by HealthStar Clinic | Jun 19, 2018 | Blog, Chronic Pain, Joint Pain
It may seem like one has nothing to do with the other, but there’s a growing body of research suggesting a very real connection between bad gut health and achy joints. The source, experts say, can often be traced back to one thing: inflammation. What is Gut...
by HealthStar Clinic | Feb 8, 2018 | Joint Pain
Winter joint pain got you down? If so, you’re among the majority. It turns out the ailment is all too common for folks seeking osteoarthritis relief. One study published in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders suggests that well over half of people with the condition—a...
by HealthStar Clinic | Dec 21, 2017 | Joint Pain
Running is a great way to burn some extra calories and stay in shape. It’s easy to hurt yourself running, but it is possible to run without pain. Don’t Sit Too Long When we sit a lot, the gluteal muscles don’t do any work. This causes a tightness in the hip flexors...
by HealthStar Clinic | Jan 13, 2017 | Joint Pain
Inflammation in the places where your bones meet can make it uncomfortable to do just about anything – even simple daily tasks such as grocery shopping or doing the laundry. Unfortunately, joint pain is incredibly common: 2016 stats from the CDC show that 53 million...
by HealthStar Clinic | Aug 2, 2016 | Joint Pain
Acute inflammation is a natural response to physical damage; it allows your body to heal. However, chronic inflammation is problematic. Here are a few anti-inflammatory tips to relieve joint pain. Inflammation’s connection with arthritis Inflammation is how the body...
by HealthStar Clinic | Mar 28, 2016 | Blog, Joint Pain, Knee Pain, Pain Management
Pain is incredibly common, impacting the lives of a hundred million people globally. Let’s look at the best approach when it comes to heating, icing, and overall recovery. Pain: a common part of life According to figures from 1999, 100 million people worldwide suffer...