7 Ways I Treat Arthritis Before Considering Surgery | Dr Vonda Wright | #170

📩 Get Dr. Vonda's insights Want to understand what's happening in your body — and what to do next? Each week, Dr. Vonda shares science-backed guidance on strength, bone health, muscle, and longevity — the same way she speaks to her patients. Clear. Practical. No noise. 👉 Join the newsletter: https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=YqJKtR&g=Ww3gx3&   Your cartilage has no nerve endings, so you won't feel it disappearing until the damage is already done.    In this episode, I walk you through exactly how I treat arthritis in my own clinic: not with a steroid shot and a goodbye, but with a whole-person framework built over 27 years of orthopedic practice.   Too many women are told to "act their age" and stop moving when their joints hurt. That advice is a cop-out, and it's wrong. Arthritis, especially the kind that shows up fast in midlife women, has root causes we can actually address. I'm breaking down my exact seven-step approach, from hormone optimization to biologics to knowing when a joint replacement is the right call, so you can stay on the ball field instead of sitting on the sidelines.   What we cover: - Why estrogen loss accelerates cartilage breakdown in midlife women. - How glute, quad, and hamstring strength protects your joints. - Why balance and proprioception training matters with arthritis. - How anti-inflammatory nutrition reduces arthritic pain. - When cortisone and hyaluronic acid injections actually help. - How body recomposition eases joint pain. - Why PRP and stem cell dosing matters for biologic healing. - When total joint replacement is the right call, not a last resort.   🎤 Women's Health Conversations 2026 Three days of world-class speakers, wellness activations, and 1,000+ women choosing themselves. Join us this November. 👉 Grab your spot: https://theunbreakablelifestyle.com/whc-2026   🧠 Start your Unbreakable journey Most women are never given a clear plan for how to stay strong as they age. The Unbreakable Lifestyle is where that changes. This is the home of Dr. Vonda's method — built from 20+ years of clinical work and designed for real life. Inside:   Unbreakable Assessment — know exactly where you stand Training plans — build muscle, protect bone, improve performance AI Dr. Vonda — get answers and guidance anytime Community — women committed to staying strong and engaged Exclusive education — what actually works, all in one place This is not another program. This is how you build strength — with direction. 👉 Join the Unbreakable Lifestyle: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/   🦴 Build stronger bones Bone loss starts earlier than you think — and speeds up in midlife. Dr. Vonda's Unbreakable Bone Health formula supports bone density, strength, and long-term skeletal health with clinically researched ingredients. Foundational. Not optional. 👉  Shop now: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblZ1Ym5IX1NmNFZHeEUza3FveXBTc0ZpbW5zd3xBQ3Jtc0trWGk1bHFnQUhqN2RmeDhFNjhvdGxCT0RqdkpNY3Zs