Injuries That PRP Injections Help Treat
PRP, or platelet-rich plasma, are the blood cells drawn from a patient that release growth factors and proteins to help heal an injury. When an injury happens, those platelets target the injury site to start the healing process. After a patient’s blood is drawn, the blood is then concentrated into an injectable form that stimulates […]
Questions To Ask Your Back Doctor During Your Visit
Persistent back pain can be challenging as it can limit your mobility and decrease the amount and quality of your sleep. A professional care provider reviews your symptoms and runs diagnostic tests like digital imaging scans. These tests help give your doctor the needed information to diagnose and treat the root cause of your condition. […]
Nonsurgical Solutions for Back Pain
Back pain can range from a dull ache to severe shooting pain. Causes for back pain include injuries, arthritis, stress on the spine, and “pinched” nerves. A back doctor and spine specialist at Regenerative Medicine and Orthopedics helps diagnose and treat back pain without surgery. Here are some nonsurgical solutions for back pain: Rest, Ice, […]
Can PRP or Spinal Injections Eliminate the Need for Surgery?
We offer non-surgical treatment options for professional athletes and those with chronic pain. PRP injections work by stimulating the healing process, providing fast relief for various back pain conditions like degenerative disc disease. Here’s more on how spinal injections work: How Spinal Injections Work PRP injections use your body’s platelets, and growth factors to help […]
Common Spine Issues That Need Treatment
Spine disorders can cause pain in the upper body, a tingling sensation, back spasms, numbness, and other symptoms. A back doctor, like Dr. Carter at Regenerative Medicine and Orthopedics, provides treatment for spine conditions such as degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, and other debilitating disorders. Some treatments focus on pain relief, and others focus on […]
Posture Tips to Prevent Neck and Back Pain
Many people struggle with chronic back pain which can have various causes. Our spine doctor, Dr. Alicia Carter, specializes in non-surgical spine care and can help identify and treat the underlying issues. Poor posture is a common cause of back and neck pain. Poor posture can place undue stress on the spine. Here are some […]
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) for Degenerative Disc Disease
Regenerative Medicine and Orthopedics (DBA) offers a range of nonsurgical treatment options for joint and muscle pain. Platelet rich plasma injections are very powerful at stimulating the healing process and providing long-term inflammation reduction and pain relief for our patients. These injections can be used to target trigger points, arthritic joints or other pain conditions […]
Tennis Elbow Prevention and Treatment
Tennis elbow is a type of tendon injury caused by repetitive overuse of muscles that causes swelling and inflammation of the associated tendons. Tennis elbow, also know as lateral epicondylitis, can result from sports and activities like squash, badminton, painting, and – more commonly from everyday activities such as using a screwdriver, lifting heavy pots, […]
Should I Consider Non-Surgical Opinion?
If you are experiencing chronic pain, your spine doctor should recommend trying non-surgical options before going in for surgery. Most causes of spine or joint pain do not require surgery. Non-surgical treatments do not leave scars or incision points, allowing patients to recover faster. These treatments can range from physical therapy to spine injections that […]
Do You Have Myofascial Pain Syndrome
There are all sorts of conditions these days that are chronic in classification. Countless individuals all around the planet suffer from conditions that are stubborn and in many cases even debilitating. Myofascial pain syndrome is an example of a medical condition that’s classified as being chronic. This syndrome, in a nutshell, revolves around pain. It […]