Congratulations to Dr. Terrance Manning on earning the American Academy of Orthopedic Medicine (AAOM) prestigious Interventional Regenerative Orthopedic Medicine Certification (IROM-C)—a remarkable achievement that places him among an elite group of physicians advancing the field of non-surgical orthopedic care. Dr. Terry Manning is further distinguished … Learn More » “Dr. Terrance Manning Earns IROM-C, a First for Naturopathic Medicine”
Lumbar facet arthropathy (LFA) can be a painful degenerative condition affecting the facet joints in the lower back. These joints, which provide stability and facilitate movement in the spine, can undergo structural changes over time. While some degree of facet joint degeneration is common with … Learn More » “Lumbar Facet Joints: Is pain a red flag?”
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”
At Oregon Regenerative Medicine in Portland, our mission has always been to deliver the most precise, evidence-informed, and patient-centered regenerative and interventional spine care possible. We are excited to announce an important advancement: the addition of C-arm fluoroscopy to our clinic for fluoroscopy-guided spine injections … Learn More » “Fluoroscopy-Guided Spine Injections in Portland: ORM Adds C-Arm Technology”
Often my colleagues and I share interesting referrals in my physiatry department that we receive from primary healthcare providers . Recently, one of my colleagues received a referral that read “No MRI imaging available. Patient has classic spinal stenosis and sciatica symptoms. Referring to you … Learn More » “The key to any successful treatment is an accurate diagnosis”
There are multiple clues that provide information as to the cause of a knee issue. Sometimes one hears a signature “pop” with a traumatic meniscal tear or malalignment of bones such as the femur or tibia. Other diagnostic clues include tenderness when pressure is applied … Learn More » “Baker’s Cyst: The back-of-the-knee bulge that reveals more”
I’ve just returned from the premiere conference in the musculoskeletal regenerative medicine space. The Interventional Orthobiologics Foundation hosted its 10th annual conference last weekend in Scottsdale, Arizona. Being from the Northwest, a little Arizona warmth and sunshine was appreciated and the conference happened to coincide … Learn More » “Regenerative Medicine Conference: More Platelets, Better Healing—The Latest Breakthroughs”
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”
Not all tendinopathies are created equal. Some tendinopathies involve partial to full thickness tears. Others involve an intact tendon structure, but the tendon itself is thickened from persistent low-grade inflammation or recurrent injuries. Lastly, some tendinopathies include bony or calcific lesions. Whether it be an … Learn More » “Tendinopathy Breakthrough: Why the Tenex Device Is a Game-Changer”
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”
Dr. Noel Peterson, Dr. Kristian Flores, Dr. Stacey Guggino & Dr. Terrance Manning empower patients to create healthy longevity through education and natural therapy.
