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Will My Heel Pain Ever Go Away?
In middle-age individuals, 90% of the time, heel pain is caused by plantar fasciitis. The plantar fascia is a…
The Dirty Little Secrets Some Chiropractors Aren't Telling You About Stem Cell Injections
“Judy,” our middle-aged patient, presents to our practice with chronic knee pain due to arthritis. She is seeking…
Five Mistakes to Avoid with Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain, most commonly seen in middle-age individuals. There are numerous treatment options,…
I've Heard of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections. Am I a Candidate?
Platelet-Rich Plasma injections have taken the orthopedic world by storm. Why is this? They are safe. They are natural. They can be done in the office in a short period of…
My Elbow Really Hurts, and I Feel Like a Wimp!
We hear this comment or one very similar to it on a frequent basis. Good ole’ tennis elbow, also know as lateral epicondylitis. Despite these names,…
Will Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections Replace Cortisone?
The answer to this question is simple: Yes, No and Maybe. Platelet-Rich Plasma injections have taken…
The 5 Biggest Mistakes Inexperienced Runners Make Leading to Injury
Training for a ½ or full marathon when you’ve never run a 5K or 10K- because of variability…
Tennis Elbow: The Most Misnamed Orthopedic Condition
Fewer than 10% of patients that have tennis elbow actually play tennis. In addition, the medical term for this condition is "lateral epicondylitis." This also is misnamed. Why? The lateral…
My Heel is Killing Me! What is This and How Do I Get Rid of It?
In middle-age individuals, 90% of the time, heel pain is caused by plantar fasciitis. The plantar fascia is a soft-tissue band, technically a ligament, that…
"Regenerative" Injections- Let's Be Honest Here
Concerned. Disappointed. Those are the first words that come to mind when I read or hear…
The Top 3 Activities that Lead to Summer Injuries in Adults
What are the top 3 activities that lead to summer injuries for adults?
The Top 5 Reasons to Have an Orthobiologic Injection
Regenerative injections, also known as orthobiologic injections, include platelet-rich plasma (PRP), amniotic membrane and fluid, alpha-2 macroglobulin and mesenchymal…
The Traveling Doctor's Perspective on Travel to Costa Rica
Why would a physician post a blog on travel on his website? Well, I’ve always had an interest in travel, and that passion has been cultivated especially by my wife’s career choice as a travel…
The Guide to Regenerative Injections
Regenerative injections are those specifically utilized to promote healing of damaged tissue, reduce or eliminate unhealthy inflammation and slow or halt the progression…
THE ANATOMY OF A LEADER: MY VIEW AS A SIDELINE PHYSICIAN, COACH & PARENT
Over the past 20 years, I’ve served as a coach for youth sports, a team physician working the sidelines & courtside and as a parent of two…
Should My Son Play Tackle Football?
Should my son play tackle football" is a question I receive on a very frequent basis. Parents are more concerned than ever about the risks that come with playing this collision…