Beyond Steroids & Surgery:
Best Options for Mobility & Musculoskeletal Health
This guide outlines the comprehensive M.O.V.E.M.E.N.T. approach to treating musculoskeletal conditions, including arthritic and joint pain. At Movement Orthopaedic Institute, we understand that joint dysfunction and mobility issues are often more complex than conventional medicine recognizes. Many patients are told their pain is "just a matter of aging" or that medication and surgery are their only options.
Our unique, whole-person centered integrative approach goes beyond symptom management. We address eight key areas - Musculoskeletal health, Optimal nutrition, Vitality and energy, Exercise and mobility, Mindfulness and lifestyle, Endocrine and gut balance, Neutralize excess inflammation, and Toxins and detox - to identify and treat the root causes of your movement challenges.
We offer non-surgical rejuvenation approaches and personalized treatment plans informed by the latest medical science to help patients suffering from mobility issues and joint pain regain their freedom of movement and improve their quality of life.
WHAT I WISH EVERYONE KNEW ABOUT CHRONIC PAIN
This Essential Guide Will Show You…
WHY common medical advice often fails to address the root cause of debilitating pain (and why most PCPs and even specialists are ill-prepared to address your concerns)
HOW to recognize common signs & symptoms of excess inflammation driving your pain
HOW to find and choose the right healthcare provider to resolve the root causes of pain & injury while optimizing overall health
HOW advanced joint rejuvenation methods might be beneficial to avoid strong opioids or surgical options
WHAT you need to know about other areas of your health that impact inflammation including gut health and endocrine balance
Meet Dr. Ozoude, MD
Dr. George Ozoude is the medical director and leading orthopedic surgeon at Orthopaedic Lifestyle Medicine. He is board-certified in orthopedic surgery, with specialized training in sports medicine and minimally invasive arthroscopy of the knee, hip, shoulder, and elbow.
Dr. Ozoude was born in Houston and raised in New York City. He has a stellar educational background, having completed his medical degree and residency training in orthopedics at the University of Illinois-Chicago Medical School. Next, Dr. Ozoude returned to Houston to complete his fellowship in sports medicine from Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) Medical School.
He also has a proven track record with sports medicine, having served as an assistant team physician to numerous high school and college sports teams, including the Houston Texans, Houston Rockets, Houston Astros, Houston Dynamo, University of Houston Cougars, St. Thomas High School Eagles, the Houston Baptist University, and St. Thomas University.
How Long Have You Been Experiencing
Chronic Pain?
Degenerative Spine Pain
(Back & Neck)
Knee & Hip Osteoarthritis
Shoulder Osteoarthritis
Degenerative Labral Tear
Chronic Tendonitis
Degenerative Meniscus Tear
Degenerative Rotator Cuff Tear
Post Surgical Pain
Slipped Disc/Disc Prolapse
HERE'S WHAT MOST PEOPLE DON'T KNOW...
3 Misconceptions About Musculoskeletal Health
"It's Arthritis, There's No Cure"
Could Your Pain Be Indicative Of Imbalances?
Consider someone experiencing shoulder pain who receives an arthritis diagnosis based solely on an X-ray. While the X-ray may show joint changes, it doesn't tell the whole story. The underlying reality is often more complex – your shoulder pain could be stemming from muscle imbalances affecting joint alignment, nutritional factors impacting tissue health, and hidden inflammatory processes that conventional imaging can't detect. Simply treating the visible joint changes without addressing these root causes may explain why traditional treatments often provide only temporary relief.
"You Can't Do Anything About Pain"
Is Your Specialist Surgeon Or GP Right?
There is this assumption that scans will show the pain source and that ageing will result in worsening pain. That’s not true at all! There are numerous lifestyle medicine and integrative approaches that have shown significant effectiveness in treating pain. These methods address underlying aspects that impact whole person health, offering more than just temporary relief but aiming for long-term healing and restoration of function. It's important to explore these options, as they can open doors to improved mobility and pain reduction that traditional methods might not offer.
"Drugs & Surgery Are The Only Options"
What Non-Surgical Options Should You Consider?
A prevalent misconception is that strong medications and surgery are the only viable treatments for debilitating pain. However, this overlooks the effectiveness of so many non-surgical ways to treat and overcome chronic pain. These innovative methods, focusing on healing and restoring the nervous and immune system function, offer effective relief without the need for invasive procedures – which is why so many of our patients partner with our team of specialists.