inflammation

A selection of Dr. Lavine's articles on inflammation...
Ice versus heat

Ice versus heat

For years, the RICE protocol (rest, ice, compression, elevation)has been the standard approach to healing from an injury. But it's all wrong.
Soft tissue injuries and PRP injections

Soft tissue injuries and PRP injections

PRP injections are a new, unproven method for soft tissue injuries. NTT, therapeutic exercise, joint mobilization, and nutrition strategies are proven methods.
Circulation vs. microcirculation

Circulation vs. microcirculation

Optimal circulation is one of the building blocks of health. You need optimal circulation in order to get food and ...
Food and pain – The top 8 nutrition strategies to get relief

Food and pain – The top 8 nutrition strategies to get relief

Eight effective nutrition strategies to reduce inflammation and pain.
Tendon problems and your brain

Tendon problems and your brain

The brain is invariably involved in chronic tendon problems, and creative treatment solutions are needed.
My brother-in-law keeps a supply in his golf bag

My brother-in-law keeps a supply in his golf bag

Using NSAID's to alleviate the pain of muscle and tendon injuries will get you back onto the field of play sooner but may lead to poorer results in the long run. Here are some alternatives....
Don’t let your healing get stuck between second and third gear

Don’t let your healing get stuck between second and third gear

Transverse friction massage is one of several methods that can jump-start your healing when you have a nagging, chronic problem.
The chemistry of bulging disc treatment

The chemistry of bulging disc treatment

Back pain means more than a breakdown of your spine's biomechanics. The chemistry of back pain is complex and offers clues to treatment.
Quiz:  How you can lower your risk of cardiovascular disease

Quiz: How you can lower your risk of cardiovascular disease

Which professional group contributes the most to the prevention of cardiovascular disease? Check out the answer to today's quiz.
Douse the flames of inflammation

Douse the flames of inflammation

Our ancestors from the Stone Age survived because their physiology evolved to match the environment that existed back then. But the typical diet and lifestyle of today - far different from those of Paleolithic times - puts you at risk for chronic degenerative conditions.
Anti-inflammatory foods fight back pain

Anti-inflammatory foods fight back pain

Evidence is growing that the foods we eat can predispose us to pain and inflammation. Discover the foods to eat to fight back pain.
Nutrition supplements vs. pharmaceuticals for low back pain

Nutrition supplements vs. pharmaceuticals for low back pain

Drugs can be useful for controlling low back pain, but there are alternatives that are safer and may in fact be more effective.

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