osteoarthritis, a group of mechanical abnormalities including a gradual “wear and tear” […]
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Prolotherapy for sports injuries
March 1, 2012
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by Dr. Fred G. Arnold — Nearly anyone who has ever experienced a sports- or exercise-related injury can tell you that sports medicine is a branch of medicine that deals with physical fitness, treatment and prevention of those injuries. Although sports teams have employed physicians for many years, it is only since the late 20th […]
Treat the cause of arthritis, not the symptoms
February 28, 2012
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by Dr. Paul Stallone — Are you suffering from arthritis? Has your life become a painful struggle? Would you do almost anything to be free of the hurt? There is an answer, a cutting-edge therapy that will help relieve your arthritis pain at the source. When discussing arthritis treatment choices, you typically have two options: […]
Regenerative joint therapy with Prolozone
February 26, 2012
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by Dr. Paul Stallone — If you suffer from any form of musculoskeletal or joint pain, including painful knees, hips, back, rotator cuffs or shoulders, or if you have been suffering from degenerative hips, knees or arthritis, Prolozone can offer much needed relief. Prolozone is a modification of Prolotherapy and can also be referred to […]
Prolotherapy: Missing link for treating painful conditions
February 25, 2012
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by Dr. Fred G. Arnold — An incredible discovery in the evolutionary study of human origins — a 47-million-year-old fossil found in Germany in 2009 — may be a critical missing-link species in primate evolution. According to paleontologist Philip Gingerich, “The fossil bridges the evolutionary split between higher primates such as monkeys, apes and humans, […]
Are you tired of living with shoulder pain?
February 25, 2012
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by Dr. Fred G. Arnold — What most people call the shoulder is really several joints that combine with tendons and muscles to allow a wide range of motion to the arm — from scratching your back to throwing the perfect pitch. However, mobility has its price, and it can lead to increased problems with […]
Are you tired of living with low back pain?
February 24, 2012
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by Dr. Fred G. Arnold — Low back pain, also referred to as backache and lumbago, is one of the most common health concerns for which people see a doctor. If you have not experienced low back pain, the odds are that you will sometime in the future. The statistics involving low back pain are […]
Knee pain — stop the suffering
February 24, 2012
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by Dr. Fred G. Arnold — The knee is the largest and most extraordinary joint in the body and combines an enormous range of motion with rotation, great strength and stability. On average, we take between 4,000 and 7,000 steps each day, exerting a force two to seven times our body weight, directly through the […]
Are you tired of living with hip pain?
February 24, 2012
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by Dr. Fred G. Arnold — Hip pain is one of the more common complaints of patients who come to our office. It frequently results from a recent injury or past traumatic event, such as a motor vehicle accident, fall or sports injury. Patients with hip injuries rarely have pain that involves only the hip. […]
May 7, 2012
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