(4716,9,'2021-06-04 01:31:53','2021-06-04 01:31:53','<h2>Ironman #4 and a New Personal Record</h2>\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-154 alignnone\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman-austria-logo.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Austria Logo\" width=\"467\" height=\"174\" />\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3><em><strong class=\"subhead\">Travel and Pre-Race for Ironman #4</strong></em></h3>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>    My Ironman #4 experience started with a 12-hour flight from Los Angeles to Frankfurt. The 3-hour delay in Dallas made it even longer. Then, I almost missed my train connection in Frankfurt. Fortunately, I got through customs very quickly. I picked up my bags, took a bus to the train station, re-booked my ticket, and made my train with 5 minutes to spare!</em></p>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>Of course, being able to speak German helped out a lot with getting directions, such as the train ride to Munich where I switched trains to Klagenfurt, Austria. The views from the train in southern Germany and Austria were spectacular. The next days were just getting settled in. Usually, I\'m a very good sleeper. But unfortunately, for about 4 days, I was unable to sleep a lot at night, so I tried to make up with naps during the day. Sunday would come all too quickly.</em></p>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>The rest of the pre-event days were spent meeting everybody, seeing the triathlon expo, and having a chance to swim in the lake. There was also a van ride around part of the biking course. When my shipped bike arrived, I rode it for about 20 miles and then had the mechanic adjust it slightly. The rest of the time was spent trying to stay calm and relaxed while not working out a lot.</em></p>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>Saturday we checked in at the race which included leaving the bike and gear. The race number paper for my bike did not fit properly and I was advised not to tamper with it and ask an official when I went to check in my bike. When I got out of the van at the check-in point, I realized that I had left the number back in the hotel.</em></p>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>In German, I asked one of the check-in officials what he could do about it. He said he could not do anything and that I would have to go to the registration area to have something done. But it was a mile away and I had all my gear with me in bags, so walking the bike would not be an easy thing. So I opted to go back to the van and have them take me back and get the number.</em></p>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>As I was walking away one of the spectators came up to me and said in German that someone wants to talk to you back from where I came. I looked back and saw someone standing there who had a race official badge around his neck. So I walked back (which wasn\'t easy either with several thousand people there) and asked him in German if he could do anything about this. He said no problem he could help me. I was surprised as the first guy had said no.</em></p>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>I asked again if he was sure about this since my van ride was about to leave. He turned over his badge which said <strong>Race Director</strong>. He said, \"I\'m the boss and I can do it for you\". And within minutes everything was taken care of. He told me he travels to the States sometimes. So I gave him my card and told him to look me up. He said he would. All’s well that ends well. Plus a good omen for the race.</em></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">RACE DAY FOR IRONMAN #4</strong></h3>\r\nI got up at my usual time of 3:30 am. It was about 58 degrees, very clear, and with no signs of rain. It had rained the last 2 days on and off so this was a good thing. So I prepped my bike at the transition area for the last time. This is always a very exciting time with 3000 athletes plus spectators trying to stay calm.\r\n\r\nSince it was about a 500-meter walk to the water, we all took our wetsuits and changed over by the lake, where we were greeted by a rainbow over the lake. It was very beautiful and again a good omen. In a short time, we were all ready to go. The pros and another group of 800 people started 15 minutes early. These early starting non-pros had signed up to start early.\r\n\r\nI missed this sign-up and at first, was disappointed as I am a very strong swimmer. But Ken Glah, the former pro triathlete whose company I travel with, found out. It ended up being a good thing as I would be the fastest in the next group of 2200 athletes and not all bunched up with the fast group.\r\n\r\nSo after many months of training, I was ready to start my Ironman #4. I was dedicating this race to two people. On my left arm, I had the initials JP written. This was in memory of my friend Jeff Patterson. Dr. Jeff started me off in the wonderful world of Prolotherapy which helped save my back from surgery. He was my mentor and dear friend. But he died much too early only a few months ago at the age of 67.\r\n\r\nOn my right arm, I had the initials FFF, for my father Fred F. Fields. Simply put, he was everything in the world to me. He would have been so proud of me, as he always was. It was with great honor and pride that I am able to call myself his son. He died almost 10 years ago and there is not one day that goes by that I do not think of him.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">THE SWIM</strong></h3>\r\nEven with 800 starting early, there still were 2200 starting in this pack. Since there were definitely going to be some really fast swimmers in this group, I decided to stay behind the first group of people and go off a bit slower. The strategy worked to my advantage as I was able to save a little energy at the beginning.\r\n\r\nOnce I got out about 400 or 500 meters I was able to get into my stride and swim well. It did get a little crowded but I was able to stay with the pack. This is good as when we turned back towards shore, we entered a canal that is about 1000 meters long. I had been warned that it can be extremely crowded in the canal and one can\'t really move at all. But due to the fact that I was with a group of only about 150 people, there was plenty of room.\r\n\r\nIn triathlons, one lifts their head every four or five strokes to sight the land and make sure you are going straight (unlike in a pool, there are no black lines on the bottom of the lake!!). <strong>When I picked up my head, I could see the sides of the canal where there were probably over 1000 people lining the canal yelling and cheering. This really was a unique experience as normally one can\'t see or hear anything!</strong>\r\n\r\nWhen I got about 100 meters towards the end, it got a little jammed up, and I was not really able to move ahead quickly or to the left or right. I just had to stay with the pack. Either way, I exited the water at a little over one hour and six minutes, which turned out to be first place in my age group (a first for me). And there were no wetsuit strippers (volunteers who strip your wetsuit off you when you lay down on your back). So we just pulled the wetsuit off our shoulders and ran about 500 meters to transition one (T1), where we had to pull the rest of our wetsuits off (not an easy thing) and get ready for biking.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">THE BIKE</strong></h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-170\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/bike-race2014.jpg\" alt=\"Bike Race2014\" width=\"382\" height=\"512\" />As we exited the T1 area, there were over a thousand people cheering us on. We rode down a street for about 300 meters and made a U-turn back. <strong>The street was heavily lined with spectators.</strong>\r\n\r\nIt was a beautiful day, sunny and probably about mid to upper sixty\'s with no clouds in sight. As usual, I did not eat anything after the swim for about 15 minutes to allow the blood to get into my legs. In the beginning, this route is mostly flat with lots of curves going around the lake.\r\n\r\nAs we left the lake we went into the small town where there was a traffic circle. And after that is where we started our first big hill climb. At the traffic circle, there was one of the race announcers announcing the race and cheering us on along with the spectators.\r\n\r\nIn all the small towns there were lots of people standing on the streets watching and cheering. As we started the steepest part of this climb, the street was lined with people, probably 5 or 6 deep on either side, cheering and screaming to encourage us to get up the hill. This part was a big loop so we did not come back the same way.\r\n\r\nGoing back was a long downhill ride, so we went fast except for the towns where we had to make small turns. All along here we had spectacular views of the mountains. At mile 45 or 46 miles, we started the biggest climb up the Ruperberg mountain. As we approached this mountain climb, we made a sharp left in town and started going up.\r\n\r\nThere were 100\'s of people lining the street and cheering us on. Plus there was a big loudspeaker with a DJ playing music. It was not too long but very steep. And again at the top were a lot of people and another DJ play playing music over really big loudspeakers.\r\n\r\nThen it was mostly downhill back to town to start a second loop. As I came down the hill, I saw a large bee coming right at me. This happens quite often on the bike. I felt it hit my right shoulder and bounce. And then suddenly, I felt a sharp sting in my left thigh under my bike shorts. I rolled back my bike shorts and there was a big red welt. It hurt but there was nothing I could do about it. I just blocked it out of my mind. The pain subsided after about 15 or 20 minutes and I just went on with the race.\r\n\r\nAs we came into town they had us make a 180-degree turn again (like at the beginning), so we had to really slow down. But this was a good thing as the street leading to this turn was lined with thousands of spectators cheering us on. Occasionally at this point and other ones, there was an announcer, and I would hear, \"and here is Peter from the United States\". Always nice to hear to keep one going. <strong>My usual time is about 3 hrs 25 mins for half of the ride but this time I did it in 3 hours 10 mins.</strong> I was feeling very good.\r\n\r\nAs we started back out on the second loop, I stopped at special needs and refueled myself. Special needs are where we can leave a bag of anything we need at that point. There is one at the halfway point of the bike and another one at the halfway point of the run. I tossed my fuel bottle out and took a new one from the bag I had left. And then also resupplied myself with my gels and other nutrition. I carry my own nutrition so as not to try anything new on race day.\r\n\r\nWhen I tossed the bottle away, it rolled to the feet of a small boy about 6 or 7 years old. His mom looked at him. He just looked at it. I told him, in German, here\'s a present for you. Take it home and clean it! It\'s yours. He just smiled at me as he reached for it.\r\n\r\nThen 8 miles into the second loop, the drizzle started that got a bit heavier with time. Now the streets were wet and there were puddles. This meant we all had to slow down. All in all, it went well on the second loop. The crowds were less due to the rain. But there were still crowds out there.\r\n\r\nAt about mile 80, my stomach had a little bit of trouble. Nothing big, just that I could not eat for about 20 or 30 minutes. But I got over it without any problems. My second loop time was a bit slower due to the rain. It was 3 hours in 25 minutes. All in all, I felt strong for the run. This was a good thing.\r\n\r\nIn the town near T2, the crowds were there cheering loudly. I got off my bike and ran thru the transition area to rack my bike. It was good to be off the bike after 112 miles. Then I put on my running shoes and started off to run a marathon.\r\n\r\nP.S. Several places on the bike course (and later on the run course) there were people from Endurance Sports Travel. This is the group I went with. They were cheering me on loudly. This was much appreciated.\r\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">THE RUN</strong></h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-174\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/running-smile.jpg\" alt=\"Running Smile\" width=\"335\" height=\"504\" />When leaving transition area two (T2) in an Ironman, you cannot think marathon. You just say to yourself, you are running from here to there and play these mental games the whole way.\r\n\r\nIt was warm and sunny and about 75 degrees. But not too hot. Plus, there was tree cover on at least 60% of the run course. The run was a double loop. It was actually a figure 8 that we had to do twice. So we would pass the finish line 4 times.\r\n\r\nAt the finish line area, there were thousands of people yelling and screaming. After a mile or two, I started to feel a bit tired in my legs. So I just told myself I would run to the first turnaround about 4.5 miles out.\r\n\r\nI had my Garmin (GPS) on so I was able to see my pace and keep it where I knew I could maintain it. We ran along the lake at the beginning of each loop. So although brief, it was a nice view.\r\n\r\nAfter only 2.5 miles, I came upon a woman that was having trouble running so I ran for a little bit with her to keep her going. At 4.5 miles we turned around and headed back to town. Now I felt strong again and my legs were loosening up. In training, I had problems with my foot and also slightly with my hamstring (the hamstring had been my Achilles heel in the last two races). I trained part of the time in the water for my run (deep water running). This was very helpful as it took the stress off these two areas.\r\n\r\nAt this point everything was good and I had no pain. As we passed through the finish line area, we headed out again along a canal. Then we ran under a small footbridge and onto a narrow cobblestone street lined with houses. We ran along this street for about 3/4 of a mile then into the town square.\r\n\r\n<strong> People were sitting in cafes and cheering us on. Lots and lots of people.</strong> It was about 6 or 7 o\'clock at night. And since the sun stays up until about 9 o\'clock the cafes are very, very crowded. We continued on into the town square where there was a large TV screen where people were watching football (soccer). Here we turned to begin the last part of the figure eight and ran back to the starting area.\r\n\r\nI got back to the starting point again and got my special needs bag - some extra nutrition. On the second loop, my stomach started to feel a little funny. This is something that is very common with Ironman triathletes. Mine only lasted about 15 or 20 minutes. Many runners were walking due to this or muscle cramps, dehydration, or other things. I felt fairly lucky. I would cheer these fellow athletes on when I went past them and told them to just keep going. Everyone appreciates that. I had been in their situation in the past and know what it feels like when someone gives you a shout of support.\r\n\r\n<strong>I just kept telling myself to keep going. One foot after another. And just kept going.</strong> Part of the way it was shady, so that helped a lot too. Since the sun stays up so late, it never went down while I was running.\r\n\r\nAt mile 18, I got a second wind. Feeling very upbeat and in a good place, I was able to pick up my pace. Plus, I started to run alongside someone a little bit faster than me. After only two miles, I could not keep up with him and told him so. He told me that he normally runs a lot faster, but not today. And he told me to try to stay with him and we could talk so the time with go faster.\r\n\r\nSo for the rest of the marathon (about 6 miles), we ran together. We ran back along the canal and into the city square again where there were still lots of people. His pace was definitely faster than I would have gone but he was pushing me thru all the aches and pains from racing for over 13 hours.\r\n\r\nThere was a small archway when entering into the city square. And a small bell on a string hanging from it. If you rang the bell (by tapping it with your hand) they would donate money to charity. So I rang it every time I passed it. At the final turnaround, it was very exciting knowing that I only had 3 miles left. I had never developed any pain from my foot or my hamstring. And I was very pleased with my run.\r\n\r\nWe continued to talk and run. He was from Prague where I was going after the race and we planned to exchange numbers after we finished. So as we got near the finish line area, the noise of the crowd got louder and louder. Since they take your picture as you cross the finish line, he said I should go ahead of him to be alone. I thanked him very much for helping me along.\r\n\r\nSo at about 100 meters away, I took off from him. The crowd was very loud; almost deafening. There was a cheerleading squad there along with photographers and a local TV crew. As I ran closer to the finish line, the noise level became incredible with cheering, cowbells, and more. I then heard the announcer say: <strong>\"Peter Fields, you are an Ironman!\"</strong>\r\n\r\nThe feeling when you hear that never gets old.\r\n\r\nI was exhausted but very elated. The feeling I had is indescribable.\r\n\r\n<strong>For Ironman #4, I finished at 13 hours, 32 minutes, and 36 seconds with a new personal best for me by 18 minutes.</strong>\r\n\r\nMy new friend I had met on the run finished right behind me. I was able to meet his wife and three kids.\r\n\r\nAfter a few minutes of walking around, I was off to the massage tent and to get some food.\r\n\r\nP.S. At 9 pm, thirty minutes after finishing, the sky opened up and it rained hard for about an hour. I was very fortunate not to go through that.\r\n<h3 class=\"col-md-8\"><em><strong>APPRECIATIONS:</strong></em></h3>\r\n<em>I want to thank everybody who took the time and effort to watch the update that was on the internet during the race. I appreciate every one of you. And for everyone else, your thoughts and cheers before and after the race were heard. There are lots and lots of people I need to thank but the list is too long. You know who you are and a big thank you goes out to all.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Collectively, I want to thank my massage therapist, my acupuncturist, and my chiropractor. You all helped get me through. And my wonderful office staff who always took a great interest in what I was doing and put up with the long workouts that made me late sometimes.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>There a few individuals that need to be singled out individually:</em>\r\n<em>I want to thank my coach, Cherie Gruenfeld, as she pushed me hard and helped me a lot.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>And then there is the world’s best podiatrist, Dr Dan Altchuler. Without his help and caring, my foot would have never made it through the race.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>I want to thank my very special friend Angela Past. Several years ago she got me into this wonderful world of Ironman triathlons (she became an Ironman before I did). She actually got up in the middle of the night in California to follow me as the race began at 10 pm west coast time. Wow! Thank you so much for your emotional support when I needed it the most.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>And last but not least, I want to thank my mom and dad as they taught me not to give up even when the times get tough. And although my dad is no longer with us, his thoughts are with me in spirit every day. My mom is 88 years young and is active and vibrant. She\'s an inspiration to me every day. She has never lost faith in me and my abilities... Thank you, mom!</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Thank you all again for your well wishes and support.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Peter A. Fields, MD DC\r\nThe Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> and 4X Ironman Triathlete</strong>\r\n<div id=\"sidebar2\" class=\"col-md-4\">\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" style=\"text-align: center;\" title=\"Race Report 4th Ironman\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman2014-large-1.jpg\" alt=\"Race Report 4th Ironman\" width=\"389\" height=\"662\" />\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://goo.gl/photos/BBwqL4H48qpXLAZw6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2014 Austria\r\nClick For More Photos</a>\r\n\r\nClick below for Pictures &amp; Story\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-9th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2017 Ironman Santa Rosa</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-8th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2016 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-7th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2016 Ironman Switzerland</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-6th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2015 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-5th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2015 Ironman Brazil</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-4th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2014 Ironman Austria</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-3rd-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2013 Ironman Canada</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-2nd-ironman/\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2012 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-1st-ironman/\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2011 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n&nbsp;','Ironman #4 and a New Personal Record','','inherit','closed','closed','','153-revision-v1','','','2021-06-04 01:31:53','2021-06-04 01:31:53','',153,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4716',0,'revision','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (4717,9,'2021-06-04 01:32:18','2021-06-04 01:32:18','<h2>Ironman #4 and a New Personal Record</h2>\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-154 alignnone\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman-austria-logo.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Austria Logo\" width=\"467\" height=\"174\" />\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3><em><strong class=\"subhead\">Travel and Pre-Race for Ironman #4</strong></em></h3>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>    My Ironman #4 experience started with a 12-hour flight from Los Angeles to Frankfurt. The 3-hour delay in Dallas made it even longer. Then, I almost missed my train connection in Frankfurt. Fortunately, I got through customs very quickly. I picked up my bags, took a bus to the train station, re-booked my ticket, and made my train with 5 minutes to spare!</em></p>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>Of course, being able to speak German helped out a lot with getting directions, such as the train ride to Munich where I switched trains to Klagenfurt, Austria. The views from the train in southern Germany and Austria were spectacular. The next days were just getting settled in. Usually, I\'m a very good sleeper. But unfortunately, for about 4 days, I was unable to sleep a lot at night, so I tried to make up with naps during the day. Sunday would come all too quickly.</em></p>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>The rest of the pre-event days were spent meeting everybody, seeing the triathlon expo, and having a chance to swim in the lake. There was also a van ride around part of the biking course. When my shipped bike arrived, I rode it for about 20 miles and then had the mechanic adjust it slightly. The rest of the time was spent trying to stay calm and relaxed while not working out a lot.</em></p>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>Saturday we checked in at the race which included leaving the bike and gear. The race number paper for my bike did not fit properly and I was advised not to tamper with it and ask an official when I went to check in my bike. When I got out of the van at the check-in point, I realized that I had left the number back in the hotel.</em></p>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>In German, I asked one of the check-in officials what he could do about it. He said he could not do anything and that I would have to go to the registration area to have something done. But it was a mile away and I had all my gear with me in bags, so walking the bike would not be an easy thing. So I opted to go back to the van and have them take me back and get the number.</em></p>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>As I was walking away one of the spectators came up to me and said in German that someone wants to talk to you back from where I came. I looked back and saw someone standing there who had a race official badge around his neck. So I walked back (which wasn\'t easy either with several thousand people there) and asked him in German if he could do anything about this. He said no problem he could help me. I was surprised as the first guy had said no.</em></p>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>I asked again if he was sure about this since my van ride was about to leave. He turned over his badge which said <strong>Race Director</strong>. He said, \"I\'m the boss and I can do it for you\". And within minutes everything was taken care of. He told me he travels to the States sometimes. So I gave him my card and told him to look me up. He said he would. All’s well that ends well. Plus a good omen for the race.</em></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">RACE DAY FOR IRONMAN #4</strong></h3>\r\nI got up at my usual time of 3:30 am. It was about 58 degrees, very clear, and with no signs of rain. It had rained the last 2 days on and off so this was a good thing. So I prepped my bike at the transition area for the last time. This is always a very exciting time with 3000 athletes plus spectators trying to stay calm.\r\n\r\nSince it was about a 500-meter walk to the water, we all took our wetsuits and changed over by the lake, where we were greeted by a rainbow over the lake. It was very beautiful and again a good omen. In a short time, we were all ready to go. The pros and another group of 800 people started 15 minutes early. These early starting non-pros had signed up to start early.\r\n\r\nI missed this sign-up and at first, was disappointed as I am a very strong swimmer. But Ken Glah, the former pro triathlete whose company I travel with, found out. It ended up being a good thing as I would be the fastest in the next group of 2200 athletes and not all bunched up with the fast group.\r\n\r\nSo after many months of training, I was ready to start my Ironman #4. I was dedicating this race to two people. On my left arm, I had the initials JP written. This was in memory of my friend Jeff Patterson. Dr. Jeff started me off in the wonderful world of Prolotherapy which helped save my back from surgery. He was my mentor and dear friend. But he died much too early only a few months ago at the age of 67.\r\n\r\nOn my right arm, I had the initials FFF, for my father Fred F. Fields. Simply put, he was everything in the world to me. He would have been so proud of me, as he always was. It was with great honor and pride that I am able to call myself his son. He died almost 10 years ago and there is not one day that goes by that I do not think of him.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">THE SWIM</strong></h3>\r\nEven with 800 starting early, there still were 2200 starting in this pack. Since there were definitely going to be some really fast swimmers in this group, I decided to stay behind the first group of people and go off a bit slower. The strategy worked to my advantage as I was able to save a little energy at the beginning.\r\n\r\nOnce I got out about 400 or 500 meters I was able to get into my stride and swim well. It did get a little crowded but I was able to stay with the pack. This is good as when we turned back towards shore, we entered a canal that is about 1000 meters long. I had been warned that it can be extremely crowded in the canal and one can\'t really move at all. But due to the fact that I was with a group of only about 150 people, there was plenty of room.\r\n\r\nIn triathlons, one lifts their head every four or five strokes to sight the land and make sure you are going straight (unlike in a pool, there are no black lines on the bottom of the lake!!). <strong>When I picked up my head, I could see the sides of the canal where there were probably over 1000 people lining the canal yelling and cheering. This really was a unique experience as normally one can\'t see or hear anything!</strong>\r\n\r\nWhen I got about 100 meters towards the end, it got a little jammed up, and I was not really able to move ahead quickly or to the left or right. I just had to stay with the pack. Either way, I exited the water at a little over one hour and six minutes, which turned out to be first place in my age group (a first for me). And there were no wetsuit strippers (volunteers who strip your wetsuit off you when you lay down on your back). So we just pulled the wetsuit off our shoulders and ran about 500 meters to transition one (T1), where we had to pull the rest of our wetsuits off (not an easy thing) and get ready for biking.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">THE BIKE</strong></h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-170\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/bike-race2014.jpg\" alt=\"Bike Race2014\" width=\"382\" height=\"512\" />As we exited the T1 area, there were over a thousand people cheering us on. We rode down a street for about 300 meters and made a U-turn back. <strong>The street was heavily lined with spectators.</strong>\r\n\r\nIt was a beautiful day, sunny and probably about mid to upper sixty\'s with no clouds in sight. As usual, I did not eat anything after the swim for about 15 minutes to allow the blood to get into my legs. In the beginning, this route is mostly flat with lots of curves going around the lake.\r\n\r\nAs we left the lake we went into the small town where there was a traffic circle. And after that is where we started our first big hill climb. At the traffic circle, there was one of the race announcers announcing the race and cheering us on along with the spectators.\r\n\r\nIn all the small towns there were lots of people standing on the streets watching and cheering. As we started the steepest part of this climb, the street was lined with people, probably 5 or 6 deep on either side, cheering and screaming to encourage us to get up the hill. This part was a big loop so we did not come back the same way.\r\n\r\nGoing back was a long downhill ride, so we went fast except for the towns where we had to make small turns. All along here we had spectacular views of the mountains. At mile 45 or 46 miles, we started the biggest climb up the Ruperberg mountain. As we approached this mountain climb, we made a sharp left in town and started going up.\r\n\r\nThere were 100\'s of people lining the street and cheering us on. Plus there was a big loudspeaker with a DJ playing music. It was not too long but very steep. And again at the top were a lot of people and another DJ play playing music over really big loudspeakers.\r\n\r\nThen it was mostly downhill back to town to start a second loop. As I came down the hill, I saw a large bee coming right at me. This happens quite often on the bike. I felt it hit my right shoulder and bounce. And then suddenly, I felt a sharp sting in my left thigh under my bike shorts. I rolled back my bike shorts and there was a big red welt. It hurt but there was nothing I could do about it. I just blocked it out of my mind. The pain subsided after about 15 or 20 minutes and I just went on with the race.\r\n\r\nAs we came into town they had us make a 180-degree turn again (like at the beginning), so we had to really slow down. But this was a good thing as the street leading to this turn was lined with thousands of spectators cheering us on. Occasionally at this point and other ones, there was an announcer, and I would hear, \"and here is Peter from the United States\". Always nice to hear to keep one going. <strong>My usual time is about 3 hrs 25 mins for half of the ride but this time I did it in 3 hours 10 mins.</strong> I was feeling very good.\r\n\r\nAs we started back out on the second loop, I stopped at special needs and refueled myself. Special needs are where we can leave a bag of anything we need at that point. There is one at the halfway point of the bike and another one at the halfway point of the run. I tossed my fuel bottle out and took a new one from the bag I had left. And then also resupplied myself with my gels and other nutrition. I carry my own nutrition so as not to try anything new on race day.\r\n\r\nWhen I tossed the bottle away, it rolled to the feet of a small boy about 6 or 7 years old. His mom looked at him. He just looked at it. I told him, in German, here\'s a present for you. Take it home and clean it! It\'s yours. He just smiled at me as he reached for it.\r\n\r\nThen 8 miles into the second loop, the drizzle started that got a bit heavier with time. Now the streets were wet and there were puddles. This meant we all had to slow down. All in all, it went well on the second loop. The crowds were less due to the rain. But there were still crowds out there.\r\n\r\nAt about mile 80, my stomach had a little bit of trouble. Nothing big, just that I could not eat for about 20 or 30 minutes. But I got over it without any problems. My second loop time was a bit slower due to the rain. It was 3 hours in 25 minutes. All in all, I felt strong for the run. This was a good thing.\r\n\r\nIn the town near T2, the crowds were there cheering loudly. I got off my bike and ran thru the transition area to rack my bike. It was good to be off the bike after 112 miles. Then I put on my running shoes and started off to run a marathon.\r\n\r\nP.S. Several places on the bike course (and later on the run course) there were people from Endurance Sports Travel. This is the group I went with. They were cheering me on loudly. This was much appreciated.\r\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">THE RUN</strong></h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-174\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/running-smile.jpg\" alt=\"Running Smile\" width=\"335\" height=\"504\" />When leaving transition area two (T2) in an Ironman, you cannot think marathon. You just say to yourself, you are running from here to there and play these mental games the whole way.\r\n\r\nIt was warm and sunny and about 75 degrees. But not too hot. Plus, there was tree cover on at least 60% of the run course. The run was a double loop. It was actually a figure 8 that we had to do twice. So we would pass the finish line 4 times.\r\n\r\nAt the finish line area, there were thousands of people yelling and screaming. After a mile or two, I started to feel a bit tired in my legs. So I just told myself I would run to the first turnaround about 4.5 miles out.\r\n\r\nI had my Garmin (GPS) on so I was able to see my pace and keep it where I knew I could maintain it. We ran along the lake at the beginning of each loop. So although brief, it was a nice view.\r\n\r\nAfter only 2.5 miles, I came upon a woman that was having trouble running so I ran for a little bit with her to keep her going. At 4.5 miles we turned around and headed back to town. Now I felt strong again and my legs were loosening up. In training, I had problems with my foot and also slightly with my hamstring (the hamstring had been my Achilles heel in the last two races). I trained part of the time in the water for my run (deep water running). This was very helpful as it took the stress off these two areas.\r\n\r\nAt this point everything was good and I had no pain. As we passed through the finish line area, we headed out again along a canal. Then we ran under a small footbridge and onto a narrow cobblestone street lined with houses. We ran along this street for about 3/4 of a mile then into the town square.\r\n\r\n<strong> People were sitting in cafes and cheering us on. Lots and lots of people.</strong> It was about 6 or 7 o\'clock at night. And since the sun stays up until about 9 o\'clock the cafes are very, very crowded. We continued on into the town square where there was a large TV screen where people were watching football (soccer). Here we turned to begin the last part of the figure eight and ran back to the starting area.\r\n\r\nI got back to the starting point again and got my special needs bag - some extra nutrition. On the second loop, my stomach started to feel a little funny. This is something that is very common with Ironman triathletes. Mine only lasted about 15 or 20 minutes. Many runners were walking due to this or muscle cramps, dehydration, or other things. I felt fairly lucky. I would cheer these fellow athletes on when I went past them and told them to just keep going. Everyone appreciates that. I had been in their situation in the past and know what it feels like when someone gives you a shout of support.\r\n\r\n<strong>I just kept telling myself to keep going. One foot after another. And just kept going.</strong> Part of the way it was shady, so that helped a lot too. Since the sun stays up so late, it never went down while I was running.\r\n\r\nAt mile 18, I got a second wind. Feeling very upbeat and in a good place, I was able to pick up my pace. Plus, I started to run alongside someone a little bit faster than me. After only two miles, I could not keep up with him and told him so. He told me that he normally runs a lot faster, but not today. And he told me to try to stay with him and we could talk so the time with go faster.\r\n\r\nSo for the rest of the marathon (about 6 miles), we ran together. We ran back along the canal and into the city square again where there were still lots of people. His pace was definitely faster than I would have gone but he was pushing me thru all the aches and pains from racing for over 13 hours.\r\n\r\nThere was a small archway when entering into the city square. And a small bell on a string hanging from it. If you rang the bell (by tapping it with your hand) they would donate money to charity. So I rang it every time I passed it. At the final turnaround, it was very exciting knowing that I only had 3 miles left. I had never developed any pain from my foot or my hamstring. And I was very pleased with my run.\r\n\r\nWe continued to talk and run. He was from Prague where I was going after the race and we planned to exchange numbers after we finished. So as we got near the finish line area, the noise of the crowd got louder and louder. Since they take your picture as you cross the finish line, he said I should go ahead of him to be alone. I thanked him very much for helping me along.\r\n\r\nSo at about 100 meters away, I took off from him. The crowd was very loud; almost deafening. There was a cheerleading squad there along with photographers and a local TV crew. As I ran closer to the finish line, the noise level became incredible with cheering, cowbells, and more. I then heard the announcer say: <strong>\"Peter Fields, you are an Ironman!\"</strong>\r\n\r\nThe feeling when you hear that never gets old.\r\n\r\nI was exhausted but very elated. The feeling I had is indescribable.\r\n\r\n<strong>For Ironman #4, I finished at 13 hours, 32 minutes, and 36 seconds with a new personal best for me by 18 minutes.</strong>\r\n\r\nMy new friend I had met on the run finished right behind me. I was able to meet his wife and three kids.\r\n\r\nAfter a few minutes of walking around, I was off to the massage tent and to get some food.\r\n\r\nP.S. At 9 pm, thirty minutes after finishing, the sky opened up and it rained hard for about an hour. I was very fortunate not to go through that.\r\n<h3 class=\"col-md-8\"><em><strong>APPRECIATIONS:</strong></em></h3>\r\n<em>I want to thank everybody who took the time and effort to watch the update that was on the internet during the race. I appreciate every one of you. And for everyone else, your thoughts and cheers before and after the race were heard. There are lots and lots of people I need to thank but the list is too long. You know who you are and a big thank you goes out to all.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Collectively, I want to thank my massage therapist, my acupuncturist, and my chiropractor. You all helped get me through. And my wonderful office staff who always took a great interest in what I was doing and put up with the long workouts that made me late sometimes.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>There a few individuals that need to be singled out individually:</em>\r\n<em>I want to thank my coach, Cherie Gruenfeld, as she pushed me hard and helped me a lot.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>And then there is the world’s best podiatrist, Dr Dan Altchuler. Without his help and caring, my foot would have never made it through the race.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>I want to thank my very special friend Angela Past. Several years ago she got me into this wonderful world of Ironman triathlons (she became an Ironman before I did). She actually got up in the middle of the night in California to follow me as the race began at 10 pm west coast time. Wow! Thank you so much for your emotional support when I needed it the most.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>And last but not least, I want to thank my mom and dad as they taught me not to give up even when the times get tough. And although my dad is no longer with us, his thoughts are with me in spirit every day. My mom is 88 years young and is active and vibrant. She\'s an inspiration to me every day. She has never lost faith in me and my abilities... Thank you, mom!</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Thank you all again for your well wishes and support.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Peter A. Fields, MD DC\r\nThe Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> and 4X Ironman Triathlete</strong>\r\n<div id=\"sidebar2\" class=\"col-md-4\">\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" style=\"text-align: center;\" title=\"Race Report 4th Ironman\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman2014-large-1.jpg\" alt=\"Race Report 4th Ironman\" width=\"389\" height=\"662\" />\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://goo.gl/photos/BBwqL4H48qpXLAZw6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2014 Austria\r\nClick For More Photos</a>\r\n\r\nClick below for Pictures &amp; Story\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-9th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2017 Ironman Santa Rosa</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-8th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2016 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-7th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2016 Ironman Switzerland</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-6th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2015 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-5th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2015 Ironman Brazil</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-4th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2014 Ironman Austria</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-3rd-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2013 Ironman Canada</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-2nd-ironman/\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2012 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-1st-ironman/\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2011 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n&nbsp;','Ironman #4 and a New Personal Record','','inherit','closed','closed','','153-revision-v1','','','2021-06-04 01:32:18','2021-06-04 01:32:18','',153,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4717',0,'revision','',0),(4718,9,'2021-06-04 01:32:48','2021-06-04 01:32:48','<h2>Ironman #4 and a New Personal Record</h2>\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-154 alignright\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman-austria-logo.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Austria Logo\" width=\"467\" height=\"174\" />\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3><em><strong class=\"subhead\">Travel and Pre-Race for Ironman #4</strong></em></h3>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>    My Ironman #4 experience started with a 12-hour flight from Los Angeles to Frankfurt. The 3-hour delay in Dallas made it even longer. Then, I almost missed my train connection in Frankfurt. Fortunately, I got through customs very quickly. I picked up my bags, took a bus to the train station, re-booked my ticket, and made my train with 5 minutes to spare!</em></p>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>Of course, being able to speak German helped out a lot with getting directions, such as the train ride to Munich where I switched trains to Klagenfurt, Austria. The views from the train in southern Germany and Austria were spectacular. The next days were just getting settled in. Usually, I\'m a very good sleeper. But unfortunately, for about 4 days, I was unable to sleep a lot at night, so I tried to make up with naps during the day. Sunday would come all too quickly.</em></p>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>The rest of the pre-event days were spent meeting everybody, seeing the triathlon expo, and having a chance to swim in the lake. There was also a van ride around part of the biking course. When my shipped bike arrived, I rode it for about 20 miles and then had the mechanic adjust it slightly. The rest of the time was spent trying to stay calm and relaxed while not working out a lot.</em></p>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>Saturday we checked in at the race which included leaving the bike and gear. The race number paper for my bike did not fit properly and I was advised not to tamper with it and ask an official when I went to check in my bike. When I got out of the van at the check-in point, I realized that I had left the number back in the hotel.</em></p>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>In German, I asked one of the check-in officials what he could do about it. He said he could not do anything and that I would have to go to the registration area to have something done. But it was a mile away and I had all my gear with me in bags, so walking the bike would not be an easy thing. So I opted to go back to the van and have them take me back and get the number.</em></p>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>As I was walking away one of the spectators came up to me and said in German that someone wants to talk to you back from where I came. I looked back and saw someone standing there who had a race official badge around his neck. So I walked back (which wasn\'t easy either with several thousand people there) and asked him in German if he could do anything about this. He said no problem he could help me. I was surprised as the first guy had said no.</em></p>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>I asked again if he was sure about this since my van ride was about to leave. He turned over his badge which said <strong>Race Director</strong>. He said, \"I\'m the boss and I can do it for you\". And within minutes everything was taken care of. He told me he travels to the States sometimes. So I gave him my card and told him to look me up. He said he would. All’s well that ends well. Plus a good omen for the race.</em></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">RACE DAY FOR IRONMAN #4</strong></h3>\r\nI got up at my usual time of 3:30 am. It was about 58 degrees, very clear, and with no signs of rain. It had rained the last 2 days on and off so this was a good thing. So I prepped my bike at the transition area for the last time. This is always a very exciting time with 3000 athletes plus spectators trying to stay calm.\r\n\r\nSince it was about a 500-meter walk to the water, we all took our wetsuits and changed over by the lake, where we were greeted by a rainbow over the lake. It was very beautiful and again a good omen. In a short time, we were all ready to go. The pros and another group of 800 people started 15 minutes early. These early starting non-pros had signed up to start early.\r\n\r\nI missed this sign-up and at first, was disappointed as I am a very strong swimmer. But Ken Glah, the former pro triathlete whose company I travel with, found out. It ended up being a good thing as I would be the fastest in the next group of 2200 athletes and not all bunched up with the fast group.\r\n\r\nSo after many months of training, I was ready to start my Ironman #4. I was dedicating this race to two people. On my left arm, I had the initials JP written. This was in memory of my friend Jeff Patterson. Dr. Jeff started me off in the wonderful world of Prolotherapy which helped save my back from surgery. He was my mentor and dear friend. But he died much too early only a few months ago at the age of 67.\r\n\r\nOn my right arm, I had the initials FFF, for my father Fred F. Fields. Simply put, he was everything in the world to me. He would have been so proud of me, as he always was. It was with great honor and pride that I am able to call myself his son. He died almost 10 years ago and there is not one day that goes by that I do not think of him.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">THE SWIM</strong></h3>\r\nEven with 800 starting early, there still were 2200 starting in this pack. Since there were definitely going to be some really fast swimmers in this group, I decided to stay behind the first group of people and go off a bit slower. The strategy worked to my advantage as I was able to save a little energy at the beginning.\r\n\r\nOnce I got out about 400 or 500 meters I was able to get into my stride and swim well. It did get a little crowded but I was able to stay with the pack. This is good as when we turned back towards shore, we entered a canal that is about 1000 meters long. I had been warned that it can be extremely crowded in the canal and one can\'t really move at all. But due to the fact that I was with a group of only about 150 people, there was plenty of room.\r\n\r\nIn triathlons, one lifts their head every four or five strokes to sight the land and make sure you are going straight (unlike in a pool, there are no black lines on the bottom of the lake!!). <strong>When I picked up my head, I could see the sides of the canal where there were probably over 1000 people lining the canal yelling and cheering. This really was a unique experience as normally one can\'t see or hear anything!</strong>\r\n\r\nWhen I got about 100 meters towards the end, it got a little jammed up, and I was not really able to move ahead quickly or to the left or right. I just had to stay with the pack. Either way, I exited the water at a little over one hour and six minutes, which turned out to be first place in my age group (a first for me). And there were no wetsuit strippers (volunteers who strip your wetsuit off you when you lay down on your back). So we just pulled the wetsuit off our shoulders and ran about 500 meters to transition one (T1), where we had to pull the rest of our wetsuits off (not an easy thing) and get ready for biking.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">THE BIKE</strong></h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-170\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/bike-race2014.jpg\" alt=\"Bike Race2014\" width=\"382\" height=\"512\" />As we exited the T1 area, there were over a thousand people cheering us on. We rode down a street for about 300 meters and made a U-turn back. <strong>The street was heavily lined with spectators.</strong>\r\n\r\nIt was a beautiful day, sunny and probably about mid to upper sixty\'s with no clouds in sight. As usual, I did not eat anything after the swim for about 15 minutes to allow the blood to get into my legs. In the beginning, this route is mostly flat with lots of curves going around the lake.\r\n\r\nAs we left the lake we went into the small town where there was a traffic circle. And after that is where we started our first big hill climb. At the traffic circle, there was one of the race announcers announcing the race and cheering us on along with the spectators.\r\n\r\nIn all the small towns there were lots of people standing on the streets watching and cheering. As we started the steepest part of this climb, the street was lined with people, probably 5 or 6 deep on either side, cheering and screaming to encourage us to get up the hill. This part was a big loop so we did not come back the same way.\r\n\r\nGoing back was a long downhill ride, so we went fast except for the towns where we had to make small turns. All along here we had spectacular views of the mountains. At mile 45 or 46 miles, we started the biggest climb up the Ruperberg mountain. As we approached this mountain climb, we made a sharp left in town and started going up.\r\n\r\nThere were 100\'s of people lining the street and cheering us on. Plus there was a big loudspeaker with a DJ playing music. It was not too long but very steep. And again at the top were a lot of people and another DJ play playing music over really big loudspeakers.\r\n\r\nThen it was mostly downhill back to town to start a second loop. As I came down the hill, I saw a large bee coming right at me. This happens quite often on the bike. I felt it hit my right shoulder and bounce. And then suddenly, I felt a sharp sting in my left thigh under my bike shorts. I rolled back my bike shorts and there was a big red welt. It hurt but there was nothing I could do about it. I just blocked it out of my mind. The pain subsided after about 15 or 20 minutes and I just went on with the race.\r\n\r\nAs we came into town they had us make a 180-degree turn again (like at the beginning), so we had to really slow down. But this was a good thing as the street leading to this turn was lined with thousands of spectators cheering us on. Occasionally at this point and other ones, there was an announcer, and I would hear, \"and here is Peter from the United States\". Always nice to hear to keep one going. <strong>My usual time is about 3 hrs 25 mins for half of the ride but this time I did it in 3 hours 10 mins.</strong> I was feeling very good.\r\n\r\nAs we started back out on the second loop, I stopped at special needs and refueled myself. Special needs are where we can leave a bag of anything we need at that point. There is one at the halfway point of the bike and another one at the halfway point of the run. I tossed my fuel bottle out and took a new one from the bag I had left. And then also resupplied myself with my gels and other nutrition. I carry my own nutrition so as not to try anything new on race day.\r\n\r\nWhen I tossed the bottle away, it rolled to the feet of a small boy about 6 or 7 years old. His mom looked at him. He just looked at it. I told him, in German, here\'s a present for you. Take it home and clean it! It\'s yours. He just smiled at me as he reached for it.\r\n\r\nThen 8 miles into the second loop, the drizzle started that got a bit heavier with time. Now the streets were wet and there were puddles. This meant we all had to slow down. All in all, it went well on the second loop. The crowds were less due to the rain. But there were still crowds out there.\r\n\r\nAt about mile 80, my stomach had a little bit of trouble. Nothing big, just that I could not eat for about 20 or 30 minutes. But I got over it without any problems. My second loop time was a bit slower due to the rain. It was 3 hours in 25 minutes. All in all, I felt strong for the run. This was a good thing.\r\n\r\nIn the town near T2, the crowds were there cheering loudly. I got off my bike and ran thru the transition area to rack my bike. It was good to be off the bike after 112 miles. Then I put on my running shoes and started off to run a marathon.\r\n\r\nP.S. Several places on the bike course (and later on the run course) there were people from Endurance Sports Travel. This is the group I went with. They were cheering me on loudly. This was much appreciated.\r\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">THE RUN</strong></h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-174\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/running-smile.jpg\" alt=\"Running Smile\" width=\"335\" height=\"504\" />When leaving transition area two (T2) in an Ironman, you cannot think marathon. You just say to yourself, you are running from here to there and play these mental games the whole way.\r\n\r\nIt was warm and sunny and about 75 degrees. But not too hot. Plus, there was tree cover on at least 60% of the run course. The run was a double loop. It was actually a figure 8 that we had to do twice. So we would pass the finish line 4 times.\r\n\r\nAt the finish line area, there were thousands of people yelling and screaming. After a mile or two, I started to feel a bit tired in my legs. So I just told myself I would run to the first turnaround about 4.5 miles out.\r\n\r\nI had my Garmin (GPS) on so I was able to see my pace and keep it where I knew I could maintain it. We ran along the lake at the beginning of each loop. So although brief, it was a nice view.\r\n\r\nAfter only 2.5 miles, I came upon a woman that was having trouble running so I ran for a little bit with her to keep her going. At 4.5 miles we turned around and headed back to town. Now I felt strong again and my legs were loosening up. In training, I had problems with my foot and also slightly with my hamstring (the hamstring had been my Achilles heel in the last two races). I trained part of the time in the water for my run (deep water running). This was very helpful as it took the stress off these two areas.\r\n\r\nAt this point everything was good and I had no pain. As we passed through the finish line area, we headed out again along a canal. Then we ran under a small footbridge and onto a narrow cobblestone street lined with houses. We ran along this street for about 3/4 of a mile then into the town square.\r\n\r\n<strong> People were sitting in cafes and cheering us on. Lots and lots of people.</strong> It was about 6 or 7 o\'clock at night. And since the sun stays up until about 9 o\'clock the cafes are very, very crowded. We continued on into the town square where there was a large TV screen where people were watching football (soccer). Here we turned to begin the last part of the figure eight and ran back to the starting area.\r\n\r\nI got back to the starting point again and got my special needs bag - some extra nutrition. On the second loop, my stomach started to feel a little funny. This is something that is very common with Ironman triathletes. Mine only lasted about 15 or 20 minutes. Many runners were walking due to this or muscle cramps, dehydration, or other things. I felt fairly lucky. I would cheer these fellow athletes on when I went past them and told them to just keep going. Everyone appreciates that. I had been in their situation in the past and know what it feels like when someone gives you a shout of support.\r\n\r\n<strong>I just kept telling myself to keep going. One foot after another. And just kept going.</strong> Part of the way it was shady, so that helped a lot too. Since the sun stays up so late, it never went down while I was running.\r\n\r\nAt mile 18, I got a second wind. Feeling very upbeat and in a good place, I was able to pick up my pace. Plus, I started to run alongside someone a little bit faster than me. After only two miles, I could not keep up with him and told him so. He told me that he normally runs a lot faster, but not today. And he told me to try to stay with him and we could talk so the time with go faster.\r\n\r\nSo for the rest of the marathon (about 6 miles), we ran together. We ran back along the canal and into the city square again where there were still lots of people. His pace was definitely faster than I would have gone but he was pushing me thru all the aches and pains from racing for over 13 hours.\r\n\r\nThere was a small archway when entering into the city square. And a small bell on a string hanging from it. If you rang the bell (by tapping it with your hand) they would donate money to charity. So I rang it every time I passed it. At the final turnaround, it was very exciting knowing that I only had 3 miles left. I had never developed any pain from my foot or my hamstring. And I was very pleased with my run.\r\n\r\nWe continued to talk and run. He was from Prague where I was going after the race and we planned to exchange numbers after we finished. So as we got near the finish line area, the noise of the crowd got louder and louder. Since they take your picture as you cross the finish line, he said I should go ahead of him to be alone. I thanked him very much for helping me along.\r\n\r\nSo at about 100 meters away, I took off from him. The crowd was very loud; almost deafening. There was a cheerleading squad there along with photographers and a local TV crew. As I ran closer to the finish line, the noise level became incredible with cheering, cowbells, and more. I then heard the announcer say: <strong>\"Peter Fields, you are an Ironman!\"</strong>\r\n\r\nThe feeling when you hear that never gets old.\r\n\r\nI was exhausted but very elated. The feeling I had is indescribable.\r\n\r\n<strong>For Ironman #4, I finished at 13 hours, 32 minutes, and 36 seconds with a new personal best for me by 18 minutes.</strong>\r\n\r\nMy new friend I had met on the run finished right behind me. I was able to meet his wife and three kids.\r\n\r\nAfter a few minutes of walking around, I was off to the massage tent and to get some food.\r\n\r\nP.S. At 9 pm, thirty minutes after finishing, the sky opened up and it rained hard for about an hour. I was very fortunate not to go through that.\r\n<h3 class=\"col-md-8\"><em><strong>APPRECIATIONS:</strong></em></h3>\r\n<em>I want to thank everybody who took the time and effort to watch the update that was on the internet during the race. I appreciate every one of you. And for everyone else, your thoughts and cheers before and after the race were heard. There are lots and lots of people I need to thank but the list is too long. You know who you are and a big thank you goes out to all.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Collectively, I want to thank my massage therapist, my acupuncturist, and my chiropractor. You all helped get me through. And my wonderful office staff who always took a great interest in what I was doing and put up with the long workouts that made me late sometimes.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>There a few individuals that need to be singled out individually:</em>\r\n<em>I want to thank my coach, Cherie Gruenfeld, as she pushed me hard and helped me a lot.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>And then there is the world’s best podiatrist, Dr Dan Altchuler. Without his help and caring, my foot would have never made it through the race.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>I want to thank my very special friend Angela Past. Several years ago she got me into this wonderful world of Ironman triathlons (she became an Ironman before I did). She actually got up in the middle of the night in California to follow me as the race began at 10 pm west coast time. Wow! Thank you so much for your emotional support when I needed it the most.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>And last but not least, I want to thank my mom and dad as they taught me not to give up even when the times get tough. And although my dad is no longer with us, his thoughts are with me in spirit every day. My mom is 88 years young and is active and vibrant. She\'s an inspiration to me every day. She has never lost faith in me and my abilities... Thank you, mom!</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Thank you all again for your well wishes and support.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Peter A. Fields, MD DC\r\nThe Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> and 4X Ironman Triathlete</strong>\r\n<div id=\"sidebar2\" class=\"col-md-4\">\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" style=\"text-align: center;\" title=\"Race Report 4th Ironman\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman2014-large-1.jpg\" alt=\"Race Report 4th Ironman\" width=\"389\" height=\"662\" />\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://goo.gl/photos/BBwqL4H48qpXLAZw6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2014 Austria\r\nClick For More Photos</a>\r\n\r\nClick below for Pictures &amp; Story\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-9th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2017 Ironman Santa Rosa</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-8th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2016 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-7th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2016 Ironman Switzerland</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-6th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2015 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-5th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2015 Ironman Brazil</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-4th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2014 Ironman Austria</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-3rd-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2013 Ironman Canada</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-2nd-ironman/\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2012 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-1st-ironman/\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2011 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n&nbsp;','Ironman #4 and a New Personal Record','','inherit','closed','closed','','153-revision-v1','','','2021-06-04 01:32:48','2021-06-04 01:32:48','',153,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4718',0,'revision','',0),(4719,9,'2021-06-04 01:34:30','2021-06-04 01:34:30','<h2>Ironman #4 and a New Personal Record</h2>\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-154 alignright\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman-austria-logo.