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NICK GOLINVAUX, MD March 9, 2024 Hi Reader, How is your week going? So far, I've had a productive one: I learned that Taylor Swift and poet Emily Dickinson are related. I accepted a generous invitation to be on an upcoming episode of an orthopedic surgery podcast (more details soon!). Due to popular demand, I wrote about upper extremity safety in the gym. If you workout regularly, you've surely had a hand or upper extremity twinge from time to time. It can be difficult to know...was that just...

March 29, 2025 | SUBSCRIBE | SHOP | ARCHIVE Written by Dr. Nick Golinvaux Good morning. I know you've all been on the edge of your seats waiting to hear that my adult league ice hockey team has officially made the playoffs.Our collective dreams have become reality. You can all breathe a sigh of relief. **This newsletter has occasional affiliate links (at no cost to you). These small commissions will always be re-invested into Rules of Thumb to improve the experience for all.** FIRST-HAND...

March 22, 2025 | SUBSCRIBE | SHOP | ARCHIVE Written by Dr. Nick Golinvaux Good morning. I don't know about you, but this is one of my favorite weeks of the year. The week when the first of our daffodils bloom.Bring on spring, summer, and all the warm weather fun that is bound to follow! **This newsletter has occasional affiliate links (at no cost to you). These small commissions will always be re-invested into Rules of Thumb to improve the experience for all.** FIRST-HAND KNOWLEDGE What's...

March 15, 2025 | SUBSCRIBE | SHOP | ARCHIVE Written by Dr. Nick Golinvaux Good morning. As I mentioned previously, I received a ton of interest in this article on arthritis a few weeks back. Just like I see in my clinic, there's a lot of confusion out there about this condition we all already have or are destined to get.But what you all didn't like is that I didn't provide any solutions! I'll admit that was sort of by design to keep things simple. Start with the basics, and then we can...

March 8, 2025 | SUBSCRIBE | SHOP | ARCHIVE Written by Dr. Nick Golinvaux Good morning. I am oh-so-close to completing the guide I promised you on managing arthritis pain — without a doctor.Next week, it'll be in your inboxes. In the meantime, if you've ever wondered what medical residency is (or what the heck is a fellowship? Is that part of med school?), I've got you covered. **This newsletter has occasional affiliate links (at no cost to you). These small commissions will always be...

March 1, 2025 | SUBSCRIBE | SHOP | ARCHIVE Written by Dr. Nick Golinvaux Good morning. And just like that, it's March. Time to get out those tools and gear up for springtime overuse injuries of the wrists, elbows, and knees! Not that I've ever seen an ambitious spring cleaning or gardening project turn out more painful than hoped... **This newsletter has occasional affiliate links (at no cost to you). These small commissions will always be re-invested into Rules of Thumb to improve the...

February 22, 2025 | SUBSCRIBE | SHOP | ARCHIVE Written by Dr. Nick Golinvaux Good morning. Well, the results are in! After last week, it is clear you are all very interested in arthritis. Now that you have a better understanding of what it is, I will work to get an article out in the next few weeks about strategies to combat this (sigh) inevitable condition. **This newsletter has occasional affiliate links (at no cost to you). These small commissions will always be re-invested into Rules of...

February 15, 2025 | SUBSCRIBE | SHOP | ARCHIVE Written by Dr. Nick Golinvaux Good morning. It's been a big week for Rules of Thumb (more on that soon). Welcome to our 2,326 new readers — we are so grateful to have you here! This feels like an appropriate time to reiterate the primary objective of Rules of Thumb. This newsletter exists for one purpose — to deliver digestible orthopedic knowledge meant to empower you. Once you better understand your bones, muscles, and joints, you can make...

February 8, 2025 | SUBSCRIBE Good morning. This officially marks exactly one year since I sent out the first Rules of Thumb newsletter. Like I said last week, thank you for being along for the ride. I'm so excited for the next year and wherever it takes us. In other news, the Super Bowl is tomorrow. This week, I was informed of the Super Bowl logo conspiracy theory for the first time. How many of you are aware of this? If it's true, I suppose the Eagles are bound to win this year. Sure does...