(2943,8,'2019-10-18 08:56:29','2019-10-18 08:56:29','<div class=\"col-md-8\">\r\n<h4>How To Avoid Joint Replacement Surgery With Stem Cell Treatments</h4>\r\nHas your doctor told you that you have <strong>worn cartilage or no cartilage?</strong> That you have <strong>bone-on-bone</strong> in your joints? That you have <strong>arthritis</strong>? Or that you have<strong> torn or damaged tissue</strong> in your joints?\r\n\r\nMore to the point, has your doctor told you that you need to have your joint replaced? \r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Stem-Cell-Doctor-Peter-Fields-MD-DC-1.jpg\" alt=\"Stem Cell Doctor Peter Fields Md Dc\" width=\"176\" height=\"280\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1685\" /> Every year, over 20 million people are told that the only solution to their joint pain -- whether it’s in their knee, hip, shoulder, or other joint -- can only be treated with a total joint replacement.\r\n\r\nAnd if you are like most people, <strong>you are scared</strong> at the idea of someone cutting out your joint and replacing it with an artificial one. \r\n\r\nI would be, too. \r\n\r\n<strong>My name is Dr. Peter Fields</strong>, and I am the leading expert in Regenerative Orthopedics and uniquely degreed as both an MD and a Doctor of Chiropractic. \r\n\r\nAnd I’m here to tell you that in many cases, you do NOT need to have your joint replaced in order to be able to walk, run, lift, stand, sit, dance, raise your arms, play sports, or whatever it is that you currently cannot do. \r\n\r\nMy treatments have helped thousands of people <strong>resume their normal lives without joint replacement surgery,</strong> and there’s a very good chance that I can do the same for you.\r\n\r\nCall my office today at <a href=\"tel:+[phone_raw]\">[phone]</a>\r\n or <a href=\"https://www.thegeminigeeks.com/server1/contact\" >fill out the contact form</a> on this page and <strong>we will call you.</strong>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4>Why Avoid Joint Replacement Surgery?</h4>\r\n\r\nThe best reason for avoiding joint replacement surgery is that you probably don’t need it in the first place. Arthritis.org reported that one third of total knee replacement surgeries were “inappropriate”. And many other joint replacements were done when the damage was only “mild or moderate.”\r\n\r\nAnd if you do have a total knee replacement, hip replacement, shoulder replacement or some other major orthopedic surgery, you are going to end up with a minimum of three months to a full year trying to recover.\r\n\r\nPlus you avoid any of the common complications of orthopedic surgery, including infection, bleeding into the joint, blood clots, complications from general anesthesia or implant failure.\r\n\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Treatment Restores Movement Without Surgery</h4>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.thegeminigeeks.com/server1/regenerative-techniques/stem-cell-treatment\">My Gold Standard Stem Cell treatments</a> may help you avoid joint replacement surgery and all its complications. Plus, there is minimal recovery time because there is NO surgery, NO hospital, and NO general anesthesia. \r\n\r\nThe treatment is effective for patients diagnosed with arthritis, torn meniscus, labral tear, rotator cuff injury, torn or worn cartilage, and any other conditions which cause you to have a bone-on-bone condition or were told to have joint replacement surgery.\r\n\r\nWatch any of the video testimonials on this page, just to see how thankful my patients are to avoid joint replacement surgery.\r\n\r\n<h4>Schedule Your Consultation Today</h4>\r\nLet’s get you on the path to recovery without joint surgery. <a href=\"https://www.thegeminigeeks.com/server1/contact\">Contact my office today</a> or call me at <a href=\"tel:+[phone_raw]\">[phone]</a> and set up a consultation to find out if you are a candidate for Stem Cell.\r\n\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/quj4K0wbfu4?rel=0&amp;wmode=opaque\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe>\r\n<div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n<p class=\"video-text\">Jerry - Stem Cell Knee -&nbsp;<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">NEW!</span></p>\r\n<p>Jerry tore his meniscus a second time. Doctor prescribed a knee replacement, but after Stem Cell treatment is now playing softball again!</p>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/NSQ6NTv4E7Q?rel=0&amp;wmode=opaque\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe>\r\n<div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n<p class=\"video-text\">Jeff - Stem Cell Shoulder</p>\r\n<p>Had “tremendous” shoulder pain. Couldn’t sleep, sit up, lay on his side. His surgeon said “Just live with it!” So he traveled from his New Mexico home to see Dr. Peter Fields. See how he is now!