Chronic pain
Initial management of pain due to osteoarthritisEric (54 years old)
Eric is a 54-year-old construction worker who has always been active and sporty.
In his medical record, the following is noted:
- Normal BMI
- Medial tibio-femoral OA, diagnosed a couple of years ago
- No other illnesses
- No chronic medication
Now the OA-associated pain is increasingly bothering him. He does not want to take any pain medication. However, he read in a magazine about different biomechanical solutions that might help him. He visits you asking for advice.