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Austria Logo\" width=\"429\" height=\"160\" />\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3><em><strong class=\"subhead\">Travel and Pre-Race for Ironman #4</strong></em></h3>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>    My Ironman #4 experience started with a 12-hour flight from Los Angeles to Frankfurt. The 3-hour delay in Dallas made it even longer. Then, I almost missed my train connection in Frankfurt. Fortunately, I got through customs very quickly. I picked up my bags, took a bus to the train station, </em><em>re-booked my </em><em>ticket, and made my train with 5 minutes to spare!</em></p>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>Of course, being able to speak German helped out a lot with getting directions, such as the train ride to Munich where I switched trains to Klagenfurt, Austria. The views from the train in southern Germany and Austria were spectacular. The next days were just getting settled in. Usually, I\'m a very good sleeper. But unfortunately, for about 4 days, I was unable to sleep a lot at night, so I tried to make up with naps during the day. Sunday would come all too quickly.</em></p>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>The rest of the pre-event days were spent meeting everybody, seeing the triathlon expo, and having a chance to swim in the lake. There was also a van ride around part of the biking course. When my shipped bike arrived, I rode it for about 20 miles and then had the mechanic adjust it slightly. The rest of the time was spent trying to stay calm and relaxed while not working out a lot.</em></p>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>Saturday we checked in at the race which included leaving the bike and gear. The race number paper for my bike did not fit properly and I was advised not to tamper with it and ask an official when I went to check in my bike. When I got out of the van at the check-in point, I realized that I had left the number back in the hotel.</em></p>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>In German, I asked one of the check-in officials what he could do about it. He said he could not do anything and that I would have to go to the registration area to have something done. But it was a mile away and I had all my gear with me in bags, so walking the bike would not be an easy thing. So I opted to go back to the van and have them take me back and get the number.</em></p>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>As I was walking away one of the spectators came up to me and said in German that someone wants to talk to you back from where I came. I looked back and saw someone standing there who had a race official badge around his neck. So I walked back (which wasn\'t easy either with several thousand people there) and asked him in German if he could do anything about this. He said no problem he could help me. I was surprised as the first guy had said no.</em></p>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>I asked again if he was sure about this since my van ride was about to leave. He turned over his badge which said <strong>Race Director</strong>. He said, \"I\'m the boss and I can do it for you\". And within minutes everything was taken care of. He told me he travels to the States sometimes. So I gave him my card and told him to look me up. He said he would. All’s well that ends well. Plus a good omen for the race.</em></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">RACE DAY FOR IRONMAN #4</strong></h3>\r\nI got up at my usual time of 3:30 am. It was about 58 degrees, very clear, and with no signs of rain. It had rained the last 2 days on and off so this was a good thing. So I prepped my bike at the transition area for the last time. This is always a very exciting time with 3000 athletes plus spectators trying to stay calm.\r\n\r\nSince it was about a 500-meter walk to the water, we all took our wetsuits and changed over by the lake, where we were greeted by a rainbow over the lake. It was very beautiful and again a good omen. In a short time, we were all ready to go. The pros and another group of 800 people started 15 minutes early. These early starting non-pros had signed up to start early.\r\n\r\nI missed this sign-up and at first, was disappointed as I am a very strong swimmer. But Ken Glah, the former pro triathlete whose company I travel with, found out. It ended up being a good thing as I would be the fastest in the next group of 2200 athletes and not all bunched up with the fast group.\r\n\r\nSo after many months of training, I was ready to start my Ironman #4. I was dedicating this race to two people. On my left arm, I had the initials JP written. This was in memory of my friend Jeff Patterson. Dr. Jeff started me off in the wonderful world of Prolotherapy which helped save my back from surgery. He was my mentor and dear friend. But he died much too early only a few months ago at the age of 67.\r\n\r\nOn my right arm, I had the initials FFF, for my father Fred F. Fields. Simply put, he was everything in the world to me. He would have been so proud of me, as he always was. It was with great honor and pride that I am able to call myself his son. He died almost 10 years ago and there is not one day that goes by that I do not think of him.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">THE SWIM</strong></h3>\r\nEven with 800 starting early, there still were 2200 starting in this pack. Since there were definitely going to be some really fast swimmers in this group, I decided to stay behind the first group of people and go off a bit slower. The strategy worked to my advantage as I was able to save a little energy at the beginning.\r\n\r\nOnce I got out about 400 or 500 meters I was able to get into my stride and swim well. It did get a little crowded but I was able to stay with the pack. This is good as when we turned back towards shore, we entered a canal that is about 1000 meters long. I had been warned that it can be extremely crowded in the canal and one can\'t really move at all. But due to the fact that I was with a group of only about 150 people, there was plenty of room.\r\n\r\nIn triathlons, one lifts their head every four or five strokes to sight the land and make sure you are going straight (unlike in a pool, there are no black lines on the bottom of the lake!!). <strong>When I picked up my head, I could see the sides of the canal where there were probably over 1000 people lining the canal yelling and cheering. This really was a unique experience as normally one can\'t see or hear anything!</strong>\r\n\r\nWhen I got about 100 meters towards the end, it got a little jammed up, and I was not really able to move ahead quickly or to the left or right. I just had to stay with the pack. Either way, I exited the water at a little over one hour and six minutes, which turned out to be first place in my age group (a first for me). And there were no wetsuit strippers (volunteers who strip your wetsuit off you when you lay down on your back). So we just pulled the wetsuit off our shoulders and ran about 500 meters to transition one (T1), where we had to pull the rest of our wetsuits off (not an easy thing) and get ready for biking.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">THE BIKE</strong></h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-170\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/bike-race2014.jpg\" alt=\"Bike Race2014\" width=\"382\" height=\"512\" />As we exited the T1 area, there were over a thousand people cheering us on. We rode down a street for about 300 meters and made a U-turn back. <strong>The street was heavily lined with spectators.</strong>\r\n\r\nIt was a beautiful day, sunny and probably about mid to upper sixty\'s with no clouds in sight. As usual, I did not eat anything after the swim for about 15 minutes to allow the blood to get into my legs. In the beginning, this route is mostly flat with lots of curves going around the lake.\r\n\r\nAs we left the lake we went into the small town where there was a traffic circle. And after that is where we started our first big hill climb. At the traffic circle, there was one of the race announcers announcing the race and cheering us on along with the spectators.\r\n\r\nIn all the small towns there were lots of people standing on the streets watching and cheering. As we started the steepest part of this climb, the street was lined with people, probably 5 or 6 deep on either side, cheering and screaming to encourage us to get up the hill. This part was a big loop so we did not come back the same way.\r\n\r\nGoing back was a long downhill ride, so we went fast except for the towns where we had to make small turns. All along here we had spectacular views of the mountains. At mile 45 or 46 miles, we started the biggest climb up the Ruperberg mountain. As we approached this mountain climb, we made a sharp left in town and started going up.\r\n\r\nThere were 100\'s of people lining the street and cheering us on. Plus there was a big loudspeaker with a DJ playing music. It was not too long but very steep. And again at the top were a lot of people and another DJ play playing music over really big loudspeakers.\r\n\r\nThen it was mostly downhill back to town to start a second loop. As I came down the hill, I saw a large bee coming right at me. This happens quite often on the bike. I felt it hit my right shoulder and bounce. And then suddenly, I felt a sharp sting in my left thigh under my bike shorts. I rolled back my bike shorts and there was a big red welt. It hurt but there was nothing I could do about it. I just blocked it out of my mind. The pain subsided after about 15 or 20 minutes and I just went on with the race.\r\n\r\nAs we came into town they had us make a 180-degree turn again (like at the beginning), so we had to really slow down. But this was a good thing as the street leading to this turn was lined with thousands of spectators cheering us on. Occasionally at this point and other ones, there was an announcer, and I would hear, \"and here is Peter from the United States\". Always nice to hear to keep one going. <strong>My usual time is about 3 hrs 25 mins for half of the ride but this time I did it in 3 hours 10 mins.</strong> I was feeling very good.\r\n\r\nAs we started back out on the second loop, I stopped at special needs and refueled myself. Special needs are where we can leave a bag of anything we need at that point. There is one at the halfway point of the bike and another one at the halfway point of the run. I tossed my fuel bottle out and took a new one from the bag I had left. And then also resupplied myself with my gels and other nutrition. I carry my own nutrition so as not to try anything new on race day.\r\n\r\nWhen I tossed the bottle away, it rolled to the feet of a small boy about 6 or 7 years old. His mom looked at him. He just looked at it. I told him, in German, here\'s a present for you. Take it home and clean it! It\'s yours. He just smiled at me as he reached for it.\r\n\r\nThen 8 miles into the second loop, the drizzle started that got a bit heavier with time. Now the streets were wet and there were puddles. This meant we all had to slow down. All in all, it went well on the second loop. The crowds were less due to the rain. But there were still crowds out there.\r\n\r\nAt about mile 80, my stomach had a little bit of trouble. Nothing big, just that I could not eat for about 20 or 30 minutes. But I got over it without any problems. My second loop time was a bit slower due to the rain. It was 3 hours in 25 minutes. All in all, I felt strong for the run. This was a good thing.\r\n\r\nIn the town near T2, the crowds were there cheering loudly. I got off my bike and ran thru the transition area to rack my bike. It was good to be off the bike after 112 miles. Then I put on my running shoes and started off to run a marathon.\r\n\r\nP.S. Several places on the bike course (and later on the run course) there were people from Endurance Sports Travel. This is the group I went with. They were cheering me on loudly. This was much appreciated.\r\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">THE RUN</strong></h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-174\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/running-smile.jpg\" alt=\"Running Smile\" width=\"335\" height=\"504\" />When leaving transition area two (T2) in an Ironman, you cannot think marathon. You just say to yourself, you are running from here to there and play these mental games the whole way.\r\n\r\nIt was warm and sunny and about 75 degrees. But not too hot. Plus, there was tree cover on at least 60% of the run course. The run was a double loop. It was actually a figure 8 that we had to do twice. So we would pass the finish line 4 times.\r\n\r\nAt the finish line area, there were thousands of people yelling and screaming. After a mile or two, I started to feel a bit tired in my legs. So I just told myself I would run to the first turnaround about 4.5 miles out.\r\n\r\nI had my Garmin (GPS) on so I was able to see my pace and keep it where I knew I could maintain it. We ran along the lake at the beginning of each loop. So although brief, it was a nice view.\r\n\r\nAfter only 2.5 miles, I came upon a woman that was having trouble running so I ran for a little bit with her to keep her going. At 4.5 miles we turned around and headed back to town. Now I felt strong again and my legs were loosening up. In training, I had problems with my foot and also slightly with my hamstring (the hamstring had been my Achilles heel in the last two races). I trained part of the time in the water for my run (deep water running). This was very helpful as it took the stress off these two areas.\r\n\r\nAt this point everything was good and I had no pain. As we passed through the finish line area, we headed out again along a canal. Then we ran under a small footbridge and onto a narrow cobblestone street lined with houses. We ran along this street for about 3/4 of a mile then into the town square.\r\n\r\n<strong> People were sitting in cafes and cheering us on. Lots and lots of people.</strong> It was about 6 or 7 o\'clock at night. And since the sun stays up until about 9 o\'clock the cafes are very, very crowded. We continued on into the town square where there was a large TV screen where people were watching football (soccer). Here we turned to begin the last part of the figure eight and ran back to the starting area.\r\n\r\nI got back to the starting point again and got my special needs bag - some extra nutrition. On the second loop, my stomach started to feel a little funny. This is something that is very common with Ironman triathletes. Mine only lasted about 15 or 20 minutes. Many runners were walking due to this or muscle cramps, dehydration, or other things. I felt fairly lucky. I would cheer these fellow athletes on when I went past them and told them to just keep going. Everyone appreciates that. I had been in their situation in the past and know what it feels like when someone gives you a shout of support.\r\n\r\n<strong>I just kept telling myself to keep going. One foot after another. And just kept going.</strong> Part of the way it was shady, so that helped a lot too. Since the sun stays up so late, it never went down while I was running.\r\n\r\nAt mile 18, I got a second wind. Feeling very upbeat and in a good place, I was able to pick up my pace. Plus, I started to run alongside someone a little bit faster than me. After only two miles, I could not keep up with him and told him so. He told me that he normally runs a lot faster, but not today. And he told me to try to stay with him and we could talk so the time with go faster.\r\n\r\nSo for the rest of the marathon (about 6 miles), we ran together. We ran back along the canal and into the city square again where there were still lots of people. His pace was definitely faster than I would have gone but he was pushing me thru all the aches and pains from racing for over 13 hours.\r\n\r\nThere was a small archway when entering into the city square. And a small bell on a string hanging from it. If you rang the bell (by tapping it with your hand) they would donate money to charity. So I rang it every time I passed it. At the final turnaround, it was very exciting knowing that I only had 3 miles left. I had never developed any pain from my foot or my hamstring. And I was very pleased with my run.\r\n\r\nWe continued to talk and run. He was from Prague where I was going after the race and we planned to exchange numbers after we finished. So as we got near the finish line area, the noise of the crowd got louder and louder. Since they take your picture as you cross the finish line, he said I should go ahead of him to be alone. I thanked him very much for helping me along.\r\n\r\nSo at about 100 meters away, I took off from him. The crowd was very loud; almost deafening. There was a cheerleading squad there along with photographers and a local TV crew. As I ran closer to the finish line, the noise level became incredible with cheering, cowbells, and more. I then heard the announcer say: <strong>\"Peter Fields, you are an Ironman!\"</strong>\r\n\r\nThe feeling when you hear that never gets old.\r\n\r\nI was exhausted but very elated. The feeling I had is indescribable.\r\n\r\n<strong>For Ironman #4, I finished at 13 hours, 32 minutes, and 36 seconds with a new personal best for me by 18 minutes.</strong>\r\n\r\nMy new friend I had met on the run finished right behind me. I was able to meet his wife and three kids.\r\n\r\nAfter a few minutes of walking around, I was off to the massage tent and to get some food.\r\n\r\nP.S. At 9 pm, thirty minutes after finishing, the sky opened up and it rained hard for about an hour. I was very fortunate not to go through that.\r\n<h3 class=\"col-md-8\"><em><strong>APPRECIATIONS:</strong></em></h3>\r\n<em>I want to thank everybody who took the time and effort to watch the update that was on the internet during the race. I appreciate every one of you. And for everyone else, your thoughts and cheers before and after the race were heard. There are lots and lots of people I need to thank but the list is too long. You know who you are and a big thank you goes out to all.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Collectively, I want to thank my massage therapist, my acupuncturist, and my chiropractor. You all helped get me through. And my wonderful office staff who always took a great interest in what I was doing and put up with the long workouts that made me late sometimes.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>There a few individuals that need to be singled out individually:</em>\r\n<em>I want to thank my coach, Cherie Gruenfeld, as she pushed me hard and helped me a lot.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>And then there is the world’s best podiatrist, Dr Dan Altchuler. Without his help and caring, my foot would have never made it through the race.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>I want to thank my very special friend Angela Past. Several years ago she got me into this wonderful world of Ironman triathlons (she became an Ironman before I did). She actually got up in the middle of the night in California to follow me as the race began at 10 pm west coast time. Wow! Thank you so much for your emotional support when I needed it the most.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>And last but not least, I want to thank my mom and dad as they taught me not to give up even when the times get tough. And although my dad is no longer with us, his thoughts are with me in spirit every day. My mom is 88 years young and is active and vibrant. She\'s an inspiration to me every day. She has never lost faith in me and my abilities... Thank you, mom!</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Thank you all again for your well wishes and support.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Peter A. Fields, MD DC\r\nThe Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> and 4X Ironman Triathlete</strong>\r\n<div id=\"sidebar2\" class=\"col-md-4\">\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" style=\"text-align: center;\" title=\"Race Report 4th Ironman\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman2014-large-1.jpg\" alt=\"Race Report 4th Ironman\" width=\"389\" height=\"662\" />\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://goo.gl/photos/BBwqL4H48qpXLAZw6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2014 Austria\r\nClick For More Photos</a>\r\n\r\nClick below for Pictures &amp; Story\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-9th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2017 Ironman Santa Rosa</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-8th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2016 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-7th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2016 Ironman Switzerland</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-6th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2015 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-5th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2015 Ironman Brazil</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-4th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2014 Ironman Austria</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-3rd-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2013 Ironman Canada</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-2nd-ironman/\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2012 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-1st-ironman/\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2011 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n&nbsp;','Ironman #4 and a New Personal Record','','inherit','closed','closed','','153-revision-v1','','','2021-06-04 01:34:30','2021-06-04 01:34:30','',153,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4719',0,'revision','',0),(4720,9,'2021-06-04 01:34:55','2021-06-04 01:34:55','<h2>Ironman #4 and a New Personal Record</h2>\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-154 alignright\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman-austria-logo.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Austria Logo\" width=\"429\" height=\"160\" />\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3><em><strong class=\"subhead\">Travel and Pre-Race for Ironman #4</strong></em></h3>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>    My Ironman #4 experience started with a 12-hour flight from Los Angeles to Frankfurt. The 3-hour delay in Dallas made it even longer. Then, I almost missed my train connection in Frankfurt. Fortunately, I got through customs very quickly. I picked up my bags, took a bus to the train station, </em><em>re-booked my </em><em>ticket, and made my train with 5 minutes to spare!</em></p>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>Of course, being able to speak German helped out a lot with getting directions, such as the train ride to Munich where I switched trains to Klagenfurt, Austria. The views from the train in southern Germany and Austria were spectacular. The next days were just getting settled in. Usually, I\'m a very good sleeper. But unfortunately, for about 4 days, I was unable to sleep a lot at night, so I tried to make up with naps during the day. Sunday would come all too quickly.</em></p>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>The rest of the pre-event days were spent meeting everybody, seeing the triathlon expo, and having a chance to swim in the lake. There was also a van ride around part of the biking course. When my shipped bike arrived, I rode it for about 20 miles and then had the mechanic adjust it slightly. The rest of the time was spent trying to stay calm and relaxed while not working out a lot.</em></p>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>Saturday we checked in at the race which included leaving the bike and gear. The race number paper for my bike did not fit properly and I was advised not to tamper with it and ask an official when I went to check in my bike. When I got out of the van at the check-in point, I realized that I had left the number back in the hotel.</em></p>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>In German, I asked one of the check-in officials what he could do about it. He said he could not do anything and that I would have to go to the registration area to have something done. But it was a mile away and I had all my gear with me in bags, so walking the bike would not be an easy thing. So I opted to go back to the van and have them take me back and get the number.</em></p>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>As I was walking away one of the spectators came up to me and said in German that someone wants to talk to you back from where I came. I looked back and saw someone standing there who had a race official badge around his neck. So I walked back (which wasn\'t easy either with several thousand people there) and asked him in German if he could do anything about this. He said no problem he could help me. I was surprised as the first guy had said no.</em></p>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>I asked again if he was sure about this since my van ride was about to leave. He turned over his badge which said <strong>Race Director</strong>. He said, \"I\'m the boss and I can do it for you\". And within minutes everything was taken care of. He told me he travels to the States sometimes. So I gave him my card and told him to look me up. He said he would. All’s well that ends well. Plus a good omen for the race.</em></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">RACE DAY FOR IRONMAN #4</strong></h3>\r\nI got up at my usual time of 3:30 am. It was about 58 degrees, very clear, and with no signs of rain. It had rained the last 2 days on and off so this was a good thing. So I prepped my bike at the transition area for the last time. This is always a very exciting time with 3000 athletes plus spectators trying to stay calm.\r\n\r\nSince it was about a 500-meter walk to the water, we all took our wetsuits and changed over by the lake, where we were greeted by a rainbow over the lake. It was very beautiful and again a good omen. In a short time, we were all ready to go. The pros and another group of 800 people started 15 minutes early. These early starting non-pros had signed up to start early.\r\n\r\nI missed this sign-up and at first, was disappointed as I am a very strong swimmer. But Ken Glah, the former pro triathlete whose company I travel with, found out. It ended up being a good thing as I would be the fastest in the next group of 2200 athletes and not all bunched up with the fast group.\r\n\r\nSo after many months of training, I was ready to start my Ironman #4. I was dedicating this race to two people. On my left arm, I had the initials JP written. This was in memory of my friend Jeff Patterson. Dr. Jeff started me off in the wonderful world of Prolotherapy which helped save my back from surgery. He was my mentor and dear friend. But he died much too early only a few months ago at the age of 67.\r\n\r\nOn my right arm, I had the initials FFF, for my father Fred F. Fields. Simply put, he was everything in the world to me. He would have been so proud of me, as he always was. It was with great honor and pride that I am able to call myself his son. He died almost 10 years ago and there is not one day that goes by that I do not think of him.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">THE SWIM</strong></h3>\r\nEven with 800 starting early, there still were 2200 starting in this pack. Since there were definitely going to be some really fast swimmers in this group, I decided to stay behind the first group of people and go off a bit slower. The strategy worked to my advantage as I was able to save a little energy at the beginning.\r\n\r\nOnce I got out about 400 or 500 meters I was able to get into my stride and swim well. It did get a little crowded but I was able to stay with the pack. This is good as when we turned back towards shore, we entered a canal that is about 1000 meters long. I had been warned that it can be extremely crowded in the canal and one can\'t really move at all. But due to the fact that I was with a group of only about 150 people, there was plenty of room.\r\n\r\nIn triathlons, one lifts their head every four or five strokes to sight the land and make sure you are going straight (unlike in a pool, there are no black lines on the bottom of the lake!!). <strong>When I picked up my head, I could see the sides of the canal where there were probably over 1000 people lining the canal yelling and cheering. This really was a unique experience as normally one can\'t see or hear anything!</strong>\r\n\r\nWhen I got about 100 meters towards the end, it got a little jammed up, and I was not really able to move ahead quickly or to the left or right. I just had to stay with the pack. Either way, I exited the water at a little over one hour and six minutes, which turned out to be first place in my age group (a first for me). And there were no wetsuit strippers (volunteers who strip your wetsuit off you when you lay down on your back). So we just pulled the wetsuit off our shoulders and ran about 500 meters to transition one (T1), where we had to pull the rest of our wetsuits off (not an easy thing) and get ready for biking.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">THE BIKE</strong></h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-170\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/bike-race2014.jpg\" alt=\"Bike Race2014\" width=\"382\" height=\"512\" />As we exited the T1 area, there were over a thousand people cheering us on. We rode down a street for about 300 meters and made a U-turn back. <strong>The street was heavily lined with spectators.</strong>\r\n\r\nIt was a beautiful day, sunny and probably about mid to upper sixty\'s with no clouds in sight. As usual, I did not eat anything after the swim for about 15 minutes to allow the blood to get into my legs. In the beginning, this route is mostly flat with lots of curves going around the lake.\r\n\r\nAs we left the lake we went into the small town where there was a traffic circle. And after that is where we started our first big hill climb. At the traffic circle, there was one of the race announcers announcing the race and cheering us on along with the spectators.\r\n\r\nIn all the small towns there were lots of people standing on the streets watching and cheering. As we started the steepest part of this climb, the street was lined with people, probably 5 or 6 deep on either side, cheering and screaming to encourage us to get up the hill. This part was a big loop so we did not come back the same way.\r\n\r\nGoing back was a long downhill ride, so we went fast except for the towns where we had to make small turns. All along here we had spectacular views of the mountains. At mile 45 or 46 miles, we started the biggest climb up the Ruperberg mountain. As we approached this mountain climb, we made a sharp left in town and started going up.\r\n\r\nThere were 100\'s of people lining the street and cheering us on. Plus there was a big loudspeaker with a DJ playing music. It was not too long but very steep. And again at the top were a lot of people and another DJ play playing music over really big loudspeakers.\r\n\r\nThen it was mostly downhill back to town to start a second loop. As I came down the hill, I saw a large bee coming right at me. This happens quite often on the bike. I felt it hit my right shoulder and bounce. And then suddenly, I felt a sharp sting in my left thigh under my bike shorts. I rolled back my bike shorts and there was a big red welt. It hurt but there was nothing I could do about it. I just blocked it out of my mind. The pain subsided after about 15 or 20 minutes and I just went on with the race.\r\n\r\nAs we came into town they had us make a 180-degree turn again (like at the beginning), so we had to really slow down. But this was a good thing as the street leading to this turn was lined with thousands of spectators cheering us on. Occasionally at this point and other ones, there was an announcer, and I would hear, \"and here is Peter from the United States\". Always nice to hear to keep one going. <strong>My usual time is about 3 hrs 25 mins for half of the ride but this time I did it in 3 hours 10 mins.</strong> I was feeling very good.\r\n\r\nAs we started back out on the second loop, I stopped at special needs and refueled myself. Special needs are where we can leave a bag of anything we need at that point. There is one at the halfway point of the bike and another one at the halfway point of the run. I tossed my fuel bottle out and took a new one from the bag I had left. And then also resupplied myself with my gels and other nutrition. I carry my own nutrition so as not to try anything new on race day.\r\n\r\nWhen I tossed the bottle away, it rolled to the feet of a small boy about 6 or 7 years old. His mom looked at him. He just looked at it. I told him, in German, here\'s a present for you. Take it home and clean it! It\'s yours. He just smiled at me as he reached for it.\r\n\r\nThen 8 miles into the second loop, the drizzle started that got a bit heavier with time. Now the streets were wet and there were puddles. This meant we all had to slow down. All in all, it went well on the second loop. The crowds were less due to the rain. But there were still crowds out there.\r\n\r\nAt about mile 80, my stomach had a little bit of trouble. Nothing big, just that I could not eat for about 20 or 30 minutes. But I got over it without any problems. My second loop time was a bit slower due to the rain. It was 3 hours in 25 minutes. All in all, I felt strong for the run. This was a good thing.\r\n\r\nIn the town near T2, the crowds were there cheering loudly. I got off my bike and ran thru the transition area to rack my bike. It was good to be off the bike after 112 miles. Then I put on my running shoes and started off to run a marathon.\r\n\r\nP.S. Several places on the bike course (and later on the run course) there were people from Endurance Sports Travel. This is the group I went with. They were cheering me on loudly. This was much appreciated.\r\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">THE RUN</strong></h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-174\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/running-smile.jpg\" alt=\"Running Smile\" width=\"335\" height=\"504\" />When leaving transition area two (T2) in an Ironman, you cannot think marathon. You just say to yourself, you are running from here to there and play these mental games the whole way.\r\n\r\nIt was warm and sunny and about 75 degrees. But not too hot. Plus, there was tree cover on at least 60% of the run course. The run was a double loop. It was actually a figure 8 that we had to do twice. So we would pass the finish line 4 times.\r\n\r\nAt the finish line area, there were thousands of people yelling and screaming. After a mile or two, I started to feel a bit tired in my legs. So I just told myself I would run to the first turnaround about 4.5 miles out.\r\n\r\nI had my Garmin (GPS) on so I was able to see my pace and keep it where I knew I could maintain it. We ran along the lake at the beginning of each loop. So although brief, it was a nice view.\r\n\r\nAfter only 2.5 miles, I came upon a woman that was having trouble running so I ran for a little bit with her to keep her going. At 4.5 miles we turned around and headed back to town. Now I felt strong again and my legs were loosening up. In training, I had problems with my foot and also slightly with my hamstring (the hamstring had been my Achilles heel in the last two races). I trained part of the time in the water for my run (deep water running). This was very helpful as it took the stress off these two areas.\r\n\r\nAt this point everything was good and I had no pain. As we passed through the finish line area, we headed out again along a canal. Then we ran under a small footbridge and onto a narrow cobblestone street lined with houses. We ran along this street for about 3/4 of a mile then into the town square.\r\n\r\n<strong> People were sitting in cafes and cheering us on. Lots and lots of people.</strong> It was about 6 or 7 o\'clock at night. And since the sun stays up until about 9 o\'clock the cafes are very, very crowded. We continued on into the town square where there was a large TV screen where people were watching football (soccer). Here we turned to begin the last part of the figure eight and ran back to the starting area.\r\n\r\nI got back to the starting point again and got my special needs bag - some extra nutrition. On the second loop, my stomach started to feel a little funny. This is something that is very common with Ironman triathletes. Mine only lasted about 15 or 20 minutes. Many runners were walking due to this or muscle cramps, dehydration, or other things. I felt fairly lucky. I would cheer these fellow athletes on when I went past them and told them to just keep going. Everyone appreciates that. I had been in their situation in the past and know what it feels like when someone gives you a shout of support.\r\n\r\n<strong>I just kept telling myself to keep going. One foot after another. And just kept going.</strong> Part of the way it was shady, so that helped a lot too. Since the sun stays up so late, it never went down while I was running.\r\n\r\nAt mile 18, I got a second wind. Feeling very upbeat and in a good place, I was able to pick up my pace. Plus, I started to run alongside someone a little bit faster than me. After only two miles, I could not keep up with him and told him so. He told me that he normally runs a lot faster, but not today. And he told me to try to stay with him and we could talk so the time with go faster.\r\n\r\nSo for the rest of the marathon (about 6 miles), we ran together. We ran back along the canal and into the city square again where there were still lots of people. His pace was definitely faster than I would have gone but he was pushing me thru all the aches and pains from racing for over 13 hours.\r\n\r\nThere was a small archway when entering into the city square. And a small bell on a string hanging from it. If you rang the bell (by tapping it with your hand) they would donate money to charity. So I rang it every time I passed it. At the final turnaround, it was very exciting knowing that I only had 3 miles left. I had never developed any pain from my foot or my hamstring. And I was very pleased with my run.\r\n\r\nWe continued to talk and run. He was from Prague where I was going after the race and we planned to exchange numbers after we finished. So as we got near the finish line area, the noise of the crowd got louder and louder. Since they take your picture as you cross the finish line, he said I should go ahead of him to be alone. I thanked him very much for helping me along.\r\n\r\nSo at about 100 meters away, I took off from him. The crowd was very loud; almost deafening. There was a cheerleading squad there along with photographers and a local TV crew. As I ran closer to the finish line, the noise level became incredible with cheering, cowbells, and more. I then heard the announcer say: <strong>\"Peter Fields, you are an Ironman!\"</strong>\r\n\r\nThe feeling when you hear that never gets old.\r\n\r\nI was exhausted but very elated. The feeling I had is indescribable.\r\n\r\n<strong>For Ironman #4, I finished at 13 hours, 32 minutes, and 36 seconds with a new personal best for me by 18 minutes.</strong>\r\n\r\nMy new friend I had met on the run finished right behind me. I was able to meet his wife and three kids.\r\n\r\nAfter a few minutes of walking around, I was off to the massage tent and to get some food.\r\n\r\nP.S. At 9 pm, thirty minutes after finishing, the sky opened up and it rained hard for about an hour. I was very fortunate not to go through that.\r\n<h3 class=\"col-md-8\"><em><strong>APPRECIATIONS:</strong></em></h3>\r\n<em>I want to thank everybody who took the time and effort to watch the update that was on the internet during the race. I appreciate every one of you. And for everyone else, your thoughts and cheers before and after the race were heard. There are lots and lots of people I need to thank but the list is too long. You know who you are and a big thank you goes out to all.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Collectively, I want to thank my massage therapist, my acupuncturist, and my chiropractor. You all helped get me through. And my wonderful office staff who always took a great interest in what I was doing and put up with the long workouts that made me late sometimes.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>There a few individuals that need to be singled out individually:</em>\r\n<em>I want to thank my coach, Cherie Gruenfeld, as she pushed me hard and helped me a lot.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>And then there is the world’s best podiatrist, Dr Dan Altchuler. Without his help and caring, my foot would have never made it through the race.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>I want to thank my very special friend Angela Past. Several years ago she got me into this wonderful world of Ironman triathlons (she became an Ironman before I did). She actually got up in the middle of the night in California to follow me as the race began at 10 pm west coast time. Wow! Thank you so much for your emotional support when I needed it the most.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>And last but not least, I want to thank my mom and dad as they taught me not to give up even when the times get tough. And although my dad is no longer with us, his thoughts are with me in spirit every day. My mom is 88 years young and is active and vibrant. She\'s an inspiration to me every day. She has never lost faith in me and my abilities... Thank you, mom!</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Thank you all again for your well wishes and support.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Peter A. Fields, MD DC\r\nThe Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> and 4X Ironman Triathlete</strong>\r\n<div id=\"sidebar2\" class=\"col-md-4\">\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" style=\"text-align: center;\" title=\"Race Report 4th Ironman\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman2014-large-1.jpg\" alt=\"Race Report 4th Ironman\" width=\"389\" height=\"662\" />\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://goo.gl/photos/BBwqL4H48qpXLAZw6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2014 Austria\r\nClick For More Photos</a>\r\n\r\nClick below for Pictures &amp; Story\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-9th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2017 Ironman Santa Rosa</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-8th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2016 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-7th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2016 Ironman Switzerland</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-6th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2015 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-5th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2015 Ironman Brazil</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-4th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2014 Ironman Austria</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-3rd-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2013 Ironman Canada</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-2nd-ironman/\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2012 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-1st-ironman/\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2011 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n&nbsp;','Ironman #4 and a New Personal Record','','inherit','closed','closed','','153-revision-v1','','','2021-06-04 01:34:55','2021-06-04 01:34:55','',153,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4720',0,'revision','',0),(4721,9,'2021-06-04 01:35:24','2021-06-04 01:35:24','<h2>Ironman #4 and a New Personal Record</h2>\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-154 alignright\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman-austria-logo.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Austria Logo\" width=\"429\" height=\"160\" />\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3><em><strong class=\"subhead\">Travel and Pre-Race for Ironman #4</strong></em></h3>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>    My Ironman #4 experience started with a 12-hour flight from Los Angeles to Frankfurt. The 3-hour delay in Dallas made it even longer. Then, I almost missed my train connection in Frankfurt. Fortunately, I got through customs very quickly. I picked up my bags, took a bus to the train station, </em><em>re-booked my </em><em>ticket, and made my train with 5 minutes to spare!</em></p>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>Of course, being able to speak German helped out a lot with getting directions, such as the train ride to Munich where I switched trains to Klagenfurt, Austria. The views from the train in southern Germany and Austria were spectacular. The next days were just getting settled in. Usually, I\'m a very good sleeper. But unfortunately, for about 4 days, I was unable to sleep a lot at night, so I tried to make up with naps during the day. Sunday would come all too quickly.</em></p>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>The rest of the pre-event days were spent meeting everybody, seeing the triathlon expo, and having a chance to swim in the lake. There was also a van ride around part of the biking course. When my shipped bike arrived, I rode it for about 20 miles and then had the mechanic adjust it slightly. The rest of the time was spent trying to stay calm and relaxed while not working out a lot.</em></p>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>Saturday we checked in at the race which included leaving the bike and gear. The race number paper for my bike did not fit properly and I was advised not to tamper with it and ask an official when I went to check in my bike. When I got out of the van at the check-in point, I realized that I had left the number back in the hotel.</em></p>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>In German, I asked one of the check-in officials what he could do about it. He said he could not do anything and that I would have to go to the registration area to have something done. But it was a mile away and I had all my gear with me in bags, so walking the bike would not be an easy thing. So I opted to go back to the van and have them take me back and get the number.</em></p>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>As I was walking away one of the spectators came up to me and said in German that someone wants to talk to you back from where I came. I looked back and saw someone standing there who had a race official badge around his neck. So I walked back (which wasn\'t easy either with several thousand people there) and asked him in German if he could do anything about this. He said no problem he could help me. I was surprised as the first guy had said no.</em></p>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>I asked again if he was sure about this since my van ride was about to leave. He turned over his badge which said <strong>Race Director</strong>. He said, \"I\'m the boss and I can do it for you\". And within minutes everything was taken care of. He told me he travels to the States sometimes. So I gave him my card and told him to look me up. He said he would. All’s well that ends well. Plus a good omen for the race.</em></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">RACE DAY FOR IRONMAN #4</strong></h3>\r\nI got up at my usual time of 3:30 am. It was about 58 degrees, very clear, and with no signs of rain. It had rained the last 2 days on and off so this was a good thing. So I prepped my bike at the transition area for the last time. This is always a very exciting time with 3000 athletes plus spectators trying to stay calm.\r\n\r\nSince it was about a 500-meter walk to the water, we all took our wetsuits and changed over by the lake, where we were greeted by a rainbow over the lake. It was very beautiful and again a good omen. In a short time, we were all ready to go. The pros and another group of 800 people started 15 minutes early. These early starting non-pros had signed up to start early.\r\n\r\nI missed this sign-up and at first, was disappointed as I am a very strong swimmer. But Ken Glah, the former pro triathlete whose company I travel with, found out. It ended up being a good thing as I would be the fastest in the next group of 2200 athletes and not all bunched up with the fast group.\r\n\r\nSo after many months of training, I was ready to start my Ironman #4. I was dedicating this race to two people. On my left arm, I had the initials JP written. This was in memory of my friend Jeff Patterson. Dr. Jeff started me off in the wonderful world of Prolotherapy which helped save my back from surgery. He was my mentor and dear friend. But he died much too early only a few months ago at the age of 67.\r\n\r\nOn my right arm, I had the initials FFF, for my father Fred F. Fields. Simply put, he was everything in the world to me. He would have been so proud of me, as he always was. It was with great honor and pride that I am able to call myself his son. He died almost 10 years ago and there is not one day that goes by that I do not think of him.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">THE SWIM</strong></h3>\r\nEven with 800 starting early, there still were 2200 starting in this pack. Since there were definitely going to be some really fast swimmers in this group, I decided to stay behind the first group of people and go off a bit slower. The strategy worked to my advantage as I was able to save a little energy at the beginning.\r\n\r\nOnce I got out about 400 or 500 meters I was able to get into my stride and swim well. It did get a little crowded but I was able to stay with the pack. This is good as when we turned back towards shore, we entered a canal that is about 1000 meters long. I had been warned that it can be extremely crowded in the canal and one can\'t really move at all. But due to the fact that I was with a group of only about 150 people, there was plenty of room.\r\n\r\nIn triathlons, one lifts their head every four or five strokes to sight the land and make sure you are going straight (unlike in a pool, there are no black lines on the bottom of the lake!!). <strong>When I picked up my head, I could see the sides of the canal where there were probably over 1000 people lining the canal yelling and cheering. This really was a unique experience as normally one can\'t see or hear anything!</strong>\r\n\r\nWhen I got about 100 meters towards the end, it got a little jammed up, and I was not really able to move ahead quickly or to the left or right. I just had to stay with the pack. Either way, I exited the water at a little over one hour and six minutes, which turned out to be first place in my age group (a first for me). And there were no wetsuit strippers (volunteers who strip your wetsuit off you when you lay down on your back). So we just pulled the wetsuit off our shoulders and ran about 500 meters to transition one (T1), where we had to pull the rest of our wetsuits off (not an easy thing) and get ready for biking.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">THE BIKE</strong></h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-170\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/bike-race2014.jpg\" alt=\"Bike Race2014\" width=\"382\" height=\"512\" />As we exited the T1 area, there were over a thousand people cheering us on. We rode down a street for about 300 meters and made a U-turn back. <strong>The street was heavily lined with spectators.</strong>\r\n\r\nIt was a beautiful day, sunny and probably about mid to upper sixty\'s with no clouds in sight. As usual, I did not eat anything after the swim for about 15 minutes to allow the blood to get into my legs. In the beginning, this route is mostly flat with lots of curves going around the lake.\r\n\r\nAs we left the lake we went into the small town where there was a traffic circle. And after that is where we started our first big hill climb. At the traffic circle, there was one of the race announcers announcing the race and cheering us on along with the spectators.\r\n\r\nIn all the small towns there were lots of people standing on the streets watching and cheering. As we started the steepest part of this climb, the street was lined with people, probably 5 or 6 deep on either side, cheering and screaming to encourage us to get up the hill. This part was a big loop so we did not come back the same way.\r\n\r\nGoing back was a long downhill ride, so we went fast except for the towns where we had to make small turns. All along here we had spectacular views of the mountains. At mile 45 or 46 miles, we started the biggest climb up the Ruperberg mountain. As we approached this mountain climb, we made a sharp left in town and started going up.\r\n\r\nThere were 100\'s of people lining the street and cheering us on. Plus there was a big loudspeaker with a DJ playing music. It was not too long but very steep. And again at the top were a lot of people and another DJ play playing music over really big loudspeakers.\r\n\r\nThen it was mostly downhill back to town to start a second loop. As I came down the hill, I saw a large bee coming right at me. This happens quite often on the bike. I felt it hit my right shoulder and bounce. And then suddenly, I felt a sharp sting in my left thigh under my bike shorts. I rolled back my bike shorts and there was a big red welt. It hurt but there was nothing I could do about it. I just blocked it out of my mind. The pain subsided after about 15 or 20 minutes and I just went on with the race.\r\n\r\nAs we came into town they had us make a 180-degree turn again (like at the beginning), so we had to really slow down. But this was a good thing as the street leading to this turn was lined with thousands of spectators cheering us on. Occasionally at this point and other ones, there was an announcer, and I would hear, \"and here is Peter from the United States\". Always nice to hear to keep one going. <strong>My usual time is about 3 hrs 25 mins for half of the ride but this time I did it in 3 hours 10 mins.</strong> I was feeling very good.\r\n\r\nAs we started back out on the second loop, I stopped at special needs and refueled myself. Special needs are where we can leave a bag of anything we need at that point. There is one at the halfway point of the bike and another one at the halfway point of the run. I tossed my fuel bottle out and took a new one from the bag I had left. And then also resupplied myself with my gels and other nutrition. I carry my own nutrition so as not to try anything new on race day.\r\n\r\nWhen I tossed the bottle away, it rolled to the feet of a small boy about 6 or 7 years old. His mom looked at him. He just looked at it. I told him, in German, here\'s a present for you. Take it home and clean it! It\'s yours. He just smiled at me as he reached for it.\r\n\r\nThen 8 miles into the second loop, the drizzle started that got a bit heavier with time. Now the streets were wet and there were puddles. This meant we all had to slow down. All in all, it went well on the second loop. The crowds were less due to the rain. But there were still crowds out there.\r\n\r\nAt about mile 80, my stomach had a little bit of trouble. Nothing big, just that I could not eat for about 20 or 30 minutes. But I got over it without any problems. My second loop time was a bit slower due to the rain. It was 3 hours in 25 minutes. All in all, I felt strong for the run. This was a good thing.\r\n\r\nIn the town near T2, the crowds were there cheering loudly. I got off my bike and ran thru the transition area to rack my bike. It was good to be off the bike after 112 miles. Then I put on my running shoes and started off to run a marathon.\r\n\r\nP.S. Several places on the bike course (and later on the run course) there were people from Endurance Sports Travel. This is the group I went with. They were cheering me on loudly. This was much appreciated.\r\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">THE RUN</strong></h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-174\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/running-smile.jpg\" alt=\"Running Smile\" width=\"335\" height=\"504\" />When leaving transition area two (T2) in an Ironman, you cannot think marathon. You just say to yourself, you are running from here to there and play these mental games the whole way.\r\n\r\nIt was warm and sunny and about 75 degrees. But not too hot. Plus, there was tree cover on at least 60% of the run course. The run was a double loop. It was actually a figure 8 that we had to do twice. So we would pass the finish line 4 times.\r\n\r\nAt the finish line area, there were thousands of people yelling and screaming. After a mile or two, I started to feel a bit tired in my legs. So I just told myself I would run to the first turnaround about 4.5 miles out.\r\n\r\nI had my Garmin (GPS) on so I was able to see my pace and keep it where I knew I could maintain it. We ran along the lake at the beginning of each loop. So although brief, it was a nice view.\r\n\r\nAfter only 2.5 miles, I came upon a woman that was having trouble running so I ran for a little bit with her to keep her going. At 4.5 miles we turned around and headed back to town. Now I felt strong again and my legs were loosening up. In training, I had problems with my foot and also slightly with my hamstring (the hamstring had been my Achilles heel in the last two races). I trained part of the time in the water for my run (deep water running). This was very helpful as it took the stress off these two areas.\r\n\r\nAt this point everything was good and I had no pain. As we passed through the finish line area, we headed out again along a canal. Then we ran under a small footbridge and onto a narrow cobblestone street lined with houses. We ran along this street for about 3/4 of a mile then into the town square.\r\n\r\n<strong> People were sitting in cafes and cheering us on. Lots and lots of people.</strong> It was about 6 or 7 o\'clock at night. And since the sun stays up until about 9 o\'clock the cafes are very, very crowded. We continued on into the town square where there was a large TV screen where people were watching football (soccer). Here we turned to begin the last part of the figure eight and ran back to the starting area.\r\n\r\nI got back to the starting point again and got my special needs bag - some extra nutrition. On the second loop, my stomach started to feel a little funny. This is something that is very common with Ironman triathletes. Mine only lasted about 15 or 20 minutes. Many runners were walking due to this or muscle cramps, dehydration, or other things. I felt fairly lucky. I would cheer these fellow athletes on when I went past them and told them to just keep going. Everyone appreciates that. I had been in their situation in the past and know what it feels like when someone gives you a shout of support.\r\n\r\n<strong>I just kept telling myself to keep going. One foot after another. And just kept going.</strong> Part of the way it was shady, so that helped a lot too. Since the sun stays up so late, it never went down while I was running.\r\n\r\nAt mile 18, I got a second wind. Feeling very upbeat and in a good place, I was able to pick up my pace. Plus, I started to run alongside someone a little bit faster than me. After only two miles, I could not keep up with him and told him so. He told me that he normally runs a lot faster, but not today. And he told me to try to stay with him and we could talk so the time with go faster.\r\n\r\nSo for the rest of the marathon (about 6 miles), we ran together. We ran back along the canal and into the city square again where there were still lots of people. His pace was definitely faster than I would have gone but he was pushing me thru all the aches and pains from racing for over 13 hours.\r\n\r\nThere was a small archway when entering into the city square. And a small bell on a string hanging from it. If you rang the bell (by tapping it with your hand) they would donate money to charity. So I rang it every time I passed it. At the final turnaround, it was very exciting knowing that I only had 3 miles left. I had never developed any pain from my foot or my hamstring. And I was very pleased with my run.\r\n\r\nWe continued to talk and run. He was from Prague where I was going after the race and we planned to exchange numbers after we finished. So as we got near the finish line area, the noise of the crowd got louder and louder. Since they take your picture as you cross the finish line, he said I should go ahead of him to be alone. I thanked him very much for helping me along.\r\n\r\nSo at about 100 meters away, I took off from him. The crowd was very loud; almost deafening. There was a cheerleading squad there along with photographers and a local TV crew. As I ran closer to the finish line, the noise level became incredible with cheering, cowbells, and more. I then heard the announcer say: <strong>\"Peter Fields, you are an Ironman!\"</strong>\r\n\r\nThe feeling when you hear that never gets old.\r\n\r\nI was exhausted but very elated. The feeling I had is indescribable.\r\n\r\n<strong>For Ironman #4, I finished at 13 hours, 32 minutes, and 36 seconds with a new personal best for me by 18 minutes.</strong>\r\n\r\nMy new friend I had met on the run finished right behind me. I was able to meet his wife and three kids.\r\n\r\nAfter a few minutes of walking around, I was off to the massage tent and to get some food.\r\n\r\nP.S. At 9 pm, thirty minutes after finishing, the sky opened up and it rained hard for about an hour. I was very fortunate not to go through that.\r\n<h3 class=\"col-md-8\"><em><strong>APPRECIATIONS:</strong></em></h3>\r\n<em>I want to thank everybody who took the time and effort to watch the update that was on the internet during the race. I appreciate every one of you. And for everyone else, your thoughts and cheers before and after the race were heard. There are lots and lots of people I need to thank but the list is too long. You know who you are and a big thank you goes out to all.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Collectively, I want to thank my massage therapist, my acupuncturist, and my chiropractor. You all helped get me through. And my wonderful office staff who always took a great interest in what I was doing and put up with the long workouts that made me late sometimes.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>There a few individuals that need to be singled out individually:</em>\r\n<em>I want to thank my coach, Cherie Gruenfeld, as she pushed me hard and helped me a lot.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>And then there is the world’s best podiatrist, Dr Dan Altchuler. Without his help and caring, my foot would have never made it through the race.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>I want to thank my very special friend Angela Past. Several years ago she got me into this wonderful world of Ironman triathlons (she became an Ironman before I did). She actually got up in the middle of the night in California to follow me as the race began at 10 pm west coast time. Wow! Thank you so much for your emotional support when I needed it the most.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>And last but not least, I want to thank my mom and dad as they taught me not to give up even when the times get tough. And although my dad is no longer with us, his thoughts are with me in spirit every day. My mom is 88 years young and is active and vibrant. She\'s an inspiration to me every day. She has never lost faith in me and my abilities... Thank you, mom!</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Thank you all again for your well wishes and support.