</p>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/MMQf25t2YVw?rel=0&amp;wmode=opaque\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe>\r\n<div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n<p class=\"video-text\">Priscilla - Stem Cell Knee -&nbsp;<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">NEW!</span></p>\r\n<p>Prescilla, a Torn Meniscus and Arthritis patient, was told she had to have knee replacement surgery. She couldn’t stand for any length of time. Now she can walk, skip, and ride a bike! Listen to her story.</p>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/YoXRC87KNuM?rel=0&amp;wmode=opaque\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe>\r\n<div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n<p class=\"video-text\">Robert C. - Stem Cell Knee</p>\r\n<p>Used to be very active but now couldn’t walk. Now he is active again: already walking, surfing, and soon will be skiing again!</p>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/IajO8GpFeng?rel=0&amp;wmode=opaque\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe>\r\n<div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n<p class=\"video-text\">Mary - Stem Cell Hip</p>\r\n<p>Couldn’t sleep or walk. Was told she needed hip replacement surgery. She saw Dr. Fields and can now walk and do ballet!</p>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">\r\n<h5>Will Stem Cell Treatments Work For You?</h5>\r\n\r\nFind out if you\'re a candidate for Stem Cell Treatments so that you can avoid joint replacement surgery. Schedule your consultation by calling our office now a <a href=\"tel:1-310-455-8242\"><strong>310-455-8242</strong></a>or fill out this form.\r\n\r\n[contact-form-7 id=\"1696\" title=\"Consulation form\"]\r\n</div>','Alternative to Joint Replacement Surgery','','inherit','closed','closed','','2339-revision-v1','','','2019-10-18 08:56:29','2019-10-18 08:56:29','',2339,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2339-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2944,8,'2019-10-18 08:58:10','2019-10-18 08:58:10','<div class=\"col-md-8\">\r\n<h4>How To Avoid Joint Replacement Surgery With Stem Cell Treatments</h4>\r\nHas your doctor told you that you have <strong>worn cartilage or no cartilage?</strong> That you have <strong>bone-on-bone</strong> in your joints? That you have <strong>arthritis</strong>? Or that you have<strong> torn or damaged tissue</strong> in your joints?\r\n\r\nMore to the point, has your doctor told you that you need to have your joint replaced? \r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Stem-Cell-Doctor-Peter-Fields-MD-DC-1.jpg\" alt=\"Stem Cell Doctor Peter Fields Md Dc\" width=\"176\" height=\"280\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1685\" /> Every year, over 20 million people are told that the only solution to their joint pain -- whether it’s in their knee, hip, shoulder, or other joint -- can only be treated with a total joint replacement.\r\n\r\nAnd if you are like most people, <strong>you are scared</strong> at the idea of someone cutting out your joint and replacing it with an artificial one. \r\n\r\nI would be, too. \r\n\r\n<strong>My name is Dr. Peter Fields</strong>, and I am the leading expert in Regenerative Orthopedics and uniquely degreed as both an MD and a Doctor of Chiropractic. \r\n\r\nAnd I’m here to tell you that in many cases, you do NOT need to have your joint replaced in order to be able to walk, run, lift, stand, sit, dance, raise your arms, play sports, or whatever it is that you currently cannot do. \r\n\r\nMy treatments have helped thousands of people <strong>resume their normal lives without joint replacement surgery,</strong> and there’s a very good chance that I can do the same for you.\r\n\r\nCall my office today at <a href=\"tel:+[phone_raw]\">[phone]</a>\r\n or <a href=\"https://www.thegeminigeeks.com/server1/contact\" >fill out the contact form</a> on this page and <strong>we will call you.</strong>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4>Why Avoid Joint Replacement Surgery?</h4>\r\n\r\nThe best reason for avoiding joint replacement surgery is that you probably don’t need it in the first place. Arthritis.org reported that one third of total knee replacement surgeries were “inappropriate”. And many other joint replacements were done when the damage was only “mild or moderate.”\r\n\r\nAnd if you do have a total knee replacement, hip replacement, shoulder replacement or some other major orthopedic surgery, you are going to end up with a minimum of three months to a full year trying to recover.