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When Should You Consider Injections For Joint Pain?
When joint pain starts affecting your sleep, mobility, or daily life, injections may provide effective, non-surgical relief. At San Antonio Orthopaedic Specialists, our Joint Health Specialists offer precision injections to reduce inflammation, improve movement, and help patients delay or avoid surgery.
Returning to an Active Lifestyle After Hip Replacement
For Mr. Moody, staying active was a way of life. But by his mid-40s, hip pain began limiting his movement and affecting his quality of life. After meeting with Dr. Harris at San Antonio Orthopædic Specialists, he found a patient-first approach that focused on preserving mobility and lifestyle. Using tissue-sparing hip replacement techniques, Dr. Harris helped him return to full activity with a smooth, rapid recovery.
Top Signs You Need A Hip Replacement
Persistent hip pain can make everyday activities difficult and limit your quality of life. Learn the top signs that may indicate it is time to consider a hip replacement and how the specialists at San Antonio Orthopaedic Specialists evaluate symptoms, imaging, and goals to determine the right treatment for each patient.
How Long Do Knee Injections Last?
Knee injections can provide meaningful relief for arthritis and chronic knee pain, but how long does that relief actually last? In this blog, Dr. Brandon Couch explains the timelines for steroid, gel, and PRP injections, what affects their effectiveness, and why these treatments are a strong non-surgical option for patients hoping to stay active and delay knee replacement. Dr. Couch is now accepting patients at San Antonio Orthopædic Specialists.
Why Do My Joints Hurt in Cold Weather?
Cold weather can make joint pain feel sharper and stiffer. In this blog, Dr. Brandon Couch explains why joints hurt more in colder temperatures and shares practical tips for relief. Dr. Couch is now accepting patients at San Antonio Orthopædic Specialists.
How Lipogem Injections Helped One Patient Get Back to the Life He Loves
After years of living with chronic knee pain from an old injury, one San Antonio man found new hope through Dr. Broome and the team at San Antonio Orthopædic Specialists. Following a minimally invasive arthroscopic cleanout and Lipogem injections, his pain disappeared within a week. Today, he’s back to walking comfortably, playing tennis, and even riding motorcycles with his sons. He says, “I feel like I’m 40 again instead of 53.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Joint Injections?
Learn who makes a good candidate for joint injections at Joint Health Specialists in San Antonio. Our experts provide personalized, non-surgical treatments to relieve pain, improve mobility, and help patients delay or avoid surgery.
Recover Faster After Joint Replacement
At San Antonio Orthopædic Specialists, recovery is evolving. Our surgeons use advanced, non-opioid pain management with Journavx to help patients heal faster, move sooner, and avoid the side effects of traditional narcotics.
How to Treat Joint Pain Without Surgery
Struggling with hip or knee pain but not ready for surgery? At San Antonio Orthopædic Specialists, our Joint Health Specialists offer advanced non-surgical treatments, including injections and regenerative medicine, to relieve pain and restore mobility. Learn how options like PRP, hyaluronic acid, Lipogems, and Iovera can help you get back to moving comfortably, without going under the knife.
4 Common Mistakes to Avoid After Knee Replacement Surgery
Recovering from knee replacement surgery takes careful planning and the right steps. Learn the 4 most common mistakes patients make after knee replacement surgery, and how to avoid them for a smoother recovery, less pain, and better long-term results with the experts at San Antonio Orthopædic Specialists.
Anti-Inflammatory Foods That Help Reduce Joint Pain
Discover how anti-inflammatory foods can help reduce joint pain and improve mobility. Joint Health Specialists in San Antonio offers a 3-step non-surgical approach with nutrition guidance and advanced orthobiologic treatments for long-term joint health.
Joint Pain from Sitting All Day? 4 Tips From An Orthopedic Surgeon
Discover 4 simple tips from San Antonio orthopedic surgeon Dr. Couch to relieve joint pain from sitting all day. Learn when to see a specialist and schedule your appointment starting September 2.
Orthobiologic Injections: Benefits for Joint Pain & Injury Recovery
Orthobiologic injections offer active adults a non-surgical solution for joint pain and soft tissue injuries. Learn how this cutting-edge treatment helps you heal faster and stay moving.
Why Your Hips Hurt at Night: Causes, Symptoms & When to See a Specialist
Nighttime hip pain is more than frustrating. It can signal underlying conditions like bursitis or arthritis. Learn the two most common causes and what treatments can help you finally get a good night’s sleep again.