Across Canada, thousands of patients are living with chronic hip or knee pain and waiting an exorbitant amount of time for orthopedic surgery. Unfortunately, mobility and quality of life can worsen during their wait, rendering conservative treatments ineffective.
Although joint replacement surgery offers long-term relief, patients still experience a considerable period of expected pain after the surgery is complete and the body heals.
Joint replacement surgery provides a sense of relief by restoring function to your joints and reducing pain, but your provider must have a holistic approach to ensure the best outcome and minimize any risk for complications during the process.
When you think of surgery, you often think of a long hospital stay and being stuck in a facility, but this isn’t always the case. Thanks to advanced methods of joint replacement surgery, you can recover from your procedure without a hospital stay.
Sleep is an important part of your body’s recovery process, making it a valuable tool post-surgery. During your sleep, your body works to build new tissue and repair the operating area.
We hear people sing the praises of good posture, but we don’t always recognize just how important it is. Good posture can have long-term effects on your overall physical health, from your spine to your muscles.
You know that exercise can offer many benefits, but it doesn’t just stop at helping you run farther. In addition to supporting stronger muscles and better cardiovascular health, sports and exercise are also excellent tools for promoting healthy joints.
If you’re experiencing joint pain in your knees, shoulders, hips or other areas, you’re not alone. Joint pain is common as we age. In fact, it affects roughly one-third of U.S. adults.
Dr. Shane Martin
