Most of us have experienced back pain at some point in our lives. However, the most commonly experienced type of back pain occurs in the lower back rather than the middle or upper back. That’s because the lower back works more than the other areas on your back, and absorbs more weight and […]
Unfortunately, we all experience health issues from time to time. Lower back pain, for instance, is a prevalent condition that tends to sneak up on you when you least expect it. One minute you’re seated comfortably watching your television, and the next, you try to stand up, and an intense pain […]
Advances in medical research are enabling physicians to find new and innovative ways to use the body’s own systems to fight disease and injury.
This is commonly referred to as cell-based therapy. In the treatment of cancer, immunotherapy involves modifying a patient’s own cells (or cells from a donor) to fight the […]
Epidural steroid injections (ESIs) are a typical therapeutic choice for a variety of lower back and leg pain conditions. The injections have been utilized for many years and are regarded as an essential component for nonsurgical management of sciatica and lower back pain.
The procedure is known as an “epidural steroid injection” […]
As we age, our bones can get weak, thin, and prone to diseases such as osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a medical condition where your bones become fragile and weak. This is typically because of hormonal changes, loss of tissue, or calcium and vitamin deficiency.
Osteoporosis can go unnoticed for years, […]
According to American Therapy Association research, about 85% of American Citizens experience back pain and related issues at some point in their lives. Most of us believe that lifting heavy objects or injuries is the direct cause of lower back pain problems, however, we tend to forget that lower back issues can develop […]
One of the common issues people face as they age is cervical spondylosis. Approximately 90% of people will develop some evidence of the condition. Cervical spondylosis tends to start somewhere in your 30s and symptoms can begin to manifests in your 60s. There is no need to worry because it is […]
Low back pain is considered one of the most common reasons to seek treatment with a physician, chiropractor or physical therapist. Many patients who suffer from chronic lower back pain believe they have no other options other than living with pain or undergoing major surgery.
But thanks to the natural […]
In the last few years, there have been continued advances in the research and success rate of orthobiologic therapy and cell-based therapy. These treatments hold a great deal of promise to treat patients in specialized clinical practices.
Cellular therapy is the process of healing human cells […]
For almost 75 years, plasma has been used to help patients facing life-threatening conditions such as immune deficiency disorders and organ transplantation. For that reason, plasma is often referred to as “the gift of life.”[i]
More recently, however, physicians have discovered how they can use a patient’s own plasma—not donated […]