\r\n\r\nPlus you avoid any of the common complications of orthopedic surgery, including infection, bleeding into the joint, blood clots, complications from general anesthesia or implant failure.\r\n\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Treatment Restores Movement Without Surgery</h4>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.thegeminigeeks.com/server1/regenerative-techniques/stem-cell-treatment\">My Gold Standard Stem Cell treatments</a> may help you avoid joint replacement surgery and all its complications. Plus, there is minimal recovery time because there is NO surgery, NO hospital, and NO general anesthesia. \r\n\r\nThe treatment is effective for patients diagnosed with arthritis, torn meniscus, labral tear, rotator cuff injury, torn or worn cartilage, and any other conditions which cause you to have a bone-on-bone condition or were told to have joint replacement surgery.\r\n\r\nWatch any of the video testimonials on this page, just to see how thankful my patients are to avoid joint replacement surgery.\r\n\r\n<h4>Schedule Your Consultation Today</h4>\r\nLet’s get you on the path to recovery without joint surgery. <a href=\"https://www.thegeminigeeks.com/server1/contact\">Contact my office today</a> or call me at <a href=\"tel:+[phone_raw]\">[phone]</a> and set up a consultation to find out if you are a candidate for Stem Cell.\r\n\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/quj4K0wbfu4?rel=0&amp;wmode=opaque\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe>\r\n<div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n<p class=\"video-text\">Jerry - Stem Cell Knee -&nbsp;<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">NEW!</span></p>\r\n<p>Jerry tore his meniscus a second time. Doctor prescribed a knee replacement, but after Stem Cell treatment is now playing softball again!</p>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/NSQ6NTv4E7Q?rel=0&amp;wmode=opaque\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe>\r\n<div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n<p class=\"video-text\">Jeff - Stem Cell Shoulder</p>\r\n<p>Had “tremendous” shoulder pain. Couldn’t sleep, sit up, lay on his side. His surgeon said “Just live with it!” So he traveled from his New Mexico home to see Dr. Peter Fields. See how he is now!</p>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/MMQf25t2YVw?rel=0&amp;wmode=opaque\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe>\r\n<div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n<p class=\"video-text\">Priscilla - Stem Cell Knee -&nbsp;<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">NEW!</span></p>\r\n<p>Prescilla, a Torn Meniscus and Arthritis patient, was told she had to have knee replacement surgery. She couldn’t stand for any length of time. Now she can walk, skip, and ride a bike! Listen to her story.</p>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/YoXRC87KNuM?rel=0&amp;wmode=opaque\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe>\r\n<div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n<p class=\"video-text\">Robert C. - Stem Cell Knee</p>\r\n<p>Used to be very active but now couldn’t walk. Now he is active again: already walking, surfing, and soon will be skiing again!</p>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/IajO8GpFeng?rel=0&amp;wmode=opaque\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe>\r\n<div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n<p class=\"video-text\">Mary - Stem Cell Hip</p>\r\n<p>Couldn’t sleep or walk. Was told she needed hip replacement surgery. She saw Dr. Fields and can now walk and do ballet!</p>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">\r\n<h5>Will Stem Cell Treatments Work For You?</h5>\r\n\r\nFind out if you\'re a candidate for Stem Cell Treatments so that you can avoid joint replacement surgery. Schedule your consultation by calling our office now a <a href=\"tel:+[phone_raw]\">[phone]</a>\r\nor fill out this form.\r\n\r\n[contact-form-7 id=\"1696\" title=\"Consulation form\"]\r\n</div>','Alternative to Joint Replacement Surgery','','inherit','closed','closed','','2339-revision-v1','','','2019-10-18 08:58:10','2019-10-18 08:58:10','',2339,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2339-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2945,8,'2019-10-18 09:01:34','2019-10-18 09:01:34','<div class=\"col-md-8\">\r\n<h4>How To Avoid Joint Replacement Surgery With Stem Cell Treatments</h4>\r\nHas your doctor told you that you have <strong>worn cartilage or no cartilage?</strong> That you have <strong>bone-on-bone</strong> in your joints? That you have <strong>arthritis</strong>? Or that you have<strong> torn or damaged tissue</strong> in your joints?