833-GO-iortho 

Health Benefits

All the posts published

Olive Oil Massage – An Alternative Solution to Joint Pain

July 31, 2023
-
Arthritis, General, Health Benefits
Olive Oil Massage Did you know an olive oil massage can be a natural and effective alternative to prescription medications for treatment of painful joints? A recent study has shown olive oil massaged into painful fingers and knees can reduce pain as effectively as prescription medical treatments. During the study, 60 female patients were evaluated following 12 weeks of intervention using olive oil massages,…

Therapeutic Benefits of the ‘Nordic Cycle’

December 1, 2021
-
Therapy, Aquatherapy, General, Health Benefits
Cold/Warm aquatherapy is medical application of a health routine that has been practiced in the Nordic cultures for thousand years. The positive health effects of Cold/Warm aquatic therapy have been recognized by the Nordic societies for ages and referenced as a reason they may be one of the healthiest communities on the globe. In terms of scientific evidence, there are many research studies that support the…

Do Vitamins Help You Heal Better After Surgery?

August 30, 2021
-
Health Benefits, Treatments, Vitamins
A study published Jan 12, 2021 looked at the potential benefit of using Vitamin C supplements after total knee replacement as a way to reduce the risk of postoperative Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). This study which evaluated a group of 153 patients who received supplementation vs 139 that did not and found that taking 1000mg per day for 40 days after surgery was…

Health Benefits of the Arthritis Diet

July 23, 2021
-
Arthritis, Health Benefits
The Arthritis Diet The Mediterranean diet is classified as an ant-inflammatory diet and has been touted for a range of health benefits including less joint pain. Studies confirm that eating foods commonly part of the Mediterranean diet has the following benefits Protect against chronic conditions, ranging from cancer to stroke Help arthritis by curbing inflammation Benefit your joints as well as your heart Lead…

How Does Medical Marijuana Work to Relieve Pain?

October 10, 2019
-
Health Benefits
With multiple states legalizing medical marijuana, patients may wonder how they can use it to relieve conditions like chronic pain. Like any other medicine, medical marijuana works best when taken under a doctor's supervision. Its compounds work with your body's systems to change their function. Discover how medical marijuana works to relieve pain and how you can get treatment. What Types of Pain Can…

Guide to Medical Marijuana for Seniors

February 4, 2019
-
General, Health Benefits, Treatments
When today's seniors were young, marijuana was often seen as a part of youthful experimentation. Now, more seniors are embracing the use of medical marijuana to help with chronic pain, cancer, Alzheimer's disease, and more. As medical marijuana for older adults becomes more commonplace, one study found that Medicare reimbursements for common prescription medications fell after more states, including New York, adopted medical marijuana…
Health Benefits Archives - iOrtho
Health Benefits Archives - iOrtho