Definition: Sclerotherapy is a method of treatment which stimulates the body to locally form fibrous connective tissue. Sclerotherapy is performed by the injection of a variety of medications into the tissues adjacent to the ligaments to be strengthened. Indications: Sclerotherapy is used to strengthen ligaments and stabilize unstable joints or spinal segments. Basic Principles: An […]

Juvenile Arthritis: A Closer Look at JRA Known cases of arthritis date as far back as 4500 BC with Native Americans in the Tennessee and Green Rivers region.  Times have changed, yet arthritis persists.  Today, approximately 300,000 children face the challenges of arthritis or rheumatic diseases with millions of other children at risk.  According to […]

TEEN PREGNANCYHelp Keep Teenage Pregnancy Rates Down by Making Responsible ChoicesCopyright American Osteopathic Association With over one million American teenage girls becoming pregnant every year, the United States holds the title for having the highest rate of teenage pregnancy in the industrialized world. To gain a clearer picture of this statistic, that breaks down to […]

Don’t Let Chronic Pain Take Over Your Life American Osteopathic Association It is estimated that up to 33 percent of the U.S. population suffers from chronic pain.  Regardless of whether the pain is the result of a previous injury or a disease such as osteoarthritis, the result is still the same—individuals suffering from chronic pain […]

Early Detection of Ovarian Cancer Can Save Lives Approximately one in 70 women will develop ovarian cancer, a malignant tumor that develops in the female ovaries.  In addition, it is estimated that ovarian cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer deaths among women in the United States.  Yet, when found and treated in its […]

Osteoporosis is a progressive condition resulting from gradual bone thinning and weakness.  Over time, this can increase your risk of major bone fractures including the hip and pelvis. On average, osteoporosis affects more women than men, especially those with a slender, thin-framed build.  Osteoporosis is also more common in those whose elder family members had […]