Winter can be a beautiful time of year, with snowflakes, cozy nights by the fire, and holiday cheer. But for many people dealing with arthritis, it can also mean an increase in pain, discomfort and stiffness. As temperatures drop, the symptoms of inflammatory forms of arthritis like rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis frequently worsen. It’s not [...]
Feeling pain or tenderness along the outer side of your elbow? If gripping objects or performing simple daily tasks like brushing your hair has become difficult, you may be dealing with a condition called lateral epicondylitis, also known as tennis elbow. Lateral epicondylitis, or tennis elbow, is swelling or tearing of the tendons that bend your [...]
Hormone Change as You Age: Should You Consider Replacement Therapy? Hormones like estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and DHEA peak in our twenties and thirties. But hormone levels begin to naturally decline by the time we reach our forties and fifties. While this change can be subtle initially, the drop can eventually lead to unpleasant symptoms that [...]
It’s back-to-school time! For many students, that means getting back into athletics like football, soccer, field hockey, cross country, volleyball, and more. While high school sports come with many benefits, they also present an inherent risk of injury. However, there are steps parents and student-athletes can take to help prevent sports injuries this season. [...]
If you're suffering from knee pain due to arthritis, injury, or other degenerative issues, you may be considering knee surgery. However, surgery often requires a lengthy and painful recovery period. Regenerative Medicine is a proven nonsurgical option to avoid going under the knife. What is Regenerative Medicine? Regenerative medicine utilizes your body's natural healing abilities [...]
Summer is in full swing! As you enjoy basking in the sun and warmer weather, taking care of your skin is essential. Time spent in the sun can have lasting effects on your skin, and the weather can flip-flop between dry periods or periods of high humidity. All of this can wreak havoc on your [...]
June is National Men’s Health Month! A great time to examine your own health or the health of the men in your life. The purpose is to heighten awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of diseases including cancer, heart disease, depression, and to also reflect on overall health. While considering [...]
Hormones are one of the most important regulatory systems that exist in your body. They act as messengers, interacting with cells and organs to stimulate them into action. As we age, hormone production changes and imbalances can occur. Hormonal imbalances may occur when there is both too much or too little of a hormone in [...]
When you work in Sports Medicine, you see many recurring injuries in athletes, regardless of the season. Risk factors for Injury include family history, medical history, age, gender, and activity level. The term “Sports Injury” really is not limited to athletes, it is the type of injury to the musculoskeletal system commonly seen in athletes [...]
Stem Cell Treatment Monmouth County NJ Stem Cell Treatment Monmouth County NJ What is stem cell therapy? Stem-cell therapy is the use of stem cells to treat or prevent a disease or condition. It is a form of regenerative medicine designed to repair damaged cells within the body by reducing inflammation and modulating [...]