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Peter A. Fields, MD DC\r\nThe Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> and 4X Ironman Triathlete</strong>\r\n<div id=\"sidebar2\" class=\"col-md-4\">\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" style=\"text-align: center;\" title=\"Race Report 4th Ironman\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman2014-large-1.jpg\" alt=\"Race Report 4th Ironman\" width=\"389\" height=\"662\" />\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://goo.gl/photos/BBwqL4H48qpXLAZw6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2014 Austria\r\nClick For More Photos</a>\r\n\r\nClick below for Pictures &amp; Story\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-9th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2017 Ironman Santa Rosa</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-8th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2016 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-7th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2016 Ironman Switzerland</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-6th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2015 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-5th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2015 Ironman Brazil</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-4th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2014 Ironman Austria</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-3rd-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2013 Ironman Canada</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-2nd-ironman/\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2012 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-1st-ironman/\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2011 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n&nbsp;','Ironman #4 and a New Personal Record','','inherit','closed','closed','','153-revision-v1','','','2021-06-04 01:35:24','2021-06-04 01:35:24','',153,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4721',0,'revision','',0),(4722,9,'2021-06-04 01:35:45','2021-06-04 01:35:45','<h2>Ironman #4 and a New Personal Record</h2>\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-154 alignright\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman-austria-logo.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Austria Logo\" width=\"429\" height=\"160\" />\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3><em><strong class=\"subhead\">Travel and Pre-Race for Ironman #4</strong></em></h3>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>    My Ironman #4 experience started with a 12-hour flight from Los Angeles to Frankfurt. The 3-hour delay in Dallas made it even longer. Then, I almost missed my train connection in Frankfurt. Fortunately, I got through customs very quickly. I picked up my bags, took a bus to the train station, </em><em>re-booked my </em><em>ticket, and made my train with 5 minutes to spare!</em></p>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>Of course, being able to speak German helped out a lot with getting directions, such as the train ride to Munich where I switched trains to Klagenfurt, Austria. The views from the train in southern Germany and Austria were spectacular. The next days were just getting settled in. Usually, I\'m a very good sleeper. But unfortunately, for about 4 days, I was unable to sleep a lot at night, so I tried to make up with naps during the day. Sunday would come all too quickly.</em></p>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>The rest of the pre-event days were spent meeting everybody, seeing the triathlon expo, and having a chance to swim in the lake. There was also a van ride around part of the biking course. When my shipped bike arrived, I rode it for about 20 miles and then had the mechanic adjust it slightly. The rest of the time was spent trying to stay calm and relaxed while not working out a lot.</em></p>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>Saturday we checked in at the race which included leaving the bike and gear. The race number paper for my bike did not fit properly and I was advised not to tamper with it and ask an official when I went to check in my bike. When I got out of the van at the check-in point, I realized that I had left the number back in the hotel.</em></p>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>In German, I asked one of the check-in officials what he could do about it. He said he could not do anything and that I would have to go to the registration area to have something done. But it was a mile away and I had all my gear with me in bags, so walking the bike would not be an easy thing. So I opted to go back to the van and have them take me back and get the number.</em></p>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>As I was walking away one of the spectators came up to me and said in German that someone wants to talk to you back from where I came. I looked back and saw someone standing there who had a race official badge around his neck. So I walked back (which wasn\'t easy either with several thousand people there) and asked him in German if he could do anything about this. He said no problem he could help me. I was surprised as the first guy had said no.</em></p>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>I asked again if he was sure about this since my van ride was about to leave. He turned over his badge which said <strong>Race Director</strong>. He said, \"I\'m the boss and I can do it for you\". And within minutes everything was taken care of. He told me he travels to the States sometimes. So I gave him my card and told him to look me up. He said he would. All’s well that ends well. Plus a good omen for the race.</em></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">RACE DAY FOR IRONMAN #4</strong></h3>\r\nI got up at my usual time of 3:30 am. It was about 58 degrees, very clear, and with no signs of rain. It had rained the last 2 days on and off so this was a good thing. So I prepped my bike at the transition area for the last time. This is always a very exciting time with 3000 athletes plus spectators trying to stay calm.\r\n\r\nSince it was about a 500-meter walk to the water, we all took our wetsuits and changed over by the lake, where we were greeted by a rainbow over the lake. It was very beautiful and again a good omen. In a short time, we were all ready to go. The pros and another group of 800 people started 15 minutes early. These early starting non-pros had signed up to start early.\r\n\r\nI missed this sign-up and at first, was disappointed as I am a very strong swimmer. But Ken Glah, the former pro triathlete whose company I travel with, found out. It ended up being a good thing as I would be the fastest in the next group of 2200 athletes and not all bunched up with the fast group.\r\n\r\nSo after many months of training, I was ready to start my Ironman #4. I was dedicating this race to two people. On my left arm, I had the initials JP written. This was in memory of my friend Jeff Patterson. Dr. Jeff started me off in the wonderful world of Prolotherapy which helped save my back from surgery. He was my mentor and dear friend. But he died much too early only a few months ago at the age of 67.\r\n\r\nOn my right arm, I had the initials FFF, for my father Fred F. Fields. Simply put, he was everything in the world to me. He would have been so proud of me, as he always was. It was with great honor and pride that I am able to call myself his son. He died almost 10 years ago and there is not one day that goes by that I do not think of him.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">THE SWIM</strong></h3>\r\nEven with 800 starting early, there still were 2200 starting in this pack. Since there were definitely going to be some really fast swimmers in this group, I decided to stay behind the first group of people and go off a bit slower. The strategy worked to my advantage as I was able to save a little energy at the beginning.\r\n\r\nOnce I got out about 400 or 500 meters I was able to get into my stride and swim well. It did get a little crowded but I was able to stay with the pack. This is good as when we turned back towards shore, we entered a canal that is about 1000 meters long. I had been warned that it can be extremely crowded in the canal and one can\'t really move at all. But due to the fact that I was with a group of only about 150 people, there was plenty of room.\r\n\r\nIn triathlons, one lifts their head every four or five strokes to sight the land and make sure you are going straight (unlike in a pool, there are no black lines on the bottom of the lake!!). <strong>When I picked up my head, I could see the sides of the canal where there were probably over 1000 people lining the canal yelling and cheering. This really was a unique experience as normally one can\'t see or hear anything!</strong>\r\n\r\nWhen I got about 100 meters towards the end, it got a little jammed up, and I was not really able to move ahead quickly or to the left or right. I just had to stay with the pack. Either way, I exited the water at a little over one hour and six minutes, which turned out to be first place in my age group (a first for me). And there were no wetsuit strippers (volunteers who strip your wetsuit off you when you lay down on your back). So we just pulled the wetsuit off our shoulders and ran about 500 meters to transition one (T1), where we had to pull the rest of our wetsuits off (not an easy thing) and get ready for biking.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">THE BIKE</strong></h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-170\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/bike-race2014.jpg\" alt=\"Bike Race2014\" width=\"382\" height=\"512\" />As we exited the T1 area, there were over a thousand people cheering us on. We rode down a street for about 300 meters and made a U-turn back. <strong>The street was heavily lined with spectators.</strong>\r\n\r\nIt was a beautiful day, sunny and probably about mid to upper sixty\'s with no clouds in sight. As usual, I did not eat anything after the swim for about 15 minutes to allow the blood to get into my legs. In the beginning, this route is mostly flat with lots of curves going around the lake.\r\n\r\nAs we left the lake we went into the small town where there was a traffic circle. And after that is where we started our first big hill climb. At the traffic circle, there was one of the race announcers announcing the race and cheering us on along with the spectators.\r\n\r\nIn all the small towns there were lots of people standing on the streets watching and cheering. As we started the steepest part of this climb, the street was lined with people, probably 5 or 6 deep on either side, cheering and screaming to encourage us to get up the hill. This part was a big loop so we did not come back the same way.\r\n\r\nGoing back was a long downhill ride, so we went fast except for the towns where we had to make small turns. All along here we had spectacular views of the mountains. At mile 45 or 46 miles, we started the biggest climb up the Ruperberg mountain. As we approached this mountain climb, we made a sharp left in town and started going up.\r\n\r\nThere were 100\'s of people lining the street and cheering us on. Plus there was a big loudspeaker with a DJ playing music. It was not too long but very steep. And again at the top were a lot of people and another DJ play playing music over really big loudspeakers.\r\n\r\nThen it was mostly downhill back to town to start a second loop. As I came down the hill, I saw a large bee coming right at me. This happens quite often on the bike. I felt it hit my right shoulder and bounce. And then suddenly, I felt a sharp sting in my left thigh under my bike shorts. I rolled back my bike shorts and there was a big red welt. It hurt but there was nothing I could do about it. I just blocked it out of my mind. The pain subsided after about 15 or 20 minutes and I just went on with the race.\r\n\r\nAs we came into town they had us make a 180-degree turn again (like at the beginning), so we had to really slow down. But this was a good thing as the street leading to this turn was lined with thousands of spectators cheering us on. Occasionally at this point and other ones, there was an announcer, and I would hear, \"and here is Peter from the United States\". Always nice to hear to keep one going. <strong>My usual time is about 3 hrs 25 mins for half of the ride but this time I did it in 3 hours 10 mins.</strong> I was feeling very good.\r\n\r\nAs we started back out on the second loop, I stopped at special needs and refueled myself. Special needs are where we can leave a bag of anything we need at that point. There is one at the halfway point of the bike and another one at the halfway point of the run. I tossed my fuel bottle out and took a new one from the bag I had left. And then also resupplied myself with my gels and other nutrition. I carry my own nutrition so as not to try anything new on race day.\r\n\r\nWhen I tossed the bottle away, it rolled to the feet of a small boy about 6 or 7 years old. His mom looked at him. He just looked at it. I told him, in German, here\'s a present for you. Take it home and clean it! It\'s yours. He just smiled at me as he reached for it.\r\n\r\nThen 8 miles into the second loop, the drizzle started that got a bit heavier with time. Now the streets were wet and there were puddles. This meant we all had to slow down. All in all, it went well on the second loop. The crowds were less due to the rain. But there were still crowds out there.\r\n\r\nAt about mile 80, my stomach had a little bit of trouble. Nothing big, just that I could not eat for about 20 or 30 minutes. But I got over it without any problems. My second loop time was a bit slower due to the rain. It was 3 hours in 25 minutes. All in all, I felt strong for the run. This was a good thing.\r\n\r\nIn the town near T2, the crowds were there cheering loudly. I got off my bike and ran thru the transition area to rack my bike. It was good to be off the bike after 112 miles. Then I put on my running shoes and started off to run a marathon.\r\n\r\nP.S. Several places on the bike course (and later on the run course) there were people from Endurance Sports Travel. This is the group I went with. They were cheering me on loudly. This was much appreciated.\r\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">THE RUN</strong></h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-174\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/running-smile.jpg\" alt=\"Running Smile\" width=\"335\" height=\"504\" />When leaving transition area two (T2) in an Ironman, you cannot think marathon. You just say to yourself, you are running from here to there and play these mental games the whole way.\r\n\r\nIt was warm and sunny and about 75 degrees. But not too hot. Plus, there was tree cover on at least 60% of the run course. The run was a double loop. It was actually a figure 8 that we had to do twice. So we would pass the finish line 4 times.\r\n\r\nAt the finish line area, there were thousands of people yelling and screaming. After a mile or two, I started to feel a bit tired in my legs. So I just told myself I would run to the first turnaround about 4.5 miles out.\r\n\r\nI had my Garmin (GPS) on so I was able to see my pace and keep it where I knew I could maintain it. We ran along the lake at the beginning of each loop. So although brief, it was a nice view.\r\n\r\nAfter only 2.5 miles, I came upon a woman that was having trouble running so I ran for a little bit with her to keep her going. At 4.5 miles we turned around and headed back to town. Now I felt strong again and my legs were loosening up. In training, I had problems with my foot and also slightly with my hamstring (the hamstring had been my Achilles heel in the last two races). I trained part of the time in the water for my run (deep water running). This was very helpful as it took the stress off these two areas.\r\n\r\nAt this point everything was good and I had no pain. As we passed through the finish line area, we headed out again along a canal. Then we ran under a small footbridge and onto a narrow cobblestone street lined with houses. We ran along this street for about 3/4 of a mile then into the town square.\r\n\r\n<strong> People were sitting in cafes and cheering us on. Lots and lots of people.</strong> It was about 6 or 7 o\'clock at night. And since the sun stays up until about 9 o\'clock the cafes are very, very crowded. We continued on into the town square where there was a large TV screen where people were watching football (soccer). Here we turned to begin the last part of the figure eight and ran back to the starting area.\r\n\r\nI got back to the starting point again and got my special needs bag - some extra nutrition. On the second loop, my stomach started to feel a little funny. This is something that is very common with Ironman triathletes. Mine only lasted about 15 or 20 minutes. Many runners were walking due to this or muscle cramps, dehydration, or other things. I felt fairly lucky. I would cheer these fellow athletes on when I went past them and told them to just keep going. Everyone appreciates that. I had been in their situation in the past and know what it feels like when someone gives you a shout of support.\r\n\r\n<strong>I just kept telling myself to keep going. One foot after another. And just kept going.</strong> Part of the way it was shady, so that helped a lot too. Since the sun stays up so late, it never went down while I was running.\r\n\r\nAt mile 18, I got a second wind. Feeling very upbeat and in a good place, I was able to pick up my pace. Plus, I started to run alongside someone a little bit faster than me. After only two miles, I could not keep up with him and told him so. He told me that he normally runs a lot faster, but not today. And he told me to try to stay with him and we could talk so the time with go faster.\r\n\r\nSo for the rest of the marathon (about 6 miles), we ran together. We ran back along the canal and into the city square again where there were still lots of people. His pace was definitely faster than I would have gone but he was pushing me thru all the aches and pains from racing for over 13 hours.\r\n\r\nThere was a small archway when entering into the city square. And a small bell on a string hanging from it. If you rang the bell (by tapping it with your hand) they would donate money to charity. So I rang it every time I passed it. At the final turnaround, it was very exciting knowing that I only had 3 miles left. I had never developed any pain from my foot or my hamstring. And I was very pleased with my run.\r\n\r\nWe continued to talk and run. He was from Prague where I was going after the race and we planned to exchange numbers after we finished. So as we got near the finish line area, the noise of the crowd got louder and louder. Since they take your picture as you cross the finish line, he said I should go ahead of him to be alone. I thanked him very much for helping me along.\r\n\r\nSo at about 100 meters away, I took off from him. The crowd was very loud; almost deafening. There was a cheerleading squad there along with photographers and a local TV crew. As I ran closer to the finish line, the noise level became incredible with cheering, cowbells, and more. I then heard the announcer say: <strong>\"Peter Fields, you are an Ironman!\"</strong>\r\n\r\nThe feeling when you hear that never gets old.\r\n\r\nI was exhausted but very elated. The feeling I had is indescribable.\r\n\r\n<strong>For Ironman #4, I finished at 13 hours, 32 minutes, and 36 seconds with a new personal best for me by 18 minutes.</strong>\r\n\r\nMy new friend I had met on the run finished right behind me. I was able to meet his wife and three kids.\r\n\r\nAfter a few minutes of walking around, I was off to the massage tent and to get some food.\r\n\r\nP.S. At 9 pm, thirty minutes after finishing, the sky opened up and it rained hard for about an hour. I was very fortunate not to go through that.\r\n<h3 class=\"col-md-8\"><em><strong>APPRECIATIONS:</strong></em></h3>\r\n<em>I want to thank everybody who took the time and effort to watch the update that was on the internet during the race. I appreciate every one of you. And for everyone else, your thoughts and cheers before and after the race were heard. There are lots and lots of people I need to thank but the list is too long. You know who you are and a big thank you goes out to all.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Collectively, I want to thank my massage therapist, my acupuncturist, and my chiropractor. You all helped get me through. And my wonderful office staff who always took a great interest in what I was doing and put up with the long workouts that made me late sometimes.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>There a few individuals that need to be singled out individually:</em>\r\n<em>I want to thank my coach, Cherie Gruenfeld, as she pushed me hard and helped me a lot.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>And then there is the world’s best podiatrist, Dr Dan Altchuler. Without his help and caring, my foot would have never made it through the race.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>I want to thank my very special friend Angela Past. Several years ago she got me into this wonderful world of Ironman triathlons (she became an Ironman before I did). She actually got up in the middle of the night in California to follow me as the race began at 10 pm west coast time. Wow! Thank you so much for your emotional support when I needed it the most.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>And last but not least, I want to thank my mom and dad as they taught me not to give up even when the times get tough. And although my dad is no longer with us, his thoughts are with me in spirit every day. My mom is 88 years young and is active and vibrant. She\'s an inspiration to me every day. She has never lost faith in me and my abilities... Thank you, mom!</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Thank you all again for your well wishes and support.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Peter A. Fields, MD DC\r\nThe Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> and 4X Ironman Triathlete</strong>\r\n<div id=\"sidebar2\" class=\"col-md-4\">\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" style=\"text-align: center;\" title=\"Race Report 4th Ironman\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman2014-large-1.jpg\" alt=\"Race Report 4th Ironman\" width=\"389\" height=\"662\" />\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://goo.gl/photos/BBwqL4H48qpXLAZw6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2014 Austria\r\nClick For More Photos</a>\r\n\r\nClick below for Pictures &amp; Story\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-9th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2017 Ironman Santa Rosa</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-8th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2016 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-7th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2016 Ironman Switzerland</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-6th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2015 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-5th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2015 Ironman Brazil</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-4th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2014 Ironman Austria</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-3rd-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2013 Ironman Canada</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-2nd-ironman/\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2012 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-1st-ironman/\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2011 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n&nbsp;','Ironman #4 and a New Personal Record','','inherit','closed','closed','','153-revision-v1','','','2021-06-04 01:35:45','2021-06-04 01:35:45','',153,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4722',0,'revision','',0),(4723,9,'2021-06-04 01:36:08','2021-06-04 01:36:08','<h2>Ironman #4 and a New Personal Record</h2>\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-154 alignright\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman-austria-logo.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Austria Logo\" width=\"429\" height=\"160\" />\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3><em><strong class=\"subhead\">Travel and Pre-Race for Ironman #4</strong></em></h3>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>    My Ironman #4 experience started with a 12-hour flight from Los Angeles to Frankfurt. The 3-hour delay in Dallas made it even longer. Then, I almost missed my train connection in Frankfurt. Fortunately, I got through customs very quickly. I picked up my bags, took a bus to the train station, </em><em>re-booked my </em><em>ticket, and made my train with 5 minutes to spare!</em></p>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>Of course, being able to speak German helped out a lot with getting directions, such as the train ride to Munich where I switched trains to Klagenfurt, Austria. The views from the train in southern Germany and Austria were spectacular. The next days were just getting settled in. Usually, I\'m a very good sleeper. But unfortunately, for about 4 days, I was unable to sleep a lot at night, so I tried to make up with naps during the day. Sunday would come all too quickly.</em></p>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>The rest of the pre-event days were spent meeting everybody, seeing the triathlon expo, and having a chance to swim in the lake. There was also a van ride around part of the biking course. When my shipped bike arrived, I rode it for about 20 miles and then had the mechanic adjust it slightly. The rest of the time was spent trying to stay calm and relaxed while not working out a lot.</em></p>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>Saturday we checked in at the race which included leaving the bike and gear. The race number paper for my bike did not fit properly and I was advised not to tamper with it and ask an official when I went to check in my bike. When I got out of the van at the check-in point, I realized that I had left the number back in the hotel.</em></p>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>In German, I asked one of the check-in officials what he could do about it. He said he could not do anything and that I would have to go to the registration area to have something done. But it was a mile away and I had all my gear with me in bags, so walking the bike would not be an easy thing. So I opted to go back to the van and have them take me back and get the number.</em></p>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>As I was walking away one of the spectators came up to me and said in German that someone wants to talk to you back from where I came. I looked back and saw someone standing there who had a race official badge around his neck. So I walked back (which wasn\'t easy either with several thousand people there) and asked him in German if he could do anything about this. He said no problem he could help me. I was surprised as the first guy had said no.</em></p>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>I asked again if he was sure about this since my van ride was about to leave. He turned over his badge which said <strong>Race Director</strong>. He said, \"I\'m the boss and I can do it for you\". And within minutes everything was taken care of. He told me he travels to the States sometimes. So I gave him my card and told him to look me up. He said he would. All’s well that ends well. Plus a good omen for the race.</em></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">RACE DAY FOR IRONMAN #4</strong></h3>\r\nI got up at my usual time of 3:30 am. It was about 58 degrees, very clear, and with no signs of rain. It had rained the last 2 days on and off so this was a good thing. So I prepped my bike at the transition area for the last time. This is always a very exciting time with 3000 athletes plus spectators trying to stay calm.\r\n\r\nSince it was about a 500-meter walk to the water, we all took our wetsuits and changed over by the lake, where we were greeted by a rainbow over the lake. It was very beautiful and again a good omen. In a short time, we were all ready to go. The pros and another group of 800 people started 15 minutes early. These early starting non-pros had signed up to start early.\r\n\r\nI missed this sign-up and at first, was disappointed as I am a very strong swimmer. But Ken Glah, the former pro triathlete whose company I travel with, found out. It ended up being a good thing as I would be the fastest in the next group of 2200 athletes and not all bunched up with the fast group.\r\n\r\nSo after many months of training, I was ready to start my Ironman #4. I was dedicating this race to two people. On my left arm, I had the initials JP written. This was in memory of my friend Jeff Patterson. Dr. Jeff started me off in the wonderful world of Prolotherapy which helped save my back from surgery. He was my mentor and dear friend. But he died much too early only a few months ago at the age of 67.\r\n\r\nOn my right arm, I had the initials FFF, for my father Fred F. Fields. Simply put, he was everything in the world to me. He would have been so proud of me, as he always was. It was with great honor and pride that I am able to call myself his son. He died almost 10 years ago and there is not one day that goes by that I do not think of him.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">THE SWIM</strong></h3>\r\nEven with 800 starting early, there still were 2200 starting in this pack. Since there were definitely going to be some really fast swimmers in this group, I decided to stay behind the first group of people and go off a bit slower. The strategy worked to my advantage as I was able to save a little energy at the beginning.\r\n\r\nOnce I got out about 400 or 500 meters I was able to get into my stride and swim well. It did get a little crowded but I was able to stay with the pack. This is good as when we turned back towards shore, we entered a canal that is about 1000 meters long. I had been warned that it can be extremely crowded in the canal and one can\'t really move at all. But due to the fact that I was with a group of only about 150 people, there was plenty of room.\r\n\r\nIn triathlons, one lifts their head every four or five strokes to sight the land and make sure you are going straight (unlike in a pool, there are no black lines on the bottom of the lake!!). <strong>When I picked up my head, I could see the sides of the canal where there were probably over 1000 people lining the canal yelling and cheering. This really was a unique experience as normally one can\'t see or hear anything!</strong>\r\n\r\nWhen I got about 100 meters towards the end, it got a little jammed up, and I was not really able to move ahead quickly or to the left or right. I just had to stay with the pack. Either way, I exited the water at a little over one hour and six minutes, which turned out to be first place in my age group (a first for me). And there were no wetsuit strippers (volunteers who strip your wetsuit off you when you lay down on your back). So we just pulled the wetsuit off our shoulders and ran about 500 meters to transition one (T1), where we had to pull the rest of our wetsuits off (not an easy thing) and get ready for biking.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">THE BIKE</strong></h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-170\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/bike-race2014.jpg\" alt=\"Bike Race2014\" width=\"382\" height=\"512\" />As we exited the T1 area, there were over a thousand people cheering us on. We rode down a street for about 300 meters and made a U-turn back. <strong>The street was heavily lined with spectators.</strong>\r\n\r\nIt was a beautiful day, sunny and probably about mid to upper sixty\'s with no clouds in sight. As usual, I did not eat anything after the swim for about 15 minutes to allow the blood to get into my legs. In the beginning, this route is mostly flat with lots of curves going around the lake.\r\n\r\nAs we left the lake we went into the small town where there was a traffic circle. And after that is where we started our first big hill climb. At the traffic circle, there was one of the race announcers announcing the race and cheering us on along with the spectators.\r\n\r\nIn all the small towns there were lots of people standing on the streets watching and cheering. As we started the steepest part of this climb, the street was lined with people, probably 5 or 6 deep on either side, cheering and screaming to encourage us to get up the hill. This part was a big loop so we did not come back the same way.\r\n\r\nGoing back was a long downhill ride, so we went fast except for the towns where we had to make small turns. All along here we had spectacular views of the mountains. At mile 45 or 46 miles, we started the biggest climb up the Ruperberg mountain. As we approached this mountain climb, we made a sharp left in town and started going up.\r\n\r\nThere were 100\'s of people lining the street and cheering us on. Plus there was a big loudspeaker with a DJ playing music. It was not too long but very steep. And again at the top were a lot of people and another DJ play playing music over really big loudspeakers.\r\n\r\nThen it was mostly downhill back to town to start a second loop. As I came down the hill, I saw a large bee coming right at me. This happens quite often on the bike. I felt it hit my right shoulder and bounce. And then suddenly, I felt a sharp sting in my left thigh under my bike shorts. I rolled back my bike shorts and there was a big red welt. It hurt but there was nothing I could do about it. I just blocked it out of my mind. The pain subsided after about 15 or 20 minutes and I just went on with the race.\r\n\r\nAs we came into town they had us make a 180-degree turn again (like at the beginning), so we had to really slow down. But this was a good thing as the street leading to this turn was lined with thousands of spectators cheering us on. Occasionally at this point and other ones, there was an announcer, and I would hear, \"and here is Peter from the United States\". Always nice to hear to keep one going. <strong>My usual time is about 3 hrs 25 mins for half of the ride but this time I did it in 3 hours 10 mins.</strong> I was feeling very good.\r\n\r\nAs we started back out on the second loop, I stopped at special needs and refueled myself. Special needs are where we can leave a bag of anything we need at that point. There is one at the halfway point of the bike and another one at the halfway point of the run. I tossed my fuel bottle out and took a new one from the bag I had left. And then also resupplied myself with my gels and other nutrition. I carry my own nutrition so as not to try anything new on race day.\r\n\r\nWhen I tossed the bottle away, it rolled to the feet of a small boy about 6 or 7 years old. His mom looked at him. He just looked at it. I told him, in German, here\'s a present for you. Take it home and clean it! It\'s yours. He just smiled at me as he reached for it.\r\n\r\nThen 8 miles into the second loop, the drizzle started that got a bit heavier with time. Now the streets were wet and there were puddles. This meant we all had to slow down. All in all, it went well on the second loop. The crowds were less due to the rain. But there were still crowds out there.\r\n\r\nAt about mile 80, my stomach had a little bit of trouble. Nothing big, just that I could not eat for about 20 or 30 minutes. But I got over it without any problems. My second loop time was a bit slower due to the rain. It was 3 hours in 25 minutes. All in all, I felt strong for the run. This was a good thing.\r\n\r\nIn the town near T2, the crowds were there cheering loudly. I got off my bike and ran thru the transition area to rack my bike. It was good to be off the bike after 112 miles. Then I put on my running shoes and started off to run a marathon.\r\n\r\nP.S. Several places on the bike course (and later on the run course) there were people from Endurance Sports Travel. This is the group I went with. They were cheering me on loudly. This was much appreciated.\r\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">THE RUN</strong></h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-174\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/running-smile.jpg\" alt=\"Running Smile\" width=\"335\" height=\"504\" />When leaving transition area two (T2) in an Ironman, you cannot think marathon. You just say to yourself, you are running from here to there and play these mental games the whole way.\r\n\r\nIt was warm and sunny and about 75 degrees. But not too hot. Plus, there was tree cover on at least 60% of the run course. The run was a double loop. It was actually a figure 8 that we had to do twice. So we would pass the finish line 4 times.\r\n\r\nAt the finish line area, there were thousands of people yelling and screaming. After a mile or two, I started to feel a bit tired in my legs. So I just told myself I would run to the first turnaround about 4.5 miles out.\r\n\r\nI had my Garmin (GPS) on so I was able to see my pace and keep it where I knew I could maintain it. We ran along the lake at the beginning of each loop. So although brief, it was a nice view.\r\n\r\nAfter only 2.5 miles, I came upon a woman that was having trouble running so I ran for a little bit with her to keep her going. At 4.5 miles we turned around and headed back to town. Now I felt strong again and my legs were loosening up. In training, I had problems with my foot and also slightly with my hamstring (the hamstring had been my Achilles heel in the last two races). I trained part of the time in the water for my run (deep water running). This was very helpful as it took the stress off these two areas.\r\n\r\nAt this point everything was good and I had no pain. As we passed through the finish line area, we headed out again along a canal. Then we ran under a small footbridge and onto a narrow cobblestone street lined with houses. We ran along this street for about 3/4 of a mile then into the town square.\r\n\r\n<strong> People were sitting in cafes and cheering us on. Lots and lots of people.</strong> It was about 6 or 7 o\'clock at night. And since the sun stays up until about 9 o\'clock the cafes are very, very crowded. We continued on into the town square where there was a large TV screen where people were watching football (soccer). Here we turned to begin the last part of the figure eight and ran back to the starting area.\r\n\r\nI got back to the starting point again and got my special needs bag - some extra nutrition. On the second loop, my stomach started to feel a little funny. This is something that is very common with Ironman triathletes. Mine only lasted about 15 or 20 minutes. Many runners were walking due to this or muscle cramps, dehydration, or other things. I felt fairly lucky. I would cheer these fellow athletes on when I went past them and told them to just keep going. Everyone appreciates that. I had been in their situation in the past and know what it feels like when someone gives you a shout of support.\r\n\r\n<strong>I just kept telling myself to keep going. One foot after another. And just kept going.</strong> Part of the way it was shady, so that helped a lot too. Since the sun stays up so late, it never went down while I was running.\r\n\r\nAt mile 18, I got a second wind. Feeling very upbeat and in a good place, I was able to pick up my pace. Plus, I started to run alongside someone a little bit faster than me. After only two miles, I could not keep up with him and told him so. He told me that he normally runs a lot faster, but not today. And he told me to try to stay with him and we could talk so the time with go faster.\r\n\r\nSo for the rest of the marathon (about 6 miles), we ran together. We ran back along the canal and into the city square again where there were still lots of people. His pace was definitely faster than I would have gone but he was pushing me thru all the aches and pains from racing for over 13 hours.\r\n\r\nThere was a small archway when entering into the city square. And a small bell on a string hanging from it. If you rang the bell (by tapping it with your hand) they would donate money to charity. So I rang it every time I passed it. At the final turnaround, it was very exciting knowing that I only had 3 miles left. I had never developed any pain from my foot or my hamstring. And I was very pleased with my run.\r\n\r\nWe continued to talk and run. He was from Prague where I was going after the race and we planned to exchange numbers after we finished. So as we got near the finish line area, the noise of the crowd got louder and louder. Since they take your picture as you cross the finish line, he said I should go ahead of him to be alone. I thanked him very much for helping me along.\r\n\r\nSo at about 100 meters away, I took off from him. The crowd was very loud; almost deafening. There was a cheerleading squad there along with photographers and a local TV crew. As I ran closer to the finish line, the noise level became incredible with cheering, cowbells, and more. I then heard the announcer say: <strong>\"Peter Fields, you are an Ironman!\"</strong>\r\n\r\nThe feeling when you hear that never gets old.\r\n\r\nI was exhausted but very elated. The feeling I had is indescribable.\r\n\r\n<strong>For Ironman #4, I finished at 13 hours, 32 minutes, and 36 seconds with a new personal best for me by 18 minutes.</strong>\r\n\r\nMy new friend I had met on the run finished right behind me. I was able to meet his wife and three kids.\r\n\r\nAfter a few minutes of walking around, I was off to the massage tent and to get some food.\r\n\r\nP.S. At 9 pm, thirty minutes after finishing, the sky opened up and it rained hard for about an hour. I was very fortunate not to go through that.\r\n<h3 class=\"col-md-8\"><em><strong>APPRECIATIONS:</strong></em></h3>\r\n<em>I want to thank everybody who took the time and effort to watch the update that was on the internet during the race. I appreciate every one of you. And for everyone else, your thoughts and cheers before and after the race were heard. There are lots and lots of people I need to thank but the list is too long. You know who you are and a big thank you goes out to all.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Collectively, I want to thank my massage therapist, my acupuncturist, and my chiropractor. You all helped get me through. And my wonderful office staff who always took a great interest in what I was doing and put up with the long workouts that made me late sometimes.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>There a few individuals that need to be singled out individually:</em>\r\n<em>I want to thank my coach, Cherie Gruenfeld, as she pushed me hard and helped me a lot.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>And then there is the world’s best podiatrist, Dr Dan Altchuler. Without his help and caring, my foot would have never made it through the race.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>I want to thank my very special friend Angela Past. Several years ago she got me into this wonderful world of Ironman triathlons (she became an Ironman before I did). She actually got up in the middle of the night in California to follow me as the race began at 10 pm west coast time. Wow! Thank you so much for your emotional support when I needed it the most.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>And last but not least, I want to thank my mom and dad as they taught me not to give up even when the times get tough. And although my dad is no longer with us, his thoughts are with me in spirit every day. My mom is 88 years young and is active and vibrant. She\'s an inspiration to me every day. She has never lost faith in me and my abilities... Thank you, mom!</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Thank you all again for your well wishes and support.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Peter A. Fields, MD DC\r\nThe Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> and 4X Ironman Triathlete</strong>\r\n<div id=\"sidebar2\" class=\"col-md-4\">\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" style=\"text-align: center;\" title=\"Race Report 4th Ironman\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman2014-large-1.jpg\" alt=\"Race Report 4th Ironman\" width=\"389\" height=\"662\" />\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://goo.gl/photos/BBwqL4H48qpXLAZw6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2014 Austria\r\nClick For More Photos</a>\r\n\r\nClick below for Pictures &amp; Story\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-9th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2017 Ironman Santa Rosa</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-8th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2016 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-7th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2016 Ironman Switzerland</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-6th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2015 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-5th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2015 Ironman Brazil</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-4th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2014 Ironman Austria</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-3rd-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2013 Ironman Canada</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-2nd-ironman/\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2012 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-1st-ironman/\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2011 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n&nbsp;','Ironman #4 and a New Personal Record','','inherit','closed','closed','','153-revision-v1','','','2021-06-04 01:36:08','2021-06-04 01:36:08','',153,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4723',0,'revision','',0),(4724,9,'2021-06-04 01:37:15','2021-06-04 01:37:15','<h2>Ironman #4 and a New Personal Record</h2>\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-154 alignright\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman-austria-logo.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Austria Logo\" width=\"429\" height=\"160\" />\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3><em><strong class=\"subhead\">Travel and Pre-Race for Ironman #4</strong></em></h3>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>    My Ironman #4 experience started with a 12-hour flight from Los Angeles to Frankfurt. The 3-hour delay in Dallas made it even longer. Then, I almost missed my train connection in Frankfurt. Fortunately, I got through customs very quickly. I picked up my bags, took a bus to the train station, </em><em>re-booked my </em><em>ticket, and made my train with 5 minutes to spare!</em></p>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>Of course, being able to speak German helped out a lot with getting directions, such as the train ride to Munich where I switched trains to Klagenfurt, Austria. The views from the train in southern Germany and Austria were spectacular. The next days were just getting settled in. Usually, I\'m a very good sleeper. But unfortunately, for about 4 days, I was unable to sleep a lot at night, so I tried to make up with naps during the day. Sunday would come all too quickly.</em></p>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>The rest of the pre-event days were spent meeting everybody, seeing the triathlon expo, and having a chance to swim in the lake. There was also a van ride around part of the biking course. When my shipped bike arrived, I rode it for about 20 miles and then had the mechanic adjust it slightly. The rest of the time was spent trying to stay calm and relaxed while not working out a lot.</em></p>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>Saturday we checked in at the race which included leaving the bike and gear. The race number paper for my bike did not fit properly and I was advised not to tamper with it and ask an official when I went to check in my bike. When I got out of the van at the check-in point, I realized that I had left the number back in the hotel.</em></p>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>In German, I asked one of the check-in officials what he could do about it. He said he could not do anything and that I would have to go to the registration area to have something done. But it was a mile away and I had all my gear with me in bags, so walking the bike would not be an easy thing. So I opted to go back to the van and have them take me back and get the number.</em></p>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>As I was walking away one of the spectators came up to me and said in German that someone wants to talk to you back from where I came. I looked back and saw someone standing there who had a race official badge around his neck. So I walked back (which wasn\'t easy either with several thousand people there) and asked him in German if he could do anything about this. He said no problem he could help me. I was surprised as the first guy had said no.</em></p>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\"><em>I asked again if he was sure about this since my van ride was about to leave. He turned over his badge which said <strong>Race Director</strong>. He said, \"I\'m the boss and I can do it for you\". And within minutes everything was taken care of. He told me he travels to the States sometimes. So I gave him my card and told him to look me up. He said he would. All’s well that ends well. Plus a good omen for the race.</em></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">RACE DAY FOR IRONMAN #4</strong></h3>\r\nI got up at my usual time of 3:30 am. It was about 58 degrees, very clear, and with no signs of rain. It had rained the last 2 days on and off so this was a good thing. So I prepped my bike at the transition area for the last time. This is always a very exciting time with 3000 athletes plus spectators trying to stay calm.\r\n\r\nSince it was about a 500-meter walk to the water, we all took our wetsuits and changed over by the lake, where we were greeted by a rainbow over the lake. It was very beautiful and again a good omen. In a short time, we were all ready to go. The pros and another group of 800 people started 15 minutes early. These early starting non-pros had signed up to start early.\r\n\r\nI missed this sign-up and at first, was disappointed as I am a very strong swimmer. But Ken Glah, the former pro triathlete whose company I travel with, found out. It ended up being a good thing as I would be the fastest in the next group of 2200 athletes and not all bunched up with the fast group.\r\n\r\nSo after many months of training, I was ready to start my Ironman #4. I was dedicating this race to two people. On my left arm, I had the initials JP written. This was in memory of my friend Jeff Patterson. Dr. Jeff started me off in the wonderful world of Prolotherapy which helped save my back from surgery. He was my mentor and dear friend. But he died much too early only a few months ago at the age of 67.\r\n\r\nOn my right arm, I had the initials FFF, for my father Fred F. Fields. Simply put, he was everything in the world to me. He would have been so proud of me, as he always was. It was with great honor and pride that I am able to call myself his son. He died almost 10 years ago and there is not one day that goes by that I do not think of him.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">THE SWIM</strong></h3>\r\nEven with 800 starting early, there still were 2200 starting in this pack. Since there were definitely going to be some really fast swimmers in this group, I decided to stay behind the first group of people and go off a bit slower. The strategy worked to my advantage as I was able to save a little energy at the beginning.\r\n\r\nOnce I got out about 400 or 500 meters I was able to get into my stride and swim well. It did get a little crowded but I was able to stay with the pack. This is good as when we turned back towards shore, we entered a canal that is about 1000 meters long. I had been warned that it can be extremely crowded in the canal and one can\'t really move at all. But due to the fact that I was with a group of only about 150 people, there was plenty of room.\r\n\r\nIn triathlons, one lifts their head every four or five strokes to sight the land and make sure you are going straight (unlike in a pool, there are no black lines on the bottom of the lake!!). <strong>When I picked up my head, I could see the sides of the canal where there were probably over 1000 people lining the canal yelling and cheering. This really was a unique experience as normally one can\'t see or hear anything!</strong>\r\n\r\nWhen I got about 100 meters towards the end, it got a little jammed up, and I was not really able to move ahead quickly or to the left or right. I just had to stay with the pack. Either way, I exited the water at a little over one hour and six minutes, which turned out to be first place in my age group (a first for me). And there were no wetsuit strippers (volunteers who strip your wetsuit off you when you lay down on your back). So we just pulled the wetsuit off our shoulders and ran about 500 meters to transition one (T1), where we had to pull the rest of our wetsuits off (not an easy thing) and get ready for biking.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">THE BIKE</strong></h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-170\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/bike-race2014.jpg\" alt=\"Bike Race2014\" width=\"382\" height=\"512\" />As we exited the T1 area, there were over a thousand people cheering us on. We rode down a street for about 300 meters and made a U-turn back. <strong>The street was heavily lined with spectators.</strong>\r\n\r\nIt was a beautiful day, sunny and probably about mid to upper sixty\'s with no clouds in sight. As usual, I did not eat anything after the swim for about 15 minutes to allow the blood to get into my legs. In the beginning, this route is mostly flat with lots of curves going around the lake.\r\n\r\nAs we left the lake we went into the small town where there was a traffic circle. And after that is where we started our first big hill climb. At the traffic circle, there was one of the race announcers announcing the race and cheering us on along with the spectators.\r\n\r\nIn all the small towns there were lots of people standing on the streets watching and cheering. As we started the steepest part of this climb, the street was lined with people, probably 5 or 6 deep on either side, cheering and screaming to encourage us to get up the hill. This part was a big loop so we did not come back the same way.\r\n\r\nGoing back was a long downhill ride, so we went fast except for the towns where we had to make small turns. All along here we had spectacular views of the mountains. At mile 45 or 46 miles, we started the biggest climb up the Ruperberg mountain. As we approached this mountain climb, we made a sharp left in town and started going up.\r\n\r\nThere were 100\'s of people lining the street and cheering us on. Plus there was a big loudspeaker with a DJ playing music. It was not too long but very steep. And again at the top were a lot of people and another DJ play playing music over really big loudspeakers.\r\n\r\nThen it was mostly downhill back to town to start a second loop. As I came down the hill, I saw a large bee coming right at me. This happens quite often on the bike. I felt it hit my right shoulder and bounce. And then suddenly, I felt a sharp sting in my left thigh under my bike shorts. I rolled back my bike shorts and there was a big red welt. It hurt but there was nothing I could do about it. I just blocked it out of my mind. The pain subsided after about 15 or 20 minutes and I just went on with the race.\r\n\r\nAs we came into town they had us make a 180-degree turn again (like at the beginning), so we had to really slow down. But this was a good thing as the street leading to this turn was lined with thousands of spectators cheering us on. Occasionally at this point and other ones, there was an announcer, and I would hear, \"and here is Peter from the United States\". Always nice to hear to keep one going. <strong>My usual time is about 3 hrs 25 mins for half of the ride but this time I did it in 3 hours 10 mins.</strong> I was feeling very good.\r\n\r\nAs we started back out on the second loop, I stopped at special needs and refueled myself. Special needs are where we can leave a bag of anything we need at that point. There is one at the halfway point of the bike and another one at the halfway point of the run. I tossed my fuel bottle out and took a new one from the bag I had left. And then also resupplied myself with my gels and other nutrition. I carry my own nutrition so as not to try anything new on race day.\r\n\r\nWhen I tossed the bottle away, it rolled to the feet of a small boy about 6 or 7 years old. His mom looked at him. He just looked at it. I told him, in German, here\'s a present for you. Take it home and clean it! It\'s yours. He just smiled at me as he reached for it.\r\n\r\nThen 8 miles into the second loop, the drizzle started that got a bit heavier with time. Now the streets were wet and there were puddles. This meant we all had to slow down. All in all, it went well on the second loop. The crowds were less due to the rain. But there were still crowds out there.\r\n\r\nAt about mile 80, my stomach had a little bit of trouble. Nothing big, just that I could not eat for about 20 or 30 minutes. But I got over it without any problems. My second loop time was a bit slower due to the rain. It was 3 hours in 25 minutes. All in all, I felt strong for the run. This was a good thing.\r\n\r\nIn the town near T2, the crowds were there cheering loudly. I got off my bike and ran thru the transition area to rack my bike. It was good to be off the bike after 112 miles. Then I put on my running shoes and started off to run a marathon.\r\n\r\nP.S. Several places on the bike course (and later on the run course) there were people from Endurance Sports Travel. This is the group I went with. They were cheering me on loudly. This was much appreciated.\r\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">THE RUN</strong></h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-174\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/running-smile.jpg\" alt=\"Running Smile\" width=\"335\" height=\"504\" />When leaving transition area two (T2) in an Ironman, you cannot think marathon. You just say to yourself, you are running from here to there and play these mental games the whole way.\r\n\r\nIt was warm and sunny and about 75 degrees. But not too hot. Plus, there was tree cover on at least 60% of the run course. The run was a double loop. It was actually a figure 8 that we had to do twice. So we would pass the finish line 4 times.\r\n\r\nAt the finish line area, there were thousands of people yelling and screaming. After a mile or two, I started to feel a bit tired in my legs. So I just told myself I would run to the first turnaround about 4.5 miles out.\r\n\r\nI had my Garmin (GPS) on so I was able to see my pace and keep it where I knew I could maintain it. We ran along the lake at the beginning of each loop. So although brief, it was a nice view.\r\n\r\nAfter only 2.5 miles, I came upon a woman that was having trouble running so I ran for a little bit with her to keep her going. At 4.5 miles we turned around and headed back to town. Now I felt strong again and my legs were loosening up. In training, I had problems with my foot and also slightly with my hamstring (the hamstring had been my Achilles heel in the last two races). I trained part of the time in the water for my run (deep water running). This was very helpful as it took the stress off these two areas.\r\n\r\nAt this point everything was good and I had no pain. As we passed through the finish line area, we headed out again along a canal. Then we ran under a small footbridge and onto a narrow cobblestone street lined with houses. We ran along this street for about 3/4 of a mile then into the town square.\r\n\r\n<strong> People were sitting in cafes and cheering us on. Lots and lots of people.</strong> It was about 6 or 7 o\'clock at night. And since the sun stays up until about 9 o\'clock the cafes are very, very crowded. We continued on into the town square where there was a large TV screen where people were watching football (soccer). Here we turned to begin the last part of the figure eight and ran back to the starting area.\r\n\r\nI got back to the starting point again and got my special needs bag - some extra nutrition. On the second loop, my stomach started to feel a little funny. This is something that is very common with Ironman triathletes. Mine only lasted about 15 or 20 minutes. Many runners were walking due to this or muscle cramps, dehydration, or other things. I felt fairly lucky. I would cheer these fellow athletes on when I went past them and told them to just keep going. Everyone appreciates that. I had been in their situation in the past and know what it feels like when someone gives you a shout of support.\r\n\r\n<strong>I just kept telling myself to keep going. One foot after another. And just kept going.</strong> Part of the way it was shady, so that helped a lot too. Since the sun stays up so late, it never went down while I was running.\r\n\r\nAt mile 18, I got a second wind. Feeling very upbeat and in a good place, I was able to pick up my pace. Plus, I started to run alongside someone a little bit faster than me. After only two miles, I could not keep up with him and told him so. He told me that he normally runs a lot faster, but not today. And he told me to try to stay with him and we could talk so the time with go faster.\r\n\r\nSo for the rest of the marathon (about 6 miles), we ran together. We ran back along the canal and into the city square again where there were still lots of people. His pace was definitely faster than I would have gone but he was pushing me thru all the aches and pains from racing for over 13 hours.\r\n\r\nThere was a small archway when entering into the city square. And a small bell on a string hanging from it. If you rang the bell (by tapping it with your hand) they would donate money to charity. So I rang it every time I passed it. At the final turnaround, it was very exciting knowing that I only had 3 miles left. I had never developed any pain from my foot or my hamstring. And I was very pleased with my run.\r\n\r\nWe continued to talk and run. He was from Prague where I was going after the race and we planned to exchange numbers after we finished. So as we got near the finish line area, the noise of the crowd got louder and louder. Since they take your picture as you cross the finish line, he said I should go ahead of him to be alone. I thanked him very much for helping me along.\r\n\r\nSo at about 100 meters away, I took off from him. The crowd was very loud; almost deafening. There was a cheerleading squad there along with photographers and a local TV crew. As I ran closer to the finish line, the noise level became incredible with cheering, cowbells, and more. I then heard the announcer say: <strong>\"Peter Fields, you are an Ironman!\"</strong>\r\n\r\nThe feeling when you hear that never gets old.\r\n\r\nI was exhausted but very elated. The feeling I had is indescribable.\r\n\r\n<strong>For Ironman #4, I finished at 13 hours, 32 minutes, and 36 seconds with a new personal best for me by 18 minutes.</strong>\r\n\r\nMy new friend I had met on the run finished right behind me. I was able to meet his wife and three kids.\r\n\r\nAfter a few minutes of walking around, I was off to the massage tent and to get some food.\r\n\r\nP.S. At 9 pm, thirty minutes after finishing, the sky opened up and it rained hard for about an hour. I was very fortunate not to go through that.\r\n<h3 class=\"col-md-8\"><em><strong>APPRECIATIONS:</strong></em></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em>I want to thank everybody who took the time and effort to watch the update that was on the internet during the race. I appreciate every one of you. And for everyone else, your thoughts and cheers before and after the race were heard. There are lots and lots of people I need to thank but the list is too long. You know who you are and a big thank you goes out to all.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Collectively, I want to thank my massage therapist, my acupuncturist, and my chiropractor. You all helped get me through. And my wonderful office staff who always took a great interest in what I was doing and put up with the long workouts that made me late sometimes.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>There a few individuals that need to be singled out individually:</em>\r\n<em>I want to thank my coach, Cherie Gruenfeld, as she pushed me hard and helped me a lot.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>And then there is the world’s best podiatrist, Dr Dan Altchuler. Without his help and caring, my foot would have never made it through the race.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>I want to thank my very special friend Angela Past. Several years ago she got me into this wonderful world of Ironman triathlons (she became an Ironman before I did). She actually got up in the middle of the night in California to follow me as the race began at 10 pm west coast time. Wow! Thank you so much for your emotional support when I needed it the most.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>And last but not least, I want to thank my mom and dad as they taught me not to give up even when the times get tough. And although my dad is no longer with us, his thoughts are with me in spirit every day. My mom is 88 years young and is active and vibrant. She\'s an inspiration to me every day. She has never lost faith in me and my abilities... Thank you, mom!</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Thank you all again for your well wishes and support.