A healthy spine has mild serpentine-like curves that assist with shock absorption and distributing load (Figure 1). This curve can become abnormal due to a motor vehicle accident, sports injury, poor posterior or insufficient use of musculature with pain in the cervical or lumbar spine … Learn More » “Posterior Pelvic Tilt: Bad posture, big problems, easy fixes”
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”
The multifidi are the deepest “core” muscles of the human body, and when they atrophy these essential vertebrae stabilizing muscles literally turn to fat, leading to chronic pain and spinal instability.
Often my colleagues in the primary care disciplines have a knee jerk reaction regarding the safety of PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) and PRF (Platelet-Rich Fibrinogen). They always ask, “What about the risk of infection?” It’s an understandable question, as an infection is the biggest complication of … Learn More » “Regenerative vs. Steroid Injections: Which is safer and has better results?”
John came to our clinic after having been diagnosed with hip osteoarthritis a year previously. He had been taking ibuprofen to manage his pain and discomfort, and while the ibuprofen was helping alleviate his hip pain on “bad” days, he progressively developed severe low back … Learn More » “Hip and low back pain: Can they be related?”
Classic Prolotherapy, Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), and Adipose Stem Cell Therapy are all regenerative medicine treatments used to promote tissue repair and healing, but they differ in their mechanisms and sources of therapeutic agents. Here are the key differences between these three therapies: Classic Prolotherapy Platelet-Rich … Learn More » “Regenerative Medicine Treatments Defined: What are the differences between Classic Prolotherapy, Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), and Adipose Stem Cell Therapy?”
Tabitha is 66 years old and has eagerly awaited this new year. At her retirement in 2024 she had planned to travel the world with her sister. Sadly, an old tear in her meniscus now threatens Tabitha’s dream. She has debilitating pain that makes walking unbearable. Tabitha … Learn More » “Regenerate YOU – Goal for 2025- Now is the Time!”
At Oregon Regenerative Medicine, we continue to be the leading providers of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and autologous stem cells in the treatment of sports injuries, joint preservation and osteoarthritis. But our pioneering expertise extends far beyond regenerative musculoskeletal medicine. Here are the other conditions where the regenerative … Learn More » “The Versatility of PRP: 5 diverse applications with big benefits”
Attention hikers, runners, surfers, skiers, windsport, tennis and pickleballers! No matter what your sport is, it’s time to think about off-season injury repair. Carrying over pain and injury from one season to the next can take both a physical and emotional toll. Knowing that there … Learn More » “Game-Changing Off-Season Injury Repair”
In my previous article, I explored the long-term favorable results of Stem Cell injection on osteoarthritis of the knee, The Longevity of Stem Cell Injection Therapy: A 2022 Study. This month we’ll examine recent studies revealing the extended benefit that adipose-derived stem cell injections have … Learn More » “Long Term Benefit of Stem Cell Injection on the Lumbar Spine: A 2023 Study”
Dr. Noel Peterson, Dr. Kristian Flores, Dr. Stacey Guggino & Dr. Terrance Manning empower patients to create healthy longevity through education and natural therapy.
