Preserving vs. Improving Joint Health

A common question Twin Cities Orthopedic Specialist and Osceola Medical Center Orthopedic Medical Direction Steven Meisterling, MD, hears is 'can I improve my joint health?' In this video, Dr. Meisterling explains if you can improve joint health or if you should instead focus on preserving your joint health.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Y8213cvzC8

Video Highlights

Dr. Meisterling explains in this 3-minute video that with joint health there are certain things in your control and others that aren't. Here are the highlights from this video:

• Maintain a health body weight

• Maintain your strength and flexibility

• Control other chronic conditions (ex: diabetes)

• Don't smoke

• Supplements may help reduce joint pain

OMC works closely with orthopedic and sports medicine providers from Twin Cities Orthopedics, which has earned a reputation for excellence that has placed them in the top 5% in the nation. The expertise of our orthopedic specialists includes the treatment of

• sports injuries,

• bone fractures,

• joint replacements,

• arthroscopy and

• other orthopedic problems.

Our specialists are also highly skilled in a variety of distinctive sub-specialties, such as minimally invasive surgery, hand care and carpal tunnel surgery, and foot and ankle treatments.