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Peter A. Fields, MD DC\r\nThe Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> and 4X Ironman Triathlete</strong>\r\n<div id=\"sidebar2\" class=\"col-md-4\">\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" style=\"text-align: center;\" title=\"Race Report 4th Ironman\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman2014-large-1.jpg\" alt=\"Race Report 4th Ironman\" width=\"389\" height=\"662\" />\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://goo.gl/photos/BBwqL4H48qpXLAZw6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2014 Austria\r\nClick For More Photos</a>\r\n\r\nClick below for Pictures &amp; Story\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-9th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2017 Ironman Santa Rosa</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-8th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2016 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-7th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2016 Ironman Switzerland</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-6th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2015 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-5th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2015 Ironman Brazil</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-4th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2014 Ironman Austria</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-3rd-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2013 Ironman Canada</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-2nd-ironman/\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2012 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-1st-ironman/\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2011 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n&nbsp;','Ironman #4 and a New Personal Record','','inherit','closed','closed','','153-revision-v1','','','2021-06-04 01:37:15','2021-06-04 01:37:15','',153,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4724',0,'revision','',0),(4726,9,'2021-06-11 18:27:28','2021-06-11 18:27:28','<div>\n<h2>Elbow Injury Treatment</h2>\n</div>\n<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\">[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"RJCzx6yt0zY\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Jennifer-Elbow.jpg\" alt=\"Jennifer- Elbow\"]\n<strong>Jennifer - Elbow</strong></div>\n<h4>Elbow Injury Treatment</h4>\nOrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> offers you the most effective elbow injury treatment. Plus, this natural treatment avoids the long-term side effects that may be associated with NSAIDs and cortisone injections. Our comprehensive Regenerative Orthopedic treatments such as Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, and <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\">Prolotherapy</a> elbow treatments offer our patients a non-surgical solution for their elbow pain and injuries. From future Olympians to weekend warriors, we can help you return to your sport without surgery, without pain medications, and without extended periods of time away from your sport.\n<h4>Why Regenerative Orthopedics for Elbow Injury Treatments?</h4>\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC, <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></a>, is an experienced marathoner, long-distance cyclist, and swimmer. He has participated in Triathlons as well as Ironman competitions. And since he is a triathlete himself, he understands the passion that athletes have to train and compete. He has also experienced injuries himself and utilized Regenerative Orthopedics to get back in the game.\n\nAnd being both a medical doctor and chiropractor gives him more insight as he cares for your particular need. In our experience, comprehensive Regenerative Orthopedics is an effective elbow injury treatment and the best therapy for long-term positive results.\n\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"http://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\n\n<strong>Some of the most common elbow pain and injuries we treat with comprehensive Regenerative Orthopedics include:</strong>\n<ul>\n 	<li>Arthritis</li>\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/conditions/chronic-pain/chronic-elbow-pain/\">Elbow pain</a></li>\n 	<li>Elbow sprain</li>\n 	<li>Golfers elbow</li>\n 	<li>Lateral epicondylitis</li>\n 	<li>Medial epicondylitis</li>\n 	<li>Post-surgical elbow pain</li>\n 	<li>Tendonitis</li>\n 	<li>Tendinosis</li>\n 	<li>Tennis elbow</li>\n</ul>\n<h4>Are You A Candidate for Regenerative Orthopedics?</h4>\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC, and our staff at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> offer traditional Dextrose Prolotherapy elbow treatment, as well as <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/prp-treatment/\">PRP Prolotherapy</a> and <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/stem-cell-treatment/ \">Stem Cell Prolotherapy</a>. To see if you are a candidate for one of our non-surgical treatments, or for a second opinion for a recommended surgery, contact us for a consultation at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, <a href=\"tel:+[phone_raw]\">[phone]</a>.\n\nWant to hear stories from some of our patients? Check out the testimonials on this page and on our <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Elbow-Testimonials/\"> Testimonials page</a>.\n\n<a style=\"display: block; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 275px;\" href=\"https://www.carecredit.com/go/762HNB/bb3poscustacqbtnclk08132020/?dtc=Ds5X&amp;promocode=CLT/\"><img style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https://www.carecredit.com/sites/pc/image/carecredit_button_applynow_280x100_a_v1.jpg\" width=\"275\" /></a>','Elbow Injury Treatment','','inherit','closed','closed','','582-autosave-v1','','','2021-06-11 18:27:28','2021-06-11 18:27:28','',582,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4726',0,'revision','',0),(4727,9,'2021-06-11 18:27:48','2021-06-11 18:27:48','<div>\r\n<h2>Elbow Injury Treatment</h2>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\">[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"RJCzx6yt0zY\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Jennifer-Elbow.jpg\" alt=\"Jennifer- Elbow\"]\r\n<strong>Jennifer - Elbow</strong></div>\r\n<h4>Elbow Injury Treatment</h4>\r\nOrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> offers you the most effective elbow injury treatment. Plus, this natural treatment avoids the long-term side effects that may be associated with NSAIDs and cortisone injections. Our comprehensive Regenerative Orthopedic treatments such as Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, and <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\">Prolotherapy</a> elbow treatments offer our patients a non-surgical solution for their elbow pain and injuries. From future Olympians to weekend warriors, we can help you return to your sport without surgery, without pain medications, and without extended periods of time away from your sport.\r\n<h4>Why Regenerative Orthopedics for Elbow Injury Treatments?</h4>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC, <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></a>, is an experienced marathoner, long-distance cyclist, and swimmer. He has participated in Triathlons as well as Ironman competitions. And since he is a triathlete himself, he understands the passion that athletes have to train and compete. He has also experienced injuries himself and utilized Regenerative Orthopedics to get back in the game.\r\n\r\nAnd being both a medical doctor and chiropractor gives him more insight as he cares for your particular need. In our experience, comprehensive Regenerative Orthopedics is an effective elbow injury treatment and the best therapy for long-term positive results.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"http://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Some of the most common elbow pain and injuries we treat with comprehensive Regenerative Orthopedics include:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Arthritis</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/conditions/chronic-pain/chronic-elbow-pain/\">Elbow pain</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Elbow sprain</li>\r\n 	<li>Golfers elbow</li>\r\n 	<li>Lateral epicondylitis</li>\r\n 	<li>Medial epicondylitis</li>\r\n 	<li>Post-surgical elbow pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Tendonitis</li>\r\n 	<li>Tendinosis</li>\r\n 	<li>Tennis elbow</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h4>Are You A Candidate for Regenerative Orthopedics?</h4>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC, and our staff at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> offer traditional Dextrose Prolotherapy elbow treatment, as well as <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/prp-treatment/\">PRP Prolotherapy</a> and <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/stem-cell-treatment/ \">Stem Cell Prolotherapy</a>. To see if you are a candidate for one of our non-surgical treatments, or for a second opinion for a recommended surgery, contact us for a consultation at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, <a href=\"tel:+[phone_raw]\">[phone]</a>.\r\n\r\nWant to hear stories from some of our patients? Check out the testimonials on this page and on our <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Elbow-Testimonials/\"> Testimonials page</a>.\r\n\r\n<a style=\"display: block; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 275px;\" href=\"https://www.carecredit.com/go/762HNB/bb3poscustacqbtnclk08132020/?dtc=Ds5X&amp;promocode=CLT/\"><img style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https://www.carecredit.com/sites/pc/image/carecredit_button_applynow_280x100_a_v1.jpg\" width=\"275\" /></a>','Elbow Injury Treatment','','inherit','closed','closed','','582-revision-v1','','','2021-06-11 18:27:48','2021-06-11 18:27:48','',582,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4727',0,'revision','',0),(4728,9,'2021-06-16 23:35:24','2021-06-16 23:35:24','<h2>Knee Arthritis Treatment That Gets Rid of Pain at the Source</h2>\n[caption id=\"attachment_4729\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4729\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/knee-arthritis-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"Knee Arthritis\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" /> <strong>               Effective Non-Surgical Knee Arthritis Treatment</strong>[/caption]\n\nWe treat a lot of knees at our clinic. Part of the reason is that knee injuries are so prevalent. Another reason is that quite often, the other treatments patients receive only provide temporary relief.\n\nWhen an injury is left untreated or when the treatment fails to adequately repair an injury, the knee becomes unstable. The instability sets the knee up for a cycle of abnormal joint motion. And that promotes knee degeneration which destroys the joint over time. The result? The knee is set up for the development of arthritis.\n\nIf you already have arthritis in your knee, we can help. Even if surgery has been recommended due to the advanced nature of your arthritis, there is a good chance we can help. Studies have shown the effectiveness of this non-surgical Stem Cell Therapy to treat knee arthritis. 1,2\n\nIf you have injured your meniscus or ACL, Regenerative Orthopedics is also an effective therapy capable of repairing the injury and stopping the cycle that leads to arthritis.\n\n<strong>And...Regenerative Orthopedics is also an ideal treatment for anyone looking to avoid knee replacement!</strong>\n<h3>The Healthy Knee vs. An Injured Knee</h3>\nLet\'s talk a bit about our knees. The knee is the largest joint in the body and one of the more complex joints. To accomplish all of the tasks the knee needs to do, many forces and stressors are placed on it.\n\nA healthy knee moves smoothly during walking activities. And it also moves smoothly when running, jumping, and turning. One of the most important keys to a healthy knee is maintaining stability in response to the forces placed upon it. When any part of the knee joint is injured, such as the bony configuration, muscles, menisci, joint capsule, or ligaments, the whole stability of the knee is disrupted. And that causes symptoms and pain!\n\nWhen knee injury does occur, Regenerative Orthopedics can stop the disruption and stabilize the knee again. The treatment does this by promoting the healing of unstable and weakened ligaments and other injured joint structures. The result is the elimination of pain associated with knee conditions caused by abnormal joint motion.\n<h3>What About Knee Arthritis Treatment?</h3>\nKnee pain is one of the most common reasons people seek out medical help. And knee osteoarthritis is a primary player. Arthritis impairs the mobility and activity level of those who suffer from it. If you suffer from it, you sure know the effect it has on your life.\n\nThe prevalence of knee pain increases with age and is affected by lifestyle factors, such as obesity and lack of exercise. People living with Arthritis deal with chronic pain, joint stiffness, structural damage, and the progressive loss of cartilage. The condition can be disabling.\n\n<strong>But did you know the pain of arthritis does not come from the cartilage?</strong> Even though cartilage loss plays a central role in arthritis, it is not the source of pain. How can that be? It\'s because cartilage tissue does not contain nerve fibers.\n<h4><em>Nerve Fibers</em></h4>\nThe tissues containing many nerve fibers include the ligaments, tendons, meniscus, joint capsule, synovium, and periosteum. Arthritis pain is due to injury to these types of tissue. Since soft tissue is mainly responsible for the smooth movement of the knee joint, when abnormal forces are placed on them, injury occurs that disrupts the balance between normal motion and instability. This is where the painful process begins.\n\n<strong>The nerve endings that cause pain are also present where the ligaments and tendons insert into the bone, and this area can become a source of ongoing knee pain. Regenerative Orthopedic treatments are often directed at these sites. And as such, they are recognized as one of the most effective non-surgical therapies to treat knee pain.</strong>\n<h4><em>Ligaments</em></h4>\nLigaments play a crucial role in the stability of the knee because they guide the motion of the knee joints and restrain excessive motion to prevent dislocation. Ligament injuries are also the most common form of a knee injury. Ligament injury then upsets and disrupts the balance in the motion of the knee joint.\n\nInjuries that result in ligament damage also commonly result in injury to other knee structures, such as the meniscus, tendons, and cartilage. As mentioned, these injuries can eventually lead to arthritis, which can transpire within a few years with severe injuries or possibly over decades if the injury is less severe.\n<h3>Regenerative Orthopedic Treatments Heal the Soft Tissue Injuries</h3>\n[caption id=\"attachment_4734\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"wp-image-4734 size-medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Stem.Joint_.KW_-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Stem.joint.kw\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" /> Effective Non-Surgical Knee Arthritis Treatment and Articular Defect Repair[/caption]\n\nAlthough many treatments may offer temporary pain relief, it is important to find a treatment that does more than chase the symptoms. And actual repair of the injured soft tissue is vital to restore normal motion to the knee joint.\n\nRegenerative Orthopedic treatment options, such as Stem Cell Therapy, Platelet Rich Plasma, and Prolotherapy, are effective therapies that do just that. These treatments stimulate healing of ligaments, tendons, and menisci and restore normal functioning of the knee joint, thus preventing the arthritic progression. In more advanced cases, the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy can be used to promote the regeneration of articular cartilage.\n\nRegenerative Orthopedic treatments target and repair the structures generating the pain in knee arthritis, effectively resolving the pain. And Regenerative Orthopedic treatments give hope to arthritis sufferers because they provide not only pain relief but also joint repair, resulting in improved function and a better quality of life.\n\nStem Cell Therapy is an effective knee arthritis treatment as well as articular cartilage defects.3 If you are suffering from knee arthritis pain, a knee injury, or even an articular cartilage defect, call us today. We\'d love to help you get back to doing what you love.\n<h3>References</h3>\n<ol>\n 	<li>Hamoud Al Faqeh, Bin Mohamed Yahya N H, Hui Cheng C, Bin Saim A, BtHj I R (2012) The potential of intra-articular injection of chondrogenic- induced bone marrow stem cells to retard the progression of osteoarthritis in a sheep model, Experimental Gerontology 47: 458- 464.</li>\n 	<li>Eslaminejad M B, Poor E M (2014) Mesenchymal stem cells as a potent cell source for articular cartilage regeneration. World J Stem Cells 6: 344- 354.</li>\n 	<li>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 12\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n\nHeba M Arakeep, et al. <a href=\"https://opastonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/repair-of-articular-cartilage-defects-using-bone-marrow-derived-mesenchymal-stem-cells-in-rabbits-scri-19.pdf\">Repair of Articular Cartilage Defects using Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Rabbits</a>. Stem Cell Res Int (2019).  3: ( 1 ) 1 -12.\n\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 11\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\"></div>\n</div>\n</div></li>\n</ol>','Get Rid of Knee Arthritis Symptoms by Treating the Source of the Pain','','inherit','closed','closed','','2347-autosave-v1','','','2021-06-16 23:35:24','2021-06-16 23:35:24','',2347,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4728',0,'revision','',0),(4729,9,'2021-06-16 22:37:49','2021-06-16 22:37:49','Knee Arthritis','Knee Arthritis','Effective Non-Surgical Knee Arthritis Treatment','inherit','open','closed','','knee-arthritis-2','','','2021-06-16 22:38:16','2021-06-16 22:38:16','',2347,'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/knee-arthritis.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4730,9,'2021-06-16 23:20:44','2021-06-16 23:20:44','<h2>Knee Arthritis Treatment To Get Rid of Pain at the Source</h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4729\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4729\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/knee-arthritis-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"Knee Arthritis\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" /> <strong>               Effective Non-Surgical Knee Arthritis Treatment</strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\nWe treat a lot of knees at our clinic. Part of the reason is because knee injuries are so prevalent. Another reason is that quite often the other treatments patients receive, only provide temporary relief.\r\n\r\nWhen an injury is left untreated or when the treatment fails to adequately repair an injury, the knee becomes unstable. The instability sets the knee up for a cycle of abnormal joint motion. And that promotes knee degeneration which destroys the joint over time. The result? The knee is set up for the development of arthritis.\r\n\r\nIf you already have arthritis in your knee, we can help. Even if surgery has been recommended due to the advanced nature of your arthritis, there is a good chance we can help. Studies have shown the effectivenesss of this non-surgical Stem Cell Therapy to treat knee arthritis. 1,2\r\n\r\nIf you have injured your meniscus or ACL, Regenerative Orthopedics is also an effective therapy capable of repairing the injury and stopping the cycle that leads to arthritis.\r\n\r\n<strong>And...Regenerative Orthopedics is also an ideal treatment for anyone looking to avoid knee replacement!</strong>\r\n<h3>The Healthy Knee vs An Injured Knee</h3>\r\nLet\'s talk a bit about our knees. The knee is the largest joint in the body and one of the more complex joints. In order to accomplish all of the tasks the knee needs to do, many forces and stressors are placed on it.\r\n\r\nA healthy knee moves smoothly during walking activities. And it also moves smoothly when running, jumping and turning. One of the most important keys to a healthy knee is maintaining stability in response to the forces placed upon it. When any part of the knee joint is injured, such as the bony configuration, muscles, menisci, joint capsule or the ligaments, the whole stability of the knee is disrupted. And that causes symptoms and pain!\r\n\r\nWhen knee injury does occur, Regenerative Orthopedics can stop the disruption and stabilize the knee again. The treatment does this by promoting the healing of unstable and weakened ligaments, and other injured joint structures. The result is the elimination of pain associated with knee conditions caused by abnormal joint motion.\r\n<h3>What About Knee Arthritis Treatment?</h3>\r\nKnee pain is one of the most common reasons people seek out medical help. And knee osteoarthritis is a primary player. Arthritis impairs the mobility and activity level of those who suffer from it. If you suffer from it, you sure know the affect it has on your life.\r\n\r\nThe prevalence of knee pain increases with age, and is affected by lifestyle factors, such as obesity and lack of exercise. Arthritis sufferers deal with chronic pain, joint stiffness, structural damage, and the progressive loss of cartilage. The condition can be disabling.\r\n\r\n<strong>But did you know the pain of arthritis does not come from the cartilage?</strong> Even though cartilage loss plays a central role in arthritis, it is not the source of pain. How can that be? It\'s because cartilage tissue does not contain nerve fibers.\r\n\r\nThe tissues that do contain a lot of nerve fibers includes the ligaments, tendons, meniscus, joint capsule, synovium and periosteum. Arthritis pain is due to injury to these types of tissue. Since soft tissue is mainly responsible for the smooth movement of the knee joint, when abnormal forces are placed on them, injury occurs that disrupts the balance between normal motion and instability. This is where the painful process begins.\r\n\r\n<strong>The nerve endings that cause pain are also present where the ligaments and tendons insert to the bone, and this area can become a source of ongoing knee pain. Regenerative Orthopedic treatments are often directed at these sites. And as such, are recognized as one of the most effective non-surgical therapies to treat knee pain.</strong>\r\n\r\nLigaments play a crucial role in the stability of the knee, because they guide the motion of the knee joints, and restrain excessive motion to prevent dislocation. Ligament injuries are also the most common form of knee injury. Ligament injury then upsets and disrupts the balance in the motion of the knee joint.\r\n\r\nInjuries that result in ligament damage also commonly result in the injury to other knee structures, such as the meniscus, tendons and cartilage. As mentioned, these injuries can eventually lead to arthritis, which can transpire within a few years with severe injuries or possibly over decades if the injury is less severe.\r\n<h3>Regenerative Orthopedic Treatments Heal the Soft Tissue Injuries</h3>\r\nAlthough many treatments may offer temporary pain relief, it is important to find a treatment that does more than chase the symptoms. And  actual repair of the injured soft tissue is vital in order to restore normal motion to the knee joint.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedic treatment options, such as Stem Cell Therapy, Platelet Rich Plasma, and Prolotherapy are effective therapies that do just that. These treatments stimulate healing of ligaments, tendons and menisci, and restore normal functioning of the knee joint, thus preventing the arthritic progression. In more advanced cases, the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy can be used to promote the regeneration of articular cartilage.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedic treatments target and repair the structures generating the pain in knee arthritis, effectively resolving the pain. Regenerative Orthopedic treatments give hope to arthritis sufferers, because they provide not only pain relief, but also joint repair, resulting in improved function and a better quality of life.\r\n\r\nStem Cell Therapy is an effective knee arthritis treatement as well as articular cartilage defects.3 If you are suffering from knee arthritis pain, a knee injury, or even an articular cartilage defect, call us today. We\'d love to help you get back to doing what you love.\r\n<h3>References</h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Hamoud Al Faqeh, Bin Mohamed Yahya N H, Hui Cheng C, Bin Saim A, BtHj I R (2012) The potential of intra-articular injection of chondrogenic- induced bone marrow stem cells to retard the progression of osteoarthritis in a sheep model, Experimental Gerontology 47: 458- 464.</li>\r\n 	<li>Eslaminejad M B, Poor E M (2014) Mesenchymal stem cells as a potent cell source for articular cartilage regeneration. World J Stem Cells 6: 344- 354.</li>\r\n 	<li>\r\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 12\">\r\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\r\n<div class=\"column\">\r\n\r\nHeba M Arakeep, et al. <a href=\"https://opastonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/repair-of-articular-cartilage-defects-using-bone-marrow-derived-mesenchymal-stem-cells-in-rabbits-scri-19.pdf\">Repair of Articular Cartilage Defects using Bone Marrow Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Rabbits</a>. Stem Cell Res Int (2019).  3: ( 1 ) 1 -12.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 11\">\r\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\r\n<div class=\"column\"></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div></li>\r\n</ol>','Get Rid of Knee Arthritis Symptoms by Treating the Source of the Pain','','inherit','closed','closed','','2347-revision-v1','','','2021-06-16 23:20:44','2021-06-16 23:20:44','',2347,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4730',0,'revision','',0),(4731,9,'2021-06-16 23:24:46','2021-06-16 23:24:46','<h2>Knee Arthritis Treatment That Gets Rid of Pain at the Source</h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4729\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4729\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/knee-arthritis-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"Knee Arthritis\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" /> <strong>               Effective Non-Surgical Knee Arthritis Treatment</strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\nWe treat a lot of knees at our clinic. Part of the reason is that knee injuries are so prevalent. Another reason is that quite often the other treatments patients receive, only provide temporary relief.\r\n\r\nWhen an injury is left untreated or when the treatment fails to adequately repair an injury, the knee becomes unstable. The instability sets the knee up for a cycle of abnormal joint motion. And that promotes knee degeneration which destroys the joint over time. The result? The knee is set up for the development of arthritis.\r\n\r\nIf you already have arthritis in your knee, we can help. Even if surgery has been recommended due to the advanced nature of your arthritis, there is a good chance we can help. Studies have shown the effectiveness of this non-surgical Stem Cell Therapy to treat knee arthritis. 1,2\r\n\r\nIf you have injured your meniscus or ACL, Regenerative Orthopedics is also an effective therapy capable of repairing the injury and stopping the cycle that leads to arthritis.\r\n\r\n<strong>And...Regenerative Orthopedics is also an ideal treatment for anyone looking to avoid knee replacement!</strong>\r\n<h3>The Healthy Knee vs An Injured Knee</h3>\r\nLet\'s talk a bit about our knees. The knee is the largest joint in the body and one of the more complex joints. In order to accomplish all of the tasks the knee needs to do, many forces and stressors are placed on it.\r\n\r\nA healthy knee moves smoothly during walking activities. And it also moves smoothly when running, jumping, and turning. One of the most important keys to a healthy knee is maintaining stability in response to the forces placed upon it. When any part of the knee joint is injured, such as the bony configuration, muscles, menisci, joint capsule or ligaments, the whole stability of the knee is disrupted. And that causes symptoms and pain!\r\n\r\nWhen knee injury does occur, Regenerative Orthopedics can stop the disruption and stabilize the knee again. The treatment does this by promoting the healing of unstable and weakened ligaments, and other injured joint structures. The result is the elimination of pain associated with knee conditions caused by abnormal joint motion.\r\n<h3>What About Knee Arthritis Treatment?</h3>\r\nKnee pain is one of the most common reasons people seek out medical help. And knee osteoarthritis is a primary player. Arthritis impairs the mobility and activity level of those who suffer from it. If you suffer from it, you sure know the effect it has on your life.\r\n\r\nThe prevalence of knee pain increases with age and is affected by lifestyle factors, such as obesity and lack of exercise. Arthritis sufferers deal with chronic pain, joint stiffness, structural damage, and the progressive loss of cartilage. The condition can be disabling.\r\n\r\n<strong>But did you know the pain of arthritis does not come from the cartilage?</strong> Even though cartilage loss plays a central role in arthritis, it is not the source of pain. How can that be? It\'s because cartilage tissue does not contain nerve fibers.\r\n\r\nThe tissues that do contain a lot of nerve fibers include the ligaments, tendons, meniscus, joint capsule, synovium, and periosteum. Arthritis pain is due to injury to these types of tissue. Since soft tissue is mainly responsible for the smooth movement of the knee joint, when abnormal forces are placed on them, injury occurs that disrupts the balance between normal motion and instability. This is where the painful process begins.\r\n\r\n<strong>The nerve endings that cause pain are also present where the ligaments and tendons insert into the bone, and this area can become a source of ongoing knee pain. Regenerative Orthopedic treatments are often directed at these sites. And as such, are recognized as one of the most effective non-surgical therapies to treat knee pain.</strong>\r\n\r\nLigaments play a crucial role in the stability of the knee, because they guide the motion of the knee joints, and restrain excessive motion to prevent dislocation. Ligament injuries are also the most common form of a knee injury. Ligament injury then upsets and disrupts the balance in the motion of the knee joint.\r\n\r\nInjuries that result in ligament damage also commonly result in injury to other knee structures, such as the meniscus, tendons, and cartilage. As mentioned, these injuries can eventually lead to arthritis, which can transpire within a few years with severe injuries or possibly over decades if the injury is less severe.\r\n<h3>Regenerative Orthopedic Treatments Heal the Soft Tissue Injuries</h3>\r\nAlthough many treatments may offer temporary pain relief, it is important to find a treatment that does more than chase the symptoms. And actual repair of the injured soft tissue is vital in order to restore normal motion to the knee joint.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedic treatment options, such as Stem Cell Therapy, Platelet Rich Plasma, and Prolotherapy are effective therapies that do just that. These treatments stimulate healing of ligaments, tendons, and menisci, and restore normal functioning of the knee joint, thus preventing the arthritic progression. In more advanced cases, the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy can be used to promote the regeneration of articular cartilage.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedic treatments target and repair the structures generating the pain in knee arthritis, effectively resolving the pain. Regenerative Orthopedic treatments give hope to arthritis sufferers, because they provide not only pain relief, but also joint repair, resulting in improved function and a better quality of life.\r\n\r\nStem Cell Therapy is an effective knee arthritis treatment as well as articular cartilage defects.3 If you are suffering from knee arthritis pain, a knee injury, or even an articular cartilage defect, call us today. We\'d love to help you get back to doing what you love.\r\n<h3>References</h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Hamoud Al Faqeh, Bin Mohamed Yahya N H, Hui Cheng C, Bin Saim A, BtHj I R (2012) The potential of intra-articular injection of chondrogenic- induced bone marrow stem cells to retard the progression of osteoarthritis in a sheep model, Experimental Gerontology 47: 458- 464.</li>\r\n 	<li>Eslaminejad M B, Poor E M (2014) Mesenchymal stem cells as a potent cell source for articular cartilage regeneration. World J Stem Cells 6: 344- 354.</li>\r\n 	<li>\r\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 12\">\r\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\r\n<div class=\"column\">\r\n\r\nHeba M Arakeep, et al. <a href=\"https://opastonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/repair-of-articular-cartilage-defects-using-bone-marrow-derived-mesenchymal-stem-cells-in-rabbits-scri-19.pdf\">Repair of Articular Cartilage Defects using Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Rabbits</a>. Stem Cell Res Int (2019).  3: ( 1 ) 1 -12.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 11\">\r\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\r\n<div class=\"column\"></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div></li>\r\n</ol>','Get Rid of Knee Arthritis Symptoms by Treating the Source of the Pain','','inherit','closed','closed','','2347-revision-v1','','','2021-06-16 23:24:46','2021-06-16 23:24:46','',2347,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4731',0,'revision','',0),(4732,9,'2021-06-16 23:31:21','2021-06-16 23:31:21','<h2>Knee Arthritis Treatment That Gets Rid of Pain at the Source</h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4729\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4729\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/knee-arthritis-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"Knee Arthritis\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" /> <strong>               Effective Non-Surgical Knee Arthritis Treatment</strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\nWe treat a lot of knees at our clinic. Part of the reason is that knee injuries are so prevalent. Another reason is that quite often, the other treatments patients receive only provide temporary relief.\r\n\r\nWhen an injury is left untreated or when the treatment fails to adequately repair an injury, the knee becomes unstable. The instability sets the knee up for a cycle of abnormal joint motion. And that promotes knee degeneration which destroys the joint over time. The result? The knee is set up for the development of arthritis.\r\n\r\nIf you already have arthritis in your knee, we can help. Even if surgery has been recommended due to the advanced nature of your arthritis, there is a good chance we can help. Studies have shown the effectiveness of this non-surgical Stem Cell Therapy to treat knee arthritis. 1,2\r\n\r\nIf you have injured your meniscus or ACL, Regenerative Orthopedics is also an effective therapy capable of repairing the injury and stopping the cycle that leads to arthritis.\r\n\r\n<strong>And...Regenerative Orthopedics is also an ideal treatment for anyone looking to avoid knee replacement!</strong>\r\n<h3>The Healthy Knee vs. An Injured Knee</h3>\r\nLet\'s talk a bit about our knees. The knee is the largest joint in the body and one of the more complex joints. To accomplish all of the tasks the knee needs to do, many forces and stressors are placed on it.\r\n\r\nA healthy knee moves smoothly during walking activities. And it also moves smoothly when running, jumping, and turning. One of the most important keys to a healthy knee is maintaining stability in response to the forces placed upon it. When any part of the knee joint is injured, such as the bony configuration, muscles, menisci, joint capsule, or ligaments, the whole stability of the knee is disrupted. And that causes symptoms and pain!\r\n\r\nWhen knee injury does occur, Regenerative Orthopedics can stop the disruption and stabilize the knee again. The treatment does this by promoting the healing of unstable and weakened ligaments and other injured joint structures. The result is the elimination of pain associated with knee conditions caused by abnormal joint motion.\r\n<h3>What About Knee Arthritis Treatment?</h3>\r\nKnee pain is one of the most common reasons people seek out medical help. And knee osteoarthritis is a primary player. Arthritis impairs the mobility and activity level of those who suffer from it. If you suffer from it, you sure know the effect it has on your life.\r\n\r\nThe prevalence of knee pain increases with age and is affected by lifestyle factors, such as obesity and lack of exercise. People living with Arthritis deal with chronic pain, joint stiffness, structural damage, and the progressive loss of cartilage. The condition can be disabling.\r\n\r\n<strong>But did you know the pain of arthritis does not come from the cartilage?</strong> Even though cartilage loss plays a central role in arthritis, it is not the source of pain. How can that be? It\'s because cartilage tissue does not contain nerve fibers.\r\n<h4><em>Nerve Fibers</em></h4>\r\nThe tissues containing many nerve fibers include the ligaments, tendons, meniscus, joint capsule, synovium, and periosteum. Arthritis pain is due to injury to these types of tissue. Since soft tissue is mainly responsible for the smooth movement of the knee joint, when abnormal forces are placed on them, injury occurs that disrupts the balance between normal motion and instability. This is where the painful process begins.\r\n\r\n<strong>The nerve endings that cause pain are also present where the ligaments and tendons insert into the bone, and this area can become a source of ongoing knee pain. Regenerative Orthopedic treatments are often directed at these sites. And as such, they are recognized as one of the most effective non-surgical therapies to treat knee pain.</strong>\r\n<h4><em>Ligaments</em></h4>\r\nLigaments play a crucial role in the stability of the knee because they guide the motion of the knee joints and restrain excessive motion to prevent dislocation. Ligament injuries are also the most common form of a knee injury. Ligament injury then upsets and disrupts the balance in the motion of the knee joint.\r\n\r\nInjuries that result in ligament damage also commonly result in injury to other knee structures, such as the meniscus, tendons, and cartilage. As mentioned, these injuries can eventually lead to arthritis, which can transpire within a few years with severe injuries or possibly over decades if the injury is less severe.\r\n<h3>Regenerative Orthopedic Treatments Heal the Soft Tissue Injuries</h3>\r\nAlthough many treatments may offer temporary pain relief, it is important to find a treatment that does more than chase the symptoms. And actual repair of the injured soft tissue is vital to restore normal motion to the knee joint.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedic treatment options, such as Stem Cell Therapy, Platelet Rich Plasma, and Prolotherapy, are effective therapies that do just that. These treatments stimulate healing of ligaments, tendons, and menisci and restore normal functioning of the knee joint, thus preventing the arthritic progression. In more advanced cases, the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy can be used to promote the regeneration of articular cartilage.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedic treatments target and repair the structures generating the pain in knee arthritis, effectively resolving the pain. And Regenerative Orthopedic treatments give hope to arthritis sufferers because they provide not only pain relief but also joint repair, resulting in improved function and a better quality of life.\r\n\r\nStem Cell Therapy is an effective knee arthritis treatment as well as articular cartilage defects.3 If you are suffering from knee arthritis pain, a knee injury, or even an articular cartilage defect, call us today. We\'d love to help you get back to doing what you love.\r\n<h3>References</h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Hamoud Al Faqeh, Bin Mohamed Yahya N H, Hui Cheng C, Bin Saim A, BtHj I R (2012) The potential of intra-articular injection of chondrogenic- induced bone marrow stem cells to retard the progression of osteoarthritis in a sheep model, Experimental Gerontology 47: 458- 464.</li>\r\n 	<li>Eslaminejad M B, Poor E M (2014) Mesenchymal stem cells as a potent cell source for articular cartilage regeneration. World J Stem Cells 6: 344- 354.</li>\r\n 	<li>\r\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 12\">\r\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\r\n<div class=\"column\">\r\n\r\nHeba M Arakeep, et al. <a href=\"https://opastonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/repair-of-articular-cartilage-defects-using-bone-marrow-derived-mesenchymal-stem-cells-in-rabbits-scri-19.pdf\">Repair of Articular Cartilage Defects using Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Rabbits</a>. 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Part of the reason is that knee injuries are so prevalent. Another reason is that quite often, the other treatments patients receive only provide temporary relief.\r\n\r\nWhen an injury is left untreated or when the treatment fails to adequately repair an injury, the knee becomes unstable. The instability sets the knee up for a cycle of abnormal joint motion. And that promotes knee degeneration which destroys the joint over time. The result? The knee is set up for the development of arthritis.\r\n\r\nIf you already have arthritis in your knee, we can help. Even if surgery has been recommended due to the advanced nature of your arthritis, there is a good chance we can help. Studies have shown the effectiveness of this non-surgical Stem Cell Therapy to treat knee arthritis. 1,2\r\n\r\nIf you have injured your meniscus or ACL, Regenerative Orthopedics is also an effective therapy capable of repairing the injury and stopping the cycle that leads to arthritis.\r\n\r\n<strong>And...Regenerative Orthopedics is also an ideal treatment for anyone looking to avoid knee replacement!</strong>\r\n<h3>The Healthy Knee vs. An Injured Knee</h3>\r\nLet\'s talk a bit about our knees. The knee is the largest joint in the body and one of the more complex joints. To accomplish all of the tasks the knee needs to do, many forces and stressors are placed on it.\r\n\r\nA healthy knee moves smoothly during walking activities. And it also moves smoothly when running, jumping, and turning. One of the most important keys to a healthy knee is maintaining stability in response to the forces placed upon it. When any part of the knee joint is injured, such as the bony configuration, muscles, menisci, joint capsule, or ligaments, the whole stability of the knee is disrupted. And that causes symptoms and pain!\r\n\r\nWhen knee injury does occur, Regenerative Orthopedics can stop the disruption and stabilize the knee again. The treatment does this by promoting the healing of unstable and weakened ligaments and other injured joint structures. The result is the elimination of pain associated with knee conditions caused by abnormal joint motion.\r\n<h3>What About Knee Arthritis Treatment?</h3>\r\nKnee pain is one of the most common reasons people seek out medical help. And knee osteoarthritis is a primary player. Arthritis impairs the mobility and activity level of those who suffer from it. If you suffer from it, you sure know the effect it has on your life.\r\n\r\nThe prevalence of knee pain increases with age and is affected by lifestyle factors, such as obesity and lack of exercise. People living with Arthritis deal with chronic pain, joint stiffness, structural damage, and the progressive loss of cartilage. The condition can be disabling.\r\n\r\n<strong>But did you know the pain of arthritis does not come from the cartilage?</strong> Even though cartilage loss plays a central role in arthritis, it is not the source of pain. How can that be? It\'s because cartilage tissue does not contain nerve fibers.\r\n<h4><em>Nerve Fibers</em></h4>\r\nThe tissues containing many nerve fibers include the ligaments, tendons, meniscus, joint capsule, synovium, and periosteum. Arthritis pain is due to injury to these types of tissue. Since soft tissue is mainly responsible for the smooth movement of the knee joint, when abnormal forces are placed on them, injury occurs that disrupts the balance between normal motion and instability. This is where the painful process begins.\r\n\r\n<strong>The nerve endings that cause pain are also present where the ligaments and tendons insert into the bone, and this area can become a source of ongoing knee pain. Regenerative Orthopedic treatments are often directed at these sites. And as such, they are recognized as one of the most effective non-surgical therapies to treat knee pain.</strong>\r\n<h4><em>Ligaments</em></h4>\r\nLigaments play a crucial role in the stability of the knee because they guide the motion of the knee joints and restrain excessive motion to prevent dislocation. Ligament injuries are also the most common form of a knee injury. Ligament injury then upsets and disrupts the balance in the motion of the knee joint.\r\n\r\nInjuries that result in ligament damage also commonly result in injury to other knee structures, such as the meniscus, tendons, and cartilage. As mentioned, these injuries can eventually lead to arthritis, which can transpire within a few years with severe injuries or possibly over decades if the injury is less severe.\r\n<h3>Regenerative Orthopedic Treatments Heal the Soft Tissue Injuries</h3>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4734\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"wp-image-4734 size-medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Stem.Joint_.KW_-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Stem.joint.kw\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" /> <strong>Non-Surgical Knee Arthritis Treatment &amp; Articular Defect Repair</strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\nAlthough many treatments may offer temporary pain relief, it is important to find a treatment that does more than chase the symptoms. And actual repair of the injured soft tissue is vital to restore normal motion to the knee joint.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedic treatment options, such as Stem Cell Therapy, Platelet Rich Plasma, and Prolotherapy, are effective therapies that do just that. These treatments stimulate healing of ligaments, tendons, and menisci and restore normal functioning of the knee joint, thus preventing the arthritic progression. In more advanced cases, the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy can be used to promote the regeneration of articular cartilage.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedic treatments target and repair the structures generating the pain in knee arthritis, effectively resolving the pain. And Regenerative Orthopedic treatments give hope to arthritis sufferers because they provide not only pain relief but also joint repair, resulting in improved function and a better quality of life.\r\n\r\nStem Cell Therapy is an effective knee arthritis treatment as well as articular cartilage defects.3 If you are suffering from knee arthritis pain, a knee injury, or even an articular cartilage defect, call us today. We\'d love to help you get back to doing what you love.\r\n<h3>References</h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Hamoud Al Faqeh, Bin Mohamed Yahya N H, Hui Cheng C, Bin Saim A, BtHj I R (2012) The potential of intra-articular injection of chondrogenic- induced bone marrow stem cells to retard the progression of osteoarthritis in a sheep model, Experimental Gerontology 47: 458- 464.</li>\r\n 	<li>Eslaminejad M B, Poor E M (2014) Mesenchymal stem cells as a potent cell source for articular cartilage regeneration. World J Stem Cells 6: 344- 354.</li>\r\n 	<li>\r\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 12\">\r\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\r\n<div class=\"column\">\r\n\r\nHeba M Arakeep, et al. <a href=\"https://opastonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/repair-of-articular-cartilage-defects-using-bone-marrow-derived-mesenchymal-stem-cells-in-rabbits-scri-19.pdf\">Repair of Articular Cartilage Defects using Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Rabbits</a>. Stem Cell Res Int (2019).  3: ( 1 ) 1 -12.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 11\">\r\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\r\n<div class=\"column\"></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div></li>\r\n</ol>','Get Rid of Knee Arthritis Symptoms by Treating the Source of the Pain','','inherit','closed','closed','','2347-revision-v1','','','2021-06-16 23:35:56','2021-06-16 23:35:56','',2347,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4735',0,'revision','',0),(4736,9,'2021-06-16 23:36:57','2021-06-16 23:36:57','<h2>Knee Arthritis Treatment That Gets Rid of Pain at the Source</h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4729\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4729\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/knee-arthritis-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"Knee Arthritis\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" /> <strong>               Effective Non-Surgical Knee Arthritis Treatment</strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\nWe treat a lot of knees at our clinic. Part of the reason is that knee injuries are so prevalent. Another reason is that quite often, the other treatments patients receive only provide temporary relief.\r\n\r\nWhen an injury is left untreated or when the treatment fails to adequately repair an injury, the knee becomes unstable. The instability sets the knee up for a cycle of abnormal joint motion. And that promotes knee degeneration which destroys the joint over time. The result? The knee is set up for the development of arthritis.\r\n\r\nIf you already have arthritis in your knee, we can help. Even if surgery has been recommended due to the advanced nature of your arthritis, there is a good chance we can help. Studies have shown the effectiveness of this non-surgical Stem Cell Therapy to treat knee arthritis. 1,2\r\n\r\nIf you have injured your meniscus or ACL, Regenerative Orthopedics is also an effective therapy capable of repairing the injury and stopping the cycle that leads to arthritis.\r\n\r\n<strong>And...Regenerative Orthopedics is also an ideal treatment for anyone looking to avoid knee replacement!</strong>\r\n<h3>The Healthy Knee vs. An Injured Knee</h3>\r\nLet\'s talk a bit about our knees. The knee is the largest joint in the body and one of the more complex joints. To accomplish all of the tasks the knee needs to do, many forces and stressors are placed on it.\r\n\r\nA healthy knee moves smoothly during walking activities. And it also moves smoothly when running, jumping, and turning. One of the most important keys to a healthy knee is maintaining stability in response to the forces placed upon it. When any part of the knee joint is injured, such as the bony configuration, muscles, menisci, joint capsule, or ligaments, the whole stability of the knee is disrupted. And that causes symptoms and pain!\r\n\r\nWhen knee injury does occur, Regenerative Orthopedics can stop the disruption and stabilize the knee again. The treatment does this by promoting the healing of unstable and weakened ligaments and other injured joint structures. The result is the elimination of pain associated with knee conditions caused by abnormal joint motion.\r\n<h3>What About Knee Arthritis Treatment?</h3>\r\nKnee pain is one of the most common reasons people seek out medical help. And knee osteoarthritis is a primary player. Arthritis impairs the mobility and activity level of those who suffer from it. If you suffer from it, you sure know the effect it has on your life.\r\n\r\nThe prevalence of knee pain increases with age and is affected by lifestyle factors, such as obesity and lack of exercise. People living with Arthritis deal with chronic pain, joint stiffness, structural damage, and the progressive loss of cartilage. The condition can be disabling.\r\n\r\n<strong>But did you know the pain of arthritis does not come from the cartilage?</strong> Even though cartilage loss plays a central role in arthritis, it is not the source of pain. How can that be? It\'s because cartilage tissue does not contain nerve fibers.\r\n<h4><em>Nerve Fibers</em></h4>\r\nThe tissues containing many nerve fibers include the ligaments, tendons, meniscus, joint capsule, synovium, and periosteum. Arthritis pain is due to injury to these types of tissue. Since soft tissue is mainly responsible for the smooth movement of the knee joint, when abnormal forces are placed on them, injury occurs that disrupts the balance between normal motion and instability. This is where the painful process begins.\r\n\r\n<strong>The nerve endings that cause pain are also present where the ligaments and tendons insert into the bone, and this area can become a source of ongoing knee pain. Regenerative Orthopedic treatments are often directed at these sites. And as such, they are recognized as one of the most effective non-surgical therapies to treat knee pain.</strong>\r\n<h4><em>Ligaments</em></h4>\r\nLigaments play a crucial role in the stability of the knee because they guide the motion of the knee joints and restrain excessive motion to prevent dislocation. Ligament injuries are also the most common form of a knee injury. Ligament injury then upsets and disrupts the balance in the motion of the knee joint.\r\n\r\nInjuries that result in ligament damage also commonly result in injury to other knee structures, such as the meniscus, tendons, and cartilage. As mentioned, these injuries can eventually lead to arthritis, which can transpire within a few years with severe injuries or possibly over decades if the injury is less severe.\r\n<h3>Regenerative Orthopedic Treatments Heal the Soft Tissue Injuries</h3>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4734\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"wp-image-4734 size-medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Stem.Joint_.KW_-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Stem.joint.kw\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" /> <strong>Non-Surgical Knee Arthritis Treatment &amp; Articular Defect Repair</strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\nAlthough many treatments may offer temporary pain relief, it is important to find a treatment that does more than chase the symptoms. And actual repair of the injured soft tissue is vital to restore normal motion to the knee joint.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedic treatment options, such as Stem Cell Therapy, Platelet Rich Plasma, and Prolotherapy, are effective therapies that do just that. These treatments stimulate healing of ligaments, tendons, and menisci and restore normal functioning of the knee joint, thus preventing the arthritic progression. In more advanced cases, the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy can be used to promote the regeneration of articular cartilage.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedic treatments target and repair the structures generating the pain in knee arthritis, effectively resolving the pain. And Regenerative Orthopedic treatments give hope to arthritis sufferers because they provide not only pain relief but also joint repair, resulting in improved function and a better quality of life.\r\n\r\nStem Cell Therapy is an effective knee arthritis treatment as well as articular cartilage defects.3 If you are suffering from knee arthritis pain, a knee injury, or even an articular cartilage defect, call us today. We\'d love to help you get back to doing what you love.\r\n<h3>References</h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Hamoud Al Faqeh, Bin Mohamed Yahya N H, Hui Cheng C, Bin Saim A, BtHj I R (2012) The potential of intra-articular injection of chondrogenic- induced bone marrow stem cells to retard the progression of osteoarthritis in a sheep model, Experimental Gerontology 47: 458- 464.</li>\r\n 	<li>Eslaminejad M B, Poor E M (2014) Mesenchymal stem cells as a potent cell source for articular cartilage regeneration. World J Stem Cells 6: 344- 354.</li>\r\n 	<li>\r\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 12\">\r\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\r\n<div class=\"column\">\r\n\r\nHeba M Arakeep, et al. <a href=\"https://opastonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/repair-of-articular-cartilage-defects-using-bone-marrow-derived-mesenchymal-stem-cells-in-rabbits-scri-19.pdf\">Repair of Articular Cartilage Defects using Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Rabbits</a>. Stem Cell Res Int (2019).  3: ( 1 ) 1 -12.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 11\">\r\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\r\n<div class=\"column\"></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div></li>\r\n</ol>','Knee Arthritis Treatment That Gets Rid of Pain at the Source','','inherit','closed','closed','','2347-revision-v1','','','2021-06-16 23:36:57','2021-06-16 23:36:57','',2347,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4736',0,'revision','',0),(4737,9,'2021-06-16 23:38:39','2021-06-16 23:38:39','<h2>Knee Arthritis Treatment That Gets Rid of Pain at the Source</h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4729\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4729\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/knee-arthritis-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"Knee Arthritis\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" /> <strong>               Effective Non-Surgical Knee Arthritis Treatment</strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\nWe treat a lot of knees at our clinic. Part of the reason is that knee injuries are so prevalent. Another reason is that quite often, the other treatments patients receive only provide temporary relief.\r\n\r\nWhen an injury is left untreated or when the treatment fails to adequately repair an injury, the knee becomes unstable. The instability sets the knee up for a cycle of abnormal joint motion. And that promotes knee degeneration which destroys the joint over time. The result? The knee is set up for the development of arthritis.\r\n\r\nIf you already have arthritis in your knee, we can help. Even if surgery has been recommended due to the advanced nature of your arthritis, there is a good chance we can help. Studies have shown the effectiveness of this non-surgical Stem Cell Therapy to treat knee arthritis. 1,2\r\n\r\nIf you have injured your meniscus or ACL, Regenerative Orthopedics is also an effective therapy capable of repairing the injury and stopping the cycle that leads to arthritis.\r\n\r\n<strong>And...Regenerative Orthopedics is also an ideal treatment for anyone looking to avoid knee replacement!</strong>\r\n<h3>The Healthy Knee vs. An Injured Knee</h3>\r\nLet\'s talk a bit about our knees. The knee is the largest joint in the body and one of the more complex joints. To accomplish all of the tasks the knee needs to do, many forces and stressors are placed on it.\r\n\r\nA healthy knee moves smoothly during walking activities. And it also moves smoothly when running, jumping, and turning. One of the most important keys to a healthy knee is maintaining stability in response to the forces placed upon it. When any part of the knee joint is injured, such as the bony configuration, muscles, menisci, joint capsule, or ligaments, the whole stability of the knee is disrupted. And that causes symptoms and pain!\r\n\r\nWhen knee injury does occur, Regenerative Orthopedics can stop the disruption and stabilize the knee again. The treatment does this by promoting the healing of unstable and weakened ligaments and other injured joint structures. The result is the elimination of pain associated with knee conditions caused by abnormal joint motion.\r\n<h3>What About Knee Arthritis Treatment?</h3>\r\nKnee pain is one of the most common reasons people seek out medical help. And knee osteoarthritis is a primary player. Arthritis impairs the mobility and activity level of those who suffer from it. If you suffer from it, you sure know the effect it has on your life.\r\n\r\nThe prevalence of knee pain increases with age and is affected by lifestyle factors, such as obesity and lack of exercise. People living with Arthritis deal with chronic pain, joint stiffness, structural damage, and the progressive loss of cartilage. The condition can be disabling.\r\n\r\n<strong>But did you know the pain of arthritis does not come from the cartilage?</strong> Even though cartilage loss plays a central role in arthritis, it is not the source of pain. How can that be? It\'s because cartilage tissue does not contain nerve fibers.\r\n<h5><em>Nerve Fibers and Pain</em></h5>\r\nThe tissues containing many nerve fibers include the ligaments, tendons, meniscus, joint capsule, synovium, and periosteum. Arthritis pain is due to injury to these types of tissue. Since soft tissue is mainly responsible for the smooth movement of the knee joint, when abnormal forces are placed on them, injury occurs that disrupts the balance between normal motion and instability. This is where the painful process begins.\r\n\r\n<strong>The nerve endings that cause pain are also present where the ligaments and tendons insert into the bone, and this area can become a source of ongoing knee pain. Regenerative Orthopedic treatments are often directed at these sites. And as such, they are recognized as one of the most effective non-surgical therapies to treat knee pain.</strong>\r\n<h5><em>Ligaments And Pain</em></h5>\r\nLigaments play a crucial role in the stability of the knee because they guide the motion of the knee joints and restrain excessive motion to prevent dislocation. Ligament injuries are also the most common form of a knee injury. Ligament injury then upsets and disrupts the balance in the motion of the knee joint.\r\n\r\nInjuries that result in ligament damage also commonly result in injury to other knee structures, such as the meniscus, tendons, and cartilage. As mentioned, these injuries can eventually lead to arthritis, which can transpire within a few years with severe injuries or possibly over decades if the injury is less severe.\r\n<h3>Regenerative Orthopedic Treatments Heal the Soft Tissue Injuries</h3>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4734\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"wp-image-4734 size-medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Stem.Joint_.KW_-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Stem.joint.kw\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" /> <strong>Non-Surgical Knee Arthritis Treatment &amp; Articular Defect Repair</strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\nAlthough many treatments may offer temporary pain relief, it is important to find a treatment that does more than chase the symptoms. And actual repair of the injured soft tissue is vital to restore normal motion to the knee joint.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedic treatment options, such as Stem Cell Therapy, Platelet Rich Plasma, and Prolotherapy, are effective therapies that do just that. These treatments stimulate healing of ligaments, tendons, and menisci and restore normal functioning of the knee joint, thus preventing the arthritic progression. In more advanced cases, the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy can be used to promote the regeneration of articular cartilage.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedic treatments target and repair the structures generating the pain in knee arthritis, effectively resolving the pain. And Regenerative Orthopedic treatments give hope to arthritis sufferers because they provide not only pain relief but also joint repair, resulting in improved function and a better quality of life.\r\n\r\nStem Cell Therapy is an effective knee arthritis treatment as well as articular cartilage defects.3 If you are suffering from knee arthritis pain, a knee injury, or even an articular cartilage defect, call us today. We\'d love to help you get back to doing what you love.\r\n<h3>References</h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Hamoud Al Faqeh, Bin Mohamed Yahya N H, Hui Cheng C, Bin Saim A, BtHj I R (2012) The potential of intra-articular injection of chondrogenic- induced bone marrow stem cells to retard the progression of osteoarthritis in a sheep model, Experimental Gerontology 47: 458- 464.</li>\r\n 	<li>Eslaminejad M B, Poor E M (2014) Mesenchymal stem cells as a potent cell source for articular cartilage regeneration. World J Stem Cells 6: 344- 354.</li>\r\n 	<li>\r\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 12\">\r\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\r\n<div class=\"column\">\r\n\r\nHeba M Arakeep, et al. <a href=\"https://opastonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/repair-of-articular-cartilage-defects-using-bone-marrow-derived-mesenchymal-stem-cells-in-rabbits-scri-19.pdf\">Repair of Articular Cartilage Defects using Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Rabbits</a>. Stem Cell Res Int (2019).  