As an orthopedic surgeon, I am routinely asked about the best ways to alleviate joint pain. As an orthopedic surgeon in LA, I am often asked about the best ways to naturally alleviate joint pain. There are many answers to this, and I try to individualize my recommendations based on patients’ goals. Some patients are unable to take traditional…
As the school year begins again and many student athletes return to competition, I thought we could discuss a common question that I hear in my office. What is that click in my knee? I hear this question from athletes and non-athletes alike. Many of us hear our knees click, crack or sound like ‘Rice Krispies’ when we flex and…
The first heatwave of the summer hit Southern California this week. Many of us flock to the beaches to cool off and enjoy summer. Maybe you will play some beach volleyball, throw the football or frisbee, and I see more and more Spikeball games every year. Whatever your summer hobbies or sports are, shoulder pain can impact your ability to…
“Summertime and the livin’ is easy.” Great lyrics from Louis Armstrong. Love the version Sublime put out in the 90’s, too. I think we can all begin to feel summer vibes. Kids are out of school, graduations are happening, pools are open, and the weather is heating up. With summer comes more time outdoors and more sunshine. As the sun…
I often get asked in my office which is better, heat or ice? In an effort to help guide people who are treating musculoskeletal pain on their own, I thought I’d write a piece on that exact topic this month. The debate about heat or ice is a popular topic. A quick online search of heat vs. ice showed 1.2…