Are Topical Anti-Inflammatory Creams Worth the Rub?
Chronic pain and inflammation can really take a toll on your physical and mental health. Oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen (Motrin®, Advil®) can help reduce pain and inflammation. But they also carry certain risks for cardiovascular and kidney issues, stroke, bleeding and ulcers when you take them for extended periods of time. Fortunately, there are topical anti-inflammatory creams that offer the same amount of relief with significantly reduced risks.
Perioperative Leukocyte-Poor Platelet-Rich Plasma Associated with Reduced Risk of Retear After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repairs: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Administration of LP-PRP is associated with significantly reduced post-operative retear rates at minimum 12 months follow up compared to a saline injection control group. However, its use did not demonstrate clinically meaningful effects on postoperative pain or patient-reported outcomes, highlighting its primary benefit as enhancing structural healing.
Biologic Therapies in the Management of Sports-Related Tendon and Ligament Injuries: A Narrative Review
Sports-related tendon and ligament injuries are common among athletes and active individuals, often resulting in prolonged recovery and compromised performance. Traditional management strategies, including physiotherapy and surgical repair, may not yield optimal outcomes, prompting growing interest in biologic therapies such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP), mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), and other regenerative modalities.
Exercises and stretches for hip pain
Hip pain can have a range of causes, from minor injury to chronic inflammation. In many cases, gently exercising and stretching the hips can help relieve pain and restore mobility
Walking 100 minutes per day may help lower risk of chronic back pain
For many people, low back pain is chronic, meaning it is constant for at least three months. There are several risk factors for chronic low back pain, such as not getting enough physical activity. A new study found that increasing the length of time and intensity of one’s walks may help lower the risk of experiencing chronic low back pain.
