ORTHOPEDIC Q&A: Strength Training, Joint Pain & Staying Strong as You Age

Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Pamela Mehta answers the questions patients ask most about strength training, joint pain, back pain, bone density, imaging, surgery, and staying active as they age. She is joined by her husband, orthopedic spine surgeon Dr. Jaspaul Gogia, who brings both his medical expertise and his personal experience recovering from serious injuries and orthopedic surgery. Together, they explain why pain can be a late signal, what “bone on bone” really means, whether walking is enough exercise, and how strength, mobility, and recovery needs change over time. IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 What Is Orthopedic Q&A? 0:26 Why Did Pam Start Her Own Orthopedic Practice? 04:13 What Should You Know Before Joint Pain Starts? 07:45 How Do Muscle Mass and Bone Density Change With Age? 09:17 Which Orthopedic Myths Can Make Pain Worse? 11:15 Is Strength Training Important for Bone Health? 12:00 Are 10,000 Steps Enough Exercise? 13:00 Does “Bone on Bone” Mean You Need Joint Replacement? 15:15 Do Rotator Cuff and Meniscus Tears Require Surgery? 17:50 What Is the Best First Step for Lower Back Pain? 21:00 Can Yoga Help Lower Back Pain? 23:15 Is Pilates Good for Core Strength and Back Pain? 24:15 What Is the Difference Between Osteoarthritis, Osteopenia, and Osteoporosis? 26:39 How Do Spine Surgeons Treat Osteoporosis Before Surgery? 27:15 How Long Should Osteoporosis Be Treated Before Surgery? 28:00 Why Does Mobility Matter More as You Age? 29:58 How Did a Hiking Injury Lead to Quadriceps Surgery? 31:25 How Long Does Recovery Take After Orthopedic Surgery? 32:35 How Do You Mentally Recover From an Injury and Surgery? THE RESILIENCE FACTOR WITH DR. PAMELA MEHTA: YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiQ_AOy_Pd4mEXrsUN3hC6dEtSpmtQuDF&si=szS_5tqUV85kV1R9   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-resilience-factor/id1822815775   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3D3mys5DJka3zrsdKEPVs3?si=c56539bea0174bbd   HOST RESOURCES: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.pamelamehta   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.pamelamehta   Become a Patient: https://www.resilienceorthopedics.com   Earn FREE CE Credits: https://learnatpinnacle.com  This episode is brought to you by ⁠The Pinnacle Podcast Network⁠!  ABOUT DR. PAMELA MEHTA: Pamela Mehta, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, practice owner, chief medical officer of the Good Feet Store, and founder of the education platform Learn at Pinnacle. Dr. Mehta specializes in minimally invasive surgery, orthobiologics, and sports medicine. She helps people of all stages of life learn how to live a healthier life, longer.  Disclaimer: Pamela Mehta, MD, is a doctor, but she is not your doctor. This content is for general education and is not a substitute for individualized medical care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices