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.
inflammation
A selection of Dr. Lavine's articles on inflammation...
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
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
Eight effective nutrition strategies to reduce inflammation and pain.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Drugs can be useful for controlling low back pain, but there are alternatives that are safer and may in fact be more effective.