by Dr. Samuel G. Oltman, ND, RMSK We all have viable mesenchymal stem cells in our own bodies, regardless of age. When we want to harness our self-healing power to improve the pain from an arthritic joint, the most evidence-based way is to use your … Learn More » “Mesenchymal Stem Cells…What’s better? Yours or Theirs?”
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Chronic Pain Increased with NSAID & Steroid Use
by Dr. Samuel G. Oltman, ND, RMSK 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. … Learn More » “Chronic Pain Increased with NSAID & Steroid Use”
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!”
Are you getting platelet enriched PRP, or platelet poor PRP?
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 enriched PRP, or platelet poor PRP?”
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”
Chronic Knee Pain: Osteoarthritis relief without surgery
by Dr. Kristian Flores, MD, ND Often, patients come see me as a last resort for their osteoarthritis. They have exhausted conventional therapies and have spent years dealing with chronic knee pain and osteoarthritis caused loss of function. They’ve gotten all the imaging, tried all the … Learn More » “Chronic Knee Pain: Osteoarthritis relief without surgery”
Osteoarthritis Treatment: The ultimate game plan
by Dr. Samuel G. Oltman, ND Oregon Regenerative Medicine (ORM) offers the most comprehensive osteoarthritis treatment available. With our expertise in regenerative medicine combined with metabolic, hormonal, dietary, and movement strategies we ensure our patients get the best results possible. A Typical Osteoarthritis Treatment Success … Learn More » “Osteoarthritis Treatment: The ultimate game plan”
Treatment Gap Widened by COVID-19: Why wait for a joint replacement?
by Dr. Samuel G. Oltman, ND The treatment gap is the space between when patients begin to have joint pain but aren’t yet ready for a total joint replacement. This is where regenerative medicine truly shines. It is in this treatment gap that patients can … Learn More » “Treatment Gap Widened by COVID-19: Why wait for a joint replacement?”
Peripheral Nerve Pain Treatment: Advanced hydrodissection workshop at ORM
JF had severe left shoulder and elbow nerve pain that had not responded to conventional orthopedic treatment. For over a year he had been unable to raise his arm above his shoulder, swim or do any manual work around his house, and the pain was … Learn More » “Peripheral Nerve Pain Treatment: Advanced hydrodissection workshop at ORM”