Nov 4, 2026 | Blog, Prolotherapy, Shoulder Posts
Not all shoulder pain is the same. If your shoulder aches when you reach, lift, or roll over in bed, arthritis may be the cause. But where you feel the pain can say a lot about which joint is affected. Your shoulder has two common places where arthritis develops. Each...
Nov 4, 2026 | Blog, Prolotherapy, Shoulder Posts
If your shoulder pain keeps coming back, you may have been told it’s a rotator cuff tear, a labrum tear, arthritis, or just “getting older.” Those diagnoses can be real. But for many patients, they don’t tell the whole story. Sometimes the painful structure is only...
Nov 4, 2026 | Blog, Prolotherapy, Shoulder Posts
If your shoulder hurts, it’s easy to assume the rotator cuff is to blame. It’s the most well-known cause of shoulder pain, and sometimes it really is the problem. But often, it’s not the whole story. Shoulder pain can come from several different structures in and...
Aug 27, 2026 | Blog, Knee Posts, Prolotherapy, PRP
@chiarthritis Should runners take ibuprofen or naproxen for pain—or before a race? NSAIDs may have a limited role, but routinely using them can mask injuries and increase gastrointestinal, kidney, blood-pressure, and cardiovascular risks. Treat the reason you are...
Jul 27, 2026 | Blog, Prolotherapy, Shoulder Posts
Can Botox Treat Shoulder Pain? Can Botox Help With Chronic Pain? A Chicago Rheumatologist Explains If you’ve been struggling with chronic shoulder pain, you may have heard that Botox injections can offer relief. But is that really the best solution — or just a...
Jun 11, 2026 | Blog, Prolotherapy, Shoulder Posts
@chiarthritis Shoulder arthritis is not just “wear and tear” 🦴💪 A successful regenerative medicine approach should target stability, inflammation, and bone health — not just cartilage. Learn how PRP and bone marrow derived stem cell may help support long-term joint...