3: ( 1 ) 1 -12.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 11\">\r\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\r\n<div class=\"column\"></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div></li>\r\n</ol>','Knee Arthritis Treatment That Gets Rid of Pain at the Source','','inherit','closed','closed','','2347-revision-v1','','','2021-06-16 23:38:39','2021-06-16 23:38:39','',2347,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4737',0,'revision','',0),(4738,9,'2021-06-16 23:39:59','2021-06-16 23:39:59','<h2>Knee Arthritis Treatment That Gets Rid of Pain at the Source</h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4729\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4729\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/knee-arthritis-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"Knee Arthritis\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" /> <strong>               Effective Non-Surgical Knee Arthritis Treatment</strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\nWe treat a lot of knees at our clinic. Part of the reason is that knee injuries are so prevalent. Another reason is that quite often, the other treatments patients receive only provide temporary relief.\r\n\r\nWhen an injury is left untreated or when the treatment fails to adequately repair an injury, the knee becomes unstable. The instability sets the knee up for a cycle of abnormal joint motion. And that promotes knee degeneration which destroys the joint over time. The result? The knee is set up for the development of arthritis.\r\n\r\nIf you already have arthritis in your knee, we can help. Even if surgery has been recommended due to the advanced nature of your arthritis, there is a good chance we can help. Studies have shown the effectiveness of this non-surgical Stem Cell Therapy to treat knee arthritis. 1,2\r\n\r\nIf you have injured your meniscus or ACL, Regenerative Orthopedics is also an effective therapy capable of repairing the injury and stopping the cycle that leads to arthritis.\r\n\r\n<strong>And...Regenerative Orthopedics is also an ideal treatment for anyone looking to avoid knee replacement!</strong>\r\n<h3>The Healthy Knee vs. An Injured Knee</h3>\r\nLet\'s talk a bit about our knees. The knee is the largest joint in the body and one of the more complex joints. To accomplish all of the tasks the knee needs to do, many forces and stressors are placed on it.\r\n\r\nA healthy knee moves smoothly during walking activities. And it also moves smoothly when running, jumping, and turning. One of the most important keys to a healthy knee is maintaining stability in response to the forces placed upon it. When any part of the knee joint is injured, such as the bony configuration, muscles, menisci, joint capsule, or ligaments, the whole stability of the knee is disrupted. And that causes symptoms and pain!\r\n\r\nWhen knee injury does occur, Regenerative Orthopedics can stop the disruption and stabilize the knee again. The treatment does this by promoting the healing of unstable and weakened ligaments and other injured joint structures. The result is the elimination of pain associated with knee conditions caused by abnormal joint motion.\r\n<h3>What About Knee Arthritis Treatment?</h3>\r\nKnee pain is one of the most common reasons people seek out medical help. And knee osteoarthritis is a primary player. Arthritis impairs the mobility and activity level of those who suffer from it. If you suffer from it, you sure know the effect it has on your life.\r\n\r\nThe prevalence of knee pain increases with age and is affected by lifestyle factors, such as obesity and lack of exercise. People living with Arthritis deal with chronic pain, joint stiffness, structural damage, and the progressive loss of cartilage. The condition can be disabling.\r\n\r\n<strong>But did you know the pain of arthritis does not come from the cartilage?</strong> Even though cartilage loss plays a central role in arthritis, it is not the source of pain. How can that be? It\'s because cartilage tissue does not contain nerve fibers.\r\n<h5><em>Nerve Fibers and Pain</em></h5>\r\nThe tissues containing many nerve fibers include the ligaments, tendons, meniscus, joint capsule, synovium, and periosteum. Arthritis pain is due to injury to these types of tissue. Since soft tissue is mainly responsible for the smooth movement of the knee joint, when abnormal forces are placed on them, injury occurs that disrupts the balance between normal motion and instability. This is where the painful process begins.\r\n\r\n<strong>The nerve endings that cause pain are also present where the ligaments and tendons insert into the bone, and this area can become a source of ongoing knee pain. Regenerative Orthopedic treatments are often directed at these sites. And as such, they are recognized as one of the most effective non-surgical therapies to treat knee pain.</strong>\r\n<h5><em>Ligaments And Pain</em></h5>\r\nLigaments play a crucial role in the stability of the knee because they guide the motion of the knee joints and restrain excessive motion to prevent dislocation. Ligament injuries are also the most common form of a knee injury. Ligament injury then upsets and disrupts the balance in the motion of the knee joint.\r\n\r\nInjuries that result in ligament damage also commonly result in injury to other knee structures, such as the meniscus, tendons, and cartilage. As mentioned, these injuries can eventually lead to arthritis, which can transpire within a few years with severe injuries or possibly over decades if the injury is less severe.\r\n<h3>Regenerative Orthopedic Treatments Heal the Soft Tissue Injuries</h3>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4734\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"wp-image-4734 size-medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Stem.Joint_.KW_-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Stem.joint.kw\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" /> <strong>Non-Surgical Knee Arthritis Treatment &amp; Articular Defect Repair</strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\nAlthough many treatments may offer temporary pain relief, it is important to find a treatment that does more than chase the symptoms. And actual repair of the injured soft tissue is vital to restore normal motion to the knee joint.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedic treatment options, such as Stem Cell Therapy, Platelet Rich Plasma, and Prolotherapy, are effective therapies that do just that. These treatments stimulate healing of ligaments, tendons, and menisci and restore normal functioning of the knee joint, thus preventing the arthritic progression. In more advanced cases, the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy can be used to promote the regeneration of articular cartilage.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedic treatments target and repair the structures generating the pain in knee arthritis, effectively resolving the pain. And Regenerative Orthopedic treatments give hope to arthritis sufferers because they provide not only pain relief but also joint repair, resulting in improved function and a better quality of life.\r\n\r\nStem Cell Therapy is an effective knee arthritis treatment as well as an articular cartilage defect repair.3 If you are suffering from knee arthritis pain, a knee injury, or even an articular cartilage defect, call us today. We\'d love to help you get back to doing what you love.\r\n<h3>References</h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Hamoud Al Faqeh, Bin Mohamed Yahya N H, Hui Cheng C, Bin Saim A, BtHj I R (2012) The potential of intra-articular injection of chondrogenic- induced bone marrow stem cells to retard the progression of osteoarthritis in a sheep model, Experimental Gerontology 47: 458- 464.</li>\r\n 	<li>Eslaminejad M B, Poor E M (2014) Mesenchymal stem cells as a potent cell source for articular cartilage regeneration. World J Stem Cells 6: 344- 354.</li>\r\n 	<li>\r\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 12\">\r\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\r\n<div class=\"column\">\r\n\r\nHeba M Arakeep, et al. <a href=\"https://opastonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/repair-of-articular-cartilage-defects-using-bone-marrow-derived-mesenchymal-stem-cells-in-rabbits-scri-19.pdf\">Repair of Articular Cartilage Defects using Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Rabbits</a>. Stem Cell Res Int (2019).  3: ( 1 ) 1 -12.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 11\">\r\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\r\n<div class=\"column\"></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div></li>\r\n</ol>','Knee Arthritis Treatment That Gets Rid of Pain at the Source','','inherit','closed','closed','','2347-revision-v1','','','2021-06-16 23:39:59','2021-06-16 23:39:59','',2347,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4738',0,'revision','',0),(4739,9,'2021-06-18 21:21:35','2021-06-18 21:21:35','Back Pain. Prolotherapy','Back Pain. Prolotherapy','Stop Back Pain with Prolotherapy','inherit','open','closed','','back-pain-prolotherapy','','','2021-06-18 21:40:10','2021-06-18 21:40:10','',2760,'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Back-Pain.-Prolotherapy.jpeg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4740,9,'2021-06-18 21:40:54','2021-06-18 21:40:54','<h4>Stop Back Pain and the Endless Cycle of Chasing Symptoms</h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So many people suffer with back pain, stuck in a cycle of pain medications, hours of therapy appointments, more prescription medications, over the counter medications, supplements, and more therapy. Only to continue to suffer from continued back pain. The cycle is an attempt to manage the pain. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might think, “Of course, I want to manage the pain!” But what if there is a better way, and one that actually corrects the back pain problem. Regenerative Orthopedics can stop back pain and the cycle because it repairs the underlying source of pain. Since it treats at the source, it ends up resolving the pain.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Chasing symptoms keeps the sufferer in the pain cycle. Correcting the problems with Regenerative Orthopedics can stop back pain and the endless cycle!</span>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4739\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4739\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Back-Pain.-Prolotherapy-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Back Pain. Prolotherapy\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" /> <strong>                     Stop Back Pain with Prolotherapy</strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n\r\n<b>What Is the Reason Behind Most Back Pain?</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since back pain is so common and a leading cause of disability, it is important to look at the reason for it. The underlying cause of most back pain issues is </span><b><i>spinal instability</i></b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is spinal instability you might ask? When you bend and twist and tweak your back, you injure soft tissue, like muscle and ligaments. Muscles have a great blood supply, so they heal quickly. Ligaments have a poor blood supply, and take quite a while to heal. In fact, they heal quite poorly. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unhealed ligaments are weak and lax, similar to stretched out rubber bands. Ligaments connect bone to bone. So if the ligaments are weak, then the bone connection will be weak and wobbly. That bone connection or joint is then unstable. </span>\r\n<h3>The Vertebral Spine</h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The vertebral bones in the back make up the spine. So when the ligaments in the spine are weak or wobbly, that makes for spinal instability. When these ligaments remain unhealed, the problem gets worse and worse. The ligaments get more lax and the spine becomes more unstable. You can imagine that if the joints of the spine become wobbly, that the bony structures will have difficulty moving like they should. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When motion in the vertebral joint connections stops being smooth, the abnormal motion causes the joint structures to degenerate. Instability and abnormal joint motion is behind all types of painful back conditions. Painful problems like bulging discs, arthritis, sciatica, and degenerative joint disease can result from abnormal motion in the spine.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The underlying problem is ligament weakness, which creates the abnormal joint motion that will eventually damage the joint structures and elicit pain. Pain pills aren’t able to fix the weakened ligaments. And cortisone makes soft tissue weaker. So even if these things provide some short-term relief, they will eventually worsen the problem in the long run. Massage can’t strengthen weakened ligaments either.</span>\r\n\r\n<a style=\"display: block; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 275px;\" href=\"https://www.carecredit.com/go/762HNB/bb3poscustacqbtnclk08132020/?dtc=Ds5X&amp;promocode=CLT/\"><img style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https://www.carecredit.com/sites/pc/image/carecredit_button_applynow_280x100_a_v1.jpg\" width=\"275\" /></a>\r\n<h4><em>Regenerative Orthopedics Can Stop Back Pain</em></h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What’s the solution? The degenerative condition needs a regenerative treatment. Regenerative Orthopedics, like Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, and Prolotherapy are all regenerative treatments that strengthen ligaments, restore normal joint motion, and regenerate joint structures. Good quality <a href=\"https://lyfebotanicals.com/health/turmeric-back-pain/\">supplements</a>, like turmeric, which can aid in the healing process, are also of benefit.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Ligaments Are Structures that Provide Stability to the Joint</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned earlier, the most common cause of unresolved back pain is spinal instability, due to weakened and stretched out ligaments. Ligaments are very important for stability of the spine and for proper motion. In fact, they are some of the main stabilizing structure for the joint. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sure, those with back pain will definitely complain of muscle spasms and tightness, because muscles help with stability too. But muscles will spasm because they are overcompensating for the inability of the injured ligaments to keep the spine in place. Treatments that relieve muscle spasms will give temporary reprieve of the spasms. But they will not address the ligament weakness. Instability and pain will continue, because the ligaments are unable to hold the adjacent bones of the spine together properly.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>How Can You Stop Back Pain?</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each year, thousands and thousands of people are disabled due to some type of painful back condition. Back pain is actually one of the main reasons people come to see us at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>. By the time they come to see us, they have usually tried numerous types of pills, treatments, and even surgery. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But they are in our office because the pain has not stopped!</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> That’s because these other treatments are only short-lived and because they only provide temporary relief. Even surgical treatments end up with poor rates of success. Surgery may emphasize treatment of the disc, for example, but it misses treating the ligament injury which is the originating source of the pain. So pain continues.</span>\r\n<h3>Ligaments Can Refer Pain Too</h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The places where the ligaments attach to the bones are full of nerves, which elicit pain when stretched out or injured. Injured ligaments can send out referral pain down the back of the leg and even to the foot. They can also refer pain into the groin and pelvic floor. If weak ligaments exist, the physician knowledgeable in examination techniques can diagnose instability during the physical examination with varied maneuvers and positioning. Even palpating, or pressing with the thumb at the ligament attachments will elicit pain indicating ligament laxity.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Back pain is one of the easiest conditions to treat with Regenerative Orthopedics. Most often, the pain is located in the lower back, where the vertebrae of the lumbar spine meet the pelvis. Four structures adjoin there in a pretty small area, with all of it held together by ligaments, connecting the sacrum to the sides of the iliac crest and the ilium, while the lower part of the lumbar spine connects to the sacrum. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regenerative Orthopedics to the ligaments in this area strengthens the ligaments and their connecting attachments, making the whole area stronger, more stable, and alleviating the pain. Treatment to the back results in a high rate of improvement, with increased functional abilities, a return to desired activities and exercise, and a reduction and usually the elimination of the need for pain medication. </span>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Stop Back Pain with Regenerative Orthopedics','','inherit','closed','closed','','2760-revision-v1','','','2021-06-18 21:40:54','2021-06-18 21:40:54','',2760,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4740',0,'revision','',0),(4741,9,'2021-06-18 21:41:18','2021-06-18 21:41:18','<h4>Stop Back Pain and the Endless Cycle of Chasing Symptoms</h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So many people suffer from back pain, stuck in a cycle of pain medications, hours of therapy appointments, more prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, supplements, and more therapy. Only to continue to suffer from continued back pain. The cycle is an attempt to manage the pain. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might think, “Of course, I want to manage the pain!” But what if there is a better way, and one that actually corrects the back pain problem. Regenerative Orthopedics can stop back pain and the cycle because it repairs the underlying source of pain. Since it treats at the source, it ends up resolving the pain.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\'s no need to continue chasing symptoms with ineffective treatments that keep you in the pain cycle. Instead, correct the problems with Regenerative Orthopedics and stop back pain and the endless cycle!</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Chasing symptoms keeps the sufferer in the pain cycle. Correcting the problems with Regenerative Orthopedics can stop back pain and the endless cycle!</span>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4739\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4739\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Back-Pain.-Prolotherapy-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Back Pain. Prolotherapy\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" /> <strong>                     Stop Back Pain with Prolotherapy</strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n\r\n<b>What Is the Reason Behind Most Back Pain?</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since back pain is so common and a leading cause of disability, it is important to look at the reason for it. The underlying cause of most back pain issues is </span><b><i>spinal instability</i></b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is spinal instability you might ask? When you bend and twist and tweak your back, you injure soft tissue, like muscle and ligaments. Muscles have a great blood supply, so they heal quickly. Ligaments have a poor blood supply, and take quite a while to heal. In fact, they heal quite poorly. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unhealed ligaments are weak and lax, similar to stretched out rubber bands. Ligaments connect bone to bone. So if the ligaments are weak, then the bone connection will be weak and wobbly. That bone connection or joint is then unstable. </span>\r\n<h3>The Vertebral Spine</h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The vertebral bones in the back make up the spine. So when the ligaments in the spine are weak or wobbly, that makes for spinal instability. When these ligaments remain unhealed, the problem gets worse and worse. The ligaments get more lax and the spine becomes more unstable. You can imagine that if the joints of the spine become wobbly, that the bony structures will have difficulty moving like they should. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When motion in the vertebral joint connections stops being smooth, the abnormal motion causes the joint structures to degenerate. Instability and abnormal joint motion is behind all types of painful back conditions. Painful problems like bulging discs, arthritis, sciatica, and degenerative joint disease can result from abnormal motion in the spine.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The underlying problem is ligament weakness, which creates the abnormal joint motion that will eventually damage the joint structures and elicit pain. Pain pills aren’t able to fix the weakened ligaments. And cortisone makes soft tissue weaker. So even if these things provide some short-term relief, they will eventually worsen the problem in the long run. Massage can’t strengthen weakened ligaments either.</span>\r\n\r\n<a style=\"display: block; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 275px;\" href=\"https://www.carecredit.com/go/762HNB/bb3poscustacqbtnclk08132020/?dtc=Ds5X&amp;promocode=CLT/\"><img style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https://www.carecredit.com/sites/pc/image/carecredit_button_applynow_280x100_a_v1.jpg\" width=\"275\" /></a>\r\n<h4><em>Regenerative Orthopedics Can Stop Back Pain</em></h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What’s the solution? The degenerative condition needs a regenerative treatment. Regenerative Orthopedics, like Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, and Prolotherapy are all regenerative treatments that strengthen ligaments, restore normal joint motion, and regenerate joint structures. Good quality <a href=\"https://lyfebotanicals.com/health/turmeric-back-pain/\">supplements</a>, like turmeric, which can aid in the healing process, are also of benefit.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Ligaments Are Structures that Provide Stability to the Joint</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned earlier, the most common cause of unresolved back pain is spinal instability, due to weakened and stretched out ligaments. Ligaments are very important for stability of the spine and for proper motion. In fact, they are some of the main stabilizing structure for the joint. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sure, those with back pain will definitely complain of muscle spasms and tightness, because muscles help with stability too. But muscles will spasm because they are overcompensating for the inability of the injured ligaments to keep the spine in place. Treatments that relieve muscle spasms will give temporary reprieve of the spasms. But they will not address the ligament weakness. Instability and pain will continue, because the ligaments are unable to hold the adjacent bones of the spine together properly.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>How Can You Stop Back Pain?</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each year, thousands and thousands of people are disabled due to some type of painful back condition. Back pain is actually one of the main reasons people come to see us at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>. By the time they come to see us, they have usually tried numerous types of pills, treatments, and even surgery. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But they are in our office because the pain has not stopped!</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> That’s because these other treatments are only short-lived and because they only provide temporary relief. Even surgical treatments end up with poor rates of success. Surgery may emphasize treatment of the disc, for example, but it misses treating the ligament injury which is the originating source of the pain. So pain continues.</span>\r\n<h3>Ligaments Can Refer Pain Too</h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The places where the ligaments attach to the bones are full of nerves, which elicit pain when stretched out or injured. Injured ligaments can send out referral pain down the back of the leg and even to the foot. They can also refer pain into the groin and pelvic floor. If weak ligaments exist, the physician knowledgeable in examination techniques can diagnose instability during the physical examination with varied maneuvers and positioning. Even palpating, or pressing with the thumb at the ligament attachments will elicit pain indicating ligament laxity.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Back pain is one of the easiest conditions to treat with Regenerative Orthopedics. Most often, the pain is located in the lower back, where the vertebrae of the lumbar spine meet the pelvis. Four structures adjoin there in a pretty small area, with all of it held together by ligaments, connecting the sacrum to the sides of the iliac crest and the ilium, while the lower part of the lumbar spine connects to the sacrum. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regenerative Orthopedics to the ligaments in this area strengthens the ligaments and their connecting attachments, making the whole area stronger, more stable, and alleviating the pain. Treatment to the back results in a high rate of improvement, with increased functional abilities, a return to desired activities and exercise, and a reduction and usually the elimination of the need for pain medication. </span>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Stop Back Pain with Regenerative Orthopedics','','inherit','closed','closed','','2760-revision-v1','','','2021-06-18 21:41:18','2021-06-18 21:41:18','',2760,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4741',0,'revision','',0),(4742,9,'2021-06-18 21:44:33','2021-06-18 21:44:33','<h4>Stop Back Pain and the Endless Cycle of Chasing Symptoms</h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So many people suffer from back pain, stuck in a cycle of pain medications, hours of therapy appointments, more prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, supplements, and more therapy. Only to continue to suffer from continued back pain. The cycle is an attempt to manage the pain. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might think, “Of course, I want to manage the pain!” But what if there is a better way, and one that actually corrects the back pain problem. Regenerative Orthopedics can stop back pain and the cycle because it repairs the underlying source of pain. Since it treats at the source, it ends up resolving the pain.</span>\r\n\r\nStudies show the effectiveness of this non-surgical alternative. In one four-year study of 145 patients, 89% experienced more than 50% pain relief with Prolotherapy. Those are great results at improving quality of life and reducing pain!\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\'s no need to continue chasing symptoms with ineffective treatments that keep you in the pain cycle. Instead, correct the problems with Regenerative Orthopedics and stop back pain and the endless cycle!</span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4739\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4739\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Back-Pain.-Prolotherapy-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Back Pain. Prolotherapy\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" /> <strong>                     Stop Back Pain with Prolotherapy</strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n\r\n<b>What Is the Reason Behind Most Back Pain?</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since back pain is so common and a leading cause of disability, it is important to look at the reason for it. The underlying cause of most back pain issues is </span><b><i>spinal instability</i></b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is spinal instability you might ask? When you bend and twist and tweak your back, you injure soft tissue, like muscle and ligaments. Muscles have a great blood supply, so they heal quickly. Ligaments have a poor blood supply, and take quite a while to heal. In fact, they heal quite poorly. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unhealed ligaments are weak and lax, similar to stretched out rubber bands. Ligaments connect bone to bone. So if the ligaments are weak, then the bone connection will be weak and wobbly. That bone connection or joint is then unstable. </span>\r\n<h3>The Vertebral Spine</h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The vertebral bones in the back make up the spine. So when the ligaments in the spine are weak or wobbly, that makes for spinal instability. When these ligaments remain unhealed, the problem gets worse and worse. The ligaments get more lax and the spine becomes more unstable. You can imagine that if the joints of the spine become wobbly, that the bony structures will have difficulty moving like they should. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When motion in the vertebral joint connections stops being smooth, the abnormal motion causes the joint structures to degenerate. Instability and abnormal joint motion is behind all types of painful back conditions. Painful problems like bulging discs, arthritis, sciatica, and degenerative joint disease can result from abnormal motion in the spine.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The underlying problem is ligament weakness, which creates the abnormal joint motion that will eventually damage the joint structures and elicit pain. Pain pills aren’t able to fix the weakened ligaments. And cortisone makes soft tissue weaker. So even if these things provide some short-term relief, they will eventually worsen the problem in the long run. Massage can’t strengthen weakened ligaments either.</span>\r\n\r\n<a style=\"display: block; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 275px;\" href=\"https://www.carecredit.com/go/762HNB/bb3poscustacqbtnclk08132020/?dtc=Ds5X&amp;promocode=CLT/\"><img style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https://www.carecredit.com/sites/pc/image/carecredit_button_applynow_280x100_a_v1.jpg\" width=\"275\" /></a>\r\n<h4><em>Regenerative Orthopedics Can Stop Back Pain</em></h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What’s the solution? The degenerative condition needs a regenerative treatment. Regenerative Orthopedics, like Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, and Prolotherapy are all regenerative treatments that strengthen ligaments, restore normal joint motion, and regenerate joint structures. Good quality <a href=\"https://lyfebotanicals.com/health/turmeric-back-pain/\">supplements</a>, like turmeric, which can aid in the healing process, are also of benefit.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Ligaments Are Structures that Provide Stability to the Joint</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned earlier, the most common cause of unresolved back pain is spinal instability, due to weakened and stretched out ligaments. Ligaments are very important for stability of the spine and for proper motion. In fact, they are some of the main stabilizing structure for the joint. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sure, those with back pain will definitely complain of muscle spasms and tightness, because muscles help with stability too. But muscles will spasm because they are overcompensating for the inability of the injured ligaments to keep the spine in place. Treatments that relieve muscle spasms will give temporary reprieve of the spasms. But they will not address the ligament weakness. Instability and pain will continue, because the ligaments are unable to hold the adjacent bones of the spine together properly.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>How Can You Stop Back Pain?</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each year, thousands and thousands of people are disabled due to some type of painful back condition. Back pain is actually one of the main reasons people come to see us at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>. By the time they come to see us, they have usually tried numerous types of pills, treatments, and even surgery. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But they are in our office because the pain has not stopped!</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> That’s because these other treatments are only short-lived and because they only provide temporary relief. Even surgical treatments end up with poor rates of success. Surgery may emphasize treatment of the disc, for example, but it misses treating the ligament injury which is the originating source of the pain. So pain continues.</span>\r\n<h3>Ligaments Can Refer Pain Too</h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The places where the ligaments attach to the bones are full of nerves, which elicit pain when stretched out or injured. Injured ligaments can send out referral pain down the back of the leg and even to the foot. They can also refer pain into the groin and pelvic floor. If weak ligaments exist, the physician knowledgeable in examination techniques can diagnose instability during the physical examination with varied maneuvers and positioning. Even palpating, or pressing with the thumb at the ligament attachments will elicit pain indicating ligament laxity.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Back pain is one of the easiest conditions to treat with Regenerative Orthopedics. Most often, the pain is located in the lower back, where the vertebrae of the lumbar spine meet the pelvis. Four structures adjoin there in a pretty small area, with all of it held together by ligaments, connecting the sacrum to the sides of the iliac crest and the ilium, while the lower part of the lumbar spine connects to the sacrum. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regenerative Orthopedics to the ligaments in this area strengthens the ligaments and their connecting attachments, making the whole area stronger, more stable, and alleviating the pain. Treatment to the back results in a high rate of improvement, with increased functional abilities, a return to desired activities and exercise, and a reduction and usually the elimination of the need for pain medication. </span>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Stop Back Pain with Regenerative Orthopedics','','inherit','closed','closed','','2760-revision-v1','','','2021-06-18 21:44:33','2021-06-18 21:44:33','',2760,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4742',0,'revision','',0),(4743,9,'2021-06-18 21:45:43','2021-06-18 21:45:43','<h4>Stop Back Pain and the Endless Cycle of Chasing Symptoms</h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So many people suffer from back pain, stuck in a cycle of pain medications, hours of therapy appointments, more prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, supplements, and more therapy. Only to continue to suffer from continued back pain. The cycle is an attempt to manage the pain. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might think, “Of course, I want to manage the pain!” But what if there is a better way and one that actually corrects the back pain problem. Regenerative Orthopedics can stop back pain and the cycle because it repairs the underlying source of pain. Since it treats at the source, it ends up resolving the pain.</span>\r\n\r\nStudies show the effectiveness of this non-surgical alternative. In one four-year study of 145 patients, 89% experienced more than 50% pain relief with Prolotherapy. Those are great results at improving quality of life and reducing pain!\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\'s no need to continue chasing symptoms with ineffective treatments that keep you in the pain cycle. Instead, correct the problems with Regenerative Orthopedics and stop back pain and the endless cycle!</span>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4739\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4739\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Back-Pain.-Prolotherapy-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Back Pain. Prolotherapy\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" /> <strong>                     Stop Back Pain with Prolotherapy</strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n\r\n<b>What Is the Reason Behind Most Back Pain?</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since back pain is so common and a leading cause of disability, it is important to look at the reason for it. The underlying cause of most back pain issues is </span><b><i>spinal instability</i></b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is spinal instability you might ask? When you bend and twist and tweak your back, you injure soft tissue, like muscle and ligaments. Muscles have a great blood supply, so they heal quickly. Ligaments have a poor blood supply and take quite a while to heal. In fact, they heal quite poorly. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unhealed ligaments are weak and lax, similar to stretched-out rubber bands. Ligaments connect bone to bone. So if the ligaments are weak, then the bone connection will be weak and wobbly. That bone connection or joint is then unstable. </span>\r\n<h3>The Vertebral Spine</h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The vertebral bones in the back make up the spine. So when the ligaments in the spine are weak or wobbly, that makes for spinal instability. When these ligaments remain unhealed, the problem gets worse and worse. The ligaments get more lax and the spine becomes more unstable. You can imagine that if the joints of the spine become wobbly, that the bony structures will have difficulty moving as they should. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When motion in the vertebral joint connections stops being smooth, the abnormal motion causes the joint structures to degenerate. Instability and abnormal joint motion are behind all types of painful back conditions. Painful problems like bulging discs, arthritis, sciatica and degenerative joint disease can result from abnormal motion in the spine.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The underlying problem is ligament weakness, which creates abnormal joint motion that will eventually damage the joint structures and elicit pain. Pain pills aren’t able to fix the weakened ligaments. And cortisone makes soft tissue weaker. So even if these things provide some short-term relief, they will eventually worsen the problem in the long run. Massage can’t strengthen weakened ligaments either.</span>\r\n\r\n<a style=\"display: block; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 275px;\" href=\"https://www.carecredit.com/go/762HNB/bb3poscustacqbtnclk08132020/?dtc=Ds5X&amp;promocode=CLT/\"><img style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https://www.carecredit.com/sites/pc/image/carecredit_button_applynow_280x100_a_v1.jpg\" width=\"275\" /></a>\r\n<h4><em>Regenerative Orthopedics Can Stop Back Pain</em></h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What’s the solution? The degenerative condition needs regenerative treatment. Regenerative Orthopedics, like Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, and Prolotherapy are all regenerative treatments that strengthen ligaments, restore normal joint motion, and regenerate joint structures. Good quality <a href=\"https://lyfebotanicals.com/health/turmeric-back-pain/\">supplements</a>, like turmeric, which can aid in the healing process, are also of benefit.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Ligaments Are Structures that Provide Stability to the Joint</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned earlier, the most common cause of unresolved back pain is spinal instability, due to weakened and stretched-out ligaments. Ligaments are very important for the stability of the spine and for proper motion. In fact, they are some of the main stabilizing structures for the joint. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sure, those with back pain will definitely complain of muscle spasms and tightness, because muscles help with stability too. But muscles will spasm because they are overcompensating for the inability of the injured ligaments to keep the spine in place. Treatments that relieve muscle spasms will give temporary reprieve of the spasms. But they will not address the ligament weakness. Instability and pain will continue because the ligaments are unable to hold the adjacent bones of the spine together properly.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>How Can You Stop Back Pain?</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each year, thousands and thousands of people are disabled due to some type of painful back condition. Back pain is actually one of the main reasons people come to see us at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>. By the time they come to see us, they have usually tried numerous types of pills, treatments, and even surgery. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But they are in our office because the pain has not stopped!</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> That’s because these other treatments are only short-lived and because they only provide temporary relief. Even surgical treatments end up with poor rates of success. Surgery may emphasize the treatment of the disc, for example, but it misses treating the ligament injury which is the originating source of the pain. So the pain continues.</span>\r\n<h3>Ligaments Can Refer Pain Too</h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The places where the ligaments attach to the bones are full of nerves, which elicit pain when stretched out or injured. Injured ligaments can send out referral pain down the back of the leg and even to the foot. They can also refer pain to the groin and pelvic floor. If weak ligaments exist, the physician knowledgeable in examination techniques can diagnose instability during the physical examination with varied maneuvers and positioning. Even palpating, or pressing with the thumb at the ligament attachments will elicit pain indicating ligament laxity.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Back pain is one of the easiest conditions to treat with Regenerative Orthopedics. Most often, the pain is located in the lower back, where the vertebrae of the lumbar spine meet the pelvis. Four structures adjoin there in a pretty small area, with all of it held together by ligaments, connecting the sacrum to the sides of the iliac crest and the ilium, while the lower part of the lumbar spine connects to the sacrum. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regenerative Orthopedics to the ligaments in this area strengthens the ligaments and their connecting attachments, making the whole area stronger, more stable, and alleviating the pain. Treatment to the back results in a high rate of improvement, with increased functional abilities, a return to desired activities and exercise, and a reduction and usually the elimination of the need for pain medication. </span>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Stop Back Pain with Regenerative Orthopedics','','inherit','closed','closed','','2760-revision-v1','','','2021-06-18 21:45:43','2021-06-18 21:45:43','',2760,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4743',0,'revision','',0),(4744,9,'2021-06-18 21:48:36','2021-06-18 21:48:36','<h4>Stop Back Pain and the Endless Cycle of Chasing Symptoms</h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So many people suffer from back pain, stuck in a cycle of pain medications, hours of therapy appointments, more prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, supplements, and more therapy. Only to continue to suffer from continued back pain. The cycle is an attempt to manage the pain. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might think, “Of course, I want to manage the pain!” But what if there is a better way and one that actually corrects the back pain problem. Regenerative Orthopedics can stop back pain and the cycle because it repairs the underlying source of pain. Since it treats at the source, it ends up resolving the pain.</span>\r\n\r\nStudies show the effectiveness of this non-surgical alternative. In one four-year study of 145 patients, 89% experienced more than 50% pain relief with Prolotherapy. Those are great results at improving quality of life and reducing pain!\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\'s no need to continue chasing symptoms with ineffective treatments that keep you in the pain cycle. Instead, correct the problems with Regenerative Orthopedics and stop back pain and the endless cycle!</span>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4739\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4739\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Back-Pain.-Prolotherapy-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Back Pain. Prolotherapy\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" /> <strong>                            Stop Back Pain with Prolotherapy</strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n<h3><b>What Is the Reason Behind Most Back Pain?</b></h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since back pain is so common and a leading cause of disability, it is important to look at the reason for it. The underlying cause of most back pain issues is </span><b><i>spinal instability</i></b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is spinal instability you might ask? When you bend and twist and tweak your back, you injure soft tissue, like muscle and ligaments. Muscles have a great blood supply, so they heal quickly. Ligaments have a poor blood supply and take quite a while to heal. In fact, they heal quite poorly. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unhealed ligaments are weak and lax, similar to stretched-out rubber bands. Ligaments connect bone to bone. So if the ligaments are weak, then the bone connection will be weak and wobbly. That bone connection or joint is then unstable. </span>\r\n<h3>The Vertebral Spine</h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The vertebral bones in the back make up the spine. So when the ligaments in the spine are weak or wobbly, that makes for spinal instability. When these ligaments remain unhealed, the problem gets worse and worse. The ligaments get more lax and the spine becomes more unstable. You can imagine that if the joints of the spine become wobbly, that the bony structures will have difficulty moving as they should. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When motion in the vertebral joint connections stops being smooth, the abnormal motion causes the joint structures to degenerate. Instability and abnormal joint motion are behind all types of painful back conditions. Painful problems like bulging discs, arthritis, sciatica and degenerative joint disease can result from abnormal motion in the spine.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The underlying problem is ligament weakness, which creates abnormal joint motion that will eventually damage the joint structures and elicit pain. Pain pills aren’t able to fix the weakened ligaments. And cortisone makes soft tissue weaker. So even if these things provide some short-term relief, they will eventually worsen the problem in the long run. Massage can’t strengthen weakened ligaments either.</span>\r\n\r\n<a style=\"display: block; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 275px;\" href=\"https://www.carecredit.com/go/762HNB/bb3poscustacqbtnclk08132020/?dtc=Ds5X&amp;promocode=CLT/\"><img style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https://www.carecredit.com/sites/pc/image/carecredit_button_applynow_280x100_a_v1.jpg\" width=\"275\" /></a>\r\n<h3><em>Regenerative Orthopedics Can Stop Back Pain</em></h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What’s the solution? The degenerative condition needs regenerative treatment. Regenerative Orthopedics, like Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, and Prolotherapy are all regenerative treatments that strengthen ligaments, restore normal joint motion, and regenerate joint structures. Good quality <a href=\"https://lyfebotanicals.com/health/turmeric-back-pain/\">supplements</a>, like turmeric, which can aid in the healing process, are also of benefit.</span>\r\n<h3><b>Ligaments Are Structures that Provide Stability to the Joint</b></h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned earlier, the most common cause of unresolved back pain is spinal instability, due to weakened and stretched-out ligaments. Ligaments are very important for the stability of the spine and for proper motion. In fact, they are some of the main stabilizing structures for the joint. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sure, those with back pain will definitely complain of muscle spasms and tightness, because muscles help with stability too. But muscles will spasm because they are overcompensating for the inability of the injured ligaments to keep the spine in place. Treatments that relieve muscle spasms will give temporary reprieve of the spasms. But they will not address the ligament weakness. Instability and pain will continue because the ligaments are unable to hold the adjacent bones of the spine together properly.</span>\r\n<h3><b>How Can You Stop Back Pain?</b></h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each year, thousands and thousands of people are disabled due to some type of painful back condition. Back pain is actually one of the main reasons people come to see us at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>. By the time they come to see us, they have usually tried numerous types of pills, treatments, and even surgery. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But they are in our office because the pain has not stopped!</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> That’s because these other treatments are only short-lived and because they only provide temporary relief. Even surgical treatments end up with poor rates of success. Surgery may emphasize the treatment of the disc, for example, but it misses treating the ligament injury which is the originating source of the pain. So the pain continues.</span>\r\n<h3>Ligaments Can Refer Pain Too</h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The places where the ligaments attach to the bones are full of nerves, which elicit pain when stretched out or injured. Injured ligaments can send out referral pain down the back of the leg and even to the foot. They can also refer pain to the groin and pelvic floor. If weak ligaments exist, the physician knowledgeable in examination techniques can diagnose instability during the physical examination with varied maneuvers and positioning. Even palpating, or pressing with the thumb at the ligament attachments will elicit pain indicating ligament laxity.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Back pain is one of the easiest conditions to treat with Regenerative Orthopedics. Most often, the pain is located in the lower back, where the vertebrae of the lumbar spine meet the pelvis. Four structures adjoin there in a pretty small area, with all of it held together by ligaments, connecting the sacrum to the sides of the iliac crest and the ilium, while the lower part of the lumbar spine connects to the sacrum. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regenerative Orthopedics to the ligaments in this area strengthens the ligaments and their connecting attachments, making the whole area stronger, more stable, and alleviating the pain. Treatment to the back results in a high rate of improvement, with increased functional abilities, a return to desired activities and exercise, and a reduction and usually the elimination of the need for pain medication. </span>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Stop Back Pain with Regenerative Orthopedics','','inherit','closed','closed','','2760-revision-v1','','','2021-06-18 21:48:36','2021-06-18 21:48:36','',2760,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4744',0,'revision','',0),(4745,9,'2021-06-18 21:48:51','2021-06-18 21:48:51','<h2>Stop Back Pain and the Endless Cycle of Chasing Symptoms</h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So many people suffer from back pain, stuck in a cycle of pain medications, hours of therapy appointments, more prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, supplements, and more therapy. Only to continue to suffer from continued back pain. The cycle is an attempt to manage the pain. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might think, “Of course, I want to manage the pain!” But what if there is a better way and one that actually corrects the back pain problem. Regenerative Orthopedics can stop back pain and the cycle because it repairs the underlying source of pain. Since it treats at the source, it ends up resolving the pain.</span>\r\n\r\nStudies show the effectiveness of this non-surgical alternative. In one four-year study of 145 patients, 89% experienced more than 50% pain relief with Prolotherapy. Those are great results at improving quality of life and reducing pain!\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\'s no need to continue chasing symptoms with ineffective treatments that keep you in the pain cycle. Instead, correct the problems with Regenerative Orthopedics and stop back pain and the endless cycle!</span>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4739\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4739\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Back-Pain.-Prolotherapy-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Back Pain. Prolotherapy\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" /> <strong>                            Stop Back Pain with Prolotherapy</strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n<h3><b>What Is the Reason Behind Most Back Pain?</b></h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since back pain is so common and a leading cause of disability, it is important to look at the reason for it. The underlying cause of most back pain issues is </span><b><i>spinal instability</i></b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is spinal instability you might ask? When you bend and twist and tweak your back, you injure soft tissue, like muscle and ligaments. Muscles have a great blood supply, so they heal quickly. Ligaments have a poor blood supply and take quite a while to heal. In fact, they heal quite poorly. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unhealed ligaments are weak and lax, similar to stretched-out rubber bands. Ligaments connect bone to bone. So if the ligaments are weak, then the bone connection will be weak and wobbly. That bone connection or joint is then unstable. </span>\r\n<h3>The Vertebral Spine</h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The vertebral bones in the back make up the spine. So when the ligaments in the spine are weak or wobbly, that makes for spinal instability. When these ligaments remain unhealed, the problem gets worse and worse. The ligaments get more lax and the spine becomes more unstable. You can imagine that if the joints of the spine become wobbly, that the bony structures will have difficulty moving as they should. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When motion in the vertebral joint connections stops being smooth, the abnormal motion causes the joint structures to degenerate. Instability and abnormal joint motion are behind all types of painful back conditions. Painful problems like bulging discs, arthritis, sciatica and degenerative joint disease can result from abnormal motion in the spine.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The underlying problem is ligament weakness, which creates abnormal joint motion that will eventually damage the joint structures and elicit pain. Pain pills aren’t able to fix the weakened ligaments. And cortisone makes soft tissue weaker. So even if these things provide some short-term relief, they will eventually worsen the problem in the long run. Massage can’t strengthen weakened ligaments either.</span>\r\n\r\n<a style=\"display: block; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 275px;\" href=\"https://www.carecredit.com/go/762HNB/bb3poscustacqbtnclk08132020/?dtc=Ds5X&amp;promocode=CLT/\"><img style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https://www.carecredit.com/sites/pc/image/carecredit_button_applynow_280x100_a_v1.jpg\" width=\"275\" /></a>\r\n<h3><em>Regenerative Orthopedics Can Stop Back Pain</em></h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What’s the solution? The degenerative condition needs regenerative treatment. Regenerative Orthopedics, like Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, and Prolotherapy are all regenerative treatments that strengthen ligaments, restore normal joint motion, and regenerate joint structures. Good quality <a href=\"https://lyfebotanicals.com/health/turmeric-back-pain/\">supplements</a>, like turmeric, which can aid in the healing process, are also of benefit.</span>\r\n<h3><b>Ligaments Are Structures that Provide Stability to the Joint</b></h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned earlier, the most common cause of unresolved back pain is spinal instability, due to weakened and stretched-out ligaments. Ligaments are very important for the stability of the spine and for proper motion. In fact, they are some of the main stabilizing structures for the joint. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sure, those with back pain will definitely complain of muscle spasms and tightness, because muscles help with stability too. But muscles will spasm because they are overcompensating for the inability of the injured ligaments to keep the spine in place. Treatments that relieve muscle spasms will give temporary reprieve of the spasms. But they will not address the ligament weakness. Instability and pain will continue because the ligaments are unable to hold the adjacent bones of the spine together properly.</span>\r\n<h3><b>How Can You Stop Back Pain?</b></h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each year, thousands and thousands of people are disabled due to some type of painful back condition. Back pain is actually one of the main reasons people come to see us at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>. By the time they come to see us, they have usually tried numerous types of pills, treatments, and even surgery. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But they are in our office because the pain has not stopped!</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> That’s because these other treatments are only short-lived and because they only provide temporary relief. Even surgical treatments end up with poor rates of success. Surgery may emphasize the treatment of the disc, for example, but it misses treating the ligament injury which is the originating source of the pain. So the pain continues.</span>\r\n<h3>Ligaments Can Refer Pain Too</h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The places where the ligaments attach to the bones are full of nerves, which elicit pain when stretched out or injured. Injured ligaments can send out referral pain down the back of the leg and even to the foot. They can also refer pain to the groin and pelvic floor. If weak ligaments exist, the physician knowledgeable in examination techniques can diagnose instability during the physical examination with varied maneuvers and positioning. Even palpating, or pressing with the thumb at the ligament attachments will elicit pain indicating ligament laxity.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Back pain is one of the easiest conditions to treat with Regenerative Orthopedics. Most often, the pain is located in the lower back, where the vertebrae of the lumbar spine meet the pelvis. Four structures adjoin there in a pretty small area, with all of it held together by ligaments, connecting the sacrum to the sides of the iliac crest and the ilium, while the lower part of the lumbar spine connects to the sacrum. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regenerative Orthopedics to the ligaments in this area strengthens the ligaments and their connecting attachments, making the whole area stronger, more stable, and alleviating the pain. Treatment to the back results in a high rate of improvement, with increased functional abilities, a return to desired activities and exercise, and a reduction and usually the elimination of the need for pain medication. </span>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Stop Back Pain with Regenerative Orthopedics','','inherit','closed','closed','','2760-revision-v1','','','2021-06-18 21:48:51','2021-06-18 21:48:51','',2760,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4745',0,'revision','',0),(4747,9,'2021-06-21 20:02:51','2021-06-21 20:02:51','<h2>Tommy John Surgery and All Surgeries Can Come with Risks</h2>\n[caption id=\"attachment_4748\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4748\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/tommy-john-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"Tommy John\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" /> <strong>    Tommy John Surgery Alternative: Regenerative Orthopedics</strong>[/caption]\n\nMost of us have seen major league baseball players in the news because they have undergone the infamous “Tommy John Surgery.” And many of them have had success, but others have not.  It is important to realize that surgery is risky, even if that surgery is deemed a minor one. Just recently, the George Mason University baseball team lost a 20-year-old student-athlete. The freshman died unexpectedly from complications after a <a href=\"https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/baseball/2021/06/19/george-mason-pitcher-sang-ho-baek-dies-after-tommy-john-surgery/7753020002/\">Tommy John elbow surgery.1 </a>\n\nTommy John surgery is a common procedure for baseball pitchers. The surgery is used to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) inside the elbow. And the procedure is becoming more common among young pitchers due to the stress pitching puts on the elbow.\n<h3><strong>Non-Surgical Alternatives to Tommy John Surgery </strong></h3>\nThe good news is that there is a non-surgical alternative to repair the UCL. At OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, we offer regenerative medicine techniques that include Prolotherapy, Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy, and Stem Cell Therapy. Our clinicians will recommend the best treatment for your individual case and situation.\n<h3>Regenerative Orthopedics for An Injured UCL</h3>\nProlotherapy is one type of regenerative therapy utilized at our clinic. It is the use of simple dextrose to heal a partially torn ligament. How does it work? If you are a pitcher with a UCL that is injured, you have most likely lost velocity in your fastball. Plus, the wear-and-tear transpiring in the elbow is probably causing pain on the inside of your arm.\n\nProlotherapy is not a new treatment. It has been used in clinical practice for more than 80 years to treat various chronic musculoskeletal conditions. And it is a safe and practical option to treat ligament damage. How does it repair an injured ligament? By \"<strong>stimulating the regenerative processes in the joint that will facilitate the restoration of joint stability by augmenting the tensile strength of joint stabilizing structures, such as ligaments.\"2</strong>\n<h3>PRP As a Tommy John Surgery Alternative For UCL Injury Repair</h3>\nPRP treatment utilizes your own concentrated blood platelets, which are then injected into the injured areas of your elbow. Blood platelets are helpful at repair because they contain growth and healing factors.  PRP can play a great role in injury healing and may be part of the recommendation for repairing the UCL injury.\n<h3><strong>Is Regenerative Orthopedics As A Tommy John Surgery Alternative Always An Option?</strong></h3>\nRegenerative Orthopedics are great solutions to avoid surgery for the majority of musculoskeletal injuries involving soft tissue, including UCL injuries. Many injuries involve degeneration of the ligament, or even partial tears, and the UCL can be repaired and regenerated with Regenerative Orthopedics. There are times, such as when the ligament is completely torn, that surgery may be the only option. An experienced regenerative medicine clinician will give you a recommendation for the best treatment options after an evaluation.\n<h3>OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> and Peter A. Fields, MD, DC: Experienced Regenerative Orthopedics Clinic and Physician</h3>\nIf an ulnar collateral ligament injury has stopped you, get back in the game with Regenerative Orthopedics at OrthoRegen and Peter A. Fields, MD, DC. At OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> , we offer innovative, non-surgical treatments for many sports injuries and chronic pain problems, including UCL injuries. Without unnecessary medication, prescriptions, cortisone shots, or surgery.  