There has been a lot of buzz around stem cells and their use in orthopedic medicine, but most people haven’t heard of PRP or how it can be used in conjunction with stem cell therapy to deliver a powerful treatment to speed up the healing process. Here are some facts so that you can understand how this process works. What
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How Typing Daily Leads to Chronic Pain and What Can Be Done
Once upon a time, only secretaries, data entry professionals, and other clerical workers were at risk for chronic pain from typing. Today, almost every profession requires at least limited use of a computer. Now that so many positions require daily typing, more and more people are getting carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome most often develops through repetitive motion injuries,
Nagging Shoulder Pain You Are Probably Ignoring, But Shouldn’t
We all get those odd aches and pains every once in a while that seem unexplainable. We write them off as old age, even if you aren’t really that old. The joke is so common even a 20 year old could get away with saying it. For the most part, it’s just not considered important to mention nagging aches and
What PRP Is and How You Can Benefit from PRP Joint Treatments
Have you heard about mysterious PRP injections and wondered what in the world this treatment really might be? To be honest, PRP injections, stem cell therapies, and the combination of the two have been used successfully for a few years now in speeding the healing of bone, muscle, tendon, ligament, tissue, and joint injuries or deterioration. If you have been
How We Exhaust All Options Before Scheduling Surgical Procedures
Some orthopedic surgeons jump to surgery as a solution for everything from range of motion issues to chronic pain. Unfortunately, many of these procedures are largely unnecessary. We do not like to put our patients through surgery unless it is absolutely necessary. Here are some of the options we will exhaust before we start talking joint replacement. Physical therapy Although
What You Need to Know About Orthopedic Surgery Recovery
Has your doctor recently brought up the possibility of orthopedic surgery? Whether you are fighting arthritis or have a joint injury, chronic pain can be debilitating and life-changing, but getting that joint replaced might not end your pain. Here’s what you need to know about orthopedic surgery recovery before you make that decision. Pain can last indefinitely. You might be
Why Surgical Solutions to Joint Pain Might Not Be the Best Choice
Ever hear someone in pain say, “Just cut it off and be done with it!”? When you live with chronic joint pain for years or even just months, it can be very easy to relate to such a sentiment. Sometimes when surgery is presented as an option, it is tempting just because you are promised it will eventually stop or
Exercise Tips to Avoid Joint Injury
When you cope with chronic joint pain, it can be very tempting to stop exercising altogether. Stiff joints, diminished flexibility, and increased pain can greatly discourage exercise among many people. But if you need to reach or maintain a healthy weight, exercise plays a key role. But if you exercise, won’t you hurt your joints further? Not necessarily. Here are
Top Reasons to Give Stem Cell Therapy a Try
Have you been iffy about trying stem cell therapy for your joint pain? If you’ve read about this treatment, you know that it is still in development and research. You have also probably found many testimonials as to its effectiveness, but new treatments can be scary, especially when you don’t know if it will work. But there are some excellent
How Stem Cells and PRP Work Together to Heal Joints
Did you know that there is a treatment that could be more effective than physical therapy alone and may prevent the need for invasive surgery? Enter stem cells and platelet rich plasma (PRP). These natural components in the body are responsible for cell division and repair and facilitate the natural healing process. The stem cells and PRP that are used