Joint Action is a podcast hosted by David Hunter. As a consequence of isolation, those living with osteoarthritis related disability may become less fit, more depressed and anxious, more socially isolated and gain weight. It is critical at times like this that people with osteoarthritis have their burden and disability minimised and their knowledge of how to manage the disease enhanced. Join David as he interviews the world's leading experts in osteoarthritis. Professor David Hunter is a rhe ...
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Dr. Adam Rosen is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in total knee replacement and practices in Southern California. His podcast offers listeners a deep dive into your knee and your health.Here I will offer my opinions on knee pain, causes of knee pain and treatment for knee pain. Although I am a surgeon there are a number of non-operative ways to treat knee pain. As your knee can affect your health and vice versa I will go over health related topics as well. Episodes will discuss tips on ...
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Millions of Americans suffer from back pain every day. Chances are you, or someone you love is suffering or will suffer from back pain at some point. You do not have to suffer in silence. Help is here. Back Talk Doc is a podcast brought to you by Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates, where providing personalized, highly-skilled, and compassionate spine care to the Charlotte, NC area has been our specialty for over 75 years. And now, it’s time to understand the cause of back pain and lear ...
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The journey of a disease-modifying osteoarthritis drug: From research to reality
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In this week's episode, we explore the quest for a therapy that not only alleviates symptoms of osteoarthritis but also addresses the underlying disease process. Host Professor David Hunter is joined by Chris Knight and Dr Sandeep Basnet from Formation Bio to discuss the complexities and breakthroughs in developing disease-modifying osteoarthritis …
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How to choose a complementary medicine for your osteoarthritis with Dr Joanna Harnett
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This week on Joint Action, we explore the potential of natural ingredients in relieving knee osteoarthritis pain. We start with a short introduction to the ATLAS study, a clinical trial by Professor David Hunter and a team of researchers at The University of Sydney. The ATLAS study is testing a groundbreaking supplement combining curcumin, boswelli…
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Is knee injury prevention worth it? with Dr Andrew Ross and Associate Prof Chris Schilling
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In this episode of the Joint Action podcast, we explore how injuries to the ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) in the knee can lead to osteoarthritis, especially in young people aged 15-25. Did you know that up to 20% of people who develop knee osteoarthritis do so because of a past injury? ACL injuries are a major culprit, and their impact can be li…
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Why is finding effective pain relief for osteoarthritis so challenging?
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On this week's episode of the Joint Action podcast, we dive into a critical aspect of osteoarthritis care: pain management. Dr Stefan Ivanavicius and Dr Sarah Kennedy join us to unravel why pain remains an unmet need in osteoarthritis. They shed light on the complexity of pain, influenced by biological, psychological, and social factors. We explore…
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Not just for seniors: The hidden struggle of younger adults with osteoarthritis with Associate Prof Anthony Perruccio
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In this episode, we dive into the often overlooked world of younger adults living with osteoarthritis. Associate Professor Anthony Perruccio joins us to explore why people develop osteoarthritis and the unique challenges faced by younger individuals with the disease. We discuss key risk factors such as age, sex, weight, genetics, prior joint injuri…
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How knee pain from osteoarthritis changes the way you walk with Dr. Kathryn Bacon and Associate Professor Deepak Kumar
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In this week's episode, we explore how knee osteoarthritis affects the way people walk. Experts Dr. Kathryn Bacon and Associate Professor Deepak Kumar from Boston University explain that osteoarthritis impacts everyone differently, but common changes include walking slower, taking fewer steps per minute, and experiencing more muscle activity and pr…
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New insights into osteoarthritis pain with Prof Nidhi Sofat
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Join us on this week's episode as we delve into the complexities of osteoarthritis pain with Professor Nidhi Sofat. In this episode, we explore the sources of pain in osteoarthritis, from cartilage damage to synovitis and bone marrow lesions. Professor Sofat discusses groundbreaking research on the role of nerves and blood vessels in pain, the sign…
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Communicating to people with osteoarthritis with Dr Sam Bunzli
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Join this week’s conversation with Dr Sam Bunzli which explores how health professionals can better understand and support people with osteoarthritis by moving beyond checklists and truly listening to their stories. We'll debunk common misconceptions about osteoarthritis, such as the belief that pain always means joint damage or that imaging is alw…
