Posts Tagged ‘joint pain’
Hips and Knees Achy in Colder Weather? Tips to Keep Joints Moving Smoothly
Nauman Akhtar, MD, is board certified in orthopaedic surgery. He has a special interest in arthritis and joint replacement and serves as Medical Director of the Inova Loudoun Hospital Joint Replacement Program. If your knees act up in winter weather or your achy hip predicts rainstorms, it’s not a figment of your imagination. Changes…
Read MoreHow to fight joint pain and increase muscular health
Staying On the Move According to the National Institutes for Health, more than 1 million Americans receive a joint replacement each year. Whether you are among that 1 million, or simply trying to maintain your current level of movement, strengthening your muscles and participating in exercise will have a positive effect on your ability to…
Read MoreInova’s Corey Wallach, MD, Talks About Back and Joint Pain on WUSA 9, April 21, 2015
Dr. Corey Wallach, Medical Director of Inova Spine Program at Inova Alexandria and Mount Vernon Hospitals, discusses back and joint pain on WUSA 9 with Andrea Roane on April 21, 2015.
Read MoreInova’s Robert Najarian, MD, Shares Tips on Easing Back Into Exercise on WUSA 9, April 20, 2015
Robert Najarian, orthopedic surgeon with Inova Medical Group, shared tips on how to ease back into exercise without hurting your back or joints on WUSA 9 on April 20, 2015.
Read MoreInova’s Dr. Nitin Goyal Talks about Cold Weather Causing Joint Pain, WUSA 9,
Inova’s Dr. Nitin Goyal, MD, orthopedic surgeon at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital spoke about how cold weather can cause joint pain on WUSA 9, November 18, 2014.
Read MoreIn the Right Direction: Being prepared for surgery paves the way for success
(October 4, 2013) Gearing up for surgery can be overwhelming, especially when you’re experiencing joint pain or reduced mobility. Your to-do list may overflow with tasks such as getting the green light from your primary care physician, assembling your personal and medical information, planning ahead for your recovery, and obtaining any necessary exams and tests.…
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