by HealthStar Clinic | Oct 27, 2015 | Blog, Pain Management
Sciatica is typically excruciating and can sometimes be disabling. A few simple exercises can help with pain relief. What is sciatica? Sciatica is actually a name for a symptom – pain that stems from pressure on or aggravation of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve...
by HealthStar Clinic | Oct 22, 2015 | Blog, Pain Management
Inflammation is an important part of the natural healing process. However, joints and other areas of the body can sometimes become chronically inflamed, which can lead to degeneration of the tissue. Inflammation is also a critical component of life-threatening...
by HealthStar Clinic | Sep 30, 2015 | Blog, Pain Management
The dictionary definition of arthritis is simple: it’s inflammation of the joints. Actually, though, the word encompasses about 200 rheumatic conditions related to the joints and the structures around them. Arthritis – what exactly is it? The most commonplace form of...
by HealthStar Clinic | Sep 24, 2015 | Blog, Knee Pain
Alignment is critical to alleviating the symptoms of runner’s knee and other pain conditions, and orthotics can help create balance. A startup in Manhattan is attempting to glamorize these foot health supports. Beware. Posture and pain conditions Posture can be a...
by HealthStar Clinic | Sep 17, 2015 | Blog, Pain Management, Sciatica
Sciatica is pain that radiates down the buttocks and through the back of the legs, arising from nerve compression in the lower back. The physical sensations follow the route of the sciatic nerve, which extends from the lumbar spine to the feet. Officially called...
by HealthStar Clinic | Sep 8, 2015 | Blog
An orthopedic surgeon who performs hundreds of joint replacements each year says that the next generation of treatments will be nonsurgical. He gives his advice on how to talk with your doctor, along with a basic 4-step action plan. Renowned surgeon on surgical...
