As common as sprains and strains are, it is astounding how much misinformation persists about how to best manage injury care. Let’s set the record straight, using the best available evidence and parse the details: Inflammation and Stress Inflammation and stress are not always bad … Learn More » “Injury Care: The Definitive Guide”
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Boost Regenerative Medicine Treatments: How metabolic support, cupping and acupuncture can skyrocket your results
Congratulations! You are learning about the many benefits of regenerative medicine! These innovative procedures can reduce pain, restore mobility, and improve your quality of life.1 So great, right? Now, what if I told you we can even further enhance the success of your treatments? Yes, … Learn More » “Boost Regenerative Medicine Treatments: How metabolic support, cupping and acupuncture can skyrocket your results”
Foot and Ankle Health: A Feet-First Perspective
Foot and ankle health relies on a masterpiece of anatomical design: 28 bones, 30 joints, and over 100 tendons, ligaments, and muscles. For the majority of us, our feet are currently under more demand than ever, putting strain on this complex system. A universal effect … Learn More » “Foot and Ankle Health: A Feet-First Perspective”
Shoulder Arthritis: Row, row, row your boat
by Dr. Noel Peterson, ND, DAAPM At age 56, Charlie’s shoulder arthritis was so advanced 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 his beloved McKenzie drift boat. … Learn More » “Shoulder Arthritis: Row, row, row your boat”
Partial Rotator Cuff Tears: Let’s Actually Fix Them
Shoulder pain affects about 3.3 million Americans at any given time. Rotator cuff tendinopathy of the supraspinatus is the most common cause of the pain, found in 85% of symptomatic individuals1. Surgery is thought to “fix” these partial rotator cuff tears by sewing the tear … Learn More » “Partial Rotator Cuff Tears: Let’s Actually Fix Them”
Treatment Gap Widened by COVID-19: Why wait for a joint replacement?
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 experience profound pain relief and potentially … 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”
Knee Osteoarthritis: Timing is Everything
by Dr. Noel Peterson, ND, DAAPM Carl’s x-rays showed he had early-stage, grade 1 or 2 knee osteoarthritis (KOA). He was a 42-year-old accountant who relished his time spent outdoors. He loved his daily walks, skiing, and biking. He kept his fitness up by working … Learn More » “Knee Osteoarthritis: Timing is Everything”
Regenerative Injection Recovery: Exercise guidelines to help you get the most from your treatments
After receiving regenerative injection therapy you may be tempted to return to activity quickly. Or you may feel you should rest for a prolonged period of time. Either way, it’s important to understand that the healing process is gradual. Even though your regenerative injection recovery … Learn More » “Regenerative Injection Recovery: Exercise guidelines to help you get the most from your treatments”
Hydrodissection Does Not Have to be a Pain: Ultrasound-guided Treatment of Peripheral Nerve Entrapment
Pictured above L to R: Dr. Noel Peterson, Dr. Ezekial Mailand, Dr. Samuel G. Oltman, Dr. Terrance Manning, II A Workshop for Doctors Hosted by Oregon Regenerative Medicine by Dr. Noel Peterson, ND, DAAPM, ORM Medical Director For me, there are few things better in … Learn More » “Hydrodissection Does Not Have to be a Pain: Ultrasound-guided Treatment of Peripheral Nerve Entrapment”