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HOW STOPPING ARTHRITIS
Nagging pain in the joints seems almost inevitable at a certain age. It may manifest itself as a dull pain in the neck or lower back, as squeaking knees, or a shooting pain in the hip.


DOES ARTHRITIS CAUSE MUSCLE PAIN OR JOINT PAIN?
In fact, joint pain does not necessarily mean arthritis! The pain that we feel when moving often relates to adjacent ligaments and muscles rather than the joint itself.

Andrew Ivanchenko M.D.
Mar 25


PREVENT SPINE AND BACK PROBLEMS
Even if it goes away, however, it does not necessarily mean that you managed to solve the main problem -- those muscle spasms that block your vertebral joints and obstruct blood circulation.

Andrew Ivanchenko M.D.
Feb 24


Understanding Medical Imaging: A Journey Inside the Black Box
The human body was such a black box for a long time: its content could be observed only during an autopsy or surgery, at which point information about it, as you may realize, was not particularly useful.

Andrew Ivanchenko M.D.
Jan 21


Is manual therapy easy to learn?
You have to master this art all your life. Reading new literature in this field is important, but the main thing is hands-on experience, no pun intended.

Andrew Ivanchenko M.D.
Dec 6, 2025


The What vs. With What (upgrade)
In order to improve your health, it is vital to deal with qualified, highly trained specialists who have an inherent talent for and plenty of experience with intricate and complex therapy.

Andrew Ivanchenko M.D.
Nov 20, 2025


RIDING WITH SPURS
Many of my patients with heel spurs come to the clinic after an initial episode of acute pain. Others have already sought medical help, spent a long time on treatment, and now feel sick and tired of the disease and the remedies alike.

Andrew Ivanchenko M.D.
Nov 4, 2025


LOW BACK PAIN (LUMBAGO)
Mosby’s medical dictionary adds that it may be due to “rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, or a herniated intervertebral disk.”

Andrew Ivanchenko M.D.
Oct 21, 2025


THE BEGINNINGS OF OSTEOCHONDROSIS
Spinal osteochondrosis causes creaking, crackling, and stiffness in the neck, the lower back, and various joints. It’s one of the scourges of modern civilization, the price we pay for a comfortable and carefree lifestyle, an early sign of imminent old age.

Andrew Ivanchenko M.D.
Oct 7, 2025


Understanding Scoliosis: A Path to Relief
There’s nothing good in living with a curved spine. It’s unsightly and uncomfortable. That’s why parents are so upset when they notice signs of scoliosis in their kids, especially girls who are more prone to this condition and presumably may face problems getting married and giving birth.

Andrew Ivanchenko M.D.
Sep 23, 2025