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The role of the metabolome in osteoarthritis with Prof Ron June and Dr Hope Welhaven
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Metabolism plays an important role in our day to day lives. Our metabolism changes over time as we age, with conditions such as osteoarthritis and in people who are above a healthy weight. The study of the small molecules chemicals in biological samples or the study of metabolomics is an emerging field in research. On this week's episode of Joint A…
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Helping you to prepare for a health encounter for your osteoarthritis; the history and examination with Prof Mel Holden and Dr Pip Nicolson
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Learn more about what happens during the history taking and physical examination components of getting your osteoarthritis diagnosed. RESOURCES The Osteoarthritis Health Professional Training Manual MSK Physical Examination of the Knee MSK Physical Examination of the Hip MSK Physical Examination of the Hand CONNECT WITH US Twitter/X: @ProfDavidHunt…
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Does your mental health contribute to your experience of living with osteoarthritis? with Dr Bryan Tan
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On this week's episode of Joint Action, we are joined by Dr Bryan Tan to discuss how mental health can contribute to the experience of living with osteoarthritis. Dr Bryan Tan is an Orthopaedic Surgeon-Scientist in Singapore. He has experience practicing both locally and overseas having done several fellowships internationally including US and New …
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Can a mobile health application help with my osteoarthritis? with Prof James Bilzon
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On this week's episode of Joint Action, we delve into the world of osteoarthritis management through the lens of mobile applications. Professor James Bilzon joins us to discuss how mobile apps are transforming osteoarthritis care, including the features, benefits and future potential of these innovative tools to empower individuals to take control …
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Should I get an MRI for my knee osteoarthritis? with Dr James Linklater
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On today’s episode of Joint Action, we are joined by Dr James Linklater OAM to discuss the use and misuse of imaging in the context of knee osteoarthritis. James is a radiologist and CEO of Castlereagh Imaging. He has particular skills in all aspects of musculoskeletal imaging and intervention and has ongoing research interests in imaging osteoarth…
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Disparities in total joint replacement with Prof Jas Singh
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On today’s episode of Joint Action, we are joined by Professor Jasvinder Singh to discuss disparities in total joint replacement, including disparities in who receives surgery and in surgical outcomes. Jasvinder Singh, MD, MPH, is Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology and holds the Musculoskeletal Outcomes Research Endowed Professor of Medicine. H…
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Core outcome sets for osteoarthritis trials with Prof Toby Smith
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On today’s episode of Joint Action, we are joined by Professor Toby Smith to discuss core outcome sets in osteoarthritis trials. Toby is Professor of Clinical Trials at the Warwick Clinical Trials Unit, University of Warwick. His current research areas include exploring the rehabilitation of people after hip and knee surgery, trauma, and persistent…
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What do the first symptoms of osteoarthritis feel like? with Dr Lauren King
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On this week's episode of Joint Action, we are joined by Dr Lauren King. Lauren is a rheumatologist and clinician scientist at St. Michael’s Hospital and Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto. Her clinical research program combines epidemiology and implementation science, with the goal of identifying gaps in…
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The role of the gut microbiome in osteoarthritis with Dr Matlock Jeffries
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On this week's episode of Joint Action, we are joined by Dr Matlock Jeffries. Matlock is a rheumatologist and clinical associate professor of medicine at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Centre. His research interests include the microbiome in osteoarthritis and his research lab was the first to identify a microbiome within human and mous…
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Opioid induced hyperalgesia in osteoarthritis with Dr Kosaku Aoyagi
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Dr Kosaku Aoyagi is a physical therapist and Assistant Professor based at the University of Texas at El Paso and the Director of Pain Research in Mechanism-based Physical Therapy. His expertise is in pain and central pain mechanism in osteoarthritis. On this week's episode of Joint Action, we discuss the use of opioids for osteoarthritis, opioid in…
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Common misconceptions and beliefs about osteoarthritis - improving osteoarthritis knowledge with A/Prof Ben Darlow
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On today’s episode of Joint Action, we discuss common misconceptions about osteoarthritis and how we can improve knowledge and build helpful beliefs. We are joined by Dr Ben Darlow. Ben is an Associate Professor at the University of Otago Wellington and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Specialist based in Wellington, New Zealand. RESOURCES Living with…
