Wednesday, May 30, 2012

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Heat Therapy vs. Cold Therapy for Aching Joints

As an active child growing up, my numerous injuries were met with the same phrase by my mother, a nurse: RICE.  Rest, ice, compress, elevate.  That was the cure for everything.  Rest, ice, compress, elevate. Then take some Advil.  Rest, ice, compress, elevate. You'll be just fine.  Thankfully, I always... Read moreChevron
posted 04/11/2011, comments (0)|
Christina Lasich, MD

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Specialist in Pain Management and Spine Rehabilitation

Pain, Arthritis, and Famous: Did Lucille Ball have RA?

People remember her as the queen of comedy. Lucille Ball lightened the hearts of millions with her charming humor and quirky style. Portraying the wife of Desi Arnez on the television show "I Love Lucy", she had physical comedy down to a science of seamless follies. Sometimes referred to as clumsy, Lucille Ball never showed any physical... Read moreChevron
posted 03/07/2011, comments (0)|
Christina Lasich, MD

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Hip Impingement a Precursor to Hip Arthritis

So, you have hip pain, but the X-rays and MRI are normal. Now what? Now your doctor may want to consider that you might have hip impingement, formally known as Femoroacetabular Impingement. Considering the anatomy of the hip joint as a ball and socket joint, this diagnosis is really not surprising because some bones just do not fit together... Read moreChevron
Christina Lasich, MD

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When to Consult with a Joint Specialist

Oh, an aching joint. Will it get better on its own? What is wrong with it? Do I need to see a doctor? All of these questions may cross your mind when a joint is ailing you. As access to healthcare is getting more and more difficult, deciding when to see a doctor can be an arduous decision. However, seeing a doctor might be the only way to get some... Read moreChevron
Christina Lasich, MD

Christina Lasich, MD, Health Pro

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A specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Where is the Pain Relief?

Everyone experiences pain at some point in life. For many that pain is in a joint somewhere in the body. Where is your pain? The knee? The hip? The back? And where did that pain come from? A lot of joint pain is a result of car accidents or work accidents which leave a person not only with a painful condition, but also feeling like a victim. Or... Read moreChevron