Regenerative Orthopedics can regenerate damaged or worn ligaments and strengthen weakened tendons.\n\nThe most beneficial aspect of our non-surgical sports injuries treatment is that you can continue to train while you receive the treatments. We treat athletes of all skill and age levels including high school and college athletes, and amateur or professional athletes.\n\nWe\'re here to help. Call today to schedule an evaluation to receive non-surgical treatment for your sports injuries or UCL injury with comprehensive Regenerative Orthopedics at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>.\n\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\n<h4>Are You Suffering from other Sports Injuries?</h4>\n<ul>\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Conditions/Sports-Injuries/Knee-Injury-Treatment\">K</a><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Conditions/Sports-Injuries/Knee-Injury-Treatment\">nee Pain</a></li>\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/acl-tears-and-knee-ligament-injuries/\">ACL Tear</a></li>\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/is-surgery-a-good-option-for-meniscus-tears/\">Torn Meniscus</a></li>\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Conditions/Chronic-Pain/Chronic-Neck-Pain\">Neck pain</a></li>\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/conditions/chronic-pain/stop-back-pain/\">Back Pain</a></li>\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/iliotibial-band-syndrome/\">IT Band Injury</a></li>\n 	<li>Shin Splints</li>\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/prolotherapy-research/ankle-foot/\">Plantar Fasciitis</a></li>\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/testimonials/hamstring-testimonials/\">Hamstring Strain</a></li>\n 	<li>Turf Toe</li>\n</ul>\n<strong><em> Prolotherapy Sports Injuries Treatment can help you get back in the game – and get back quickly!</em></strong>\n\n<a style=\"display: block; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 275px;\" href=\"https://www.carecredit.com/go/762HNB/bb3poscustacqbtnclk08132020/?dtc=Ds5X&amp;promocode=CLT/\"><img style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https://www.carecredit.com/sites/pc/image/carecredit_button_applynow_280x100_a_v1.jpg\" width=\"275\" /></a>\n<h4><em>Prolotherapy Doctor Treats Sports Injuries Without Surgery</em></h4>\n<em>Receive treatment for your sports injuries by Ironman Triathlete Peter A. Fields, MD, DC. For over 25 years, Dr. Fields has been active in the sport of Triathlon and an 11 time Ironman finisher. And it is his experience as an athlete that allows him to understand the potential for injury and the demands of sports on the physical body. Plus, he also understands the passion athletes have to get back to training and competition, and their need to recover quickly from injury. He has been there! That\'s why Dr. Fields is known as The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup>. Wouldn’t you want to be treated by a sports doctor who is also an athlete?</em>\n\nCheck out the testimonials on this page and on our <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Knee-Testimonials/\">Testimonials page</a>.\n\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\n<h3>References</h3>\n1 Hertel, A.College baseball pitcher Sang Ho Baek dies from complications following Tommy John elbow surgery. USA Today. 2021 Jun 9. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/baseball/2021/06/19/george-mason-pitcher-sang-ho-baek-dies-after-tommy-john-surgery/7753020002/\n\n2 Hauser RA, Lackner JB, Steilen-Matias D, Harris DK. A systematic review of dextrose prolotherapy for chronic musculoskeletal pain. Clinical Medicine Insights: Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Disorders. 2016 Jan;9:CMAMD-S39160. [<a href=\"https://scholar.google.com/scholar?cluster=6379361293355508471&amp;hl=en&amp;as_sdt=0,31\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google Scholar</a>]','Tommy John Surgery and All Surgeries Can Come with Risks','','inherit','closed','closed','','632-autosave-v1','','','2021-06-21 20:02:51','2021-06-21 20:02:51','',632,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4747',0,'revision','',0),(4748,9,'2021-06-21 18:41:46','2021-06-21 18:41:46','Tommy John','Tommy John','Tommy John','inherit','open','closed','','tommy-john','','','2021-06-21 18:41:46','2021-06-21 18:41:46','',632,'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/tommy-john.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4749,9,'2021-06-21 19:48:53','2021-06-21 19:48:53','<h2>Tommy John and All Surgeries Carry Risk</h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4748\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4748\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/tommy-john-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"Tommy John\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" /> <strong>    Tommy John Suregery Alternative: Regenerative Orthopedics</strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\nMost of us have seen major league baseball players in the news because they have undergone the infamous “Tommy John Surgery”. And many of them have had good success, but others have not.  It is important to realize that surgery is risky, even if that surgery is deemed a minor one. Just recently, the George Mason University baseball team lost a 20 year old student-athlete. The freshman died unexpectedly from complications after a <a href=\"https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/baseball/2021/06/19/george-mason-pitcher-sang-ho-baek-dies-after-tommy-john-surgery/7753020002/\">Tommy John elbow surgery.1 </a>\r\n\r\nTommy John sugery is a common procedure for baseball pitchers. The surgery is used to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) inside the elbow. And the procedure is becoming more common among young pitchers due to the stress pitching puts on the elbow.\r\n<h3><strong>Non-Surgical Alternatives to Tommy John Surgery </strong></h3>\r\nThe good news is that there is a non-surgical alternative to repair the UCL. At OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, we offer regenerative medicine techniques that include Prolotherapy, Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy, and Stem Cell Therapy. Our clinicians will recommend the best treatment for your individual case and situation.\r\n<h3>Regenerative Orthopedics for An Injured UCL</h3>\r\nProlotherapy, is one type of regenerative therapy utilized at our clinic. It is the use of a simple dextrose to heal a partially torn ligament. How does it work? If you are a pitcher with a UCL that is injured, you have most likley lost velocity in your fastball. Plus, the wear-and-tear that is transpiring in the elbow is probably causing pain on the inside of your arm.\r\n\r\nProlotherapy is not a new treatment. I has been used in clinical practice for more than 80 years to treat various chronic musculoskeletal conditions. And it is a safe and practical option to treat ligament damage. How does it repair an injured ligament? By \"<strong>stimulating the regenerative processes in the joint that will facilitate the restoration of joint stability by augmenting the tensile strength of joint stabilizing structures, such as ligaments.\"2</strong>\r\n<h3>PRP For UCL Injuries</h3>\r\nPRP treatment utilizes your own concentrated blood platelets, which are then injected into the injured areas of your elbow. Blood platelets are helpful at repair because they contain growth and healing factors.  PRP can play a great role in injury healing, and may be a recommendation in the repair of the UCL injury.\r\n<h3><strong>Is Regenerative Orthopedics As A Tommy John Surgery Alternative Always An Option?</strong></h3>\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics are great solutions to avoid surgery for the majority of musculoskeletal injuries involving soft tissue, including UCL injuries. Many injuries involve degeneration of the ligament, or even partial tears, and the UCL can be repaired and regenerated with Regenerative Orthopedics. There are times, such as when the ligament is completely torn, that surgery may be the only option. An experienced regenerative medicine clinician will give you a recommendation for the best treatment options after an evaluation.\r\n<h3>OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> and Peter A. Fields, MD, DC: Experienced Regenerative Orthopedics Clinic and Physician</h3>\r\nIf an ulnar collateral ligament injury has stopped you, get back in the game with Regenerative Orthopedics at OrthoRegen and Peter A. Fields, MD, DC. At OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> , we offer innovative, non-surgical treatments for many sports injuries and chronic pain problems, including UCL injuries. Without unnecessary medication, prescriptions, cortisone shots, or surgery.  Regenerative Orthopedics can regenerate damaged or worn ligaments and strengthen weakened tendons.\r\n\r\nThe most beneficial aspect of our non-surgical sports injuries treatment is that you can continue to train while you receive the treatments. We treat athletes of all skill and age levels including high school and college athletes, and amateur or professional athletes.\r\n\r\nWe\'re here to help. Call today to schedule an evaluation to receive non-surgical treatment for your sports injuries or UCL injury with comprehensive Regenerative Orthopedics at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n<h4>Are You Suffering from a Sports Injury?</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Conditions/Sports-Injuries/Knee-Injury-Treatment\">K</a><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Conditions/Sports-Injuries/Knee-Injury-Treatment\">nee Pain</a></li>\r\n 	<li> ACL Tear</li>\r\n 	<li>Torn Meniscus</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Conditions/Chronic-Pain/Chronic-Neck-Pain\">Neck pain</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Back Pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Shin Splints</li>\r\n 	<li>Plantar Fasciitis</li>\r\n 	<li>Hamstring Strain</li>\r\n 	<li>IT Band Injury</li>\r\n 	<li>Turf Toe</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong><em> Prolotherapy Sports Injuries Treatment can help you get back in the game – and get back quickly!</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<a style=\"display: block; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 275px;\" href=\"https://www.carecredit.com/go/762HNB/bb3poscustacqbtnclk08132020/?dtc=Ds5X&amp;promocode=CLT/\"><img style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https://www.carecredit.com/sites/pc/image/carecredit_button_applynow_280x100_a_v1.jpg\" width=\"275\" /></a>\r\n<h4><em>Prolotherapy Doctor Treats Sports Injuries Without Surgery</em></h4>\r\n<em>Receive treatment for your sports injuries by Ironman Triathlete Peter A. Fields, MD, DC. For over 25 years, Dr. Fields has been active in the sport of Triathlon and an 11 time Ironman finisher. It is his experience as an athlete that allows him to understand the potential for injury and the demands of sports on the physical body. He also understands the passion athletes have to get back to training and competition, and their need to recover quickly from injury, because he has been there. Dr. Fields is known as The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup>. Wouldn’t you want to be treated by a sports doctor who is also an athlete?</em>\r\n\r\nCheck out the testimonials on this page and on our <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Knee-Testimonials/\">Testimonials page</a>.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n<h3>References</h3>\r\n1 Hertel, A.College baseball pitcher Sang Ho Baek dies from complications following Tommy John elbow surgery. USA Today. 2021 Jun 9. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/baseball/2021/06/19/george-mason-pitcher-sang-ho-baek-dies-after-tommy-john-surgery/7753020002/\r\n\r\n2 Hauser RA, Lackner JB, Steilen-Matias D, Harris DK. A systematic review of dextrose prolotherapy for chronic musculoskeletal pain. Clinical Medicine Insights: Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Disorders. 2016 Jan;9:CMAMD-S39160. [<a href=\"https://scholar.google.com/scholar?cluster=6379361293355508471&amp;hl=en&amp;as_sdt=0,31\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google Scholar</a>]','Tommy John and All Surgeries Carry Risk','','inherit','closed','closed','','632-revision-v1','','','2021-06-21 19:48:53','2021-06-21 19:48:53','',632,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4749',0,'revision','',0),(4750,9,'2021-06-21 20:02:54','2021-06-21 20:02:54','<h2>Tommy John Surgery and All Surgeries Can Come with Risks</h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4748\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4748\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/tommy-john-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"Tommy John\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" /> <strong>    Tommy John Surgery Alternative: Regenerative Orthopedics</strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\nMost of us have seen major league baseball players in the news because they have undergone the infamous “Tommy John Surgery.” And many of them have had success, but others have not.  It is important to realize that surgery is risky, even if that surgery is deemed a minor one. Just recently, the George Mason University baseball team lost a 20-year-old student-athlete. The freshman died unexpectedly from complications after a <a href=\"https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/baseball/2021/06/19/george-mason-pitcher-sang-ho-baek-dies-after-tommy-john-surgery/7753020002/\">Tommy John elbow surgery.1 </a>\r\n\r\nTommy John surgery is a common procedure for baseball pitchers. The surgery is used to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) inside the elbow. And the procedure is becoming more common among young pitchers due to the stress pitching puts on the elbow.\r\n<h3><strong>Non-Surgical Alternatives to Tommy John Surgery </strong></h3>\r\nThe good news is that there is a non-surgical alternative to repair the UCL. At OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, we offer regenerative medicine techniques that include Prolotherapy, Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy, and Stem Cell Therapy. Our clinicians will recommend the best treatment for your individual case and situation.\r\n<h3>Regenerative Orthopedics for An Injured UCL</h3>\r\nProlotherapy is one type of regenerative therapy utilized at our clinic. It is the use of simple dextrose to heal a partially torn ligament. How does it work? If you are a pitcher with a UCL that is injured, you have most likely lost velocity in your fastball. Plus, the wear-and-tear transpiring in the elbow is probably causing pain on the inside of your arm.\r\n\r\nProlotherapy is not a new treatment. It has been used in clinical practice for more than 80 years to treat various chronic musculoskeletal conditions. And it is a safe and practical option to treat ligament damage. How does it repair an injured ligament? By \"<strong>stimulating the regenerative processes in the joint that will facilitate the restoration of joint stability by augmenting the tensile strength of joint stabilizing structures, such as ligaments.\"2</strong>\r\n<h3>PRP As a Tommy John Surgery Alternative For UCL Injury Repair</h3>\r\nPRP treatment utilizes your own concentrated blood platelets, which are then injected into the injured areas of your elbow. Blood platelets are helpful at repair because they contain growth and healing factors.  PRP can play a great role in injury healing and may be part of the recommendation for repairing the UCL injury.\r\n<h3><strong>Is Regenerative Orthopedics As A Tommy John Surgery Alternative Always An Option?</strong></h3>\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics are great solutions to avoid surgery for the majority of musculoskeletal injuries involving soft tissue, including UCL injuries. Many injuries involve degeneration of the ligament, or even partial tears, and the UCL can be repaired and regenerated with Regenerative Orthopedics. There are times, such as when the ligament is completely torn, that surgery may be the only option. An experienced regenerative medicine clinician will give you a recommendation for the best treatment options after an evaluation.\r\n<h3>OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> and Peter A. Fields, MD, DC: Experienced Regenerative Orthopedics Clinic and Physician</h3>\r\nIf an ulnar collateral ligament injury has stopped you, get back in the game with Regenerative Orthopedics at OrthoRegen and Peter A. Fields, MD, DC. At OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> , we offer innovative, non-surgical treatments for many sports injuries and chronic pain problems, including UCL injuries. Without unnecessary medication, prescriptions, cortisone shots, or surgery.  Regenerative Orthopedics can regenerate damaged or worn ligaments and strengthen weakened tendons.\r\n\r\nThe most beneficial aspect of our non-surgical sports injuries treatment is that you can continue to train while you receive the treatments. We treat athletes of all skill and age levels including high school and college athletes, and amateur or professional athletes.\r\n\r\nWe\'re here to help. Call today to schedule an evaluation to receive non-surgical treatment for your sports injuries or UCL injury with comprehensive Regenerative Orthopedics at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n<h4>Are You Suffering from other Sports Injuries?</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Conditions/Sports-Injuries/Knee-Injury-Treatment\">K</a><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Conditions/Sports-Injuries/Knee-Injury-Treatment\">nee Pain</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/acl-tears-and-knee-ligament-injuries/\">ACL Tear</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/is-surgery-a-good-option-for-meniscus-tears/\">Torn Meniscus</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Conditions/Chronic-Pain/Chronic-Neck-Pain\">Neck pain</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/conditions/chronic-pain/stop-back-pain/\">Back Pain</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/iliotibial-band-syndrome/\">IT Band Injury</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Shin Splints</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/prolotherapy-research/ankle-foot/\">Plantar Fasciitis</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/testimonials/hamstring-testimonials/\">Hamstring Strain</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Turf Toe</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong><em> Prolotherapy Sports Injuries Treatment can help you get back in the game – and get back quickly!</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<a style=\"display: block; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 275px;\" href=\"https://www.carecredit.com/go/762HNB/bb3poscustacqbtnclk08132020/?dtc=Ds5X&amp;promocode=CLT/\"><img style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https://www.carecredit.com/sites/pc/image/carecredit_button_applynow_280x100_a_v1.jpg\" width=\"275\" /></a>\r\n<h4><em>Prolotherapy Doctor Treats Sports Injuries Without Surgery</em></h4>\r\n<em>Receive treatment for your sports injuries by Ironman Triathlete Peter A. Fields, MD, DC. For over 25 years, Dr. Fields has been active in the sport of Triathlon and an 11 time Ironman finisher. And it is his experience as an athlete that allows him to understand the potential for injury and the demands of sports on the physical body. Plus, he also understands the passion athletes have to get back to training and competition, and their need to recover quickly from injury. He has been there! That\'s why Dr. Fields is known as The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup>. Wouldn’t you want to be treated by a sports doctor who is also an athlete?</em>\r\n\r\nCheck out the testimonials on this page and on our <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Knee-Testimonials/\">Testimonials page</a>.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n<h3>References</h3>\r\n1 Hertel, A.College baseball pitcher Sang Ho Baek dies from complications following Tommy John elbow surgery. USA Today. 2021 Jun 9. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/baseball/2021/06/19/george-mason-pitcher-sang-ho-baek-dies-after-tommy-john-surgery/7753020002/\r\n\r\n2 Hauser RA, Lackner JB, Steilen-Matias D, Harris DK. A systematic review of dextrose prolotherapy for chronic musculoskeletal pain. Clinical Medicine Insights: Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Disorders. 2016 Jan;9:CMAMD-S39160. [<a href=\"https://scholar.google.com/scholar?cluster=6379361293355508471&amp;hl=en&amp;as_sdt=0,31\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google Scholar</a>]','Tommy John Surgery and All Surgeries Can Come with Risks','','inherit','closed','closed','','632-revision-v1','','','2021-06-21 20:02:54','2021-06-21 20:02:54','',632,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4750',0,'revision','',0),(4751,9,'2021-06-21 20:04:24','2021-06-21 20:04:24','<h2>Tommy John Surgery and All Surgeries Come with Risks</h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4748\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4748\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/tommy-john-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"Tommy John\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" /> <strong>    Tommy John Surgery Alternative: Regenerative Orthopedics</strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\nMost of us have seen major league baseball players in the news because they have undergone the infamous “Tommy John Surgery.” And many of them have had success, but others have not.  It is important to realize that surgery is risky, even if that surgery is deemed a minor one. Just recently, the George Mason University baseball team lost a 20-year-old student-athlete. The freshman died unexpectedly from complications after a <a href=\"https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/baseball/2021/06/19/george-mason-pitcher-sang-ho-baek-dies-after-tommy-john-surgery/7753020002/\">Tommy John elbow surgery.1 </a>\r\n\r\nTommy John surgery is a common procedure for baseball pitchers. The surgery is used to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) inside the elbow. And the procedure is becoming more common among young pitchers due to the stress pitching puts on the elbow.\r\n<h3><strong>Non-Surgical Alternatives to Tommy John Surgery </strong></h3>\r\nThe good news is that there is a non-surgical alternative to repair the UCL. At OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, we offer regenerative medicine techniques that include Prolotherapy, Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy, and Stem Cell Therapy. Our clinicians will recommend the best treatment for your individual case and situation.\r\n<h3>Regenerative Orthopedics for An Injured UCL</h3>\r\nProlotherapy is one type of regenerative therapy utilized at our clinic. It is the use of simple dextrose to heal a partially torn ligament. How does it work? If you are a pitcher with a UCL that is injured, you have most likely lost velocity in your fastball. Plus, the wear-and-tear transpiring in the elbow is probably causing pain on the inside of your arm.\r\n\r\nProlotherapy is not a new treatment. It has been used in clinical practice for more than 80 years to treat various chronic musculoskeletal conditions. And it is a safe and practical option to treat ligament damage. How does it repair an injured ligament? By \"<strong>stimulating the regenerative processes in the joint that will facilitate the restoration of joint stability by augmenting the tensile strength of joint stabilizing structures, such as ligaments.\"2</strong>\r\n<h3>PRP As a Tommy John Surgery Alternative For UCL Injury Repair</h3>\r\nPRP treatment utilizes your own concentrated blood platelets, which are then injected into the injured areas of your elbow. Blood platelets are helpful at repair because they contain growth and healing factors.  PRP can play a great role in injury healing and may be part of the recommendation for repairing the UCL injury.\r\n<h3><strong>Is Regenerative Orthopedics As A Tommy John Surgery Alternative Always An Option?</strong></h3>\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics are great solutions to avoid surgery for the majority of musculoskeletal injuries involving soft tissue, including UCL injuries. Many injuries involve degeneration of the ligament, or even partial tears, and the UCL can be repaired and regenerated with Regenerative Orthopedics. There are times, such as when the ligament is completely torn, that surgery may be the only option. An experienced regenerative medicine clinician will give you a recommendation for the best treatment options after an evaluation.\r\n<h3>OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> and Peter A. Fields, MD, DC: Experienced Regenerative Orthopedics Clinic and Physician</h3>\r\nIf an ulnar collateral ligament injury has stopped you, get back in the game with Regenerative Orthopedics at OrthoRegen and Peter A. Fields, MD, DC. At OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> , we offer innovative, non-surgical treatments for many sports injuries and chronic pain problems, including UCL injuries. Without unnecessary medication, prescriptions, cortisone shots, or surgery.  Regenerative Orthopedics can regenerate damaged or worn ligaments and strengthen weakened tendons.\r\n\r\nThe most beneficial aspect of our non-surgical sports injuries treatment is that you can continue to train while you receive the treatments. We treat athletes of all skill and age levels including high school and college athletes, and amateur or professional athletes.\r\n\r\nWe\'re here to help. Call today to schedule an evaluation to receive non-surgical treatment for your sports injuries or UCL injury with comprehensive Regenerative Orthopedics at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n<h4>Are You Suffering from other Sports Injuries?</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Conditions/Sports-Injuries/Knee-Injury-Treatment\">K</a><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Conditions/Sports-Injuries/Knee-Injury-Treatment\">nee Pain</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/acl-tears-and-knee-ligament-injuries/\">ACL Tear</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/is-surgery-a-good-option-for-meniscus-tears/\">Torn Meniscus</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Conditions/Chronic-Pain/Chronic-Neck-Pain\">Neck pain</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/conditions/chronic-pain/stop-back-pain/\">Back Pain</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/iliotibial-band-syndrome/\">IT Band Injury</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Shin Splints</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/prolotherapy-research/ankle-foot/\">Plantar Fasciitis</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/testimonials/hamstring-testimonials/\">Hamstring Strain</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Turf Toe</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong><em> Prolotherapy Sports Injuries Treatment can help you get back in the game – and get back quickly!</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<a style=\"display: block; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 275px;\" href=\"https://www.carecredit.com/go/762HNB/bb3poscustacqbtnclk08132020/?dtc=Ds5X&amp;promocode=CLT/\"><img style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https://www.carecredit.com/sites/pc/image/carecredit_button_applynow_280x100_a_v1.jpg\" width=\"275\" /></a>\r\n<h4><em>Prolotherapy Doctor Treats Sports Injuries Without Surgery</em></h4>\r\n<em>Receive treatment for your sports injuries by Ironman Triathlete Peter A. Fields, MD, DC. For over 25 years, Dr. Fields has been active in the sport of Triathlon and an 11 time Ironman finisher. And it is his experience as an athlete that allows him to understand the potential for injury and the demands of sports on the physical body. Plus, he also understands the passion athletes have to get back to training and competition, and their need to recover quickly from injury. He has been there! That\'s why Dr. Fields is known as The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup>. Wouldn’t you want to be treated by a sports doctor who is also an athlete?</em>\r\n\r\nCheck out the testimonials on this page and on our <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Knee-Testimonials/\">Testimonials page</a>.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n<h3>References</h3>\r\n1 Hertel, A.College baseball pitcher Sang Ho Baek dies from complications following Tommy John elbow surgery. USA Today. 2021 Jun 9. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/baseball/2021/06/19/george-mason-pitcher-sang-ho-baek-dies-after-tommy-john-surgery/7753020002/\r\n\r\n2 Hauser RA, Lackner JB, Steilen-Matias D, Harris DK. A systematic review of dextrose prolotherapy for chronic musculoskeletal pain. Clinical Medicine Insights: Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Disorders. 2016 Jan;9:CMAMD-S39160. [<a href=\"https://scholar.google.com/scholar?cluster=6379361293355508471&amp;hl=en&amp;as_sdt=0,31\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google Scholar</a>]','Tommy John Surgery and All Surgeries Come with Risks','','inherit','closed','closed','','632-revision-v1','','','2021-06-21 20:04:24','2021-06-21 20:04:24','',632,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4751',0,'revision','',0),(4752,9,'2021-06-28 21:42:02','2021-06-28 21:42:02','<h2>Common Questions for Services at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup></h2>\n[caption id=\"attachment_4393\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"wp-image-4393 size-medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Prolotherapy-copy-2-500x500.png\" alt=\"Prolotherapy Copy 2\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />           <em><strong> Non-Surgical Services at OrthoRegen for Joint Pain</strong></em>[/caption]\n<h3><strong>What Is the Payment Policy for Service?</strong></h3>\nInvesting in your health should be very important to you. And we are so happy you have chosen to look into the services offered at OrthoRegen.<sup>® </sup>\n\nSince the future of health care is changing, you should be involved with this investment. When you make a financial investment, you measure it by how much it grows each year. Investing in your health pays off in many different ways: wellness, health stability, quality of life, energy, happiness, and more.\n\nOnly you can decide what is fair and if it is worth the investment even if you pay out-of-pocket costs for your health care.\n\nWe will make every effort to instill the feeling that your time with us is worth it.\n<h3>Is OrthoRegen<sup>® </sup>a Fee for Service Office?</h3>\nYes! And as a <strong>Fee for Service Office,</strong> we request that the <u><strong>fee is paid in full at the time of service</strong></u>.\n\n<em>We accept credit cards, checks, or cash for payment of services.</em>\n<h4>What Should I Expect at the First Visit?</h4>\nDuring your first visit to OrthoRegen,<sup>® </sup>a complete Regenerative Orthopedics history and physical is done. This takes approximately 30-40 minutes. Your regenerative medicine expert will then recommend the best treatment option according to your particular needs and case.\n<h4>The Regenerative Orthopedic treatment options are explained below with current fees:</h4>\n[caption id=\"\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"561\"]<a class=\"enhancr_card_5084827434\" href=\"https://www.carecredit.com/go/762HNB/bb3poscustacqbtnclk08132020/?dtc=Ds5X&amp;promocode=CLT/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img class=\"ydpb17459af\" src=\"https://www.carecredit.com/sites/pc/image/carecredit_button_applynow_tile_v2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"561\" height=\"415\" data-inlineimagemanipulating=\"true\" data-id=\"1624650312930\" /></a> <em>We accept credit cards, checks, or cash for payment of services at OrthoRegen.</em>[/caption]\n<h3>What Are the Regenerative Orthopedics Fees?</h3>\nInitial Regenerative Orthopedic Consultation: $300\n<h4>Prolotherapy Charges:</h4>\nSmall Joint (Foot, hand, fingers, toes, ankle, elbow, TMJ): $400\nMedium Joint (Knee, hip, shoulder, ribs): $550\nLarge Joint (Groin, neck, mid-back, or low back): $700\n<h4><strong>Platelet Rich Plasma: </strong></h4>\n<h4>$550 Plus, the above joint charges</h4>\n<h4>Stem Cell Therapy:</h4>\nPlease call for pricing\n<h3></h3>\n<h3>What Is the Insurance Policy at OrthoRegen<sup>® </sup>for Services?</h3>\nWe will provide you with a detailed invoice that you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. As noted above, we are a <strong>Fee for Service Office. And as such,</strong> we request that the <u><strong>fee is paid in full at the time of service</strong></u>.\n\nSince <strong>we do not subscribe to any insurance networks</strong>, <strong>we</strong><u><strong> cannot guarantee insurance reimbursement.</strong></u>\n\nInsurance billing can be up to 40 percent of a medical office’s overhead. It involves a lot of time and effort. We would rather put that time and effort into caring for our patients instead of billing insurance companies. It also helps us keep our prices reasonable.\n<h4>Remember that health insurance is a contract between you and your insurance carrier.</h4>\nIf so inclined, you can contact your insurance carrier and ask them if they cover an MD office visit (codes: 99203 or 4; 99213 or 4.) They will not tell you how much they cover – only whether they cover it or not. Most insurance companies cover MD’s office visits. This is what we bill for.\n\nAll bills are issued under Dr. Fields’ medical license (MD). Unfortunately, there is still no guarantee that insurance companies will reimburse you for your treatments even after they have said yes to complete or partial coverage.\n<h3><u><strong>Are You a Medicare of Medi-cal Provider?</strong></u></h3>\n<u>No. And since we are not a Medicare or Medi-cal provider, <strong>we cannot bill Medicare or Medi-cal.</strong></u>\nPlease do not ask us to attempt this, as it is not possible.\n<h3><u><strong>Are Medical Records or MRI’s/X-rays Necessary?</strong></u></h3>\nAny pertinent medical records can be faxed [phone] to the office prior to your visit. The report of the MRI/X-ray can also be faxed or brought with you.\n\nActual MRIs or x-rays are not absolutely necessary but may be brought with you.\n<h3><u><strong>How Long Is Each Visit?</strong></u></h3>\nThe first visit is approximately one hour. Each additional visit is about half an hour unless there is more than one area being treated. You can discuss this with the doctor on your first visit.\n<h3><u><strong>Can I Receive Treatment at the Initial Visit?</strong></u></h3>\nIf after your history and examination it is determined that you are a good candidate for Regenerative Orthopedics treatments, then after reviewing the recommendations with your clinician, you can receive treatment on your first visit.\n\nWe are excited that you are looking into this non-surgical alternative. Are you ready to get back to all the things you loved doing before pain changed your life? We are here to help you get your life back. Call us soon!\n\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Common Questions','','inherit','closed','closed','','207-autosave-v1','','','2021-06-28 21:42:02','2021-06-28 21:42:02','',207,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4752',0,'revision','',0),(4753,9,'2021-06-25 20:11:37','2021-06-25 20:11:37','<h2>Common Questions for Services at OrthoRegen</h2>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-288\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/mother-child-reading.jpg\" alt=\"Mother Child Reading\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" /></h3>\r\n<strong>Payment Policy</strong>\r\n\r\nInvesting in your health should be very important to you. And we are so happy you have chosen to look into the services offered at OrthoRegen.\r\n\r\nSince the future of health care is changing, you should be involved with this investment. When you make a financial investment, you measure it by how much it grows each year. Investing in your health pays off in many different ways: wellness, health stability, quality of life, energy, happiness, and more.\r\n\r\nOnly you can decide what is fair and if it is worth the investment even if you pay out-of-pocket costs for your health care.\r\n\r\nWe will make every effort to instill the feeling that your time with us is worth it.\r\n\r\nAs a <strong>Fee for Service Office</strong> we request that the <u><strong>fee is paid in full at the time of service</strong></u>.\r\nWe accept credit cards, checks, or cash for payment of services.\r\n<h4>For your first visit:\r\nA complete Regenerative Orthopedics history and physical is done at that time.\r\nThis takes approximately 30-40 minutes.</h4>\r\n<h4>Then the treatment options are explained (prices below)<a class=\"enhancr_card_5084827434\" href=\"https://www.carecredit.com/go/762HNB/bb3poscustacqbtnclk08132020/?dtc=Ds5X&amp;promocode=CLT/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img class=\"ydpb17459af alignright\" src=\"https://www.carecredit.com/sites/pc/image/carecredit_button_applynow_tile_v2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"259\" data-inlineimagemanipulating=\"true\" data-id=\"1624650312930\" /></a></h4>\r\n<h4>Fees According to Services\r\nInitial Regenerative Orthopedic Consultation: $300</h4>\r\n<h4>Prolotherapy Charges</h4>\r\nSmall Joint (Foot, hand, fingers, toes, ankle, elbow, TMJ ): $400\r\nMedium Joint (knee, hip, shoulder, ribs): $550\r\nLarge Joint (Groin, Neck, Mid Back or Low Back): $700\r\nPRP (in addition to the above joint charges): $550\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Therapy: Please call for pricing</h4>\r\n<h3>Insurance Policy</h3>\r\nWe will provide you with a detailed invoice that you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. As noted above, we are a <strong>Fee for Service Office. And as such,</strong> we request that the <u><strong>fee is paid in full at the time of service</strong></u>.\r\nWe accept credit cards, checks, or cash for payment of services. Since <strong>we do not subscribe to any insurance networks</strong>, <strong>we</strong><u><strong> cannot guarantee insurance reimbursement.</strong></u>\r\n\r\nInsurance billing can be up to 40 percent of a medical office’s overhead. It involves a lot of time and effort. We would rather put that time and effort into caring for our patients instead of billing insurance companies. It also helps us keep our prices reasonable.\r\n\r\nRemember that health insurance is a contract between you and your insurance carrier.\r\n\r\nIf so inclined, you can contact your insurance carrier and ask them if they cover an MD office visit (codes: 99203 or 4; 99213 or 4.) They will not tell you how much they cover – only whether they cover it or not. Most insurance companies cover MD’s office visits. This is what we bill for.\r\n\r\nAll bills are issued under Dr Fields’ medical license (MD). Unfortunately, there is still no guarantee that insurance companies will reimburse you for your treatments even after they have said yes to complete or partial coverage.\r\n\r\n<u><strong>We cannot bill Medicare or Medi-cal since we are not a provider.</strong></u>\r\nPlease do not ask us to attempt this, as it is not possible.\r\n\r\n<u><strong>Are medical records or MRI’s/X-rays necessary?</strong></u>\r\nAny pertinent medical records can be faxed [phone] to the office prior to your visit. The report of the MRI/X-ray can also be faxed or brought with you.\r\n\r\nActual MRI’s or x-rays are not absolutely necessary but may be brought with you.\r\n\r\n<u><strong>How long is each visit?</strong></u>\r\nThe first visit is approximately one hour. Each additional visit is about half an hour unless there is more than one area being treated. You can discuss this with the doctor on your first visit.\r\n\r\n<u><strong>Do I receive a Prolotherapy treatment or any other Regenerative Orthopedics treatment on the initial visit?</strong></u>\r\nIf after history and examination it is determined that you are a good candidate for Regenerative Orthopedics treatments, then after reviewing the recommendations with your clinician, you can receive treatment on your first visit.\r\n\r\nWe are excited that you are looking into this non-surgical alternative. Are you ready to get back to all the things you loved doing before pain changed your life? We are here to help you get your life back. Call us soon!\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Common Questions','','inherit','closed','closed','','207-revision-v1','','','2021-06-25 20:11:37','2021-06-25 20:11:37','',207,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4753',0,'revision','',0),(4754,9,'2021-06-25 20:18:40','2021-06-25 20:18:40','<h2>Common Questions for Services at OrthoRegen</h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4393\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"wp-image-4393 size-medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Prolotherapy-copy-2-500x500.png\" alt=\"Prolotherapy Copy 2\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />             Non-Surgical Services at OrthoRegen for Joint Pain[/caption]\r\n\r\n<strong>Payment Policy</strong>\r\n\r\nInvesting in your health should be very important to you. And we are so happy you have chosen to look into the services offered at OrthoRegen.\r\n\r\nSince the future of health care is changing, you should be involved with this investment. When you make a financial investment, you measure it by how much it grows each year. Investing in your health pays off in many different ways: wellness, health stability, quality of life, energy, happiness, and more.\r\n\r\nOnly you can decide what is fair and if it is worth the investment even if you pay out-of-pocket costs for your health care.\r\n\r\nWe will make every effort to instill the feeling that your time with us is worth it.\r\n\r\nAs a <strong>Fee for Service Office</strong> we request that the <u><strong>fee is paid in full at the time of service</strong></u>.\r\n\r\n<em>We accept credit cards, checks, or cash for payment of services.</em>\r\n<h4>For your first visit:\r\nA complete Regenerative Orthopedics history and physical is done at that time.\r\nThis takes approximately 30-40 minutes.</h4>\r\n<h4>The treatment options are explained (prices below):</h4>\r\n[caption id=\"\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"561\"]<a class=\"enhancr_card_5084827434\" href=\"https://www.carecredit.com/go/762HNB/bb3poscustacqbtnclk08132020/?dtc=Ds5X&amp;promocode=CLT/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img class=\"ydpb17459af\" src=\"https://www.carecredit.com/sites/pc/image/carecredit_button_applynow_tile_v2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"561\" height=\"415\" data-inlineimagemanipulating=\"true\" data-id=\"1624650312930\" /></a> <em>We accept credit cards, checks, or cash for payment of services at OrthoRegen.</em>[/caption]\r\n<h3>Fees According to Services:</h3>\r\nInitial Regenerative Orthopedic Consultation: $300\r\n<h4>Prolotherapy Charges:</h4>\r\nSmall Joint (Foot, hand, fingers, toes, ankle, elbow, TMJ ): $400\r\nMedium Joint (knee, hip, shoulder, ribs): $550\r\nLarge Joint (Groin, Neck, Mid Back or Low Back): $700\r\nPRP (in addition to the above joint charges): $550\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Therapy: Please call for pricing</h4>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3>Insurance Policy for Services</h3>\r\nWe will provide you with a detailed invoice that you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. As noted above, we are a <strong>Fee for Service Office. And as such,</strong> we request that the <u><strong>fee is paid in full at the time of service</strong></u>.\r\nWe accept credit cards, checks, or cash for payment of services. Since <strong>we do not subscribe to any insurance networks</strong>, <strong>we</strong><u><strong> cannot guarantee insurance reimbursement.</strong></u>\r\n\r\nInsurance billing can be up to 40 percent of a medical office’s overhead. It involves a lot of time and effort. We would rather put that time and effort into caring for our patients instead of billing insurance companies. It also helps us keep our prices reasonable.\r\n\r\nRemember that health insurance is a contract between you and your insurance carrier.\r\n\r\nIf so inclined, you can contact your insurance carrier and ask them if they cover an MD office visit (codes: 99203 or 4; 99213 or 4.) They will not tell you how much they cover – only whether they cover it or not. Most insurance companies cover MD’s office visits. This is what we bill for.\r\n\r\nAll bills are issued under Dr. Fields’ medical license (MD). Unfortunately, there is still no guarantee that insurance companies will reimburse you for your treatments even after they have said yes to complete or partial coverage.\r\n\r\n<u><strong>We cannot bill Medicare or Medi-cal since we are not a provider.</strong></u>\r\nPlease do not ask us to attempt this, as it is not possible.\r\n\r\n<u><strong>Are medical records or MRI’s/X-rays necessary?</strong></u>\r\nAny pertinent medical records can be faxed [phone] to the office prior to your visit. The report of the MRI/X-ray can also be faxed or brought with you.\r\n\r\nActual MRIs or x-rays are not absolutely necessary but may be brought with you.\r\n\r\n<u><strong>How long is each visit?</strong></u>\r\nThe first visit is approximately one hour. Each additional visit is about half an hour unless there is more than one area being treated. You can discuss this with the doctor on your first visit.\r\n\r\n<u><strong>Do I receive a Prolotherapy treatment or any other Regenerative Orthopedics treatment on the initial visit?</strong></u>\r\nIf after history and examination it is determined that you are a good candidate for Regenerative Orthopedics treatments, then after reviewing the recommendations with your clinician, you can receive treatment on your first visit.\r\n\r\nWe are excited that you are looking into this non-surgical alternative. Are you ready to get back to all the things you loved doing before pain changed your life? We are here to help you get your life back. Call us soon!\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Common Questions','','inherit','closed','closed','','207-revision-v1','','','2021-06-25 20:18:40','2021-06-25 20:18:40','',207,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4754',0,'revision','',0),(4755,9,'2021-06-25 20:35:16','2021-06-25 20:35:16','<h2>Common Questions for Services at OrthoRegen</h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4393\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"wp-image-4393 size-medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Prolotherapy-copy-2-500x500.png\" alt=\"Prolotherapy Copy 2\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" /> Non-Surgical Services at OrthoRegen for Joint Pain[/caption]\r\n\r\n<strong>Payment Policy</strong>\r\n\r\nInvesting in your health should be very important to you. And we are so happy you have chosen to look into the services offered at OrthoRegen.\r\n\r\nSince the future of health care is changing, you should be involved with this investment. When you make a financial investment, you measure it by how much it grows each year. Investing in your health pays off in many different ways: wellness, health stability, quality of life, energy, happiness, and more.\r\n\r\nOnly you can decide what is fair and if it is worth the investment even if you pay out-of-pocket costs for your health care.\r\n\r\nWe will make every effort to instill the feeling that your time with us is worth it.\r\n\r\nAs a <strong>Fee for Service Office</strong> we request that the <u><strong>fee is paid in full at the time of service</strong></u>.\r\n\r\n<em>We accept credit cards, checks, or cash for payment of services.</em>\r\n<h4>For your first visit:\r\nA complete Regenerative Orthopedics history and physical is done at that time.\r\nThis takes approximately 30-40 minutes.</h4>\r\n<h4>The treatment options are explained (prices below):</h4>\r\n[caption id=\"\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"561\"]<a class=\"enhancr_card_5084827434\" href=\"https://www.carecredit.com/go/762HNB/bb3poscustacqbtnclk08132020/?dtc=Ds5X&amp;promocode=CLT/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img class=\"ydpb17459af\" src=\"https://www.carecredit.com/sites/pc/image/carecredit_button_applynow_tile_v2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"561\" height=\"415\" data-inlineimagemanipulating=\"true\" data-id=\"1624650312930\" /></a> <em>We accept credit cards, checks, or cash for payment of services at OrthoRegen.</em>[/caption]\r\n<h3>Fees According to Services:</h3>\r\nInitial Regenerative Orthopedic Consultation: $300\r\n<h4>Prolotherapy Charges:</h4>\r\nSmall Joint (Foot, hand, fingers, toes, ankle, elbow, TMJ ): $400\r\nMedium Joint (knee, hip, shoulder, ribs): $550\r\nLarge Joint (Groin, Neck, Mid Back or Low Back): $700\r\nPRP (in addition to the above joint charges): $550\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Therapy: Please call for pricing</h4>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3>Insurance Policy for Services</h3>\r\nWe will provide you with a detailed invoice that you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. As noted above, we are a <strong>Fee for Service Office. And as such,</strong> we request that the <u><strong>fee is paid in full at the time of service</strong></u>.\r\nWe accept credit cards, checks, or cash for payment of services. Since <strong>we do not subscribe to any insurance networks</strong>, <strong>we</strong><u><strong> cannot guarantee insurance reimbursement.</strong></u>\r\n\r\nInsurance billing can be up to 40 percent of a medical office’s overhead. It involves a lot of time and effort. We would rather put that time and effort into caring for our patients instead of billing insurance companies. It also helps us keep our prices reasonable.\r\n<h4>Remember that health insurance is a contract between you and your insurance carrier.</h4>\r\nIf so inclined, you can contact your insurance carrier and ask them if they cover an MD office visit (codes: 99203 or 4; 99213 or 4.) They will not tell you how much they cover – only whether they cover it or not. Most insurance companies cover MD’s office visits. This is what we bill for.\r\n\r\nAll bills are issued under Dr. Fields’ medical license (MD). Unfortunately, there is still no guarantee that insurance companies will reimburse you for your treatments even after they have said yes to complete or partial coverage.\r\n\r\n<u><strong>We cannot bill Medicare or Medi-cal since we are not a provider.</strong></u>\r\nPlease do not ask us to attempt this, as it is not possible.\r\n\r\n<u><strong>Are medical records or MRI’s/X-rays necessary?</strong></u>\r\nAny pertinent medical records can be faxed [phone] to the office prior to your visit. The report of the MRI/X-ray can also be faxed or brought with you.\r\n\r\nActual MRIs or x-rays are not absolutely necessary but may be brought with you.\r\n\r\n<u><strong>How long is each visit?</strong></u>\r\nThe first visit is approximately one hour. Each additional visit is about half an hour unless there is more than one area being treated. You can discuss this with the doctor on your first visit.\r\n\r\n<u><strong>Do I receive a Prolotherapy treatment or any other Regenerative Orthopedics treatment on the initial visit?</strong></u>\r\nIf after history and examination it is determined that you are a good candidate for Regenerative Orthopedics treatments, then after reviewing the recommendations with your clinician, you can receive treatment on your first visit.\r\n\r\nWe are excited that you are looking into this non-surgical alternative. Are you ready to get back to all the things you loved doing before pain changed your life? We are here to help you get your life back. Call us soon!\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Common Questions','','inherit','closed','closed','','207-revision-v1','','','2021-06-25 20:35:16','2021-06-25 20:35:16','',207,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4755',0,'revision','',0),(4756,9,'2021-06-25 20:45:44','2021-06-25 20:45:44','<h2>Common Questions for Services at OrthoRegen</h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4393\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"wp-image-4393 size-medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Prolotherapy-copy-2-500x500.png\" alt=\"Prolotherapy Copy 2\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" /> Non-Surgical Services at OrthoRegen for Joint Pain[/caption]\r\n<h3><strong>What Is the Payment Policy for Services?</strong></h3>\r\nInvesting in your health should be very important to you. And we are so happy you have chosen to look into the services offered at OrthoRegen.\r\n\r\nSince the future of health care is changing, you should be involved with this investment. When you make a financial investment, you measure it by how much it grows each year. Investing in your health pays off in many different ways: wellness, health stability, quality of life, energy, happiness, and more.\r\n\r\nOnly you can decide what is fair and if it is worth the investment even if you pay out-of-pocket costs for your health care.\r\n\r\nWe will make every effort to instill the feeling that your time with us is worth it.\r\n<h3>Is OrthoRegen a Fee for Service Office?</h3>\r\nAs a <strong>Fee for Service Office</strong> we request that the <u><strong>fee is paid in full at the time of service</strong></u>.\r\n\r\n<em>We accept credit cards, checks, or cash for payment of services.</em>\r\n<h4>For your first visit:\r\nA complete Regenerative Orthopedics history and physical is done at that time.\r\nThis takes approximately 30-40 minutes.</h4>\r\n<h4>The treatment options are explained (prices below):</h4>\r\n[caption id=\"\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"561\"]<a class=\"enhancr_card_5084827434\" href=\"https://www.carecredit.com/go/762HNB/bb3poscustacqbtnclk08132020/?dtc=Ds5X&amp;promocode=CLT/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img class=\"ydpb17459af\" src=\"https://www.carecredit.com/sites/pc/image/carecredit_button_applynow_tile_v2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"561\" height=\"415\" data-inlineimagemanipulating=\"true\" data-id=\"1624650312930\" /></a> <em>We accept credit cards, checks, or cash for payment of services at OrthoRegen.</em>[/caption]\r\n<h3>Fees According to Services:</h3>\r\nInitial Regenerative Orthopedic Consultation: $300\r\n<h4>Prolotherapy Charges:</h4>\r\nSmall Joint (Foot, hand, fingers, toes, ankle, elbow, TMJ ): $400\r\nMedium Joint (knee, hip, shoulder, ribs): $550\r\nLarge Joint (Groin, Neck, Mid Back or Low Back): $700\r\nPRP (in addition to the above joint charges): $550\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Therapy: Please call for pricing</h4>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3>Insurance Policy for Services</h3>\r\nWe will provide you with a detailed invoice that you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. As noted above, we are a <strong>Fee for Service Office. And as such,</strong> we request that the <u><strong>fee is paid in full at the time of service</strong></u>.\r\nWe accept credit cards, checks, or cash for payment of services. Since <strong>we do not subscribe to any insurance networks</strong>, <strong>we</strong><u><strong> cannot guarantee insurance reimbursement.</strong></u>\r\n\r\nInsurance billing can be up to 40 percent of a medical office’s overhead. It involves a lot of time and effort. We would rather put that time and effort into caring for our patients instead of billing insurance companies. It also helps us keep our prices reasonable.\r\n<h4>Remember that health insurance is a contract between you and your insurance carrier.</h4>\r\nIf so inclined, you can contact your insurance carrier and ask them if they cover an MD office visit (codes: 99203 or 4; 99213 or 4.) They will not tell you how much they cover – only whether they cover it or not. Most insurance companies cover MD’s office visits. This is what we bill for.\r\n\r\nAll bills are issued under Dr. Fields’ medical license (MD). Unfortunately, there is still no guarantee that insurance companies will reimburse you for your treatments even after they have said yes to complete or partial coverage.\r\n\r\n<u><strong>We cannot bill Medicare or Medi-cal since we are not a provider.</strong></u>\r\nPlease do not ask us to attempt this, as it is not possible.\r\n\r\n<u><strong>Are medical records or MRI’s/X-rays necessary?</strong></u>\r\nAny pertinent medical records can be faxed [phone] to the office prior to your visit. The report of the MRI/X-ray can also be faxed or brought with you.\r\n\r\nActual MRIs or x-rays are not absolutely necessary but may be brought with you.\r\n\r\n<u><strong>How long is each visit?</strong></u>\r\nThe first visit is approximately one hour. Each additional visit is about half an hour unless there is more than one area being treated. You can discuss this with the doctor on your first visit.\r\n\r\n<u><strong>Do I receive a Prolotherapy treatment or any other Regenerative Orthopedics treatment on the initial visit?</strong></u>\r\nIf after history and examination it is determined that you are a good candidate for Regenerative Orthopedics treatments, then after reviewing the recommendations with your clinician, you can receive treatment on your first visit.\r\n\r\nWe are excited that you are looking into this non-surgical alternative. Are you ready to get back to all the things you loved doing before pain changed your life? We are here to help you get your life back. Call us soon!\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Common Questions','','inherit','closed','closed','','207-revision-v1','','','2021-06-25 20:45:44','2021-06-25 20:45:44','',207,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4756',0,'revision','',0),(4757,9,'2021-06-25 20:46:50','2021-06-25 20:46:50','<h2>Common Questions for Services at OrthoRegen</h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4393\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"wp-image-4393 size-medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Prolotherapy-copy-2-500x500.png\" alt=\"Prolotherapy Copy 2\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" /> Non-Surgical Services at OrthoRegen for Joint Pain[/caption]\r\n<h3><strong>What Is the Payment Policy for Services?</strong></h3>\r\nInvesting in your health should be very important to you. And we are so happy you have chosen to look into the services offered at OrthoRegen.\r\n\r\nSince the future of health care is changing, you should be involved with this investment. When you make a financial investment, you measure it by how much it grows each year. Investing in your health pays off in many different ways: wellness, health stability, quality of life, energy, happiness, and more.\r\n\r\nOnly you can decide what is fair and if it is worth the investment even if you pay out-of-pocket costs for your health care.\r\n\r\nWe will make every effort to instill the feeling that your time with us is worth it.\r\n<h3>Is OrthoRegen a Fee for Service Office?</h3>\r\nYes! And as a <strong>Fee for Service Office,</strong> we request that the <u><strong>fee is paid in full at the time of service</strong></u>.\r\n\r\n<em>We accept credit cards, checks, or cash for payment of services.</em>\r\n<h4>For your first visit:\r\nA complete Regenerative Orthopedics history and physical is done at that time.\r\nThis takes approximately 30-40 minutes.</h4>\r\n<h4>The treatment options are explained (prices below):</h4>\r\n[caption id=\"\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"561\"]<a class=\"enhancr_card_5084827434\" href=\"https://www.carecredit.com/go/762HNB/bb3poscustacqbtnclk08132020/?dtc=Ds5X&amp;promocode=CLT/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img class=\"ydpb17459af\" src=\"https://www.carecredit.com/sites/pc/image/carecredit_button_applynow_tile_v2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"561\" height=\"415\" data-inlineimagemanipulating=\"true\" data-id=\"1624650312930\" /></a> <em>We accept credit cards, checks, or cash for payment of services at OrthoRegen.</em>[/caption]\r\n<h3>Fees According to Services:</h3>\r\nInitial Regenerative Orthopedic Consultation: $300\r\n<h4>Prolotherapy Charges:</h4>\r\nSmall Joint (Foot, hand, fingers, toes, ankle, elbow, TMJ ): $400\r\nMedium Joint (knee, hip, shoulder, ribs): $550\r\nLarge Joint (Groin, Neck, Mid Back or Low Back): $700\r\nPRP (in addition to the above joint charges): $550\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Therapy: Please call for pricing</h4>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3>Insurance Policy for Services</h3>\r\nWe will provide you with a detailed invoice that you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. As noted above, we are a <strong>Fee for Service Office. And as such,</strong> we request that the <u><strong>fee is paid in full at the time of service</strong></u>.\r\nWe accept credit cards, checks, or cash for payment of services. Since <strong>we do not subscribe to any insurance networks</strong>, <strong>we</strong><u><strong> cannot guarantee insurance reimbursement.</strong></u>\r\n\r\nInsurance billing can be up to 40 percent of a medical office’s overhead. It involves a lot of time and effort. We would rather put that time and effort into caring for our patients instead of billing insurance companies. It also helps us keep our prices reasonable.\r\n<h4>Remember that health insurance is a contract between you and your insurance carrier.</h4>\r\nIf so inclined, you can contact your insurance carrier and ask them if they cover an MD office visit (codes: 99203 or 4; 99213 or 4.) They will not tell you how much they cover – only whether they cover it or not. Most insurance companies cover MD’s office visits. This is what we bill for.\r\n\r\nAll bills are issued under Dr. Fields’ medical license (MD). Unfortunately, there is still no guarantee that insurance companies will reimburse you for your treatments even after they have said yes to complete or partial coverage.\r\n\r\n<u><strong>We cannot bill Medicare or Medi-cal since we are not a provider.</strong></u>\r\nPlease do not ask us to attempt this, as it is not possible.\r\n\r\n<u><strong>Are medical records or MRI’s/X-rays necessary?</strong></u>\r\nAny pertinent medical records can be faxed [phone] to the office prior to your visit. The report of the MRI/X-ray can also be faxed or brought with you.\r\n\r\nActual MRIs or x-rays are not absolutely necessary but may be brought with you.\r\n\r\n<u><strong>How long is each visit?</strong></u>\r\nThe first visit is approximately one hour. Each additional visit is about half an hour unless there is more than one area being treated. You can discuss this with the doctor on your first visit.\r\n\r\n<u><strong>Do I receive a Prolotherapy treatment or any other Regenerative Orthopedics treatment on the initial visit?</strong></u>\r\nIf after history and examination it is determined that you are a good candidate for Regenerative Orthopedics treatments, then after reviewing the recommendations with your clinician, you can receive treatment on your first visit.\r\n\r\nWe are excited that you are looking into this non-surgical alternative. Are you ready to get back to all the things you loved doing before pain changed your life? We are here to help you get your life back. Call us soon!\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Common Questions','','inherit','closed','closed','','207-revision-v1','','','2021-06-25 20:46:50','2021-06-25 20:46:50','',207,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4757',0,'revision','',0),(4758,9,'2021-06-25 20:59:19','2021-06-25 20:59:19','<h2>Common Questions for Services at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup></h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4393\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"wp-image-4393 size-medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Prolotherapy-copy-2-500x500.png\" alt=\"Prolotherapy Copy 2\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" /> Non-Surgical Services at OrthoRegen for Joint Pain[/caption]\r\n<h3><strong>What Is the Payment Policy for Service?</strong></h3>\r\nInvesting in your health should be very important to you. And we are so happy you have chosen to look into the services offered at OrthoRegen.<sup>® </sup>\r\n\r\nSince the future of health care is changing, you should be involved with this investment. When you make a financial investment, you measure it by how much it grows each year. Investing in your health pays off in many different ways: wellness, health stability, quality of life, energy, happiness, and more.\r\n\r\nOnly you can decide what is fair and if it is worth the investment even if you pay out-of-pocket costs for your health care.\r\n\r\nWe will make every effort to instill the feeling that your time with us is worth it.\r\n<h3>Is OrthoRegen<sup>® </sup>a Fee for Service Office?</h3>\r\nYes! And as a <strong>Fee for Service Office,</strong> we request that the <u><strong>fee is paid in full at the time of service</strong></u>.