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From Host to Guest: Dr. Sanjiv Lakhia Discusses Back Care on "Interview the Expert" at The SpineXchange
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After undergoing multiple spine surgeries himself, Joel Proskewitz founded the SpineXchange to offer educational materials for others who are dealing with back surgery or general back pain. On this episode of Back Talk Doc, Dr. Lakhia sits in the hot seat as he is interviewed by expert guest Joel for the SpineXchange. Joel and Dr. Lakhia cover advi…
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On the final episode for 2023, we answer some listener questions. Best wishes for the end of 2023 and Happy Holidays! CONNECT WITH US Twitter: @ProfDavidHunter @jointactionorg Email: hello@jointaction.info Website: www.jointaction.info/podcast If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe to learn more about osteoarthritis from the world's…
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Getting started with physical activity for osteoarthritis: insights from experts part 2
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On this week's episode of Joint Action, learn more about the benefits of walking and running for managing your osteoarthritis and how you can get started. We will hear from experts: Grace Lo (Season 3, Episode 14) Christian Barton (Season 3, Episode 16) CONNECT WITH US Twitter: @ProfDavidHunter @jointactionorg Email: hello@jointaction.info Website:…
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Preventing midlife weight creep and osteoarthritis with Prof Flavia Cicuttini
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The curse of midlife weight creep is a phenomenon where adults gain a small amount of weight each year. This weight gain has in impact on your osteoarthritis and other symptoms. On this week's episode of Joint Action, we are joined by Professor Flavia Cicuttini to discuss this important topic. Professor Flavia Cicuttini is the Head of the Musculosk…
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We Feel Your Back Pain with Dr. Joe Cheatle
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Even with their in-depth medical training, doctors can brush off accidents and deny the possibility of a lumbar issue. It’s not until the pain persists or worsens that they come to terms with the possibility of having a longer-term injury. Doctors can even experience a sense of shame about having a spine problem while being a spine expert. On this …
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Plants for Joints: a plant-based diet for osteoarthritis with Wendy Walrabenstein
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Wendy is a registered clinical dietician, PhD researcher at Amsterdam UMC. Her research focusses on the effects of a plant-based diet, exercise, and stress reduction on arthritis. RESOURCES Plants for Health website A multidisciplinary lifestyle program for metabolic syndrome-associated osteoarthritis: the "Plants for Joints" randomized controlled …
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Empathy and Compassion: The Journey from Spine Patient to Provider with Physician Assistant Lindsay Howard
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What happens when the doctor becomes the patient? In the first episode in this new series, Dr. Sanjiv Lakhia discusses personal back care journeys with some of his esteemed colleagues. On this episode, he talks with Lindsey Howard, PA-C, a physician assistant in the physiatry department at Carolina Neurosurgery and Spine Care. Her spine care journe…
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Nutrition Unlocked - for World Arthritis Day
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This episode of Nutrition Unlocked explores the role nutrition plays in managing osteoarthritis symptoms. Anna Mohl chats to Professor David Hunter, a Rheumatologist Epidemiologist, Professor of Medicine and Florance and Cope Chair of Rheumatology at the University of Sydney. CONNECT WITH US Twitter: @ProfDavidHunter @jointactionorg Email: hello@jo…
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How is early knee osteoarthritis defined? with Dr Jean Liew
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What is early-stage knee osteoarthritis? How does it differ from later stage knee osteoarthritis? Learn more on this week's episode with Dr Jean Liew. Dr Jean Liew is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Section of Rheumatology at Boston University, where her clinical research currently focuses on knee osteoarthritis and axSpA. RESOURCES A sco…
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Talking Artificial Disc and Facet Replacement Surgery with Dr. Vince Rossi
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As non-urgent medical procedures slowed during the height of COVID in 2020, some docs faced a lot of stress. Vince Rossi, MD, took advantage of his more-open schedule to get an MBA. So, why did Dr. Rossi want to pursue another degree after becoming a successful neurosurgeon? He wanted to better understand the health care system in which he works, b…
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Getting started with physical activity for osteoarthritis: insights from experts part 1
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On this week's episode of Joint Action, learn more about the benefits of physical activity, how much physical activity is recommended for people with osteoarthritis and how you can get started. We will hear from experts: Dan White (Season 1, Episode 17) Mariana Wingood (Season 3, Episode 12) CONNECT WITH US Twitter: @ProfDavidHunter @jointactionorg…
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Barriers and enablers to weight managment in osteoarthritis with Natalie Pavlovic
