Inside your joints, cartilage is undergoing a constant process of breakdown and repair. The body requires the building blocks of cartilage to be present and available. Glucosamine, Chondroitin, and Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) are three of these natural substances found in and around the cells of cartilage that help this process. Glucosamine Glucosamine is
If you’ve been told the only way to fix your knee pain is with knee-replacement surgery, now there’s another option — Reflex Knee Clinic. KATU’s Tammy Hernandez spoke with Clinic Director, Dr. Greg Carroll, about their game-changing approach to treating knee pain forever — without surgery! You can click here to watch the interview on KATU’s
One of the most commonly asked questions here at Reflex is, “How painful are HA injections?” Nobody likes pain, and we take several measures to prevent as much discomfort as possible. Here are several steps that we add to the injection process to minimize knee injection discomfort: Numbing: Before injection, the area is prepped, sterilized, and
Essential fatty acids (EFAs) are polyunsaturated fats that our bodies need but cannot produce. Therefore, they must be consumed through food or supplements. There are two families of EFAs: omega-3 and omega-6, which need to be consumed in a balanced ratio. Our body must receive a balanced supply of omega-3 and omega-6 EFAs to ensure proper
Hyaluronan (HA) is a naturally-occurring protein in our synovial fluid (joint fluid). There are several HA products on the market. They differ by: molecular weight, number of injections needed, and the manufacturing/production process. There are five forms on the market right now: Synvisc, Orthovisc, Hyalgan, Supartz, and Euflexxa. All of these products utilize either
Knees are the most commonly injured joints in the body. We use our knees every day, whether walking, running, jumping, and just getting out of bed. Knees are the most commonly injured joints in the body. We use our knees every day, whether walking, running, jumping, and just getting out of bed. This daily wear
Choosing the right vitamin, mineral, or nutritional supplement can be frustrating. Supplements are not all created equal – since the FDA does not regulate supplements it is hard to know exactly what you are getting. With thousands of supplements in the marketplace, some are well made, but many are not. Unfortunately, there are unscrupulous vitamin
Our knee joints are surrounded by the synovial membrane, which forms a capsule around the ends of the articulating leg bones. This membrane secretes a liquid called the synovial fluid. Synovial fluid is a viscous fluid with the consistency of motor oil. Hyaluronanic acid (HA) or Hyaluronan is a naturally-occurring protein in our
Running in cold weather can be extremely challenging if you’re not adequately prepared. Due to blood flow restriction, cold weather running can increase your chances of cramping, muscle spasms, and joint injuries. Because of this, it’s important to dress warmly, warm-up, and stretch. What to Wear Layering is key! Wear a base layer
As we mentioned in our previous blog post on Omega-3 fatty acids, increasing one’s intake of Omega-3 fatty acids is a well established way to decrease the inflammation associated with osteoarthritis. As we mentioned in our previous blog post on Omega-3 fatty acids, increasing one’s intake of Omega-3 fatty acids is a well established way to decrease the inflammation associated with
What is Glucosamine? Its chemical composition is C6H13NO5. And, as the name suggests, glucosamine is composed of glucose and an amine, one of the building blocks of protein. What is Glucosamine? Its chemical composition is C6H13NO5. And, as the name suggests, glucosamine is composed of glucose and an amine, one of the building blocks of
There is a large body of research evidence that dietary fatty acids have an influence on inflammatory joint diseases. The Omega-6 and Omega-3 families of fatty acids play primary roles in the body’s inflammatory process. The proportion of specific fatty acids in inflammation mediating cells is determined directly by our diet. Omega-6 Fatty Acids are
