hip

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Everything You Need to Know about Hip Ligaments

The hip joint is a large ball and socket joint that’s important for lower extremity movement. The joints consist of the articulation of the femur (upper thigh bone/ball) and the acetabulum (the socket). The bones are lined with cartilage and the acetabulum is lined with a fibrocartilage called the labrum. The hip joints, as with … Continued

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Biceps Femoris Tendonitis Stem Cell Treatment: aka Hamstring Treatment Options

Hamstring injuries are a common sports injury. Dr. Schultz describes what the biceps femoris is, what tendonitis is, what biceps femoris tendonitis is, what causes it, the symptoms, treatment, and biceps femoris tendonitis stem cell treatment options.

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Pelvic Ligaments: The Uncomfortable Truth You Need to Know!

The pelvis is held together by three principal ligaments: the iliolumbar, sacrotuberous and sacrospinous. Dr. Schultz discusses the causes of pelvic ligament injuries, symptoms, and novel new treatment options.

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Groin Pain after Hip Replacement: What Is Being Missed?

Your hip replacement surgery was 6 months ago and you are still having pain.  Is it normal to have groin pain after total hip replacement?  What are the causes of groin pain after total hip replacement?  What are the signs of a failing hip replacement?  What treatment options exist?  Let’s dig in. Is it Normal … Continued

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8 Reasons for Hip Replacement Failure

Hip replacement surgery replaces a worn out or damaged hip joint with an artificial joint called a prosthesis. The symptoms of hip replacement failure are pain and limited mobility. Dr. Schultz discusses the 8 major causes of hip replacement failure and important treatment options.

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Levator Scapulae Massage: Options When It Doesn’t Work

The Levator Scapulae is an important neck muscle that lifts and rotates the scapulae.  Dr. Schultz discusses the causes of levator scapulae pain and tightness and new, natural treatment options.

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Interstitial Cystitis Natural Treatment: A New Novel Treatment Option

Interstitial Cystitis, also known as painful bladder syndrome or hypersensitive bladder, is a chronic symptom complex of the bladder characterized by lower pelvic pain, urinary frequency, and urgency. Dr. Schultz discusses diagnosis, treatment options and a novel, natural treatment option that involves the injection of PRP around irritated nerves.

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HGH for Osteoarthritis?

I love to write about what I experience, so this weekend a question came across social media about using HGH for osteoarthritis. While this has been the subject of some interesting airline magazine advertising for years, this patient sent along an article for me to review. Hence, I thought it was time to visit this … Continued

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Tight Hamstrings and Calves

Tight hamstrings and calves are common and can arise from many sources.  Hamstring stretches are not always the best solution. Dr. Schultz discusses an important and often unrecognized cause of tight hamstring and calves.

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Hip Replacement Recovery?

Hip replacement recovery can be long and arduous, so let’s review what we know and what to expect. In addition, let’s also go over a hip replacement alternative. Let’s dig in. Hip Replacement Basics Hip replacement is the amputation of the arthritic hip joint and the insertion of a prosthetic hip replacement device. There is … Continued

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