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On this week's episode we discuss the barriers and enablers of weight management for people with osteoarthritis. We are joined by Natalie Pavlovic, a senior physiotherapist at Fairfield Hospital in Western Sydney, Australia and a PhD candidate working at the Whitlam Orthopaedic Research Centre at the University of New South Wales. Natalie has exten…
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Top tips for losing weight with osteoarthritis - insights from experts
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On this week's special episode hear from experts in weight loss and osteoarthritis, including content from: Stephen Messier - Losing weight and osteoarthritis– why and how? (Season 1, Episode 4) Rosie Venman - Implementing dietary change (Season 1, Episode 20) Stephen Messier has been at Wake Forest University for 36 years. He is the Director of th…
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An integrative approach to low back pain with Dr. Elizabeth Yurth
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You get hurt, and your instinct is to blame the injury itself, right? For Dr. Elizabeth Yurth, it’s a much broader picture than just the injury. While Dr. Yurth got her start in orthopedics and sports medicine, she took a pivot about 15 years into her career. She started looking at ways to keep patients out of her office, rather than coming back in…
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Exercising with osteoarthritis - insights from experts
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On this week's episode of Joint Action, learn more about the benefits of exercise, including the types of exercise recommended and how a health professional can help you get started. We will hear from experts: Kim Bennell (Season 1, Episode 6) Matt Williams (Season 1, Episode 3) Prof Kim Bennell (PhD, BAppSci (physio)) is a research physiotherapist…
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Food Elimination and Pain with Heather Wolcott
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As a holistic nutritionist, as well as a health and wellness coach, Heather Wolcott understands concerns about all-or-nothing lifestyles and dietary changes. Instead, Heather believes in promoting a well-rounded lifestyle — and understanding that nothing is forever. On this episode of Back Talk Doc, Dr. Sanjiv Lakhia and his guest, functional healt…
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Julie Leask is a social scientist and professor of public health at the University of Sydney. She and her team conduct research looking at vaccination and what people think, feel and do about it. She has a background in nursing, midwifery and a masters degree in public health. Julie lives in Sydney on Dharug country with her husband and two adult c…
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Evaluating Supplement Quality with Dr. Tod Cooperman
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Nutritional supplements are a recurring topic in discussions between doctors and patients. Many people incorporate supplements into the daily routine when they are looking to enhance their well-being or cure an ailment. But how do you know if you’re using the right nutritional supplements? On this episode of Back Talk Doc, Dr. Sanjiv Lakhia and Dr.…
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When should I get my knee joint replaced? Insights from experts
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On this week's special episode, we will hear from experts in arthroscopy and surgery including content from: Peter Choong and Michelle Dowsey (Season 1, Episode 7) Gillian Hawker (Season 4, Episode 8) CONNECT WITH US Twitter: @ProfDavidHunter @jointactionorg Email: hello@jointaction.info Website: www.jointaction.info/podcast If you enjoyed this epi…
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Back Pain and the Sacroiliac Joint with Tanner Holden, PT
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Despite its limited range of movement, the sacroiliac joint is prone to instability and is often a source of back pain in patients. On this episode of Back Talk Doc, Dr. Sanjiv Lakhia and Tanner Holden, PT from Carolina Neurosurgery and Spine Associates discuss the SI joint itself, some common causes of SI joint pain, and what the latest science ha…
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Failure to translate osteoarthritis discovery research to the clinical population with Prof Chris Little
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Professor Christopher Little is director of the Raymond Purves Bone and Joint Research Labs at the Kolling Institute of Medical Research at Royal North Shore Hospital, Australia. Chris is a qualified Veterinarian with specialist surgery training and ACVS certification. Chris's research interests focus on defining the biochemical and molecular mecha…
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Should I have an arthroscopy for my knee osteoarthritis? Insights from experts
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On this week's special episode, we will hear from experts in arthroscopy and surgery including content from: Chris Vertullo and Teppo Järvinen - Should I have an arthroscopy for my knee arthritis? (Season 1, Episode 9) Howard Luks - Do you really need surgery for your knee osteoarthritis? (Season 2, Episode 20) Teppo Järvinen - Arthroscopy, past ti…
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Rethinking Osteoarthritis and Degenerative Disc Disease
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If your back has been hurting and you haven’t been able to find relief, or you have chronic recurrent arthritic pain, it may be time to explore new options. On this episode of Back Talk Doc, Dr. Sanjiv Lakhia hosts a solo episode to reframe how patients should be thinking about osteoarthritis and degenerative disc disease. He proposes that patients…
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