By Dr. Jeffrey Peng, MD · Published July 24, 2026 · 9 min read Watch the Full Video If you have knee osteoarthritis, you have almost certainly been told it is wear and tear — cartilage grinding down, bone against bone, and pain as the mechanical price of a worn-out joint. Much of that is true. It is also incomplete. The pain you feel and the speed at which your arthritis progresses are both tied closely to something else happening inside the joint: inflammation. Understanding

By Dr. Jeffrey Peng, MD · Published March 31, 2026 · 20 min read Watch the Full Video If you are dealing with knee pain, there is a good chance that at least three things you do every single day are making it worse. The good news is that with the right daily habits, you can reduce pain, slow cartilage breakdown, and protect your joints for the long term. In my practice treating thousands of patients with knee arthritis and chronic knee pain, these are the 16 habits I find m

By Dr. Jeffrey Peng, MD · Published March 6, 2026 · 12 min read Watch the Full Video Myofascial pain syndrome and trigger points are among the most common — and most commonly missed — causes of chronic musculoskeletal pain. In my sports medicine practice, I regularly evaluate patients who have seen multiple providers, undergone extensive imaging, completed months of physical therapy, and sometimes even had surgery — all without relief — because the underlying myofascial tri

NSAIDs and even low-dose aspirin can blunt the growth factors that make PRP work. Here’s exactly which medications to stop — and for how long — before and after your injection.

By Dr. Jeffrey Peng, MD · Published March 6, 2025 · 5 min read Watch the Full Video Myofascial pain syndrome and trigger points are among the most common causes of chronic musculoskeletal pain, affecting an estimated 85% of patients who visit chronic pain clinics. Despite how widespread this condition is, effective treatment remains a challenge for many patients and clinicians alike. Traditional management typically involves soft tissue modalities such as massage, acupunctur

By Dr. Jeffrey Peng, MD · Published March 5, 2026 · 5 min read Watch the Full Video Myofascial pain syndrome is one of the most common and frustrating musculoskeletal conditions encountered in clinical practice. Characterized by painful trigger points within taut bands of skeletal muscle, it can significantly diminish quality of life and prove remarkably difficult to manage. Clinicians have long relied on a multimodal approach — combining heat therapy, cardiovascular and res

By Dr. Jeffrey Peng, MD · Published March 5, 2026 · 7 min read Watch the Full Video Glucosamine and chondroitin are among the most widely used dietary supplements for joint pain and arthritis. Walk into any pharmacy, and you will find shelves stocked with combination formulas promising relief. But despite decades of use, significant debate remains over whether these supplements actually deliver meaningful clinical benefits. A large 2018 systematic review published in the Br

Omega-3 and fish oil are popular for joint pain. Here’s what the clinical trials actually show — and why the benefit may be smaller than expected.

By Dr. Jeffrey Peng, MD · Published March 5, 2026 · 8 min read Watch the Full Video Arthritis affects millions of people worldwide, and while there is no cure, there are evidence-based strategies that can meaningfully reduce symptoms and improve quality of life. Two of the most powerful — and often underappreciated — pillars of arthritis management are weight loss and an anti-inflammatory diet . In this guide, I review what the research says about how much weight loss is ne

Boswellia (frankincense) has strong anti-inflammatory effects. Here’s what clinical trials show for arthritis, asthma, IBD — and how to dose it.

By Dr. Jeffrey Peng, MD · Published March 5, 2026 · 8 min read Watch the Full Video The foods you eat can have a significant impact on how you experience arthritis symptoms. Recent research has shown that diet plays a vital role in managing arthritis and its associated pain, stiffness, and inflammation. Certain foods can trigger inflammatory responses and accelerate joint damage, while others can help reduce symptoms and support long-term joint health. In this article, I wi

By Dr. Jeffrey Peng, MD · Published March 4, 2026 · 8 min read Watch the Full Video Osteoarthritis is one of the most common forms of arthritis, affecting millions of people worldwide. For decades, it was widely understood as a simple wear-and-tear condition — the gradual breakdown of cartilage that cushions the ends of bones in a joint. But recent research has fundamentally changed that view. We now know that osteoarthritis is a complex, multifactorial disease driven in lar

A large nationwide study found statin users have a 43.5% higher risk of tendinopathy. Here’s which statins carry the most risk — and how to protect your tendons.

By Dr. Jeffrey Peng, MD · Published March 5, 2026 · 8 min read Watch the Full Video Concussions are one of the most common injuries in sports, yet they remain surrounded by myths and misconceptions. Should you rest in a dark room for a week? When is it safe to look at your phone? Can you exercise, or will that make things worse? The answers to these questions have shifted dramatically based on recent research, and understanding the latest evidence can make a meaningful diffe

By Dr. Jeffrey Peng, MD · Published March 5, 2026 · 6 min read Watch the Full Video Most people know that regular exercise can help manage high blood pressure. But not all exercise is created equal when it comes to cardiovascular benefits. A growing body of evidence suggests that one specific type of exercise — isometric training — may be the single most effective modality for lowering both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. In this post, we will explore the clinical dat

Most joint supplements don’t work. Here are the three with the strongest clinical evidence — Boswellia, turmeric, and glucosamine-chondroitin.

By Dr. Jeffrey Peng, MD · Published March 5, 2026 · 8 min read Watch the Full Video If you have been dealing with persistent tendon pain — whether in the Achilles, patellar tendon, elbow, or rotator cuff — you have probably been told you have "tendonitis" and that the problem is inflammation. But here is the truth: most chronic tendon pain has very little to do with inflammation. The real culprit is tendon degeneration , and the underlying cause is often as much metabolic as

Low magnesium is linked to worse knee arthritis and higher inflammation. Here’s what the research says — and which forms of magnesium are best.

By Dr. Jeffrey Peng, MD · Published March 4, 2026 · 8 min read Watch the Full Video GLP-1 receptor agonists such as Ozempic (semaglutide), Wegovy, and Mounjaro (tirzepatide) have transformed the landscape of medical weight loss. Originally developed for type 2 diabetes management, these medications are now generating excitement for an entirely different reason: their potential role in treating arthritis . Emerging clinical evidence suggests that GLP-1 agonists may not only r

By Dr. Jeffrey Peng, MD · Published March 5, 2026 · 8 min read Watch the Full Video CBD products have rapidly expanded from specialty clinics to mainstream health stores, with consumers turning to them for pain relief, anxiety management, and sleep support. But does topical CBD — in the form of creams, lotions, and oils — actually deliver on its promises? As a sports medicine physician , I frequently encounter patients asking whether CBD is worth trying for conditions like a