Attention Health Seekers: Frustrated By Persistent Pain, Stiffness, And Lost Freedom Of Movement?
What's Driving Mobility Issues & Joint Pain?
Discover how you can optimize joint health, restore natural movement, and regain your active lifestyle so you finally break free from mobility limitations
Learn how to identify & address the root causes of joint dysfunction, muscle imbalances, and chronic inflammation... rather than just masking symptoms with medications and injections
Receive a personalized roadmap to peak mobility with practical solutions for lasting joint health, improved performance, and renewed freedom of movement
WHAT I WISH EVERYONE KNEW ABOUT...
Hidden Stressors That Cause Chronic Pain...
WHY traditional orthopedics often overlooks key factors behind joint and mobility issues (and why many specialists may miss these complex interactions)
HOW to identify the underlying patterns affecting your joints, limiting your movement & triggering systemic inflammation
WHAT comprehensive musculoskeletal and metabolic assessments we use to diagnose & prevent mobility issues before they impact your quality of life
WHAT critical information you need to understand about your movement patterns to regain your active lifestyle, even if other doctors have said it's "just wear and tear"
HOW to find the right healthcare team who understands and can effectively address the interconnected factors contributing to your joint dysfunction and limited mobility
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.
HERE'S WHAT MOST PEOPLE DON'T KNOW...
3 Misconceptions About Chronic Pain
"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.