Musculoskeletal pain, whether from osteoarthritis, tendonitis, or soft tissue injury affects millions, limiting daily activity and diminishing quality of life. Traditional treatments like NSAIDs, corticosteroid injections, and surgery have their place but often come with side effects or inconsistent outcomes. In recent years, regenerative medicine … Learn More » “Unlocking Relief: How A2M Offers a New Frontier for Musculoskeletal Pain”
As a back pain specialist in the Spine Program at Kaiser Permanente, I frequently discuss treatment options like the PRP epidural injection with my patients. I also remind them that there are two types of people in the world—those with issues at L4/L5 and those … Learn More » “PRP Epidural Injection for Herniated Disc: A Powerful Long-Term Solution for Back and Leg Pain”
by Dr. Noel Peterson, ND, DAAPM The vast majority of clinics have no idea of whether their PRP is platelet enriched or platelet poor. For over 20 years, Oregon Regenerative Medicine has been the only NW clinic to analyze every patient’s Platelet Rich Plasma in our laboratory … Learn More » “Are you getting platelet-rich or platelet-poor PRP?”
Chronic back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, affecting 1 in 5 adults aged 20 to 59 years. But an analysis of randomized trials and observational studies led a panel of experts to strongly advise against the spine interventions commonly used for chronic … Learn More » “Expert Panel Advises Against Common Low Back Pain Treatments”
Chronic low back pain, defined as lumbar pain persisting for 12 weeks or more, occurs in about 13% of U.S. adults. 5 Recent research confirms that ultrasound-guided PRP injections are the most effective treatment available for chronic low back pain. Study Overview This gold-standard clinical … Learn More » “Latest study confirms: PRP is superior to other treatments for Chronic Low Back Pain”
Shoulder treatments require careful consideration since shoulders are a highly mobile joint susceptible to wear and tear. The freedom of movement of the shoulder joint places significant importance on the muscles supporting the joint being well balanced. When the stabilizing muscles, also known as the … Learn More » “Shoulder Treatment: PRP far superior to steroids”
Osteoarthritis causes the degeneration, or breakdown, of the structural components of a joint. The degenerative process may involve fibrocartilage, articular cartilage and bone. Having discussed the importance that fibrocartilage plays in certain joints in prior articles, here we will discuss articular cartilage, the causes for … Learn More » “Joint Articular Cartilage: How to Rescue Yours”
When I first examined Charlie 10 years ago, his shoulders were so arthritic and his shoulder cartilage was so degenerated, he could no longer lift 4×8 sheets of plywood or swing his hammer as a home remodeling contractor, let alone fish the Wilson River rowing … Learn More » “Angling for shoulder cartilage repair: 10-year results with adipose stem cells”
Knee meniscus tears are a conundrum for conventional medicine. That’s because surgery actually does not repair the meniscus, surgery just means removing a portion of the meniscus. And removing the damaged meniscus means removing the cushion that protects the cartilage covering the femur and the … Learn More » “Triple your risk of knee replacement with meniscus surgery”
What is the second most common chronic pain condition affecting the North American population (after back pain)? Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJD). TMJD causes pain, difficulty in chewing, clicking or popping sounds, and limited jaw movement. TMJD pain affects around 12% of the population, with a … Learn More » “Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction: The Revolutionary Ultrasound-Guided Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection”
Dr. Noel Peterson, Dr. Kristian Flores, Dr. Stacey Guggino & Dr. Terrance Manning empower patients to create healthy longevity through education and natural therapy.
