Some of the most often asked questions I receive from patients are surrounding the safety and side effects of steroid medications used in our spinal injections. Some of these questions and statements include “my family is concerned that I am using steroids too much”, “how many steroids injections can I have in my life time?” and…
Follow the inspiring journey of three VSI patients who suffered with back pain, and through the most advanced non-surgical and surgical spine treatments have gained an improved quality of life! Meet Scott: Scott experienced a traumatic injury as a result of a car accident when he was hit by a drunk driver. The result was immense…
Lasers work through a process called photobiomodulation where light energy can change and affect processes that happen at the cellular level in the human body.
The shoulder is made up of joints, tendons, and muscles that all combine to provide mobility to your arm.
Lower back pain is the second most common complaint made by patients to their primary care doctors. In fact, it’s estimated that 331 million Americans suffer from lower back pain each year, and 50% of adults will experience at least one day of back pain every year. There are many reasons why we experience lower…
A syringe full of sugar water may not sound like a medical breakthrough, but within it lies sweet results! For weekend warriors looking to get back to their active lifestyle, take the natural approach. We know what you’re thinking…‘I’ve tried every treatment option and home remedy…’ before you give up, check out prolotherapy. The science behind…
Swimming is one of the best full-body exercises you can do, but as with any repetitive motion, you can start to develop an injury from overusing your muscles. In this case, the most prominent injury swimmers encounter is ‘Swimmer’s Shoulder’.
Neck pain is one of the most common medical complaints around the world, but luckily most cases do not require surgical intervention. The majority of these complaints are managed with what we term ‘non-operative’ care using a treatment plan individually tailored to each patient. This treatment plan is generated using a variety of treatment options. Medications: There are…
The use of regenerative therapy in the field of spinal care has been very exciting and represents a tremendous potential for alternatives to spine surgery. Regenerative treatments are currently being used to calm chronically irritated nerves, as well as stimulate a healing or regenerative process in the tissues of the spine. This includes ligaments/muscles that protect and…
So you’ve tried physical therapy, medication, and injections without pain relief…surgery must be next, right? Not necessarily. Before you consider undergoing surgery, be sure to explore the latest alternatives to surgery in the form of regenerative medicine. SO, JUST WHAT IS REGENERATIVE MEDICINE? Simply put, it’s the process of creating living and functional tissues to repair or replace tissue that…