\r\n\r\nMore to the point, has your doctor told you that you need to have your joint replaced? \r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Stem-Cell-Doctor-Peter-Fields-MD-DC-1.jpg\" alt=\"Stem Cell Doctor Peter Fields Md Dc\" width=\"176\" height=\"280\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1685\" /> Every year, over 20 million people are told that the only solution to their joint pain -- whether it’s in their knee, hip, shoulder, or other joint -- can only be treated with a total joint replacement.\r\n\r\nAnd if you are like most people, <strong>you are scared</strong> at the idea of someone cutting out your joint and replacing it with an artificial one. \r\n\r\nI would be, too. \r\n\r\n<strong>My name is Dr. Peter Fields</strong>, and I am the leading expert in Regenerative Orthopedics and uniquely degreed as both an MD and a Doctor of Chiropractic. \r\n\r\nAnd I’m here to tell you that in many cases, you do NOT need to have your joint replaced in order to be able to walk, run, lift, stand, sit, dance, raise your arms, play sports, or whatever it is that you currently cannot do. \r\n\r\nMy treatments have helped thousands of people <strong>resume their normal lives without joint replacement surgery,</strong> and there’s a very good chance that I can do the same for you.\r\n\r\nCall my office today at <a href=\"tel:+[phone_raw]\">[phone]</a>\r\n or <a href=\"https://www.thegeminigeeks.com/server1/contact\" >fill out the contact form</a> on this page and <strong>we will call you.</strong>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4>Why Avoid Joint Replacement Surgery?</h4>\r\n\r\nThe best reason for avoiding joint replacement surgery is that you probably don’t need it in the first place. Arthritis.org reported that one third of total knee replacement surgeries were “inappropriate”. And many other joint replacements were done when the damage was only “mild or moderate.”\r\n\r\nAnd if you do have a total knee replacement, hip replacement, shoulder replacement or some other major orthopedic surgery, you are going to end up with a minimum of three months to a full year trying to recover.\r\n\r\nPlus you avoid any of the common complications of orthopedic surgery, including infection, bleeding into the joint, blood clots, complications from general anesthesia or implant failure.\r\n\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Treatment Restores Movement Without Surgery</h4>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.thegeminigeeks.com/server1/regenerative-techniques/stem-cell-treatment\">My Gold Standard Stem Cell treatments</a> may help you avoid joint replacement surgery and all its complications. Plus, there is minimal recovery time because there is NO surgery, NO hospital, and NO general anesthesia. \r\n\r\nThe treatment is effective for patients diagnosed with arthritis, torn meniscus, labral tear, rotator cuff injury, torn or worn cartilage, and any other conditions which cause you to have a bone-on-bone condition or were told to have joint replacement surgery.\r\n\r\nWatch any of the video testimonials on this page, just to see how thankful my patients are to avoid joint replacement surgery.\r\n\r\n<h4>Schedule Your Consultation Today</h4>\r\nLet’s get you on the path to recovery without joint surgery. <a href=\"https://www.thegeminigeeks.com/server1/contact\">Contact my office today</a> or call me at <a href=\"tel:+[phone_raw]\">[phone]</a> and set up a consultation to find out if you are a candidate for Stem Cell.\r\n\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/quj4K0wbfu4?rel=0&amp;wmode=opaque\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe>\r\n<div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n<p class=\"video-text\">Jerry - Stem Cell Knee -&nbsp;<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">NEW!</span></p>\r\n<p>Jerry tore his meniscus a second time. Doctor prescribed a knee replacement, but after Stem Cell treatment is now playing softball again!</p>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/NSQ6NTv4E7Q?rel=0&amp;wmode=opaque\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe>\r\n<div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n<p class=\"video-text\">Jeff - Stem Cell Shoulder</p>\r\n<p>Had “tremendous” shoulder pain. Couldn’t sleep, sit up, lay on his side. His surgeon said “Just live with it!” So he traveled from his New Mexico home to see Dr. Peter Fields. See how he is now!</p>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/MMQf25t2YVw?rel=0&amp;wmode=opaque\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe>\r\n<div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n<p class=\"video-text\">Priscilla - Stem Cell Knee -&nbsp;<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">NEW!