You may see a lot of information on the internet surrounding the use, effectiveness, and success rates of mesenchymal stem cells (MSC’s). It is important to know the various sources from which they are derived and what is more commonly advised and used. Connective tissues, such as tendons, ligaments, and cartilage, play a crucial role in maintaining the structural integrity of our bodies. Injuries or degenerative conditions affecting these tissues can lead to pain, limited mobility, and reduced quality of life. Stem cell therapy has emerged as a promising approach for regenerating damaged con ..read more

Whether you are a young athlete or a middle-aged parent of teenagers trying to stay active, the concept of a recurrent injury may unfortunately resonate with you. A recurrent injury is defined as an injury to any region of the body that previously sustained the same injury. How does a recurrent injury come about? Recurrent injuries are commonly strains to muscle or tendon tissue, or sprains to the ligaments that connect bone to bone within the joints. These tissues are everywhere. We think of joints like ankles, knees, and shoulders, but the spine is a series of joints as well so you can easil ..read more

Knee pain and dysfunction can significantly impact an individual’s quality of life, and knee surgery is often recommended as a treatment option for various knee conditions or injuries. However, knee surgery can sometimes lead to persistent pain and dysfunction even after the surgical procedure. In recent years, there has been growing interest in alternative approaches such as Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC) as non-surgical methods to resolve knee problems and promote healing. One of the reasons knee surgery can create pain and dysfunction is due to the in ..read more

Ankle injuries are common, and they can range from sprains to fractures, ligament tears, and tendon damage. These injuries can cause pain, inflammation, and limited mobility, and can significantly impact a person’s quality of life. Traditional treatments for ankle injuries often involve conservative methods such as rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE), pain medications, physical therapy, and in severe cases, surgery. However, regenerative injections using Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC) are emerging as a promising alternative for ankle injuries, p ..read more

We all know the phrase “aging gracefully”. This article will explore the benefits of two critical activities to help us age with more power, grace, and safety. The first is frequently getting your body down and up from the earth, and the second is maintaining comfort and confidence jumping off the earth and landing again. Why? Tests To Gauge How You Are Aging Let’s begin with getting on and off the floor. This activity certainly begins to get more difficult as we age, but maintaining the flexibility, strength, and coordination to do this with ease has been researched and the evidence is overwh ..read more

Aerobic activities and weight training, what we refer to as balanced exercise when doing both, have health benefits on their own. Combining them could have even greater effect when it comes to disease prevention and early death risk. Studies Show Balanced Exercise Lowers Risk of Dying Early According to a study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, people who lifted weights once or twice per week, as well as the recommended amount of aerobic activities, had a 41% lower risk of dying early. The research team based its findings on the self-reports and health information of nearly ..read more

Whether you’re working from home, the office, or remotely from a Sprinter van while traveling cross country, here’s how you can create an ergonomic workstation that works for you. Ergonomics is the science of designing the workplace from the perspective of the strengths and weaknesses of the human body. Office ergonomics refers to ergonomics for workers who sit at a desk and primarily work on a computer. It focuses on injury prevention from three main risk factors: awkward postures, high force requirements, and repetitive motions. Awkward postures produce abnormal forces on joints and overlo ..read more

Epidural steroid injections have been used in the field of medicine for over 70 years to provide anesthesia during surgeries and in childbirth, and are a well established treatment of pain caused by different spinal conditions. These injections typically deposit steroids and/or other medications in the epidural space of the spine to alleviate pain. The epidural space contains nerve roots, spinal cord, blood vessels, and fat; and surrounds the dura, a sac around the spinal cord. Epidural steroid injections may be given in the cervical , thoracic, lumbar or sacral regions of the spine. How do Ep ..read more