Haley from KGW’s Greater Portland Today came out to talk to Dr. Carroll about the clinic and what non-surgical options are availble for people struggling with osteoarthritis and chronic knee pain. Haley from KGW’s Greater Portland Today came out to talk to Dr. Carroll about the clinic and what non-surgical options are availble for people
You may have never heard about Phyto-4 before visiting Reflex. Phyto-4 is one of the supplements we recommend to many of our patients who are experiencing inflammation associated with arthritis. You may have never heard about Phyto-4 before visiting Reflex. Phyto-4 is one of the supplements we recommend to many of our patients who are experiencing inflammation associated with arthritis. It
Your sleep schedule, bedtime routine, and daily lifestyle choices can make a huge difference in the quality of your sleep. Regardless of your age proper sleep is imperative to overall health. Your sleep schedule, bedtime routine, and daily lifestyle choices can make a huge difference in the quality of your sleep. Regardless of your age proper sleep is imperative
When we pull a muscle or strain a tendon the soft tissues in that area are damaged. Immediately following the injury, fibers of the muscle, tendon, or ligament affected become disturbed. When we pull a muscle or strain a tendon the soft tissues in that area are damaged. Immediately following the injury, fibers of the muscle, tendon,
Inflammation: is it helping or hurting? The inflammatory response is a part of our immune system and is characterized by the following symptoms: redness, heat, swelling, and pain. It is part of a powerful biological response our body activates in reaction to destructive stimuli such as germs, injured cells, or irritations. Inflammation is
Get Moving Profile: Tom Carey “I have been passionate about waterskiing for most of my 59 years. When you talk about waterskiing, most people picture someone on two skis cruising down the lake. When you add competition to the equation, things get intense. Slalom waterskiing is very demanding. When I was in my
BMI stands for Body Mass Index. It is a calculation based on a person’s height and weight to determine if they are at the ideal body weight, underweight, or overweight. BMI stands for Body Mass Index. It is a calculation based on a person’s height and weight to determine if they are at the ideal
Physical Therapy is an important part of our treatment program at Reflex. Physical Therapy is an important part of our treatment program at Reflex. We have partnered with key physical therapists in the North West area to create a program specifically designed for patients with knee osteoarthritis in conjunction with the other treatments at Reflex.
Your doctor’s appointment should solve your problems and not add to the pain. That’s why the entire Reflex team works to make your appointment as enjoyable as possible! All you need is 20 minutes and then you are back to your life. Your doctor’s appointment should solve your problems and not add to the pain.
For many people, summertime means vacation. And that can mean hours with your legs spent crumpled in an airplane seat or stuck in one position on the gas pedal – both of which can make your knee pain worse. For many people, summertime means vacation. And that can mean hours with your legs spent crumpled
Consuming a balanced diet that meets the recommended servings of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, essential fatty acids, and lean sources of protein still may not ensure ample nutrient intake due to changes in our food supply. Consuming a balanced diet that meets the recommended servings of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, essential fatty acids, and lean
Certain occupations with repeated squatting, kneeling, and heavy lifting can place a lot of stress on your knees. Over time, this can cause deterioration of your knee cartilage and lead to osteoarthritis. Certain occupations with repeated squatting, kneeling, and heavy lifting can place a lot of stress on your knees. Over time, this can cause