\r\n\r\n<em>We accept credit cards, checks, or cash for payment of services.</em>\r\n<h4>What Should I Expect at the First Visit?</h4>\r\nDuring your first visit to OrthoRegen,<sup>® </sup>a complete Regenerative Orthopedics history and physical is done. This takes approximately 30-40 minutes. Your regenerative medicine expert will then recommend the best treatment option according to your particular needs and case.\r\n<h4>The Regenerative Orthopedic treatment options are explained below with current fees:</h4>\r\n[caption id=\"\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"561\"]<a class=\"enhancr_card_5084827434\" href=\"https://www.carecredit.com/go/762HNB/bb3poscustacqbtnclk08132020/?dtc=Ds5X&amp;promocode=CLT/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img class=\"ydpb17459af\" src=\"https://www.carecredit.com/sites/pc/image/carecredit_button_applynow_tile_v2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"561\" height=\"415\" data-inlineimagemanipulating=\"true\" data-id=\"1624650312930\" /></a> <em>     We accept credit cards, checks, or cash for payment of services at OrthoRegen.</em>[/caption]\r\n<h3>What Are the Regenerative Orthopedics Fees?</h3>\r\nInitial Regenerative Orthopedic Consultation: $300\r\n<h4>Prolotherapy Charges:</h4>\r\nSmall Joint (Foot, hand, fingers, toes, ankle, elbow, TMJ): $400\r\nMedium Joint (Knee, hip, shoulder, ribs): $550\r\nLarge Joint (Groin, neck, mid-back, or low back): $700\r\nPRP (in addition to the above joint charges): $5\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Therapy: Please call for pricing</h4>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3>What Is the Insurance Policy at OrthoRegen<sup>® </sup>for Services?</h3>\r\nWe will provide you with a detailed invoice that you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. As noted above, we are a <strong>Fee for Service Office. And as such,</strong> we request that the <u><strong>fee is paid in full at the time of service</strong></u>.\r\n\r\nSince <strong>we do not subscribe to any insurance networks</strong>, <strong>we</strong><u><strong> cannot guarantee insurance reimbursement.</strong></u>\r\n\r\nInsurance billing can be up to 40 percent of a medical office’s overhead. It involves a lot of time and effort. We would rather put that time and effort into caring for our patients instead of billing insurance companies. It also helps us keep our prices reasonable.\r\n<h4>Remember that health insurance is a contract between you and your insurance carrier.</h4>\r\nIf so inclined, you can contact your insurance carrier and ask them if they cover an MD office visit (codes: 99203 or 4; 99213 or 4.) They will not tell you how much they cover – only whether they cover it or not. Most insurance companies cover MD’s office visits. This is what we bill for.\r\n\r\nAll bills are issued under Dr. Fields’ medical license (MD). Unfortunately, there is still no guarantee that insurance companies will reimburse you for your treatments even after they have said yes to complete or partial coverage.\r\n\r\n<u><strong>We cannot bill Medicare or Medi-cal since we are not a provider.</strong></u>\r\nPlease do not ask us to attempt this, as it is not possible.\r\n\r\n<u><strong>Are medical records or MRI’s/X-rays necessary?</strong></u>\r\nAny pertinent medical records can be faxed [phone] to the office prior to your visit. The report of the MRI/X-ray can also be faxed or brought with you.\r\n\r\nActual MRIs or x-rays are not absolutely necessary but may be brought with you.\r\n<h3><u><strong>How Long Is Each Visit?</strong></u></h3>\r\nThe first visit is approximately one hour. Each additional visit is about half an hour unless there is more than one area being treated. You can discuss this with the doctor on your first visit.\r\n<h3><u><strong>Can I Receive Treatment at the Initial Visit?</strong></u></h3>\r\nIf after your history and examination it is determined that you are a good candidate for Regenerative Orthopedics treatments, then after reviewing the recommendations with your clinician, you can receive treatment on your first visit.\r\n\r\nWe are excited that you are looking into this non-surgical alternative. Are you ready to get back to all the things you loved doing before pain changed your life? We are here to help you get your life back. Call us soon!\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Common Questions','','inherit','closed','closed','','207-revision-v1','','','2021-06-25 20:59:19','2021-06-25 20:59:19','',207,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4758',0,'revision','',0),(4759,9,'2021-06-25 21:01:25','2021-06-25 21:01:25','<h2>Common Questions for Services at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup></h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4393\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"wp-image-4393 size-medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Prolotherapy-copy-2-500x500.png\" alt=\"Prolotherapy Copy 2\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" /> Non-Surgical Services at OrthoRegen for Joint Pain[/caption]\r\n<h3><strong>What Is the Payment Policy for Service?</strong></h3>\r\nInvesting in your health should be very important to you. And we are so happy you have chosen to look into the services offered at OrthoRegen.<sup>® </sup>\r\n\r\nSince the future of health care is changing, you should be involved with this investment. When you make a financial investment, you measure it by how much it grows each year. Investing in your health pays off in many different ways: wellness, health stability, quality of life, energy, happiness, and more.\r\n\r\nOnly you can decide what is fair and if it is worth the investment even if you pay out-of-pocket costs for your health care.\r\n\r\nWe will make every effort to instill the feeling that your time with us is worth it.\r\n<h3>Is OrthoRegen<sup>® </sup>a Fee for Service Office?</h3>\r\nYes! And as a <strong>Fee for Service Office,</strong> we request that the <u><strong>fee is paid in full at the time of service</strong></u>.\r\n\r\n<em>We accept credit cards, checks, or cash for payment of services.</em>\r\n<h4>What Should I Expect at the First Visit?</h4>\r\nDuring your first visit to OrthoRegen,<sup>® </sup>a complete Regenerative Orthopedics history and physical is done. This takes approximately 30-40 minutes. Your regenerative medicine expert will then recommend the best treatment option according to your particular needs and case.\r\n<h4>The Regenerative Orthopedic treatment options are explained below with current fees:</h4>\r\n[caption id=\"\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"561\"]<a class=\"enhancr_card_5084827434\" href=\"https://www.carecredit.com/go/762HNB/bb3poscustacqbtnclk08132020/?dtc=Ds5X&amp;promocode=CLT/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img class=\"ydpb17459af\" src=\"https://www.carecredit.com/sites/pc/image/carecredit_button_applynow_tile_v2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"561\" height=\"415\" data-inlineimagemanipulating=\"true\" data-id=\"1624650312930\" /></a> <em>     We accept credit cards, checks, or cash for payment of services at OrthoRegen.</em>[/caption]\r\n<h3>What Are the Regenerative Orthopedics Fees?</h3>\r\nInitial Regenerative Orthopedic Consultation: $300\r\n<h4>Prolotherapy Charges:</h4>\r\nSmall Joint (Foot, hand, fingers, toes, ankle, elbow, TMJ): $400\r\nMedium Joint (Knee, hip, shoulder, ribs): $550\r\nLarge Joint (Groin, neck, mid-back, or low back): $700\r\nPRP (in addition to the above joint charges): $5\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Therapy: Please call for pricing</h4>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3>What Is the Insurance Policy at OrthoRegen<sup>® </sup>for Services?</h3>\r\nWe will provide you with a detailed invoice that you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. As noted above, we are a <strong>Fee for Service Office. And as such,</strong> we request that the <u><strong>fee is paid in full at the time of service</strong></u>.\r\n\r\nSince <strong>we do not subscribe to any insurance networks</strong>, <strong>we</strong><u><strong> cannot guarantee insurance reimbursement.</strong></u>\r\n\r\nInsurance billing can be up to 40 percent of a medical office’s overhead. It involves a lot of time and effort. We would rather put that time and effort into caring for our patients instead of billing insurance companies. It also helps us keep our prices reasonable.\r\n<h4>Remember that health insurance is a contract between you and your insurance carrier.</h4>\r\nIf so inclined, you can contact your insurance carrier and ask them if they cover an MD office visit (codes: 99203 or 4; 99213 or 4.) They will not tell you how much they cover – only whether they cover it or not. Most insurance companies cover MD’s office visits. This is what we bill for.\r\n\r\nAll bills are issued under Dr. Fields’ medical license (MD). Unfortunately, there is still no guarantee that insurance companies will reimburse you for your treatments even after they have said yes to complete or partial coverage.\r\n\r\n<u><strong>Are You a Medicare of Medi-cal Provider?</strong></u>\r\n\r\n<u>No. And since we are not a Medicare or Medi-cal provider, <strong>we cannot bill Medicare or Medi-cal.</strong></u>\r\nPlease do not ask us to attempt this, as it is not possible.\r\n\r\n<u><strong>Are medical records or MRI’s/X-rays necessary?</strong></u>\r\nAny pertinent medical records can be faxed [phone] to the office prior to your visit. The report of the MRI/X-ray can also be faxed or brought with you.\r\n\r\nActual MRIs or x-rays are not absolutely necessary but may be brought with you.\r\n<h3><u><strong>How Long Is Each Visit?</strong></u></h3>\r\nThe first visit is approximately one hour. Each additional visit is about half an hour unless there is more than one area being treated. You can discuss this with the doctor on your first visit.\r\n<h3><u><strong>Can I Receive Treatment at the Initial Visit?</strong></u></h3>\r\nIf after your history and examination it is determined that you are a good candidate for Regenerative Orthopedics treatments, then after reviewing the recommendations with your clinician, you can receive treatment on your first visit.\r\n\r\nWe are excited that you are looking into this non-surgical alternative. Are you ready to get back to all the things you loved doing before pain changed your life? We are here to help you get your life back. Call us soon!\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Common Questions','','inherit','closed','closed','','207-revision-v1','','','2021-06-25 21:01:25','2021-06-25 21:01:25','',207,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4759',0,'revision','',0),(4760,9,'2021-06-25 21:07:49','2021-06-25 21:07:49','<h2>Common Questions for Services at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup></h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4393\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"wp-image-4393 size-medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Prolotherapy-copy-2-500x500.png\" alt=\"Prolotherapy Copy 2\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" /> Non-Surgical Services at OrthoRegen for Joint Pain[/caption]\r\n<h3><strong>What Is the Payment Policy for Service?</strong></h3>\r\nInvesting in your health should be very important to you. And we are so happy you have chosen to look into the services offered at OrthoRegen.<sup>® </sup>\r\n\r\nSince the future of health care is changing, you should be involved with this investment. When you make a financial investment, you measure it by how much it grows each year. Investing in your health pays off in many different ways: wellness, health stability, quality of life, energy, happiness, and more.\r\n\r\nOnly you can decide what is fair and if it is worth the investment even if you pay out-of-pocket costs for your health care.\r\n\r\nWe will make every effort to instill the feeling that your time with us is worth it.\r\n<h3>Is OrthoRegen<sup>® </sup>a Fee for Service Office?</h3>\r\nYes! And as a <strong>Fee for Service Office,</strong> we request that the <u><strong>fee is paid in full at the time of service</strong></u>.\r\n\r\n<em>We accept credit cards, checks, or cash for payment of services.</em>\r\n<h4>What Should I Expect at the First Visit?</h4>\r\nDuring your first visit to OrthoRegen,<sup>® </sup>a complete Regenerative Orthopedics history and physical is done. This takes approximately 30-40 minutes. Your regenerative medicine expert will then recommend the best treatment option according to your particular needs and case.\r\n<h4>The Regenerative Orthopedic treatment options are explained below with current fees:</h4>\r\n[caption id=\"\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"561\"]<a class=\"enhancr_card_5084827434\" href=\"https://www.carecredit.com/go/762HNB/bb3poscustacqbtnclk08132020/?dtc=Ds5X&amp;promocode=CLT/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img class=\"ydpb17459af\" src=\"https://www.carecredit.com/sites/pc/image/carecredit_button_applynow_tile_v2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"561\" height=\"415\" data-inlineimagemanipulating=\"true\" data-id=\"1624650312930\" /></a> <em>     We accept credit cards, checks, or cash for payment of services at OrthoRegen.</em>[/caption]\r\n<h3>What Are the Regenerative Orthopedics Fees?</h3>\r\nInitial Regenerative Orthopedic Consultation: $300\r\n<h4>Prolotherapy Charges:</h4>\r\nSmall Joint (Foot, hand, fingers, toes, ankle, elbow, TMJ): $400\r\nMedium Joint (Knee, hip, shoulder, ribs): $550\r\nLarge Joint (Groin, neck, mid-back, or low back): $700\r\nPRP (in addition to the above joint charges): $5\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Therapy:</h4>\r\nPlease call for pricing\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3>What Is the Insurance Policy at OrthoRegen<sup>® </sup>for Services?</h3>\r\nWe will provide you with a detailed invoice that you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. As noted above, we are a <strong>Fee for Service Office. And as such,</strong> we request that the <u><strong>fee is paid in full at the time of service</strong></u>.\r\n\r\nSince <strong>we do not subscribe to any insurance networks</strong>, <strong>we</strong><u><strong> cannot guarantee insurance reimbursement.</strong></u>\r\n\r\nInsurance billing can be up to 40 percent of a medical office’s overhead. It involves a lot of time and effort. We would rather put that time and effort into caring for our patients instead of billing insurance companies. It also helps us keep our prices reasonable.\r\n<h4>Remember that health insurance is a contract between you and your insurance carrier.</h4>\r\nIf so inclined, you can contact your insurance carrier and ask them if they cover an MD office visit (codes: 99203 or 4; 99213 or 4.) They will not tell you how much they cover – only whether they cover it or not. Most insurance companies cover MD’s office visits. This is what we bill for.\r\n\r\nAll bills are issued under Dr. Fields’ medical license (MD). Unfortunately, there is still no guarantee that insurance companies will reimburse you for your treatments even after they have said yes to complete or partial coverage.\r\n\r\n<u><strong>Are You a Medicare of Medi-cal Provider?</strong></u>\r\n\r\n<u>No. And since we are not a Medicare or Medi-cal provider, <strong>we cannot bill Medicare or Medi-cal.</strong></u>\r\nPlease do not ask us to attempt this, as it is not possible.\r\n\r\n<u><strong>Are medical records or MRI’s/X-rays necessary?</strong></u>\r\nAny pertinent medical records can be faxed [phone] to the office prior to your visit. The report of the MRI/X-ray can also be faxed or brought with you.\r\n\r\nActual MRIs or x-rays are not absolutely necessary but may be brought with you.\r\n<h3><u><strong>How Long Is Each Visit?</strong></u></h3>\r\nThe first visit is approximately one hour. Each additional visit is about half an hour unless there is more than one area being treated. You can discuss this with the doctor on your first visit.\r\n<h3><u><strong>Can I Receive Treatment at the Initial Visit?</strong></u></h3>\r\nIf after your history and examination it is determined that you are a good candidate for Regenerative Orthopedics treatments, then after reviewing the recommendations with your clinician, you can receive treatment on your first visit.\r\n\r\nWe are excited that you are looking into this non-surgical alternative. Are you ready to get back to all the things you loved doing before pain changed your life? We are here to help you get your life back. Call us soon!\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Common Questions','','inherit','closed','closed','','207-revision-v1','','','2021-06-25 21:07:49','2021-06-25 21:07:49','',207,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4760',0,'revision','',0),(4761,9,'2021-06-25 21:08:20','2021-06-25 21:08:20','<h2>Common Questions for Services at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup></h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4393\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"wp-image-4393 size-medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Prolotherapy-copy-2-500x500.png\" alt=\"Prolotherapy Copy 2\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" /> Non-Surgical Services at OrthoRegen for Joint Pain[/caption]\r\n<h3><strong>What Is the Payment Policy for Service?</strong></h3>\r\nInvesting in your health should be very important to you. And we are so happy you have chosen to look into the services offered at OrthoRegen.<sup>® </sup>\r\n\r\nSince the future of health care is changing, you should be involved with this investment. When you make a financial investment, you measure it by how much it grows each year. Investing in your health pays off in many different ways: wellness, health stability, quality of life, energy, happiness, and more.\r\n\r\nOnly you can decide what is fair and if it is worth the investment even if you pay out-of-pocket costs for your health care.\r\n\r\nWe will make every effort to instill the feeling that your time with us is worth it.\r\n<h3>Is OrthoRegen<sup>® </sup>a Fee for Service Office?</h3>\r\nYes! And as a <strong>Fee for Service Office,</strong> we request that the <u><strong>fee is paid in full at the time of service</strong></u>.\r\n\r\n<em>We accept credit cards, checks, or cash for payment of services.</em>\r\n<h4>What Should I Expect at the First Visit?</h4>\r\nDuring your first visit to OrthoRegen,<sup>® </sup>a complete Regenerative Orthopedics history and physical is done. This takes approximately 30-40 minutes. Your regenerative medicine expert will then recommend the best treatment option according to your particular needs and case.\r\n<h4>The Regenerative Orthopedic treatment options are explained below with current fees:</h4>\r\n[caption id=\"\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"561\"]<a class=\"enhancr_card_5084827434\" href=\"https://www.carecredit.com/go/762HNB/bb3poscustacqbtnclk08132020/?dtc=Ds5X&amp;promocode=CLT/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img class=\"ydpb17459af\" src=\"https://www.carecredit.com/sites/pc/image/carecredit_button_applynow_tile_v2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"561\" height=\"415\" data-inlineimagemanipulating=\"true\" data-id=\"1624650312930\" /></a> <em>   We accept credit cards, checks, or cash for payment of services at OrthoRegen.</em>[/caption]\r\n<h3>What Are the Regenerative Orthopedics Fees?</h3>\r\nInitial Regenerative Orthopedic Consultation: $300\r\n<h4>Prolotherapy Charges:</h4>\r\nSmall Joint (Foot, hand, fingers, toes, ankle, elbow, TMJ): $400\r\nMedium Joint (Knee, hip, shoulder, ribs): $550\r\nLarge Joint (Groin, neck, mid-back, or low back): $700\r\nPRP (in addition to the above joint charges): $5\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Therapy:</h4>\r\nPlease call for pricing\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3>What Is the Insurance Policy at OrthoRegen<sup>® </sup>for Services?</h3>\r\nWe will provide you with a detailed invoice that you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. As noted above, we are a <strong>Fee for Service Office. And as such,</strong> we request that the <u><strong>fee is paid in full at the time of service</strong></u>.\r\n\r\nSince <strong>we do not subscribe to any insurance networks</strong>, <strong>we</strong><u><strong> cannot guarantee insurance reimbursement.</strong></u>\r\n\r\nInsurance billing can be up to 40 percent of a medical office’s overhead. It involves a lot of time and effort. We would rather put that time and effort into caring for our patients instead of billing insurance companies. It also helps us keep our prices reasonable.\r\n<h4>Remember that health insurance is a contract between you and your insurance carrier.</h4>\r\nIf so inclined, you can contact your insurance carrier and ask them if they cover an MD office visit (codes: 99203 or 4; 99213 or 4.) They will not tell you how much they cover – only whether they cover it or not. Most insurance companies cover MD’s office visits. This is what we bill for.\r\n\r\nAll bills are issued under Dr. Fields’ medical license (MD). Unfortunately, there is still no guarantee that insurance companies will reimburse you for your treatments even after they have said yes to complete or partial coverage.\r\n\r\n<u><strong>Are You a Medicare of Medi-cal Provider?</strong></u>\r\n\r\n<u>No. And since we are not a Medicare or Medi-cal provider, <strong>we cannot bill Medicare or Medi-cal.</strong></u>\r\nPlease do not ask us to attempt this, as it is not possible.\r\n\r\n<u><strong>Are medical records or MRI’s/X-rays necessary?</strong></u>\r\nAny pertinent medical records can be faxed [phone] to the office prior to your visit. The report of the MRI/X-ray can also be faxed or brought with you.\r\n\r\nActual MRIs or x-rays are not absolutely necessary but may be brought with you.\r\n<h3><u><strong>How Long Is Each Visit?</strong></u></h3>\r\nThe first visit is approximately one hour. Each additional visit is about half an hour unless there is more than one area being treated. You can discuss this with the doctor on your first visit.\r\n<h3><u><strong>Can I Receive Treatment at the Initial Visit?</strong></u></h3>\r\nIf after your history and examination it is determined that you are a good candidate for Regenerative Orthopedics treatments, then after reviewing the recommendations with your clinician, you can receive treatment on your first visit.\r\n\r\nWe are excited that you are looking into this non-surgical alternative. Are you ready to get back to all the things you loved doing before pain changed your life? We are here to help you get your life back. Call us soon!\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Common Questions','','inherit','closed','closed','','207-revision-v1','','','2021-06-25 21:08:20','2021-06-25 21:08:20','',207,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4761',0,'revision','',0),(4762,9,'2021-06-25 21:08:41','2021-06-25 21:08:41','<h2>Common Questions for Services at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup></h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4393\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"wp-image-4393 size-medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Prolotherapy-copy-2-500x500.png\" alt=\"Prolotherapy Copy 2\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" /> Non-Surgical Services at OrthoRegen for Joint Pain[/caption]\r\n<h3><strong>What Is the Payment Policy for Service?</strong></h3>\r\nInvesting in your health should be very important to you. And we are so happy you have chosen to look into the services offered at OrthoRegen.<sup>® </sup>\r\n\r\nSince the future of health care is changing, you should be involved with this investment. When you make a financial investment, you measure it by how much it grows each year. Investing in your health pays off in many different ways: wellness, health stability, quality of life, energy, happiness, and more.\r\n\r\nOnly you can decide what is fair and if it is worth the investment even if you pay out-of-pocket costs for your health care.\r\n\r\nWe will make every effort to instill the feeling that your time with us is worth it.\r\n<h3>Is OrthoRegen<sup>® </sup>a Fee for Service Office?</h3>\r\nYes! And as a <strong>Fee for Service Office,</strong> we request that the <u><strong>fee is paid in full at the time of service</strong></u>.\r\n\r\n<em>We accept credit cards, checks, or cash for payment of services.</em>\r\n<h4>What Should I Expect at the First Visit?</h4>\r\nDuring your first visit to OrthoRegen,<sup>® </sup>a complete Regenerative Orthopedics history and physical is done. This takes approximately 30-40 minutes. Your regenerative medicine expert will then recommend the best treatment option according to your particular needs and case.\r\n<h4>The Regenerative Orthopedic treatment options are explained below with current fees:</h4>\r\n[caption id=\"\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"561\"]<a class=\"enhancr_card_5084827434\" href=\"https://www.carecredit.com/go/762HNB/bb3poscustacqbtnclk08132020/?dtc=Ds5X&amp;promocode=CLT/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img class=\"ydpb17459af\" src=\"https://www.carecredit.com/sites/pc/image/carecredit_button_applynow_tile_v2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"561\" height=\"415\" data-inlineimagemanipulating=\"true\" data-id=\"1624650312930\" /></a> <em>We accept credit cards, checks, or cash for payment of services at OrthoRegen.</em>[/caption]\r\n<h3>What Are the Regenerative Orthopedics Fees?</h3>\r\nInitial Regenerative Orthopedic Consultation: $300\r\n<h4>Prolotherapy Charges:</h4>\r\nSmall Joint (Foot, hand, fingers, toes, ankle, elbow, TMJ): $400\r\nMedium Joint (Knee, hip, shoulder, ribs): $550\r\nLarge Joint (Groin, neck, mid-back, or low back): $700\r\nPRP (in addition to the above joint charges): $5\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Therapy:</h4>\r\nPlease call for pricing\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3>What Is the Insurance Policy at OrthoRegen<sup>® </sup>for Services?</h3>\r\nWe will provide you with a detailed invoice that you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. As noted above, we are a <strong>Fee for Service Office. And as such,</strong> we request that the <u><strong>fee is paid in full at the time of service</strong></u>.\r\n\r\nSince <strong>we do not subscribe to any insurance networks</strong>, <strong>we</strong><u><strong> cannot guarantee insurance reimbursement.</strong></u>\r\n\r\nInsurance billing can be up to 40 percent of a medical office’s overhead. It involves a lot of time and effort. We would rather put that time and effort into caring for our patients instead of billing insurance companies. It also helps us keep our prices reasonable.\r\n<h4>Remember that health insurance is a contract between you and your insurance carrier.</h4>\r\nIf so inclined, you can contact your insurance carrier and ask them if they cover an MD office visit (codes: 99203 or 4; 99213 or 4.) They will not tell you how much they cover – only whether they cover it or not. Most insurance companies cover MD’s office visits. This is what we bill for.\r\n\r\nAll bills are issued under Dr. Fields’ medical license (MD). Unfortunately, there is still no guarantee that insurance companies will reimburse you for your treatments even after they have said yes to complete or partial coverage.\r\n\r\n<u><strong>Are You a Medicare of Medi-cal Provider?</strong></u>\r\n\r\n<u>No. And since we are not a Medicare or Medi-cal provider, <strong>we cannot bill Medicare or Medi-cal.</strong></u>\r\nPlease do not ask us to attempt this, as it is not possible.\r\n\r\n<u><strong>Are medical records or MRI’s/X-rays necessary?</strong></u>\r\nAny pertinent medical records can be faxed [phone] to the office prior to your visit. The report of the MRI/X-ray can also be faxed or brought with you.\r\n\r\nActual MRIs or x-rays are not absolutely necessary but may be brought with you.\r\n<h3><u><strong>How Long Is Each Visit?</strong></u></h3>\r\nThe first visit is approximately one hour. Each additional visit is about half an hour unless there is more than one area being treated. You can discuss this with the doctor on your first visit.\r\n<h3><u><strong>Can I Receive Treatment at the Initial Visit?</strong></u></h3>\r\nIf after your history and examination it is determined that you are a good candidate for Regenerative Orthopedics treatments, then after reviewing the recommendations with your clinician, you can receive treatment on your first visit.\r\n\r\nWe are excited that you are looking into this non-surgical alternative. Are you ready to get back to all the things you loved doing before pain changed your life? We are here to help you get your life back. Call us soon!\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Common Questions','','inherit','closed','closed','','207-revision-v1','','','2021-06-25 21:08:41','2021-06-25 21:08:41','',207,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4762',0,'revision','',0),(4763,9,'2021-06-25 21:18:25','2021-06-25 21:18:25','<h2>Common Questions for Services at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup></h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4393\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"wp-image-4393 size-medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Prolotherapy-copy-2-500x500.png\" alt=\"Prolotherapy Copy 2\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" /> Non-Surgical Services at OrthoRegen for Joint Pain[/caption]\r\n<h3><strong>What Is the Payment Policy for Service?</strong></h3>\r\nInvesting in your health should be very important to you. And we are so happy you have chosen to look into the services offered at OrthoRegen.<sup>® </sup>\r\n\r\nSince the future of health care is changing, you should be involved with this investment. When you make a financial investment, you measure it by how much it grows each year. Investing in your health pays off in many different ways: wellness, health stability, quality of life, energy, happiness, and more.\r\n\r\nOnly you can decide what is fair and if it is worth the investment even if you pay out-of-pocket costs for your health care.\r\n\r\nWe will make every effort to instill the feeling that your time with us is worth it.\r\n<h3>Is OrthoRegen<sup>® </sup>a Fee for Service Office?</h3>\r\nYes! And as a <strong>Fee for Service Office,</strong> we request that the <u><strong>fee is paid in full at the time of service</strong></u>.\r\n\r\n<em>We accept credit cards, checks, or cash for payment of services.</em>\r\n<h4>What Should I Expect at the First Visit?</h4>\r\nDuring your first visit to OrthoRegen,<sup>® </sup>a complete Regenerative Orthopedics history and physical is done. This takes approximately 30-40 minutes. Your regenerative medicine expert will then recommend the best treatment option according to your particular needs and case.\r\n<h4>The Regenerative Orthopedic treatment options are explained below with current fees:</h4>\r\n[caption id=\"\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"561\"]<a class=\"enhancr_card_5084827434\" href=\"https://www.carecredit.com/go/762HNB/bb3poscustacqbtnclk08132020/?dtc=Ds5X&amp;promocode=CLT/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img class=\"ydpb17459af\" src=\"https://www.carecredit.com/sites/pc/image/carecredit_button_applynow_tile_v2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"561\" height=\"415\" data-inlineimagemanipulating=\"true\" data-id=\"1624650312930\" /></a> <em>We accept credit cards, checks, or cash for payment of services at OrthoRegen.</em>[/caption]\r\n<h3>What Are the Regenerative Orthopedics Fees?</h3>\r\nInitial Regenerative Orthopedic Consultation: $300\r\n<h4>Prolotherapy Charges:</h4>\r\nSmall Joint (Foot, hand, fingers, toes, ankle, elbow, TMJ): $400\r\nMedium Joint (Knee, hip, shoulder, ribs): $550\r\nLarge Joint (Groin, neck, mid-back, or low back): $700\r\nPRP (in addition to the above joint charges): $5\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Therapy:</h4>\r\nPlease call for pricing\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3>What Is the Insurance Policy at OrthoRegen<sup>® </sup>for Services?</h3>\r\nWe will provide you with a detailed invoice that you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. As noted above, we are a <strong>Fee for Service Office. And as such,</strong> we request that the <u><strong>fee is paid in full at the time of service</strong></u>.\r\n\r\nSince <strong>we do not subscribe to any insurance networks</strong>, <strong>we</strong><u><strong> cannot guarantee insurance reimbursement.</strong></u>\r\n\r\nInsurance billing can be up to 40 percent of a medical office’s overhead. It involves a lot of time and effort. We would rather put that time and effort into caring for our patients instead of billing insurance companies. It also helps us keep our prices reasonable.\r\n<h4>Remember that health insurance is a contract between you and your insurance carrier.</h4>\r\nIf so inclined, you can contact your insurance carrier and ask them if they cover an MD office visit (codes: 99203 or 4; 99213 or 4.) They will not tell you how much they cover – only whether they cover it or not. Most insurance companies cover MD’s office visits. This is what we bill for.\r\n\r\nAll bills are issued under Dr. Fields’ medical license (MD). Unfortunately, there is still no guarantee that insurance companies will reimburse you for your treatments even after they have said yes to complete or partial coverage.\r\n<h3><u><strong>Are You a Medicare of Medi-cal Provider?</strong></u></h3>\r\n<u>No. And since we are not a Medicare or Medi-cal provider, <strong>we cannot bill Medicare or Medi-cal.</strong></u>\r\nPlease do not ask us to attempt this, as it is not possible.\r\n<h3><u><strong>Are Medical Records or MRI’s/X-rays Necessary?</strong></u></h3>\r\nAny pertinent medical records can be faxed [phone] to the office prior to your visit. The report of the MRI/X-ray can also be faxed or brought with you.\r\n\r\nActual MRIs or x-rays are not absolutely necessary but may be brought with you.\r\n<h3><u><strong>How Long Is Each Visit?</strong></u></h3>\r\nThe first visit is approximately one hour. Each additional visit is about half an hour unless there is more than one area being treated. You can discuss this with the doctor on your first visit.\r\n<h3><u><strong>Can I Receive Treatment at the Initial Visit?</strong></u></h3>\r\nIf after your history and examination it is determined that you are a good candidate for Regenerative Orthopedics treatments, then after reviewing the recommendations with your clinician, you can receive treatment on your first visit.\r\n\r\nWe are excited that you are looking into this non-surgical alternative. Are you ready to get back to all the things you loved doing before pain changed your life? We are here to help you get your life back. Call us soon!\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Common Questions','','inherit','closed','closed','','207-revision-v1','','','2021-06-25 21:18:25','2021-06-25 21:18:25','',207,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4763',0,'revision','',0),(4764,9,'2021-06-28 21:40:14','2021-06-28 21:40:14','<h2>Common Questions for Services at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup></h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4393\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"wp-image-4393 size-medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Prolotherapy-copy-2-500x500.png\" alt=\"Prolotherapy Copy 2\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" /> Non-Surgical Services at OrthoRegen for Joint Pain[/caption]\r\n<h3><strong>What Is the Payment Policy for Service?</strong></h3>\r\nInvesting in your health should be very important to you. And we are so happy you have chosen to look into the services offered at OrthoRegen.<sup>® </sup>\r\n\r\nSince the future of health care is changing, you should be involved with this investment. When you make a financial investment, you measure it by how much it grows each year. Investing in your health pays off in many different ways: wellness, health stability, quality of life, energy, happiness, and more.\r\n\r\nOnly you can decide what is fair and if it is worth the investment even if you pay out-of-pocket costs for your health care.\r\n\r\nWe will make every effort to instill the feeling that your time with us is worth it.\r\n<h3>Is OrthoRegen<sup>® </sup>a Fee for Service Office?</h3>\r\nYes! And as a <strong>Fee for Service Office,</strong> we request that the <u><strong>fee is paid in full at the time of service</strong></u>.\r\n\r\n<em>We accept credit cards, checks, or cash for payment of services.</em>\r\n<h4>What Should I Expect at the First Visit?</h4>\r\nDuring your first visit to OrthoRegen,<sup>® </sup>a complete Regenerative Orthopedics history and physical is done. This takes approximately 30-40 minutes. Your regenerative medicine expert will then recommend the best treatment option according to your particular needs and case.\r\n<h4>The Regenerative Orthopedic treatment options are explained below with current fees:</h4>\r\n[caption id=\"\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"561\"]<a class=\"enhancr_card_5084827434\" href=\"https://www.carecredit.com/go/762HNB/bb3poscustacqbtnclk08132020/?dtc=Ds5X&amp;promocode=CLT/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img class=\"ydpb17459af\" src=\"https://www.carecredit.com/sites/pc/image/carecredit_button_applynow_tile_v2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"561\" height=\"415\" data-inlineimagemanipulating=\"true\" data-id=\"1624650312930\" /></a> <em>We accept credit cards, checks, or cash for payment of services at OrthoRegen.</em>[/caption]\r\n<h3>What Are the Regenerative Orthopedics Fees?</h3>\r\nInitial Regenerative Orthopedic Consultation: $300\r\n<h4>Prolotherapy Charges:</h4>\r\nSmall Joint (Foot, hand, fingers, toes, ankle, elbow, TMJ): $400\r\nMedium Joint (Knee, hip, shoulder, ribs): $550\r\nLarge Joint (Groin, neck, mid-back, or low back): $700\r\n<h4><strong>Platelet Rich Plasma: $550</strong></h4>\r\nPlus, the above joint charges\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Therapy:</h4>\r\nPlease call for pricing\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3>What Is the Insurance Policy at OrthoRegen<sup>® </sup>for Services?</h3>\r\nWe will provide you with a detailed invoice that you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. As noted above, we are a <strong>Fee for Service Office. And as such,</strong> we request that the <u><strong>fee is paid in full at the time of service</strong></u>.\r\n\r\nSince <strong>we do not subscribe to any insurance networks</strong>, <strong>we</strong><u><strong> cannot guarantee insurance reimbursement.</strong></u>\r\n\r\nInsurance billing can be up to 40 percent of a medical office’s overhead. It involves a lot of time and effort. We would rather put that time and effort into caring for our patients instead of billing insurance companies. It also helps us keep our prices reasonable.\r\n<h4>Remember that health insurance is a contract between you and your insurance carrier.</h4>\r\nIf so inclined, you can contact your insurance carrier and ask them if they cover an MD office visit (codes: 99203 or 4; 99213 or 4.) They will not tell you how much they cover – only whether they cover it or not. Most insurance companies cover MD’s office visits. This is what we bill for.\r\n\r\nAll bills are issued under Dr. Fields’ medical license (MD). Unfortunately, there is still no guarantee that insurance companies will reimburse you for your treatments even after they have said yes to complete or partial coverage.\r\n<h3><u><strong>Are You a Medicare of Medi-cal Provider?</strong></u></h3>\r\n<u>No. And since we are not a Medicare or Medi-cal provider, <strong>we cannot bill Medicare or Medi-cal.</strong></u>\r\nPlease do not ask us to attempt this, as it is not possible.\r\n<h3><u><strong>Are Medical Records or MRI’s/X-rays Necessary?</strong></u></h3>\r\nAny pertinent medical records can be faxed [phone] to the office prior to your visit. The report of the MRI/X-ray can also be faxed or brought with you.\r\n\r\nActual MRIs or x-rays are not absolutely necessary but may be brought with you.\r\n<h3><u><strong>How Long Is Each Visit?</strong></u></h3>\r\nThe first visit is approximately one hour. Each additional visit is about half an hour unless there is more than one area being treated. You can discuss this with the doctor on your first visit.\r\n<h3><u><strong>Can I Receive Treatment at the Initial Visit?</strong></u></h3>\r\nIf after your history and examination it is determined that you are a good candidate for Regenerative Orthopedics treatments, then after reviewing the recommendations with your clinician, you can receive treatment on your first visit.\r\n\r\nWe are excited that you are looking into this non-surgical alternative. Are you ready to get back to all the things you loved doing before pain changed your life? We are here to help you get your life back. Call us soon!\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Common Questions','','inherit','closed','closed','','207-revision-v1','','','2021-06-28 21:40:14','2021-06-28 21:40:14','',207,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4764',0,'revision','',0),(4765,9,'2021-06-28 21:42:21','2021-06-28 21:42:21','<h2>Common Questions for Services at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup></h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4393\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"wp-image-4393 size-medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Prolotherapy-copy-2-500x500.png\" alt=\"Prolotherapy Copy 2\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />           <em><strong> Non-Surgical Services at OrthoRegen for Joint Pain</strong></em>[/caption]\r\n<h3><strong>What Is the Payment Policy for Service?</strong></h3>\r\nInvesting in your health should be very important to you. And we are so happy you have chosen to look into the services offered at OrthoRegen.<sup>® </sup>\r\n\r\nSince the future of health care is changing, you should be involved with this investment. When you make a financial investment, you measure it by how much it grows each year. Investing in your health pays off in many different ways: wellness, health stability, quality of life, energy, happiness, and more.\r\n\r\nOnly you can decide what is fair and if it is worth the investment even if you pay out-of-pocket costs for your health care.\r\n\r\nWe will make every effort to instill the feeling that your time with us is worth it.\r\n<h3>Is OrthoRegen<sup>® </sup>a Fee for Service Office?</h3>\r\nYes! And as a <strong>Fee for Service Office,</strong> we request that the <u><strong>fee is paid in full at the time of service</strong></u>.\r\n\r\n<em>We accept credit cards, checks, or cash for payment of services.</em>\r\n<h4>What Should I Expect at the First Visit?</h4>\r\nDuring your first visit to OrthoRegen,<sup>® </sup>a complete Regenerative Orthopedics history and physical is done. This takes approximately 30-40 minutes. Your regenerative medicine expert will then recommend the best treatment option according to your particular needs and case.\r\n<h4>The Regenerative Orthopedic treatment options are explained below with current fees:</h4>\r\n[caption id=\"\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"561\"]<a class=\"enhancr_card_5084827434\" href=\"https://www.carecredit.com/go/762HNB/bb3poscustacqbtnclk08132020/?dtc=Ds5X&amp;promocode=CLT/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img class=\"ydpb17459af\" src=\"https://www.carecredit.com/sites/pc/image/carecredit_button_applynow_tile_v2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"561\" height=\"415\" data-inlineimagemanipulating=\"true\" data-id=\"1624650312930\" /></a> <em>We accept credit cards, checks, or cash for payment of services at OrthoRegen.</em>[/caption]\r\n<h3>What Are the Regenerative Orthopedics Fees?</h3>\r\nInitial Regenerative Orthopedic Consultation: $300\r\n<h4>Prolotherapy Charges:</h4>\r\nSmall Joint (Foot, hand, fingers, toes, ankle, elbow, TMJ): $400\r\nMedium Joint (Knee, hip, shoulder, ribs): $550\r\nLarge Joint (Groin, neck, mid-back, or low back): $700\r\n<h4><strong>Platelet Rich Plasma: </strong>$550 Plus, the above joint charges</h4>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Therapy: Please call for pricing</h4>\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>What Is the Insurance Policy at OrthoRegen<sup>® </sup>for Services?</h3>\r\nWe will provide you with a detailed invoice that you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. As noted above, we are a <strong>Fee for Service Office. And as such,</strong> we request that the <u><strong>fee is paid in full at the time of service</strong></u>.\r\n\r\nSince <strong>we do not subscribe to any insurance networks</strong>, <strong>we</strong><u><strong> cannot guarantee insurance reimbursement.</strong></u>\r\n\r\nInsurance billing can be up to 40 percent of a medical office’s overhead. It involves a lot of time and effort. We would rather put that time and effort into caring for our patients instead of billing insurance companies. It also helps us keep our prices reasonable.\r\n<h4>Remember that health insurance is a contract between you and your insurance carrier.</h4>\r\nIf so inclined, you can contact your insurance carrier and ask them if they cover an MD office visit (codes: 99203 or 4; 99213 or 4.) They will not tell you how much they cover – only whether they cover it or not. Most insurance companies cover MD’s office visits. This is what we bill for.\r\n\r\nAll bills are issued under Dr. Fields’ medical license (MD). Unfortunately, there is still no guarantee that insurance companies will reimburse you for your treatments even after they have said yes to complete or partial coverage.\r\n<h3><u><strong>Are You a Medicare of Medi-cal Provider?</strong></u></h3>\r\n<u>No. And since we are not a Medicare or Medi-cal provider, <strong>we cannot bill Medicare or Medi-cal.</strong></u>\r\nPlease do not ask us to attempt this, as it is not possible.\r\n<h3><u><strong>Are Medical Records or MRI’s/X-rays Necessary?</strong></u></h3>\r\nAny pertinent medical records can be faxed [phone] to the office prior to your visit. The report of the MRI/X-ray can also be faxed or brought with you.\r\n\r\nActual MRIs or x-rays are not absolutely necessary but may be brought with you.\r\n<h3><u><strong>How Long Is Each Visit?</strong></u></h3>\r\nThe first visit is approximately one hour. Each additional visit is about half an hour unless there is more than one area being treated. You can discuss this with the doctor on your first visit.\r\n<h3><u><strong>Can I Receive Treatment at the Initial Visit?</strong></u></h3>\r\nIf after your history and examination it is determined that you are a good candidate for Regenerative Orthopedics treatments, then after reviewing the recommendations with your clinician, you can receive treatment on your first visit.\r\n\r\nWe are excited that you are looking into this non-surgical alternative. Are you ready to get back to all the things you loved doing before pain changed your life? We are here to help you get your life back. Call us soon!\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Common Questions','','inherit','closed','closed','','207-revision-v1','','','2021-06-28 21:42:21','2021-06-28 21:42:21','',207,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4765',0,'revision','',0),(4766,9,'2021-06-28 21:43:18','2021-06-28 21:43:18','<h2>Common Questions for Services at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup></h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4393\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"wp-image-4393 size-medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Prolotherapy-copy-2-500x500.png\" alt=\"Prolotherapy Copy 2\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" /> <em><strong> Non-Surgical Services at OrthoRegen for Joint Pain</strong></em>[/caption]\r\n<h3><strong>What Is the Payment Policy for Service?</strong></h3>\r\nInvesting in your health should be very important to you. And we are so happy you have chosen to look into the services offered at OrthoRegen.<sup>® </sup>\r\n\r\nSince the future of health care is changing, you should be involved with this investment. When you make a financial investment, you measure it by how much it grows each year. Investing in your health pays off in many different ways: wellness, health stability, quality of life, energy, happiness, and more.\r\n\r\nOnly you can decide what is fair and if it is worth the investment even if you pay out-of-pocket costs for your health care.\r\n\r\nWe will make every effort to instill the feeling that your time with us is worth it.\r\n<h3>Is OrthoRegen<sup>® </sup>a Fee for Service Office?</h3>\r\nYes! And as a <strong>Fee for Service Office,</strong> we request that the <u><strong>fee is paid in full at the time of service</strong></u>.\r\n\r\n<em>We accept credit cards, checks, or cash for payment of services.</em>\r\n<h4>What Should I Expect at the First Visit?</h4>\r\nDuring your first visit to OrthoRegen,<sup>® </sup>a complete Regenerative Orthopedics history and physical is done. This takes approximately 30-40 minutes. Your regenerative medicine expert will then recommend the best treatment option according to your particular needs and case.\r\n<h4>The Regenerative Orthopedic treatment options are explained below with current fees:</h4>\r\n[caption id=\"\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"561\"]<a class=\"enhancr_card_5084827434\" href=\"https://www.carecredit.com/go/762HNB/bb3poscustacqbtnclk08132020/?dtc=Ds5X&amp;promocode=CLT/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img class=\"ydpb17459af\" src=\"https://www.carecredit.com/sites/pc/image/carecredit_button_applynow_tile_v2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"561\" height=\"415\" data-inlineimagemanipulating=\"true\" data-id=\"1624650312930\" /></a> <em>We accept credit cards, checks, or cash for payment of services at OrthoRegen.</em>[/caption]\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3>What Are the Regenerative Orthopedics Fees?</h3>\r\nInitial Regenerative Orthopedic Consultation: $300\r\n<h4>Prolotherapy Charges:</h4>\r\nSmall Joint (Foot, hand, fingers, toes, ankle, elbow, TMJ): $400\r\nMedium Joint (Knee, hip, shoulder, ribs): $550\r\nLarge Joint (Groin, neck, mid-back, or low back): $70\r\n<h4><strong>Platelet Rich Plasma: </strong>$550 Plus, the above joint charges</h4>\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Therapy: Please call for pricing</h4>\r\n<h3>What Is the Insurance Policy at OrthoRegen<sup>® </sup>for Services?</h3>\r\nWe will provide you with a detailed invoice that you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. As noted above, we are a <strong>Fee for Service Office. And as such,</strong> we request that the <u><strong>fee is paid in full at the time of service</strong></u>.\r\n\r\nSince <strong>we do not subscribe to any insurance networks</strong>, <strong>we</strong><u><strong> cannot guarantee insurance reimbursement.</strong></u>\r\n\r\nInsurance billing can be up to 40 percent of a medical office’s overhead. It involves a lot of time and effort. We would rather put that time and effort into caring for our patients instead of billing insurance companies. It also helps us keep our prices reasonable.\r\n<h4>Remember that health insurance is a contract between you and your insurance carrier.</h4>\r\nIf so inclined, you can contact your insurance carrier and ask them if they cover an MD office visit (codes: 99203 or 4; 99213 or 4.) They will not tell you how much they cover – only whether they cover it or not. Most insurance companies cover MD’s office visits. This is what we bill for.\r\n\r\nAll bills are issued under Dr. Fields’ medical license (MD). Unfortunately, there is still no guarantee that insurance companies will reimburse you for your treatments even after they have said yes to complete or partial coverage.\r\n<h3><u><strong>Are You a Medicare of Medi-cal Provider?</strong></u></h3>\r\n<u>No. And since we are not a Medicare or Medi-cal provider, <strong>we cannot bill Medicare or Medi-cal.</strong></u>\r\nPlease do not ask us to attempt this, as it is not possible.\r\n<h3><u><strong>Are Medical Records or MRI’s/X-rays Necessary?</strong></u></h3>\r\nAny pertinent medical records can be faxed [phone] to the office prior to your visit. The report of the MRI/X-ray can also be faxed or brought with you.\r\n\r\nActual MRIs or x-rays are not absolutely necessary but may be brought with you.\r\n<h3><u><strong>How Long Is Each Visit?</strong></u></h3>\r\nThe first visit is approximately one hour. Each additional visit is about half an hour unless there is more than one area being treated. You can discuss this with the doctor on your first visit.\r\n<h3><u><strong>Can I Receive Treatment at the Initial Visit?</strong></u></h3>\r\nIf after your history and examination it is determined that you are a good candidate for Regenerative Orthopedics treatments, then after reviewing the recommendations with your clinician, you can receive treatment on your first visit.\r\n\r\nWe are excited that you are looking into this non-surgical alternative. Are you ready to get back to all the things you loved doing before pain changed your life? We are here to help you get your life back. Call us soon!\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Common Questions','','inherit','closed','closed','','207-revision-v1','','','2021-06-28 21:43:18','2021-06-28 21:43:18','',207,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4766',0,'revision','',0),(4767,9,'2021-06-28 21:44:25','2021-06-28 21:44:25','<h2>Common Questions for Services at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup></h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4393\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"wp-image-4393 size-medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Prolotherapy-copy-2-500x500.png\" alt=\"Prolotherapy Copy 2\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" /> <em><strong> Non-Surgical Services at OrthoRegen for Joint Pain</strong></em>[/caption]\r\n<h3><strong>What Is the Payment Policy for Service?</strong></h3>\r\nInvesting in your health should be very important to you. And we are so happy you have chosen to look into the services offered at OrthoRegen.<sup>® </sup>\r\n\r\nSince the future of health care is changing, you should be involved with this investment. When you make a financial investment, you measure it by how much it grows each year. Investing in your health pays off in many different ways: wellness, health stability, quality of life, energy, happiness, and more.\r\n\r\nOnly you can decide what is fair and if it is worth the investment even if you pay out-of-pocket costs for your health care.\r\n\r\nWe will make every effort to instill the feeling that your time with us is worth it.\r\n<h3>Is OrthoRegen<sup>® </sup>a Fee for Service Office?</h3>\r\nYes! And as a <strong>Fee for Service Office,</strong> we request that the <u><strong>fee is paid in full at the time of service</strong></u>.\r\n\r\n<em>We accept credit cards, checks, or cash for payment of services.</em>\r\n<h4>What Should I Expect at the First Visit?</h4>\r\nDuring your first visit to OrthoRegen,<sup>® </sup>a complete Regenerative Orthopedics history and physical is done. This takes approximately 30-40 minutes. Your regenerative medicine expert will then recommend the best treatment option according to your particular needs and case.\r\n<h4>The Regenerative Orthopedic treatment options are explained below with current fees:</h4>\r\n[caption id=\"\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"561\"]<a class=\"enhancr_card_5084827434\" href=\"https://www.carecredit.com/go/762HNB/bb3poscustacqbtnclk08132020/?dtc=Ds5X&amp;promocode=CLT/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img class=\"ydpb17459af\" src=\"https://www.carecredit.com/sites/pc/image/carecredit_button_applynow_tile_v2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"561\" height=\"415\" data-inlineimagemanipulating=\"true\" data-id=\"1624650312930\" /></a> <em>We accept credit cards, checks, or cash for payment of services at OrthoRegen.</em>[/caption]\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3>What Are the Regenerative Orthopedics Fees?</h3>\r\nInitial Regenerative Orthopedic Consultation: $300\r\n<h4>Prolotherapy Charges:</h4>\r\nSmall Joint (Foot, hand, fingers, toes, ankle, elbow, TMJ): $400\r\nMedium Joint (Knee, hip, shoulder, ribs): $550\r\nLarge Joint (Groin, neck, mid-back, or low back): $70\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n<h4><strong>Platelet Rich Plasma: </strong>$550 Plus, the above joint charges</h4>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Therapy: Please call for pricing</h4>\r\n<h3>What Is the Insurance Policy at OrthoRegen<sup>® </sup>for Services?</h3>\r\nWe will provide you with a detailed invoice that you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. As noted above, we are a <strong>Fee for Service Office. And as such,</strong> we request that the <u><strong>fee is paid in full at the time of service</strong></u>.\r\n\r\nSince <strong>we do not subscribe to any insurance networks</strong>, <strong>we</strong><u><strong> cannot guarantee insurance reimbursement.</strong></u>\r\n\r\nInsurance billing can be up to 40 percent of a medical office’s overhead. It involves a lot of time and effort. We would rather put that time and effort into caring for our patients instead of billing insurance companies. It also helps us keep our prices reasonable.\r\n<h4>Remember that health insurance is a contract between you and your insurance carrier.</h4>\r\nIf so inclined, you can contact your insurance carrier and ask them if they cover an MD office visit (codes: 99203 or 4; 99213 or 4.) They will not tell you how much they cover – only whether they cover it or not. Most insurance companies cover MD’s office visits. This is what we bill for.\r\n\r\nAll bills are issued under Dr. Fields’ medical license (MD). Unfortunately, there is still no guarantee that insurance companies will reimburse you for your treatments even after they have said yes to complete or partial coverage.\r\n<h3><u><strong>Are You a Medicare of Medi-cal Provider?</strong></u></h3>\r\n<u>No. And since we are not a Medicare or Medi-cal provider, <strong>we cannot bill Medicare or Medi-cal.</strong></u>\r\nPlease do not ask us to attempt this, as it is not possible.\r\n<h3><u><strong>Are Medical Records or MRI’s/X-rays Necessary?</strong></u></h3>\r\nAny pertinent medical records can be faxed [phone] to the office prior to your visit. The report of the MRI/X-ray can also be faxed or brought with you.\r\n\r\nActual MRIs or x-rays are not absolutely necessary but may be brought with you.\r\n<h3><u><strong>How Long Is Each Visit?</strong></u></h3>\r\nThe first visit is approximately one hour. Each additional visit is about half an hour unless there is more than one area being treated. You can discuss this with the doctor on your first visit.\r\n<h3><u><strong>Can I Receive Treatment at the Initial Visit?</strong></u></h3>\r\nIf after your history and examination it is determined that you are a good candidate for Regenerative Orthopedics treatments, then after reviewing the recommendations with your clinician, you can receive treatment on your first visit.\r\n\r\nWe are excited that you are looking into this non-surgical alternative. Are you ready to get back to all the things you loved doing before pain changed your life? We are here to help you get your life back. Call us soon!\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Common Questions','','inherit','closed','closed','','207-revision-v1','','','2021-06-28 21:44:25','2021-06-28 21:44:25','',207,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4767',0,'revision','',0),(4768,9,'2021-06-28 21:45:07','2021-06-28 21:45:07','<h2>Common Questions for Services at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup></h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4393\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"wp-image-4393 size-medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Prolotherapy-copy-2-500x500.png\" alt=\"Prolotherapy Copy 2\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" /> <em><strong> Non-Surgical Services at OrthoRegen for Joint Pain</strong></em>[/caption]\r\n<h3><strong>What Is the Payment Policy for Service?</strong></h3>\r\nInvesting in your health should be very important to you. And we are so happy you have chosen to look into the services offered at OrthoRegen.<sup>® </sup>\r\n\r\nSince the future of health care is changing, you should be involved with this investment. When you make a financial investment, you measure it by how much it grows each year. Investing in your health pays off in many different ways: wellness, health stability, quality of life, energy, happiness, and more.\r\n\r\nOnly you can decide what is fair and if it is worth the investment even if you pay out-of-pocket costs for your health care.\r\n\r\nWe will make every effort to instill the feeling that your time with us is worth it.\r\n<h3>Is OrthoRegen<sup>® </sup>a Fee for Service Office?</h3>\r\nYes! And as a <strong>Fee for Service Office,</strong> we request that the <u><strong>fee is paid in full at the time of service</strong></u>.\r\n\r\n<em>We accept credit cards, checks, or cash for payment of services.</em>\r\n<h4>What Should I Expect at the First Visit?</h4>\r\nDuring your first visit to OrthoRegen,<sup>® </sup>a complete Regenerative Orthopedics history and physical is done. This takes approximately 30-40 minutes. Your regenerative medicine expert will then recommend the best treatment option according to your particular needs and case.\r\n<h4>The Regenerative Orthopedic treatment options are explained below with current fees:</h4>\r\n[caption id=\"\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"658\"]<a class=\"enhancr_card_5084827434\" href=\"https://www.carecredit.com/go/762HNB/bb3poscustacqbtnclk08132020/?dtc=Ds5X&amp;promocode=CLT/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img class=\"ydpb17459af\" src=\"https://www.carecredit.com/sites/pc/image/carecredit_button_applynow_tile_v2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"658\" height=\"488\" data-inlineimagemanipulating=\"true\" data-id=\"1624650312930\" /></a> <em>We accept credit cards, checks, or cash for payment of services at OrthoRegen.</em>[/caption]\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3>What Are the Regenerative Orthopedics Fees?</h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nInitial Regenerative Orthopedic Consultation: $300\r\n<h4>Prolotherapy Charges:</h4>\r\nSmall Joint (Foot, hand, fingers, toes, ankle, elbow, TMJ): $400\r\nMedium Joint (Knee, hip, shoulder, ribs): $550\r\nLarge Joint (Groin, neck, mid-back, or low back): $70\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n<h4><strong>Platelet Rich Plasma: </strong>$550 Plus, the above joint charges</h4>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Therapy: Please call for pricing</h4>\r\n<h3>What Is the Insurance Policy at OrthoRegen<sup>® </sup>for Services?</h3>\r\nWe will provide you with a detailed invoice that you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. As noted above, we are a <strong>Fee for Service Office. And as such,</strong> we request that the <u><strong>fee is paid in full at the time of service</strong></u>.\r\n\r\nSince <strong>we do not subscribe to any insurance networks</strong>, <strong>we</strong><u><strong> cannot guarantee insurance reimbursement.</strong></u>\r\n\r\nInsurance billing can be up to 40 percent of a medical office’s overhead. It involves a lot of time and effort. We would rather put that time and effort into caring for our patients instead of billing insurance companies. It also helps us keep our prices reasonable.\r\n<h4>Remember that health insurance is a contract between you and your insurance carrier.</h4>\r\nIf so inclined, you can contact your insurance carrier and ask them if they cover an MD office visit (codes: 99203 or 4; 99213 or 4.) They will not tell you how much they cover – only whether they cover it or not. Most insurance companies cover MD’s office visits. This is what we bill for.\r\n\r\nAll bills are issued under Dr. Fields’ medical license (MD). Unfortunately, there is still no guarantee that insurance companies will reimburse you for your treatments even after they have said yes to complete or partial coverage.\r\n<h3><u><strong>Are You a Medicare of Medi-cal Provider?</strong></u></h3>\r\n<u>No. And since we are not a Medicare or Medi-cal provider, <strong>we cannot bill Medicare or Medi-cal.</strong></u>\r\nPlease do not ask us to attempt this, as it is not possible.\r\n<h3><u><strong>Are Medical Records or MRI’s/X-rays Necessary?</strong></u></h3>\r\nAny pertinent medical records can be faxed [phone] to the office prior to your visit. The report of the MRI/X-ray can also be faxed or brought with you.\r\n\r\nActual MRIs or x-rays are not absolutely necessary but may be brought with you.\r\n<h3><u><strong>How Long Is Each Visit?</strong></u></h3>\r\nThe first visit is approximately one hour. Each additional visit is about half an hour unless there is more than one area being treated. You can discuss this with the doctor on your first visit.\r\n<h3><u><strong>Can I Receive Treatment at the Initial Visit?</strong></u></h3>\r\nIf after your history and examination it is determined that you are a good candidate for Regenerative Orthopedics treatments, then after reviewing the recommendations with your clinician, you can receive treatment on your first visit.