</span></p>\r\n<p>Prescilla, a Torn Meniscus and Arthritis patient, was told she had to have knee replacement surgery. She couldn’t stand for any length of time. Now she can walk, skip, and ride a bike! Listen to her story.</p>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/YoXRC87KNuM?rel=0&amp;wmode=opaque\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe>\r\n<div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n<p class=\"video-text\">Robert C. - Stem Cell Knee</p>\r\n<p>Used to be very active but now couldn’t walk. Now he is active again: already walking, surfing, and soon will be skiing again!</p>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/IajO8GpFeng?rel=0&amp;wmode=opaque\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe>\r\n<div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n<p class=\"video-text\">Mary - Stem Cell Hip</p>\r\n<p>Couldn’t sleep or walk. Was told she needed hip replacement surgery. She saw Dr. Fields and can now walk and do ballet!</p>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">\r\n<h5>Will Stem Cell Treatments Work For You?</h5>\r\n\r\nFind out if you\'re a candidate for Stem Cell Treatments so that you can avoid joint replacement surgery. Schedule your consultation by calling our office now a <a href=\"tel:+[phone_raw]\">[phone]</a> or fill out this form.\r\n\r\n[contact-form-7 id=\"1696\" title=\"Consulation form\"]\r\n</div>','Alternative to Joint Replacement Surgery','','inherit','closed','closed','','2339-revision-v1','','','2019-10-18 09:01:34','2019-10-18 09:01:34','',2339,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2339-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2946,8,'2019-10-18 09:05:02','2019-10-18 09:05:02','<h4>How To Avoid Joint Replacement Surgery</h4>\r\nHas your doctor told you that you have worn cartilage or no cartilage? That you have bone-on-bone in your joints? That you have arthritis?  Or that you have torn or damaged tissue in your joints?\r\n\r\nMore to the point, has your doctor told you that you need to have your joint replaced?\r\n\r\nEvery year, over 20 million people are told that the only solution to their joint pain -- whether it’s in their knee, hip, shoulder, or other joint -- can only be treated with a total joint replacement.\r\n\r\nAnd if you are like most people, you are scared at the idea of someone cutting out your joint and replacing it with an artificial one.\r\n\r\nI would be, too.\r\n\r\nMy name is Dr. Peter Fields, and I am the leading expert in Regenerative Orthopedics and uniquely degreed as both an MD and a Doctor of Chiropractic.\r\n\r\nAnd I’m here to tell you that in many cases, you do NOT need to have your joint replaced in order to be able to walk, run, lift, stand, sit, dance, raise your arms, play sports, or whatever it is that you currently cannot do.\r\n\r\nMy treatments have helped thousands of people resume their normal lives without joint replacement surgery, and there’s a very good chance that I can do the same for you.\r\n\r\nCall my office today at [phone] or fill out the contact form on this page and we will call you.','Mark Test','','inherit','closed','closed','','2312-revision-v1','','','2019-10-18 09:05:02','2019-10-18 09:05:02','',2312,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2312-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2947,8,'2019-10-18 09:06:15','2019-10-18 09:06:15','<div class=\"col-md-8\">\r\n<h4>Chelation Therapy</span></h4>\r\n\r\nChelation (pronounced-“key·lay·shun”) was developed initially as an industrial application in the early 1900’s. It was not until the era of World War II that any medical application was recognized. Initially the treatment was for gas poisoning and exposure to radioactivity. The word, ‘chelation’ is taken from the Greek word “chele”, meaning “claw”. Using this sense of the word, it means to grab or remove an unwanted substance from the body. Chelation is the term used to describe the removal of heavy metal toxicity from the body, as in lead poisoning, iron overload, and aluminum overload. Chelation therapy using EDTA, ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid, has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a treatment for lead poisoning and heavy metal toxicity for more than forty years.