Exercise Guidelines for Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy
While undergoing platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, patients should temporarily limit exercise levels to allow the body to heal properly. PRP uses your body’s natural response system to promote healing in and around joints, nerves, and herniated discs. A back doctor applies platelet-rich plasma directly to the affected area. Here are some exercise guidelines to follow […]
PRP Injections for Back Muscle Injuries in Sports
Back muscle injuries can occur during a sports career. Dr. Alicia Carter, a highly-experienced back doctor at Regenerative Medicine and Orthopedics, offers platelet-rich plasma injections, or PRP injections, to treat back muscle injuries. Here is more information about how PRP injections help promote healing for back muscle injuries. Back Muscle Injuries Playing sports can result […]
Am I a Good Candidate for an Epidural Steroid Injection?
Epidural injections are a non-surgical treatment option that provides quick relief for those experiencing back pain or sciatica. These injections can be highly effective when provided by an experienced spine doctor. These injections can be done using steroids or platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to reduce swelling and inflammation of the discs and nerves. PRP goes a […]
Myofascial Pain Syndrome: Symptoms and Treatments
Myofascial pain syndrome is a chronic pain condition affecting the muscles and connective tissue around them. The pain can either be confined to a certain area or characterized by trigger points that cause radiating pain. Seeing a back doctor at Regenerative Medicine and Orthopedics can provide a proper diagnosis and help differentiate my facial pain […]
Epidural Steroid Injections for Back Injuries in Sports
Back injuries from sports may occur from overuse, improper form, sudden movements, or muscle strain. Epidural steroid injections are used to help ease back and leg pain by reducing inflammation and swelling. A back doctor from Regenerative Medicine and Orthopedics can perform a variety of injection options for sports-related injuries. Here is more about this […]
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 […]