5 Evidence-Based Tips to Slow the Progression of Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) is often described as “wear and tear,” but that explanation is incomplete and, more importantly, misleading. Osteoarthritis is a whole-joint disease involving cartilage, bone, synovium, ligaments, and muscle. It is influenced not only by age and...
3 Common Signs of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: Why Your Back, Hips, and “Leaks” are Connected
For many women, physical changes are often met with the phrase, "That’s just part of being a woman" or "That’s your new normal." Whether you are navigating the postpartum years or moving through mid-life, there is a common tendency to brush off persistent discomfort...
Do Herniated Discs Really Heal on Their Own? Disc herniation reabsorption rates and more.
If you’ve been told you have a disc herniation in your neck or low back, your first thought might be: “Is this permanent?”“Will I need surgery?”“Can this actually heal?” The research is more detailed than most people realize. At Central Ohio Spine and Joint in...
Hormones and Joint Pain After 40: What’s Really Happening to Your Joints?
If you are between 40 and 60 and noticing more joint stiffness, tendon pain, or slower recovery from workouts, you are not alone. Many adults in Westerville, Ohio, begin experiencing musculoskeletal changes during this stage of life. In this article, Hormones and...
How your pelvic floor could be at the root of your back or hip pain
If you have been struggling with persistent low back stiffness or a nagging "pinch" in your hip that refuses to clear up with traditional stretching, the culprit may not be your spine or your hip joint at all. For many adults in the Westerville area, chronic...
Safest Exercise for Back and Joint Pain in Westerville Ohio
Why Strength Training Matters More Than You Think If you have a history of back or joint pain, exercise can feel like a double-edged sword. You know movement is important, but you may also worry that the wrong workout could set you back weeks or months. At Central...