Are you someone who reflexively reaches for the bottle of ibuprofen when you feel a twinge in your back? The common, ingrained recommendation to take NSAIDs (ibuprofen, Advil, Aleve, etc) for recently onset pain is under serious question. It may not only be ineffective, it … Learn More » “Chronic Pain Increased with NSAID & Steroid Use”
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Flu Vaccination: Alzheimer’s Friend or Foe?
by Dr. Noel Peterson, ND, DAAPM What is the most feared disease in America? Cancer? Stroke? Heart disease? No, it turns out that Alzheimer’s disease (aka dementia) is the most feared disease in America. What if you could reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s by over … Learn More » “Flu Vaccination: Alzheimer’s Friend or Foe?”
Knee Steroid Injection? Step Back!
by Dr. Kristian Flores, MD, ND As a physiatrist, I am always looking for ways to improve functionality and quality of life for my patients. While a steroid injection can offer a quick and effective short-term solution for the treatment of pain, we now know … Learn More » “Knee Steroid Injection? Step Back!”
Seeing Is Believing: Why Ultrasound Expertise Matters
Have you ever been to the doctor for a painful condition only to be sent away to get imaging completed? This requires scheduling another appointment, then coming back to the doctor to get the results, all the while you’re in pain without answers. While this … Learn More » “Seeing Is Believing: Why Ultrasound Expertise Matters”
Biocellular Therapy Bridges The Meniscus Tear Gap
When Linda came to see me for knee pain she had a very common issue: nagging, up-and-down knee pain/swelling that had become increasingly worse over the last few years and now was preventing her from full participation in her hobbies and staying fit. Linda is … Learn More » “Biocellular Therapy Bridges The Meniscus Tear Gap”
Ibuprofen Hurts Exercise
by Dr. Noel Peterson, ND, DAAPM As an “older” athlete, I’m often asked what I do to control pain so that I can exercise. My answer is usually “What pain?”. Maybe it’s just good luck (I doubt it, I’ve broken more bones than I care … Learn More » “Ibuprofen Hurts Exercise”
Elbow Out Elbow Pain
Elbow pain, most commonly caused by “golfer’s elbow” (medial epicondylitis) or “tennis elbow”, (lateral epicondylitis) is often a low-level, nagging pain. Many people avoid addressing it because it’s rarely severe. While severe pain is more disruptive in many ways, having low level pain for years … Learn More » “Elbow Out Elbow Pain”
PRP microneedling builds back the collagen in your skin. Reverse photoaging of the face, hands and neck naturally with collagen induction therapy.
by Dr. Noel Peterson, ND, DAAPM Photoaging has wreaked havoc on just about everyone’s skin, but especially on those who relish the out of doors. Imagine if you could reverse the damage to your skin caused by years of sun exposure? When we combine two … Learn More » “PRP microneedling builds back the collagen in your skin. Reverse photoaging of the face, hands and neck naturally with collagen induction therapy.”
FDA says Watch Out for Unapproved Stem Cell Therapies!
Public service video published recently by FDA warns patients about unapproved stem cell therapies by Dr. Noel Peterson, ND, DAAPM Since 2012, Oregon Regenerative Medicine has been the leader in providing FDA compliant joint preservation cell therapies-PRP and autologous micro fragmented adipose- for the relief … Learn More » “FDA says Watch Out for Unapproved Stem Cell Therapies!”
The Science of How Your Stem Cells Can Restore Damaged Joints
by Dr. Noel Peterson, ND, DAAPM Since 2012, we have been using an adipose tissue graft protocol for Regenerative Injection Therapy. We call this procedure Adipose Tissue Grafting because the FDA has made it clear that any statement that claims that stem cell therapy “repairs” … Learn More » “The Science of How Your Stem Cells Can Restore Damaged Joints”