Weight Loss, Metabolic Health, and Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition in Osteoarthritis and Pain
By: Dr Zaid MattiMusculoskeletal Medicine Specialist A musculoskeletal perspective on pain, progression, and emerging therapeutic synergies Executive summary (for the impatient but serious reader) Osteoarthritis (OA) is not merely a disease of “wear and tear.” It is a biomechanical–metabolic–inflammatory disorder. Excess body weight increases joint loading, but—more importantly and under-appreciated—it drives systemic low-grade inflammation, insulin resistance, and […]
MSKDOC’s Anti-Inflammatory Supplement Strategy
As patients age, a persistent, low-grade process of inflammation—often referred to as inflammaging—can take root in previously injured areas such as joints, tendons, or the spine. Over time, this low-level inflammation contributes to chronic pain and degenerative change. While long-term NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) use can offer relief, it carries notable risks including gastrointestinal upset, elevated […]