\r\n\r\nThe theory behind Chelation Therapy is that certain drugs, chelating agents, function by making chemical bonds with heavy metal ions in the body, making these metals less chemically reactive. The resulting compounds, bonded agents and heavy metals, become water soluble, allowing them to enter the bloodstream and be excreted through urination. The chelating process can also remove beneficial metals and nutrients from the body, for example, zinc and calcium; these must be supplemented under the direction of a physician. Because these heavy metal compounds are excreted through the urine, kidney function must also be monitored. To ensure absolute safety, Chelation Therapy should be done by a qualified, licensed physician.\r\n\r\nChelation Therapy has been successfully used for iron overload from multiple transfusions, aluminum overload due to hemodialysis, copper toxicity due to Wilson’s disease and acute heavy metal toxicity. As part of any therapeutic program, lifestyle modifications are encouraged. These would include stress reduction, caffeine avoidance, alcohol limitation, smoking cessation, exercise, and nutritional counseling.\r\n\r\nAt Pacific Prolotherapy and Medical Wellness Center, our goal is for our patients to have an active, healthy, pain free life. We want to help you achieve your goals of optimal health and sustained wellness. We will use the most effective and least invasive methods in your treatment.\r\n\r\n<strong>Call today, [phone]</strong>.\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">\r\n<h5>Medical Services</h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com\">Orthopedic &amp; Sports Medicine</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/conditions/intravenous-iv-nutritional-therapy\">Intravenous (IV) Nutritional Therapy</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/conditions/Bio-Identical-Hormones\">Bio-Identical Hormones</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/conditions/Musculo-Skeletal-Laser-Therapy\">Musculo-Skeletal Laser Therapy</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/conditions/Holistic-Integrative-Medicine\">Holistic / Integrative Medicine</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/conditions/Nutrition-Weight-Loss\">Nutrition / Weight Loss</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/conditions/Chelation-Therapy\">Chelation Therapy</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>','Chelation Therapy','','inherit','closed','closed','','1820-revision-v1','','','2019-10-18 09:06:15','2019-10-18 09:06:15','',1820,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/1820-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2948,8,'2019-10-18 09:06:49','2019-10-18 09:06:49','<div class=\"col-md-8\">\r\n<h4>Prolotherapy: Finally, A Permanent Way To Eliminate Joint Pain Without Surgery</h4>\r\nIf you are like most people who suffer from back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, knee pain, elbow pain or any other joint pain, you have been trying to eliminate your joint pain without surgery. After all, who really wants all the expense, additional pain and recovery time that joint surgery always requires?\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Stem-Cell-Doctor-Peter-Fields-MD-DC.jpg\" alt=\"Stem Cell Doctor Peter Fields Md Dc\" width=\"176\" height=\"280\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1685\" />You may have tried physical therapy, chiropractic, cortisone shots, NSAIDS (like Ibuprofen or Naprosyn), or even a long list of home remedies...only to discover that if there was any relief from your pain at all, <strong>the relief was only temporary</strong>.\r\n\r\nAnd now, since none of those treatments provided a permanent solution to your pain, are you wondering if you finally have to have surgery so you can move freely without pain and live a normal life?\r\n\r\n<strong>My name is Dr. Peter Fields</strong>, and I am the leading expert in Regenerative Orthopedics and uniquely degreed as both an MD and a Doctor of Chiropractic. I’m here to tell you that in many cases, <strong>you do NOT need to have surgery</strong> to eliminate joint pain.\r\n\r\nMy treatments have helped thousands of people resume their normal lives without joint surgery, and there’s a very good chance that I can do the same for you.\r\n\r\nI am a specialist in a natural, nonsurgical method of assisting the body to heal injured tendons and ligaments called <strong>Prolotherapy</strong>, which helps your body make new cells to repair the damage in your joint.\r\n\r\n<h4>Why Does My Knee/Hip/Back/Shoulder/Elbow/Neck STILL HURT After All This Time?</h4>\r\nMost joint pain is caused by weakened, torn or damaged tendons or ligaments. These tissues have very low blood flow, which inhibits their ability to repair themselves on their own. Making things even worse, they also have a high number of nerves, causing you pain.