Jul 1, 2024 | Blog, Carpal tunnel syndrome, regenerative medicine, Regenexx, Thumb
The Importance of Thumbs Our thumbs are key parts of our hands. Opposable thumbs allow us to use tools and our hands more dynamically. When they hurt, it’s not just about the pain, but also the functional limitations it causes. Potential Causes of Thumb Pain Joint...
Jun 28, 2024 | Blog, Knee, Knee Pain, Knee Posts
Chronic knee pain from osteoarthritis (OA) can significantly impair your daily life, turning simple activities into painful struggles. When walking, climbing stairs, or standing for extended periods becomes difficult, many of those affected experience significant...
Jun 27, 2024 | Blog, Diet, Nutrition
Semaglutide is part of a newer cohort of medications for weight loss that are incredibly effective and safer compared to older weight loss medications. Semaglutide, commonly known as Ozempic or Wegovy, generally leads to weight loss of about 15 to 20 percent of your...
Jun 25, 2024 | Blog, Knee, Knee Pain, Lumbar Spine, PRP
Six months ago, an unfortunate knee injury resulted in a meniscus tear, confirmed through an MRI. The persistent pain resisted various therapies, worsening to the point where even simple tasks like climbing stairs and exercising became impossible. Faced with the...
Jun 24, 2024 | Blog, Knee Pain, Stem Cells
Injury and Initial Treatment Barbara injured her right knee while biking, leading to significant pain and limited mobility. Initially, she underwent a PRP procedure for her right knee, which resulted in about 20 percent improvement. Given the limited progress, Dr....
Jun 20, 2024 | Blog, Rheumatoid arthritis
A patient recently asked whether caffeine is bad for their rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Here’s a detailed look at this common concern. Caffeine and RA Progression To begin with, is caffeine bad for the actual progression or prognosis of rheumatoid arthritis? There...