\r\n\r\nWe are excited that you are looking into this non-surgical alternative. Are you ready to get back to all the things you loved doing before pain changed your life? We are here to help you get your life back. Call us soon!\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Common Questions','','inherit','closed','closed','','207-revision-v1','','','2021-06-28 21:45:07','2021-06-28 21:45:07','',207,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4768',0,'revision','',0),(4769,9,'2021-06-28 21:46:05','2021-06-28 21:46:05','<h2>Common Questions for Services at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup></h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4393\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"wp-image-4393 size-medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Prolotherapy-copy-2-500x500.png\" alt=\"Prolotherapy Copy 2\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" /> <em><strong> Non-Surgical Services at OrthoRegen for Joint Pain</strong></em>[/caption]\r\n<h3><strong>What Is the Payment Policy for Service?</strong></h3>\r\nInvesting in your health should be very important to you. And we are so happy you have chosen to look into the services offered at OrthoRegen.<sup>® </sup>\r\n\r\nSince the future of health care is changing, you should be involved with this investment. When you make a financial investment, you measure it by how much it grows each year. Investing in your health pays off in many different ways: wellness, health stability, quality of life, energy, happiness, and more.\r\n\r\nOnly you can decide what is fair and if it is worth the investment even if you pay out-of-pocket costs for your health care.\r\n\r\nWe will make every effort to instill the feeling that your time with us is worth it.\r\n<h3>Is OrthoRegen<sup>® </sup>a Fee for Service Office?</h3>\r\nYes! And as a <strong>Fee for Service Office,</strong> we request that the <u><strong>fee is paid in full at the time of service</strong></u>.\r\n\r\n<em>We accept credit cards, checks, or cash for payment of services.</em>\r\n<h4>What Should I Expect at the First Visit?</h4>\r\nDuring your first visit to OrthoRegen,<sup>® </sup>a complete Regenerative Orthopedics history and physical is done. This takes approximately 30-40 minutes. Your regenerative medicine expert will then recommend the best treatment option according to your particular needs and case.\r\n<h4>The Regenerative Orthopedic treatment options are explained below with current fees:</h4>\r\n[caption id=\"\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"586\"]<a class=\"enhancr_card_5084827434\" href=\"https://www.carecredit.com/go/762HNB/bb3poscustacqbtnclk08132020/?dtc=Ds5X&amp;promocode=CLT/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img class=\"ydpb17459af\" src=\"https://www.carecredit.com/sites/pc/image/carecredit_button_applynow_tile_v2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"586\" height=\"434\" data-inlineimagemanipulating=\"true\" data-id=\"1624650312930\" /></a> <em>We accept credit cards, checks, or cash for payment of services at OrthoRegen.</em>[/caption]\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3>What Are the Regenerative Orthopedics Fees?</h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nInitial Regenerative Orthopedic Consultation: $300\r\n<h4>Prolotherapy Charges:</h4>\r\nSmall Joint (Foot, hand, fingers, toes, ankle, elbow, TMJ): $400\r\nMedium Joint (Knee, hip, shoulder, ribs): $550\r\nLarge Joint (Groin, neck, mid-back, or low back): $70\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n<h4><strong>Platelet Rich Plasma: </strong>$550 Plus, the above joint charges</h4>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Therapy: Please call for pricing</h4>\r\n<h3>What Is the Insurance Policy at OrthoRegen<sup>® </sup>for Services?</h3>\r\nWe will provide you with a detailed invoice that you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. As noted above, we are a <strong>Fee for Service Office. And as such,</strong> we request that the <u><strong>fee is paid in full at the time of service</strong></u>.\r\n\r\nSince <strong>we do not subscribe to any insurance networks</strong>, <strong>we</strong><u><strong> cannot guarantee insurance reimbursement.</strong></u>\r\n\r\nInsurance billing can be up to 40 percent of a medical office’s overhead. It involves a lot of time and effort. We would rather put that time and effort into caring for our patients instead of billing insurance companies. It also helps us keep our prices reasonable.\r\n<h4>Remember that health insurance is a contract between you and your insurance carrier.</h4>\r\nIf so inclined, you can contact your insurance carrier and ask them if they cover an MD office visit (codes: 99203 or 4; 99213 or 4.) They will not tell you how much they cover – only whether they cover it or not. Most insurance companies cover MD’s office visits. This is what we bill for.\r\n\r\nAll bills are issued under Dr. Fields’ medical license (MD). Unfortunately, there is still no guarantee that insurance companies will reimburse you for your treatments even after they have said yes to complete or partial coverage.\r\n<h3><u><strong>Are You a Medicare of Medi-cal Provider?</strong></u></h3>\r\n<u>No. And since we are not a Medicare or Medi-cal provider, <strong>we cannot bill Medicare or Medi-cal.</strong></u>\r\nPlease do not ask us to attempt this, as it is not possible.\r\n<h3><u><strong>Are Medical Records or MRI’s/X-rays Necessary?</strong></u></h3>\r\nAny pertinent medical records can be faxed [phone] to the office prior to your visit. The report of the MRI/X-ray can also be faxed or brought with you.\r\n\r\nActual MRIs or x-rays are not absolutely necessary but may be brought with you.\r\n<h3><u><strong>How Long Is Each Visit?</strong></u></h3>\r\nThe first visit is approximately one hour. Each additional visit is about half an hour unless there is more than one area being treated. You can discuss this with the doctor on your first visit.\r\n<h3><u><strong>Can I Receive Treatment at the Initial Visit?</strong></u></h3>\r\nIf after your history and examination it is determined that you are a good candidate for Regenerative Orthopedics treatments, then after reviewing the recommendations with your clinician, you can receive treatment on your first visit.\r\n\r\nWe are excited that you are looking into this non-surgical alternative. Are you ready to get back to all the things you loved doing before pain changed your life? We are here to help you get your life back. Call us soon!\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Common Questions','','inherit','closed','closed','','207-revision-v1','','','2021-06-28 21:46:05','2021-06-28 21:46:05','',207,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4769',0,'revision','',0),(4770,9,'2021-06-28 21:46:52','2021-06-28 21:46:52','<h2>Common Questions for Services at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup></h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4393\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"wp-image-4393 size-medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Prolotherapy-copy-2-500x500.png\" alt=\"Prolotherapy Copy 2\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" /> <em><strong> Non-Surgical Services at OrthoRegen for Joint Pain</strong></em>[/caption]\r\n<h3><strong>What Is the Payment Policy for Service?</strong></h3>\r\nInvesting in your health should be very important to you. And we are so happy you have chosen to look into the services offered at OrthoRegen.<sup>® </sup>\r\n\r\nSince the future of health care is changing, you should be involved with this investment. When you make a financial investment, you measure it by how much it grows each year. Investing in your health pays off in many different ways: wellness, health stability, quality of life, energy, happiness, and more.\r\n\r\nOnly you can decide what is fair and if it is worth the investment even if you pay out-of-pocket costs for your health care.\r\n\r\nWe will make every effort to instill the feeling that your time with us is worth it.\r\n<h3>Is OrthoRegen<sup>® </sup>a Fee for Service Office?</h3>\r\nYes! And as a <strong>Fee for Service Office,</strong> we request that the <u><strong>fee is paid in full at the time of service</strong></u>.\r\n\r\n<em>We accept credit cards, checks, or cash for payment of services.</em>\r\n<h4>What Should I Expect at the First Visit?</h4>\r\nDuring your first visit to OrthoRegen,<sup>® </sup>a complete Regenerative Orthopedics history and physical is done. This takes approximately 30-40 minutes. Your regenerative medicine expert will then recommend the best treatment option according to your particular needs and case.\r\n<h4>The Regenerative Orthopedic treatment options are explained below with current fees:</h4>\r\n[caption id=\"\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"586\"]<a class=\"enhancr_card_5084827434\" href=\"https://www.carecredit.com/go/762HNB/bb3poscustacqbtnclk08132020/?dtc=Ds5X&amp;promocode=CLT/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img class=\"ydpb17459af\" src=\"https://www.carecredit.com/sites/pc/image/carecredit_button_applynow_tile_v2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"586\" height=\"434\" data-inlineimagemanipulating=\"true\" data-id=\"1624650312930\" /></a> <em>We accept credit cards, checks, or cash for payment of services at OrthoRegen.</em>[/caption]\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3>What Are the Regenerative Orthopedics Fees?</h3>\r\nInitial Regenerative Orthopedic Consultation: $300\r\n<h4>Prolotherapy Charges:</h4>\r\nSmall Joint (Foot, hand, fingers, toes, ankle, elbow, TMJ): $400\r\nMedium Joint (Knee, hip, shoulder, ribs): $550\r\nLarge Joint (Groin, neck, mid-back, or low back): $70\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n<h4><strong>Platelet Rich Plasma: </strong>$550 Plus, the above joint charges</h4>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Therapy: Please call for pricing</h4>\r\n<h3>What Is the Insurance Policy at OrthoRegen<sup>® </sup>for Services?</h3>\r\nWe will provide you with a detailed invoice that you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. As noted above, we are a <strong>Fee for Service Office. And as such,</strong> we request that the <u><strong>fee is paid in full at the time of service</strong></u>.\r\n\r\nSince <strong>we do not subscribe to any insurance networks</strong>, <strong>we</strong><u><strong> cannot guarantee insurance reimbursement.</strong></u>\r\n\r\nInsurance billing can be up to 40 percent of a medical office’s overhead. It involves a lot of time and effort. We would rather put that time and effort into caring for our patients instead of billing insurance companies. It also helps us keep our prices reasonable.\r\n<h4>Remember that health insurance is a contract between you and your insurance carrier.</h4>\r\nIf so inclined, you can contact your insurance carrier and ask them if they cover an MD office visit (codes: 99203 or 4; 99213 or 4.) They will not tell you how much they cover – only whether they cover it or not. Most insurance companies cover MD’s office visits. This is what we bill for.\r\n\r\nAll bills are issued under Dr. Fields’ medical license (MD). Unfortunately, there is still no guarantee that insurance companies will reimburse you for your treatments even after they have said yes to complete or partial coverage.\r\n<h3><u><strong>Are You a Medicare of Medi-cal Provider?</strong></u></h3>\r\n<u>No. And since we are not a Medicare or Medi-cal provider, <strong>we cannot bill Medicare or Medi-cal.</strong></u>\r\nPlease do not ask us to attempt this, as it is not possible.\r\n<h3><u><strong>Are Medical Records or MRI’s/X-rays Necessary?</strong></u></h3>\r\nAny pertinent medical records can be faxed [phone] to the office prior to your visit. The report of the MRI/X-ray can also be faxed or brought with you.\r\n\r\nActual MRIs or x-rays are not absolutely necessary but may be brought with you.\r\n<h3><u><strong>How Long Is Each Visit?</strong></u></h3>\r\nThe first visit is approximately one hour. Each additional visit is about half an hour unless there is more than one area being treated. You can discuss this with the doctor on your first visit.\r\n<h3><u><strong>Can I Receive Treatment at the Initial Visit?</strong></u></h3>\r\nIf after your history and examination it is determined that you are a good candidate for Regenerative Orthopedics treatments, then after reviewing the recommendations with your clinician, you can receive treatment on your first visit.\r\n\r\nWe are excited that you are looking into this non-surgical alternative. Are you ready to get back to all the things you loved doing before pain changed your life? We are here to help you get your life back. Call us soon!\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Common Questions','','inherit','closed','closed','','207-revision-v1','','','2021-06-28 21:46:52','2021-06-28 21:46:52','',207,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4770',0,'revision','',0),(4771,9,'2021-06-28 21:47:52','2021-06-28 21:47:52','<h2>Common Questions for Services at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup></h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4393\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"wp-image-4393 size-medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Prolotherapy-copy-2-500x500.png\" alt=\"Prolotherapy Copy 2\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" /> <em><strong> Non-Surgical Services at OrthoRegen for Joint Pain</strong></em>[/caption]\r\n<h3><strong>What Is the Payment Policy for Service?</strong></h3>\r\nInvesting in your health should be very important to you. And we are so happy you have chosen to look into the services offered at OrthoRegen.<sup>® </sup>\r\n\r\nSince the future of health care is changing, you should be involved with this investment. When you make a financial investment, you measure it by how much it grows each year. Investing in your health pays off in many different ways: wellness, health stability, quality of life, energy, happiness, and more.\r\n\r\nOnly you can decide what is fair and if it is worth the investment even if you pay out-of-pocket costs for your health care.\r\n\r\nWe will make every effort to instill the feeling that your time with us is worth it.\r\n<h3>Is OrthoRegen<sup>® </sup>a Fee for Service Office?</h3>\r\nYes! And as a <strong>Fee for Service Office,</strong> we request that the <u><strong>fee is paid in full at the time of service</strong></u>.\r\n\r\n<em>We accept credit cards, checks, or cash for payment of services.</em>\r\n<h4>What Should I Expect at the First Visit?</h4>\r\nDuring your first visit to OrthoRegen,<sup>® </sup>a complete Regenerative Orthopedics history and physical is done. This takes approximately 30-40 minutes. Your regenerative medicine expert will then recommend the best treatment option according to your particular needs and case.\r\n<h4>The Regenerative Orthopedic treatment options are explained below with current fees:</h4>\r\n[caption id=\"\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"586\"]<a class=\"enhancr_card_5084827434\" href=\"https://www.carecredit.com/go/762HNB/bb3poscustacqbtnclk08132020/?dtc=Ds5X&amp;promocode=CLT/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img class=\"ydpb17459af\" src=\"https://www.carecredit.com/sites/pc/image/carecredit_button_applynow_tile_v2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"586\" height=\"434\" data-inlineimagemanipulating=\"true\" data-id=\"1624650312930\" /></a> <em>We accept credit cards, checks, or cash for payment of services at OrthoRegen.</em>[/caption]\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3>What Are the Regenerative Orthopedics Fees?</h3>\r\nInitial Regenerative Orthopedic Consultation: $300\r\n<h4>Prolotherapy Charges:</h4>\r\nSmall Joint (Foot, hand, fingers, toes, ankle, elbow, TMJ): $400\r\nMedium Joint (Knee, hip, shoulder, ribs): $550\r\nLarge Joint (Groin, neck, mid-back, or low back): $70\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n<h4><strong>Platelet Rich Plasma:</strong></h4>\r\n<strong> </strong>$550 Plus, the above joint charges\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Therapy:</h4>\r\nPlease call for pricing\r\n<h3>What Is the Insurance Policy at OrthoRegen<sup>® </sup>for Services?</h3>\r\nWe will provide you with a detailed invoice that you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. As noted above, we are a <strong>Fee for Service Office. And as such,</strong> we request that the <u><strong>fee is paid in full at the time of service</strong></u>.\r\n\r\nSince <strong>we do not subscribe to any insurance networks</strong>, <strong>we</strong><u><strong> cannot guarantee insurance reimbursement.</strong></u>\r\n\r\nInsurance billing can be up to 40 percent of a medical office’s overhead. It involves a lot of time and effort. We would rather put that time and effort into caring for our patients instead of billing insurance companies. It also helps us keep our prices reasonable.\r\n<h4>Remember that health insurance is a contract between you and your insurance carrier.</h4>\r\nIf so inclined, you can contact your insurance carrier and ask them if they cover an MD office visit (codes: 99203 or 4; 99213 or 4.) They will not tell you how much they cover – only whether they cover it or not. Most insurance companies cover MD’s office visits. This is what we bill for.\r\n\r\nAll bills are issued under Dr. Fields’ medical license (MD). Unfortunately, there is still no guarantee that insurance companies will reimburse you for your treatments even after they have said yes to complete or partial coverage.\r\n<h3><u><strong>Are You a Medicare of Medi-cal Provider?</strong></u></h3>\r\n<u>No. And since we are not a Medicare or Medi-cal provider, <strong>we cannot bill Medicare or Medi-cal.</strong></u>\r\nPlease do not ask us to attempt this, as it is not possible.\r\n<h3><u><strong>Are Medical Records or MRI’s/X-rays Necessary?</strong></u></h3>\r\nAny pertinent medical records can be faxed [phone] to the office prior to your visit. The report of the MRI/X-ray can also be faxed or brought with you.\r\n\r\nActual MRIs or x-rays are not absolutely necessary but may be brought with you.\r\n<h3><u><strong>How Long Is Each Visit?</strong></u></h3>\r\nThe first visit is approximately one hour. Each additional visit is about half an hour unless there is more than one area being treated. You can discuss this with the doctor on your first visit.\r\n<h3><u><strong>Can I Receive Treatment at the Initial Visit?</strong></u></h3>\r\nIf after your history and examination it is determined that you are a good candidate for Regenerative Orthopedics treatments, then after reviewing the recommendations with your clinician, you can receive treatment on your first visit.\r\n\r\nWe are excited that you are looking into this non-surgical alternative. Are you ready to get back to all the things you loved doing before pain changed your life? We are here to help you get your life back. Call us soon!\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Common Questions','','inherit','closed','closed','','207-revision-v1','','','2021-06-28 21:47:52','2021-06-28 21:47:52','',207,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4771',0,'revision','',0),(4773,9,'2021-07-07 19:28:04','2021-07-07 19:28:04','<h2>Get Rid of Back Pain with Regenerative Orthopedics</h2>\nOne of the main reasons patients come to OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> is to get rid of back pain. They want to get back to doing the activities they love. And Regenerative Orthopedics is an effective repair and a great alternative to risky surgery! Also, since back injury is another common reason our patients say they have had to stop participation in sports, this non-surgical option is a clear solution to return them quickly to their sport.\n<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\">[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"Hp4lUuSalOE\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Wilbur-Shoulder.jpg\" alt=\"Wilbur – Low Back\"]\n<strong>Wilbur - Low Back</strong></div>\n<h3>What Is Behind Back Pain</h3>\nBack pain is one of the leading causes of disability. But what is the reason for back pain? Very often, the culprit behind back pain is spinal instability. Many of the traditional treatments for back pain are not able to repair this root cause behind the pain. For example, back pain sufferers often try NSAID medications (like Ibuprofen or Naproxen), or even nerve blocks to get rid of their pain. But they don\'t find lasting relief. That\'s because these medications only cover up the pain. They don\'t really repair anything.\n\nCortisone injections, prescribed pain pills, and muscle relaxers only cover up the pain. Meanwhile,  the degeneration continues, and patients end up getting stuck in a cycle of managing their pain. This is because they are only treating the symptoms versus correcting the underlying spinal instability. Comprehensive Regenerative Orthopedics can stop this cycle by regenerating the weakened and overstretched soft tissue structures along the spine. The result? The treatments alleviate the pain and instability once and for all.\n\nRegenerative Orthopedics treats back pain quickly and safely and gives a more desirable pain-relief outcome. Do you want to get off the back pain merry-go-round? Then give us a call and we\'ll schedule an appointment with our specialist.\n\nRemember, Regenerative Orthopedics is reparative. It helps your body to heal by repairing the injured soft tissue causing spinal instability. Join our growing patient list of people who have benefited from comprehensive treatment.\n\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\n<h3><strong>Get rid of back pain from these common conditions with Regenerative Orthopedics:</strong></h3>\n<ul>\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/relieve-arthritis-pain/\">Arthritis</a></li>\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/conditions/chronic-pain/stop-back-pain/\">Back pain</a></li>\n 	<li>Bulging discs</li>\n 	<li>Buttock pain</li>\n 	<li>Coccyx pain</li>\n 	<li>Degenerated discs</li>\n 	<li>Herniated discs</li>\n 	<li>Ischial tuberosity pain</li>\n 	<li>Failed back fusion pain</li>\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/failed-back-surgery-syndrome/\">Failed back surgery syndrome</a></li>\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/low-back-pain-treatments-and-the-challenges-at-finding-relief/\">Lower back pain</a></li>\n 	<li>Muscle spasms</li>\n 	<li>Pelvic floor dysfunction</li>\n 	<li>Pelvic pain</li>\n 	<li>Retrolisthesis</li>\n 	<li>Sacroiliac injury</li>\n 	<li>Stiffness</li>\n 	<li>Tailbone pain</li>\n 	<li>Thoracic spine pain</li>\n 	<li>SI instability</li>\n 	<li>Subluxation</li>\n 	<li>Yoga injury</li>\n</ul>\n<h4>Are You A Candidate for Regenerative Orthopedics?</h4>\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC, and our staff at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> offer traditional <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatments-overview/\">Dextrose Prolotherapy</a> back treatment, as well as <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/prp-treatment/\">PRP Prolotherapy</a> and <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/stem-cell-treatment/\">Stem Cell Prolotherapy</a>. To see if you are a candidate for one of our regenerative treatments, or for a second opinion for a recommended surgery, contact us for a consultation, OrthoRegen<sup>® </sup> at <a href=\"tel:+[phone_raw]\">[phone]</a>.\n\nStill not convinced? Check out the testimonials on this page and on our <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Low-Back-Testimonials/\">Prolotherapy Back Testimonials page</a>.\n\n<a style=\"display: block; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 275px;\" href=\"https://www.carecredit.com/go/762HNB/bb3poscustacqbtnclk08132020/?dtc=Ds5X&amp;promocode=CLT/\"><img style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https://www.carecredit.com/sites/pc/image/carecredit_button_applynow_280x100_a_v1.jpg\" width=\"275\" /></a>','Get Rid of Back Pain with Regenerative Orthopedics','','inherit','closed','closed','','567-autosave-v1','','','2021-07-07 19:28:04','2021-07-07 19:28:04','',567,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4773',0,'revision','',0),(4774,9,'2021-07-07 19:23:33','2021-07-07 19:23:33','<h2>Get Rid of Back Pain with Regenerative Orthopedics</h2>\r\nOne of the main reasons patients come to OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> is to get rid of back pain. They want to get back to doing the activities they love. And Regenerative Orthopedics is an effective repair and a great alternative to risky surgery! Also, since back injury is another common reason our patients say they have had to stop participation in sports, this non-surgical option is a clear solution to return them quickly to their sport.\r\n<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\">[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"Hp4lUuSalOE\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Wilbur-Shoulder.jpg\" alt=\"Wilbur – Low Back\"]\r\n<strong>Wilbur - Low Back</strong></div>\r\n<h3>What Is Behind Back Pain</h3>\r\nBack pain is one of the leading causes of disability. But what is the reason for back pain? Very often, the culprit behind back pain is spinal instability. Many of the traditional treatments for back pain are not able to repair this root cause behind the pain. For example, back pain sufferers often try NSAID medications (like Ibuprofen or Naproxen), or even nerve blocks to get rid of their pain. But they don\'t find lasting relief. That\'s because these medications only cover up the pain. They don\'t really repair anything.\r\n\r\nCortisone injections, prescribed pain pills, and muscle relaxers only cover up the pain. Meanwhile,  the degeneration continues, and patients end up getting stuck in a cycle of managing their pain. This is because they are only treating the symptoms versus correcting the underlying spinal instability. Comprehensive Regenerative Orthopedics can stop this cycle by regenerating the weakened and overstretched soft tissue structures along the spine. The result? The treatments alleviate the pain and instability once and for all.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics treats back pain quickly and safely and gives a more desirable pain-relief outcome. Do you want to get off the back pain merry-go-round? Then give us a call and we\'ll schedule an appointment with our specialist.\r\n\r\nRemember, Regenerative Orthopedics is reparative. It helps your body to heal by repairing the injured soft tissue causing spinal instability. Join our growing patient list of people who have benefited from comprehensive treatment.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n<h3><strong>Get rid of back pain from these common conditions with Regenerative Orthopedics:</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Arthritis</li>\r\n 	<li>Back pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Bulging discs</li>\r\n 	<li>Buttock pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Coccyx pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Degenerated discs</li>\r\n 	<li>Herniated discs</li>\r\n 	<li>Ischial tuberosity pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Failed back fusion pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Failed back surgery syndrome</li>\r\n 	<li>Lower back pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Muscle spasms</li>\r\n 	<li>Pelvic floor dysfunction</li>\r\n 	<li>Pelvic pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Retrolisthesis</li>\r\n 	<li>Sacroiliac injury</li>\r\n 	<li>Stiffness</li>\r\n 	<li>Tailbone pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Thoracic spine pain</li>\r\n 	<li>SI instability</li>\r\n 	<li>Subluxation</li>\r\n 	<li>Yoga injury</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h4>Are You A Candidate for Regenerative Orthopedics?</h4>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC, and our staff at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> offer traditional <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatments-overview/\">Dextrose Prolotherapy</a> back treatment, as well as <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/prp-treatment/\">PRP Prolotherapy</a> and <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/stem-cell-treatment/\">Stem Cell Prolotherapy</a>. To see if you are a candidate for one of our regenerative treatments, or for a second opinion for a recommended surgery, contact us for a consultation, OrthoRegen<sup>® </sup> at <a href=\"tel:+[phone_raw]\">[phone]</a>.\r\n\r\nStill not convinced? Check out the testimonials on this page and on our <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Low-Back-Testimonials/\">Prolotherapy Back Testimonials page</a>.\r\n\r\n<a style=\"display: block; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 275px;\" href=\"https://www.carecredit.com/go/762HNB/bb3poscustacqbtnclk08132020/?dtc=Ds5X&amp;promocode=CLT/\"><img style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https://www.carecredit.com/sites/pc/image/carecredit_button_applynow_280x100_a_v1.jpg\" width=\"275\" /></a>','Get Rid of Back Pain with Regenerative Orthopedics','','inherit','closed','closed','','567-revision-v1','','','2021-07-07 19:23:33','2021-07-07 19:23:33','',567,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4774',0,'revision','',0),(4775,9,'2021-07-07 19:29:00','2021-07-07 19:29:00','<h2>Get Rid of Back Pain with Regenerative Orthopedics</h2>\r\nOne of the main reasons patients come to OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> is to get rid of back pain. They want to get back to doing the activities they love. And Regenerative Orthopedics is an effective repair and a great alternative to risky surgery! Also, since back injury is another common reason our patients say they have had to stop participation in sports, this non-surgical option is a clear solution to return them quickly to their sport.\r\n<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\">[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"Hp4lUuSalOE\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Wilbur-Shoulder.jpg\" alt=\"Wilbur – Low Back\"]\r\n<strong>Wilbur - Low Back</strong></div>\r\n<h3>What Is Behind Back Pain</h3>\r\nBack pain is one of the leading causes of disability. But what is the reason for back pain? Very often, the culprit behind back pain is spinal instability. Many of the traditional treatments for back pain are not able to repair this root cause behind the pain. For example, back pain sufferers often try NSAID medications (like Ibuprofen or Naproxen), or even nerve blocks to get rid of their pain. But they don\'t find lasting relief. That\'s because these medications only cover up the pain. They don\'t really repair anything.\r\n\r\nCortisone injections, prescribed pain pills, and muscle relaxers only cover up the pain. Meanwhile,  the degeneration continues, and patients end up getting stuck in a cycle of managing their pain. This is because they are only treating the symptoms versus correcting the underlying spinal instability. Comprehensive Regenerative Orthopedics can stop this cycle by regenerating the weakened and overstretched soft tissue structures along the spine. The result? The treatments alleviate the pain and instability once and for all.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics treats back pain quickly and safely and gives a more desirable pain-relief outcome. Do you want to get off the back pain merry-go-round? Then give us a call and we\'ll schedule an appointment with our specialist.\r\n\r\nRemember, Regenerative Orthopedics is reparative. It helps your body to heal by repairing the injured soft tissue causing spinal instability. Join our growing patient list of people who have benefited from comprehensive treatment.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n<h3><strong>Get rid of back pain from these common conditions with Regenerative Orthopedics:</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/relieve-arthritis-pain/\">Arthritis</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/conditions/chronic-pain/stop-back-pain/\">Back pain</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Bulging discs</li>\r\n 	<li>Buttock pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Coccyx pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Degenerated discs</li>\r\n 	<li>Herniated discs</li>\r\n 	<li>Ischial tuberosity pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Failed back fusion pain</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/failed-back-surgery-syndrome/\">Failed back surgery syndrome</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/low-back-pain-treatments-and-the-challenges-at-finding-relief/\">Lower back pain</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Muscle spasms</li>\r\n 	<li>Pelvic floor dysfunction</li>\r\n 	<li>Pelvic pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Retrolisthesis</li>\r\n 	<li>Sacroiliac injury</li>\r\n 	<li>Stiffness</li>\r\n 	<li>Tailbone pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Thoracic spine pain</li>\r\n 	<li>SI instability</li>\r\n 	<li>Subluxation</li>\r\n 	<li>Yoga injury</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h4>Are You A Candidate for Regenerative Orthopedics?</h4>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC, and our staff at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> offer traditional <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatments-overview/\">Dextrose Prolotherapy</a> back treatment, as well as <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/prp-treatment/\">PRP Prolotherapy</a> and <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/stem-cell-treatment/\">Stem Cell Prolotherapy</a>. To see if you are a candidate for one of our regenerative treatments, or for a second opinion for a recommended surgery, contact us for a consultation, OrthoRegen<sup>® </sup> at <a href=\"tel:+[phone_raw]\">[phone]</a>.\r\n\r\nStill not convinced? Check out the testimonials on this page and on our <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Low-Back-Testimonials/\">Prolotherapy Back Testimonials page</a>.\r\n\r\n<a style=\"display: block; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 275px;\" href=\"https://www.carecredit.com/go/762HNB/bb3poscustacqbtnclk08132020/?dtc=Ds5X&amp;promocode=CLT/\"><img style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https://www.carecredit.com/sites/pc/image/carecredit_button_applynow_280x100_a_v1.jpg\" width=\"275\" /></a>','Get Rid of Back Pain with Regenerative Orthopedics','','inherit','closed','closed','','567-revision-v1','','','2021-07-07 19:29:00','2021-07-07 19:29:00','',567,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4775',0,'revision','',0),(4776,9,'2021-07-07 23:13:32','2021-07-07 23:13:32','<h2><span id=\"dnn_ctr420_dnnTITLE_titleLabel\" class=\"TitleH2\">Volunteering and Philanthropy</span></h2>\n<strong>Peter A. Fields, MD, DC enjoys volunteering as a medical physician in third world countries</strong>\n\nHow rewarding it is to give of our time and services to help those in need. Peter A. Fields, MD, DC has had the honor of volunteering with the <a href=\"http://www.hacketthemwall.org/WELCOME.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hackett-Hemwall Foundation</a>, the world’s largest teaching and education organization for Prolotherapy.\n\nTogether with approximately 75 other physicians from the US, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Germany, Italy, South Africa, and other countries, Dr. Fields has traveled to an annual clinic in Honduras. He has been honored to be one of the 15 Faculty instructors with the foundation. Of the 75 physicians going to Honduras- the rest are students. They are there to learn or to improve their Prolotherapy skills all while helping those in need.\n\nDr. Fields says that providing to those in need has always been in his heart and when the opportunity arose to do so, he was excited.  And the patients were so grateful and appreciative. Many traveled many hours or even days and then waited all day for treatment. Most present with chronic knee, shoulder, low back, neck, ankle, foot, or other joint pain, often induced by working long hours in manual labor.\n<h3>Honduras</h3>\nHonduras is the third lowest-income country in the Western Hemisphere, only behind Haiti and Bolivia.  Access to health care is severely limited. This is why every year hundreds of local residents traveled by bicycle, foot, or bus to the free clinics sponsored by the Foundation in three small towns.\n\nHere the Foundation provides medical care and treatment for individuals who otherwise would not receive it. Based at the Red Cross Centers in each of the above cities, the clinicians treat hundreds of patients suffering from acute and chronic joint problems as well as and arthritis with Prolotherapy. Also known as regenerative or reconstructive therapy, Prolotherapy is a recognized non-surgical orthopedic procedure that stimulates the body\'s natural healing. It stimulates areas with targeted injections to strengthen joints weakened by overuse, arthritis, normal wear, and tear or trauma.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_4779\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"255\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-4779\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/DSCN1032-1.jpg\" alt=\"Dscn1032\" width=\"255\" height=\"191\" /> Honduras Clinic[/caption]\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_4780\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"255\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4780\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/DSCN0961-1.jpg\" alt=\"Dscn0961\" width=\"255\" height=\"191\" /> Friends and Physicians in Honduras [/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4791\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Honduras-2011-186x500.png\" alt=\"Honduras 2011\" width=\"186\" height=\"500\" />\n<h3>Mexico</h3>\nIn January of 2007, the Foundation opened its first clinic ever in Guadalajara, Mexico.\nAlthough not a rural as Honduras, the people there had never had the opportunity to experience Prolotherapy.  For this first clinic, only twelve instructor physicians were asked to go –  and Dr. Fields was one of those that were selected.  He found this experience just as rewarding.\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_4785\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4785\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Guadalajara-Mexico-2006-500x393.png\" alt=\"Guadalajara Mexico 2006\" width=\"500\" height=\"393\" /> Guadalajara Mexico 2006[/caption]\n\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">  Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Peter A. Fields, MD, DC Volunteering and Philanthropy Overview','','inherit','closed','closed','','609-autosave-v1','','','2021-07-07 23:13:32','2021-07-07 23:13:32','',609,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4776',0,'revision','',0),(4777,9,'2021-07-07 22:40:08','2021-07-07 22:40:08','<h2><span id=\"dnn_ctr420_dnnTITLE_titleLabel\" class=\"TitleH2\">Volunteering and Philanthropy</span></h2>\r\n<strong>Peter A. Fields, MD, DC as a volunteer and medical physician in third world countries</strong>\r\n\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC volunteers his time and services to help those in need. He volunteers with the <a href=\"http://www.hacketthemwall.org/WELCOME.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hackett-Hemwall Foundation</a>, the world’s largest teaching and education organization for Prolotherapy.\r\n\r\nTogether with approximately 75 other physicians from the US, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Germany, Italy, South Africa, and other countries, Dr. Fields has traveled to an annual clinic in Honduras. He has been honored to be one of the 15 Faculty instructors with the foundation. Of the 75 physicians going to Honduras- the rest are students. They are there to learn or to improve their Prolotherapy skills all while helping those in need.\r\n\r\nDr. Fields says that providing to those in need has always been in his heart and when the opportunity arose to do so, he was excited.  And the patients were so grateful and appreciative. Many traveled many hours or even days and then waited all day for treatment. Most present with chronic knee, shoulder, low back, neck, ankle, foot, or other joint pain, often induced by working long hours in manual labor.\r\n<h3>Honduras</h3>\r\nHonduras is the third lowest-income country in the Western Hemisphere, only behind Haiti and Bolivia.  Access to health care is severely limited. This is why every year hundreds of local residents traveled by bicycle, foot, or bus to the free clinics sponsored by the Foundation in three small towns.\r\n\r\nHere the Foundation provides medical care and treatment for individuals who otherwise would not receive it. Based at the Red Cross Centers in each of the above cities, the clinicians treat hundreds of patients suffering from acute and chronic joint problems as well as and arthritis with Prolotherapy. Also known as regenerative or reconstructive therapy, Prolotherapy is a recognized non-surgical orthopedic procedure that stimulates the body\'s natural healing. It stimulates areas with targeted injections to strengthen joints weakened by overuse, arthritis, normal wear, and tear or trauma.\r\n<h3>Mexico</h3>\r\nIn January of 2007, the Foundation opened its first clinic ever in Guadalajara, Mexico.\r\nAlthough not a rural as Honduras, the people there had never had the opportunity to experience Prolotherapy.  For this first clinic, only twelve instructor physicians were asked to go –  and Dr. Fields was one of those that were selected.  He found this experience just as rewarding.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">  Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Volunteering and Philanthropy Overview','','inherit','closed','closed','','609-revision-v1','','','2021-07-07 22:40:08','2021-07-07 22:40:08','',609,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4777',0,'revision','',0),(4778,9,'2021-07-07 22:43:22','2021-07-07 22:43:22','<h2><span id=\"dnn_ctr420_dnnTITLE_titleLabel\" class=\"TitleH2\">Volunteering and Philanthropy</span></h2>\r\n<strong>Peter A. Fields, MD, DC enjoys volunteering as a medical physician in third world countries</strong>\r\n\r\nHow rewarding it is to give of our time and services to help those in need. Peter A. Fields, MD, DC has had the honor of volunteering with the <a href=\"http://www.hacketthemwall.org/WELCOME.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hackett-Hemwall Foundation</a>, the world’s largest teaching and education organization for Prolotherapy.\r\n\r\nTogether with approximately 75 other physicians from the US, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Germany, Italy, South Africa, and other countries, Dr. Fields has traveled to an annual clinic in Honduras. He has been honored to be one of the 15 Faculty instructors with the foundation. Of the 75 physicians going to Honduras- the rest are students. They are there to learn or to improve their Prolotherapy skills all while helping those in need.\r\n\r\nDr. Fields says that providing to those in need has always been in his heart and when the opportunity arose to do so, he was excited.  And the patients were so grateful and appreciative. Many traveled many hours or even days and then waited all day for treatment. Most present with chronic knee, shoulder, low back, neck, ankle, foot, or other joint pain, often induced by working long hours in manual labor.\r\n<h3>Honduras</h3>\r\nHonduras is the third lowest-income country in the Western Hemisphere, only behind Haiti and Bolivia.  Access to health care is severely limited. This is why every year hundreds of local residents traveled by bicycle, foot, or bus to the free clinics sponsored by the Foundation in three small towns.\r\n\r\nHere the Foundation provides medical care and treatment for individuals who otherwise would not receive it. Based at the Red Cross Centers in each of the above cities, the clinicians treat hundreds of patients suffering from acute and chronic joint problems as well as and arthritis with Prolotherapy. Also known as regenerative or reconstructive therapy, Prolotherapy is a recognized non-surgical orthopedic procedure that stimulates the body\'s natural healing. It stimulates areas with targeted injections to strengthen joints weakened by overuse, arthritis, normal wear, and tear or trauma.\r\n<h3>Mexico</h3>\r\nIn January of 2007, the Foundation opened its first clinic ever in Guadalajara, Mexico.\r\nAlthough not a rural as Honduras, the people there had never had the opportunity to experience Prolotherapy.  For this first clinic, only twelve instructor physicians were asked to go –  and Dr. Fields was one of those that were selected.  He found this experience just as rewarding.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">  Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Volunteering and Philanthropy Overview','','inherit','closed','closed','','609-revision-v1','','','2021-07-07 22:43:22','2021-07-07 22:43:22','',609,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4778',0,'revision','',0),(4779,9,'2021-07-07 22:46:14','2021-07-07 22:46:14','Dscn1032','Dscn1032','Honduras 2008','inherit','open','closed','','dscn1032-2','','','2021-07-07 22:46:55','2021-07-07 22:46:55','',609,'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/DSCN1032-1.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4780,9,'2021-07-07 22:46:16','2021-07-07 22:46:16','Dscn0961','Dscn0961','Dscn0961','inherit','open','closed','','dscn0961-2','','','2021-07-07 22:46:16','2021-07-07 22:46:16','',609,'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/DSCN0961-1.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4781,9,'2021-07-07 22:46:19','2021-07-07 22:46:19','Dscn1029','Dscn1029','Dscn1029','inherit','open','closed','','dscn1029-2','','','2021-07-07 22:46:19','2021-07-07 22:46:19','',609,'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/DSCN1029-1.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4782,9,'2021-07-07 22:46:21','2021-07-07 22:46:21','Dscn1134','Dscn1134','Dscn1134','inherit','open','closed','','dscn1134-2','','','2021-07-07 22:46:21','2021-07-07 22:46:21','',609,'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/DSCN1134-1.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4783,9,'2021-07-07 22:50:42','2021-07-07 22:50:42','<h2><span id=\"dnn_ctr420_dnnTITLE_titleLabel\" class=\"TitleH2\">Volunteering and Philanthropy</span></h2>\r\n<strong>Peter A. Fields, MD, DC enjoys volunteering as a medical physician in third world countries</strong>\r\n\r\nHow rewarding it is to give of our time and services to help those in need. Peter A. Fields, MD, DC has had the honor of volunteering with the <a href=\"http://www.hacketthemwall.org/WELCOME.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hackett-Hemwall Foundation</a>, the world’s largest teaching and education organization for Prolotherapy.\r\n\r\nTogether with approximately 75 other physicians from the US, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Germany, Italy, South Africa, and other countries, Dr. Fields has traveled to an annual clinic in Honduras. He has been honored to be one of the 15 Faculty instructors with the foundation. Of the 75 physicians going to Honduras- the rest are students. They are there to learn or to improve their Prolotherapy skills all while helping those in need.\r\n\r\nDr. Fields says that providing to those in need has always been in his heart and when the opportunity arose to do so, he was excited.  And the patients were so grateful and appreciative. Many traveled many hours or even days and then waited all day for treatment. Most present with chronic knee, shoulder, low back, neck, ankle, foot, or other joint pain, often induced by working long hours in manual labor.\r\n<h3>Honduras</h3>\r\nHonduras is the third lowest-income country in the Western Hemisphere, only behind Haiti and Bolivia.  Access to health care is severely limited. This is why every year hundreds of local residents traveled by bicycle, foot, or bus to the free clinics sponsored by the Foundation in three small towns.\r\n\r\nHere the Foundation provides medical care and treatment for individuals who otherwise would not receive it. Based at the Red Cross Centers in each of the above cities, the clinicians treat hundreds of patients suffering from acute and chronic joint problems as well as and arthritis with Prolotherapy. Also known as regenerative or reconstructive therapy, Prolotherapy is a recognized non-surgical orthopedic procedure that stimulates the body\'s natural healing. It stimulates areas with targeted injections to strengthen joints weakened by overuse, arthritis, normal wear, and tear or trauma.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4779\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"255\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-4779\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/DSCN1032-1.jpg\" alt=\"Dscn1032\" width=\"255\" height=\"191\" /> Honduras 2008[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4780\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"255\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4780\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/DSCN0961-1.jpg\" alt=\"Dscn0961\" width=\"255\" height=\"191\" /> Friends and Physicians Honduras 2008[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4782\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"255\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4782\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/DSCN1134-1.jpg\" alt=\"Dscn1134\" width=\"255\" height=\"191\" /> Shoulder Prolotherapy Honduras 2008[/caption]\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3>Mexico</h3>\r\nIn January of 2007, the Foundation opened its first clinic ever in Guadalajara, Mexico.\r\nAlthough not a rural as Honduras, the people there had never had the opportunity to experience Prolotherapy.  For this first clinic, only twelve instructor physicians were asked to go –  and Dr. Fields was one of those that were selected.  He found this experience just as rewarding.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">  Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Volunteering and Philanthropy Overview','','inherit','closed','closed','','609-revision-v1','','','2021-07-07 22:50:42','2021-07-07 22:50:42','',609,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4783',0,'revision','',0),(4784,9,'2021-07-07 22:53:14','2021-07-07 22:53:14','<h2><span id=\"dnn_ctr420_dnnTITLE_titleLabel\" class=\"TitleH2\">Volunteering and Philanthropy</span></h2>\r\n<strong>Peter A. Fields, MD, DC enjoys volunteering as a medical physician in third world countries</strong>\r\n\r\nHow rewarding it is to give of our time and services to help those in need. Peter A. Fields, MD, DC has had the honor of volunteering with the <a href=\"http://www.hacketthemwall.org/WELCOME.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hackett-Hemwall Foundation</a>, the world’s largest teaching and education organization for Prolotherapy.\r\n\r\nTogether with approximately 75 other physicians from the US, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Germany, Italy, South Africa, and other countries, Dr. Fields has traveled to an annual clinic in Honduras. He has been honored to be one of the 15 Faculty instructors with the foundation. Of the 75 physicians going to Honduras- the rest are students. They are there to learn or to improve their Prolotherapy skills all while helping those in need.\r\n\r\nDr. Fields says that providing to those in need has always been in his heart and when the opportunity arose to do so, he was excited.  And the patients were so grateful and appreciative. Many traveled many hours or even days and then waited all day for treatment. Most present with chronic knee, shoulder, low back, neck, ankle, foot, or other joint pain, often induced by working long hours in manual labor.\r\n<h3>Honduras</h3>\r\nHonduras is the third lowest-income country in the Western Hemisphere, only behind Haiti and Bolivia.  Access to health care is severely limited. This is why every year hundreds of local residents traveled by bicycle, foot, or bus to the free clinics sponsored by the Foundation in three small towns.\r\n\r\nHere the Foundation provides medical care and treatment for individuals who otherwise would not receive it. Based at the Red Cross Centers in each of the above cities, the clinicians treat hundreds of patients suffering from acute and chronic joint problems as well as and arthritis with Prolotherapy. Also known as regenerative or reconstructive therapy, Prolotherapy is a recognized non-surgical orthopedic procedure that stimulates the body\'s natural healing. It stimulates areas with targeted injections to strengthen joints weakened by overuse, arthritis, normal wear, and tear or trauma.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4779\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"255\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-4779\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/DSCN1032-1.jpg\" alt=\"Dscn1032\" width=\"255\" height=\"191\" /> Honduras 2008[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4780\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"255\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4780\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/DSCN0961-1.jpg\" alt=\"Dscn0961\" width=\"255\" height=\"191\" /> Friends and Physicians Honduras 2008[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4782\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"255\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4782\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/DSCN1134-1.jpg\" alt=\"Dscn1134\" width=\"255\" height=\"191\" /> Shoulder Prolotherapy Honduras 2008[/caption]\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3>Mexico</h3>\r\nIn January of 2007, the Foundation opened its first clinic ever in Guadalajara, Mexico.\r\nAlthough not a rural as Honduras, the people there had never had the opportunity to experience Prolotherapy.  For this first clinic, only twelve instructor physicians were asked to go –  and Dr. Fields was one of those that were selected.  He found this experience just as rewarding.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">  Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Peter A. Fields, MD, DC Volunteering and Philanthropy Overview','','inherit','closed','closed','','609-revision-v1','','','2021-07-07 22:53:14','2021-07-07 22:53:14','',609,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4784',0,'revision','',0),(4785,9,'2021-07-07 22:57:27','2021-07-07 22:57:27','Guadalajara Mexico 2006','Guadalajara Mexico 2006','Guadalajara Mexico 2006','inherit','open','closed','','guadalajara-mexico-2006','','','2021-07-07 22:57:27','2021-07-07 22:57:27','',609,'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Guadalajara-Mexico-2006.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(4786,9,'2021-07-07 22:58:01','2021-07-07 22:58:01','<h2><span id=\"dnn_ctr420_dnnTITLE_titleLabel\" class=\"TitleH2\">Volunteering and Philanthropy</span></h2>\r\n<strong>Peter A. Fields, MD, DC enjoys volunteering as a medical physician in third world countries</strong>\r\n\r\nHow rewarding it is to give of our time and services to help those in need. Peter A. Fields, MD, DC has had the honor of volunteering with the <a href=\"http://www.hacketthemwall.org/WELCOME.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hackett-Hemwall Foundation</a>, the world’s largest teaching and education organization for Prolotherapy.\r\n\r\nTogether with approximately 75 other physicians from the US, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Germany, Italy, South Africa, and other countries, Dr. Fields has traveled to an annual clinic in Honduras. He has been honored to be one of the 15 Faculty instructors with the foundation. Of the 75 physicians going to Honduras- the rest are students. They are there to learn or to improve their Prolotherapy skills all while helping those in need.\r\n\r\nDr. Fields says that providing to those in need has always been in his heart and when the opportunity arose to do so, he was excited.  And the patients were so grateful and appreciative. Many traveled many hours or even days and then waited all day for treatment. Most present with chronic knee, shoulder, low back, neck, ankle, foot, or other joint pain, often induced by working long hours in manual labor.\r\n<h3>Honduras</h3>\r\nHonduras is the third lowest-income country in the Western Hemisphere, only behind Haiti and Bolivia.  Access to health care is severely limited. This is why every year hundreds of local residents traveled by bicycle, foot, or bus to the free clinics sponsored by the Foundation in three small towns.\r\n\r\nHere the Foundation provides medical care and treatment for individuals who otherwise would not receive it. Based at the Red Cross Centers in each of the above cities, the clinicians treat hundreds of patients suffering from acute and chronic joint problems as well as and arthritis with Prolotherapy. Also known as regenerative or reconstructive therapy, Prolotherapy is a recognized non-surgical orthopedic procedure that stimulates the body\'s natural healing. It stimulates areas with targeted injections to strengthen joints weakened by overuse, arthritis, normal wear, and tear or trauma.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4779\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"255\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-4779\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/DSCN1032-1.jpg\" alt=\"Dscn1032\" width=\"255\" height=\"191\" /> Honduras 2008[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4780\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"255\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4780\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/DSCN0961-1.jpg\" alt=\"Dscn0961\" width=\"255\" height=\"191\" /> Friends and Physicians Honduras 2008[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4782\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"255\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4782\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/DSCN1134-1.jpg\" alt=\"Dscn1134\" width=\"255\" height=\"191\" /> Shoulder Prolotherapy Honduras 2008[/caption]\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3>Mexico</h3>\r\nIn January of 2007, the Foundation opened its first clinic ever in Guadalajara, Mexico.\r\nAlthough not a rural as Honduras, the people there had never had the opportunity to experience Prolotherapy.  For this first clinic, only twelve instructor physicians were asked to go –  and Dr. Fields was one of those that were selected.  He found this experience just as rewarding.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4785\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4785\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Guadalajara-Mexico-2006-500x393.png\" alt=\"Guadalajara Mexico 2006\" width=\"500\" height=\"393\" /> Guadalajara Mexico 2006[/caption]\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">  Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Peter A. Fields, MD, DC Volunteering and Philanthropy Overview','','inherit','closed','closed','','609-revision-v1','','','2021-07-07 22:58:01','2021-07-07 22:58:01','',609,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4786',0,'revision','',0),(4787,9,'2021-07-07 22:59:13','2021-07-07 22:59:13','<h2><span id=\"dnn_ctr420_dnnTITLE_titleLabel\" class=\"TitleH2\">Volunteering and Philanthropy</span></h2>\r\n<strong>Peter A. Fields, MD, DC enjoys volunteering as a medical physician in third world countries</strong>\r\n\r\nHow rewarding it is to give of our time and services to help those in need. Peter A. Fields, MD, DC has had the honor of volunteering with the <a href=\"http://www.hacketthemwall.org/WELCOME.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hackett-Hemwall Foundation</a>, the world’s largest teaching and education organization for Prolotherapy.\r\n\r\nTogether with approximately 75 other physicians from the US, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Germany, Italy, South Africa, and other countries, Dr. Fields has traveled to an annual clinic in Honduras. He has been honored to be one of the 15 Faculty instructors with the foundation. Of the 75 physicians going to Honduras- the rest are students. They are there to learn or to improve their Prolotherapy skills all while helping those in need.\r\n\r\nDr. Fields says that providing to those in need has always been in his heart and when the opportunity arose to do so, he was excited.  And the patients were so grateful and appreciative. Many traveled many hours or even days and then waited all day for treatment. Most present with chronic knee, shoulder, low back, neck, ankle, foot, or other joint pain, often induced by working long hours in manual labor.\r\n<h3>Honduras</h3>\r\nHonduras is the third lowest-income country in the Western Hemisphere, only behind Haiti and Bolivia.  Access to health care is severely limited. This is why every year hundreds of local residents traveled by bicycle, foot, or bus to the free clinics sponsored by the Foundation in three small towns.\r\n\r\nHere the Foundation provides medical care and treatment for individuals who otherwise would not receive it. Based at the Red Cross Centers in each of the above cities, the clinicians treat hundreds of patients suffering from acute and chronic joint problems as well as and arthritis with Prolotherapy. Also known as regenerative or reconstructive therapy, Prolotherapy is a recognized non-surgical orthopedic procedure that stimulates the body\'s natural healing. It stimulates areas with targeted injections to strengthen joints weakened by overuse, arthritis, normal wear, and tear or trauma.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4779\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"255\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-4779\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/DSCN1032-1.jpg\" alt=\"Dscn1032\" width=\"255\" height=\"191\" /> Honduras 2008[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4780\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"255\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4780\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/DSCN0961-1.jpg\" alt=\"Dscn0961\" width=\"255\" height=\"191\" /> Friends and Physicians Honduras 2008[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4782\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"255\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4782\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/DSCN1134-1.jpg\" alt=\"Dscn1134\" width=\"255\" height=\"191\" /> Shoulder Prolotherapy Honduras 2008[/caption]\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h4>Honduras 2013</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/philanthropy/honduras-2013/the-final-party/\">The Final Party</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/philanthropy/honduras-2013/olanchito-the-town/\">Olanchito – The Town</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/philanthropy/honduras-2013/mid-weekend/\">Mid Weekend</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/philanthropy/honduras-2013/in-the-clinic/\">In The Clinic</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/philanthropy/honduras-2013/before-and-after/\">Before and After</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3>Mexico</h3>\r\nIn January of 2007, the Foundation opened its first clinic ever in Guadalajara, Mexico.\r\nAlthough not a rural as Honduras, the people there had never had the opportunity to experience Prolotherapy.  For this first clinic, only twelve instructor physicians were asked to go –  and Dr. Fields was one of those that were selected.  He found this experience just as rewarding.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4785\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4785\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Guadalajara-Mexico-2006-500x393.png\" alt=\"Guadalajara Mexico 2006\" width=\"500\" height=\"393\" /> Guadalajara Mexico 2006[/caption]\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">  Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Peter A. Fields, MD, DC Volunteering and Philanthropy Overview','','inherit','closed','closed','','609-revision-v1','','','2021-07-07 22:59:13','2021-07-07 22:59:13','',609,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4787',0,'revision','',0),(4788,9,'2021-07-07 23:02:07','2021-07-07 23:02:07','<h4>Honduras 2013</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/philanthropy/honduras-2013/the-final-party/\">The Final Party</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/philanthropy/honduras-2013/olanchito-the-town/\">Olanchito - The Town</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/philanthropy/honduras-2013/mid-weekend/\">Mid Weekend</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/philanthropy/honduras-2013/in-the-clinic/\">In The Clinic</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/philanthropy/honduras-2013/before-and-after/\">Before and After</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h4>Olanchito The Town</h4>\r\n<h4></h4>','Olanchito The Town','','inherit','closed','closed','','585-revision-v1','','','2021-07-07 23:02:07','2021-07-07 23:02:07','',585,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4788',0,'revision','',0),