\r\n\r\nYou may know that the job of tendons and ligaments is to keep your joints aligned and moving properly. But when they are relaxed and weak...\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>The cartilage can degenerate and <strong>cause bone-on-bone friction...</strong></li>\r\n 	<li>Which causes <strong>arthritis-like</strong> pain...</li>\r\n 	<li>Then the nerves surrounding soft tissues become stretched and irritated...</li>\r\n 	<li>Causing you <strong>even more </strong><strong>pain</strong>.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nUnless you strengthen your tendons and ligaments and restore your joint to its proper, natural alignment and motion, <strong>you will continue to be in pain</strong>.\r\n\r\n<h4>How To Eliminate Chronic Joint Pain Without Surgery</h4>\r\nThis is why Prolotherapy is so effective. The treatment causes an increase in nutrient-rich blood cells to the affected area, causing your body to heal and strengthen injured or weakened ligaments, tendons or joints. <strong>Your own body does the work to grow healthy, strong and vibrant tissue</strong>.\r\n\r\nAs the tissue grows and strengthens, your joint begins to operate properly, and your pain (and the causes of your pain) dissipate. Many of my patients enjoy a <strong>permanent recovery</strong> from their symptoms and go back to living a normal life without joint pain.\r\n\r\nThat means you eliminate your pain with <strong>NO surgery, NO hospital stay</strong>, and <strong>NO general anesthesia</strong>. And isn’t that what you want most?\r\n\r\n<h4>Schedule Your Consultation Today</h4>\r\nLet’s get you on the path to recovery without joint surgery. <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">Contact my office today</a> or call me at <a href=\"tel:+[phone_raw]\">[phone]</a> and set up a consultation to find out if you are a candidate for Stem Cell.\r\n\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/Mc4Xo9RTwjw?rel=0&amp;wmode=opaque\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe>\r\n<div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n<p class=\"video-text\">Christa - Knee -&nbsp;<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">NEW!</span></p>\r\n<p>Christa, a former college athlete, had knee dislocation with pain and stiffness in her right knee. Five surgeries and other procedures couldn’t help her, but Dr. Fields’ Prolotherapy did. Now she is feeling “whole” and “healthy” again.</p>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/VLbs4_l5Ky0?rel=0&amp;wmode=opaque\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe>\r\n<div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n<p class=\"video-text\">Dr. Eric - Lower Back</p>\r\n<p>Dr. Eric had low back pain since age 15. Damaged ligaments caused his pain &amp; tightness. Now he can run and surf again after just 7 visits with Dr. Fields. Now Eric has his life back.</p>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/vMWJVoJaVJs?rel=0&amp;wmode=opaque\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe>\r\n<div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n<p class=\"video-text\">Nanette - Hip</p>\r\n<p>Personal trainer &amp; triathlete, Nanette, had a bicycle accident and could not walk, ride or work any more. Dr. Fields started Prolotherapy 6 months ago. She can now sit, squat, walk, run, climb, lift. “Miraculous,” she says.</p>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/MYI_vSJe378?rel=0&amp;wmode=opaque\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe>\r\n<div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n<p class=\"video-text\">Jeremy. - Ankle</p>\r\n<p>Cortisone didn’t help Jeremy’s repeated ankle injuries. He had just two options: Prolotherapy or “Surgery with no guarantee.” After Prolotherapy treatment by Dr. Fields, he is now he’s back to running 3-5 times per week and feeling great!</p>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/VkDlCmTq6dE?rel=0&amp;wmode=opaque\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe>\r\n<div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n<p class=\"video-text\"> Wilbur - Shoulder </p>\r\n<p>Wilbur, a firefighter who hurt his shoulders, had limited range of motion. Dr. Fields began Prolotherapy treatment immediately. Now he’s doing core power yoga 5x week!</p>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/AioI5BZz3UE?rel=0&amp;wmode=opaque\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe>\r\n<div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n<p class=\"video-text\"> Tim - Shoulder </p>\r\n<p>Shoulder injury kept Tim from working out. His Orthopedic surgeon told him to stop any shoulder exercise: “Your days are over,” he said. Now he’s back to normal after 6 Prolotherapy treatments by Dr. Fields.