Actress Valerie Harper is featured in a segment on KABC7, talking about her knee pain and the ongoing treatment she's been receiving at DISC. Even though she is currently battling brain cancer, Harper accepted an invitation to dance on ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars.” The stress of dancing for long hours began causing her knee pain and an MRI done showed that Harper has a meniscus tear and osteoarthritis.
Her doctor, Dr. Joseph Horrigan, says that he’s been doing soft tissue mobilization for Harper, which lengthens tight muscles and breaks up scarred tissue, reducing inflammation.
"Keeping a joint mobile is very important and there are many ways to keep a joint mobile," he said.
To see the full video, watch the segment here.
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discmdgroup DISC Sports and Spine Center (DISC) is one of America’s foremost providers of minimally invasive spine procedures and advanced arthroscopic techniques. Our individually picked, highly specialized physicians apply both established and innovative solutions to diagnose, treat, and rehabilitate their patients in a one-stop, multi-disciplinary setting. With a wide range of specialists under one roof, the result is an unmatched continuity of care with more efficiency, less stress for the patient, and a zero MRSA infection rate. Read more articles by discmdgroup.