</p>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">\r\n<h5>Will Prolotherapy Work For You?</h5>\r\n\r\nFind out if you\'re a candidate for Prolotherapy and eliminating your joint pain without surgery. Schedule your consultation by calling our office now at <a href=\"tel:+[phone_raw]\">[phone]</a>\r\nor fill out this form.\r\n\r\n[contact-form-7 id=\"1696\" title=\"Consulation form\"]\r\n</div>','How Prolotherapy Can Eliminate Joint Pain Without Surgery','','inherit','closed','closed','','1682-revision-v1','','','2019-10-18 09:06:49','2019-10-18 09:06:49','',1682,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/1682-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2949,8,'2019-10-18 09:09:24','2019-10-18 09:09:24','<div class=\"col-md-8\">\r\n<h4>Prolotherapy: Finally, A Permanent Way To Eliminate Joint Pain Without Surgery</h4>\r\nIf you are like most people who suffer from back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, knee pain, elbow pain or any other joint pain, you have been trying to eliminate your joint pain without surgery. After all, who really wants all the expense, additional pain and recovery time that joint surgery always requires?\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Stem-Cell-Doctor-Peter-Fields-MD-DC.jpg\" alt=\"Stem Cell Doctor Peter Fields Md Dc\" width=\"176\" height=\"280\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1685\" />You may have tried physical therapy, chiropractic, cortisone shots, NSAIDS (like Ibuprofen or Naprosyn), or even a long list of home remedies...only to discover that if there was any relief from your pain at all, <strong>the relief was only temporary</strong>.\r\n\r\nAnd now, since none of those treatments provided a permanent solution to your pain, are you wondering if you finally have to have surgery so you can move freely without pain and live a normal life?\r\n\r\n<strong>My name is Dr. Peter Fields</strong>, and I am the leading expert in Regenerative Orthopedics and uniquely degreed as both an MD and a Doctor of Chiropractic. I’m here to tell you that in many cases, <strong>you do NOT need to have surgery</strong> to eliminate joint pain.\r\n\r\nMy treatments have helped thousands of people resume their normal lives without joint surgery, and there’s a very good chance that I can do the same for you.\r\n\r\nI am a specialist in a natural, nonsurgical method of assisting the body to heal injured tendons and ligaments called <strong>Prolotherapy</strong>, which helps your body make new cells to repair the damage in your joint.\r\n\r\n<h4>Why Does My Knee/Hip/Back/Shoulder/Elbow/Neck STILL HURT After All This Time?</h4>\r\nMost joint pain is caused by weakened, torn or damaged tendons or ligaments. These tissues have very low blood flow, which inhibits their ability to repair themselves on their own. Making things even worse, they also have a high number of nerves, causing you pain.\r\n\r\nYou may know that the job of tendons and ligaments is to keep your joints aligned and moving properly. But when they are relaxed and weak...\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>The cartilage can degenerate and <strong>cause bone-on-bone friction...</strong></li>\r\n 	<li>Which causes <strong>arthritis-like</strong> pain...</li>\r\n 	<li>Then the nerves surrounding soft tissues become stretched and irritated...</li>\r\n 	<li>Causing you <strong>even more </strong><strong>pain</strong>.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nUnless you strengthen your tendons and ligaments and restore your joint to its proper, natural alignment and motion, <strong>you will continue to be in pain</strong>.\r\n\r\n<h4>How To Eliminate Chronic Joint Pain Without Surgery</h4>\r\nThis is why Prolotherapy is so effective. The treatment causes an increase in nutrient-rich blood cells to the affected area, causing your body to heal and strengthen injured or weakened ligaments, tendons or joints. <strong>Your own body does the work to grow healthy, strong and vibrant tissue</strong>.\r\n\r\nAs the tissue grows and strengthens, your joint begins to operate properly, and your pain (and the causes of your pain) dissipate. Many of my patients enjoy a <strong>permanent recovery</strong> from their symptoms and go back to living a normal life without joint pain.\r\n\r\nThat means you eliminate your pain with <strong>NO surgery, NO hospital stay</strong>, and <strong>NO general anesthesia</strong>. And isn’t that what you want most?\r\n\r\n<h4>Schedule Your Consultation Today</h4>\r\nLet’s get you on the path to recovery without joint surgery. <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">Contact my office today</a> or call me at <a href=\"tel:+[phone_raw]\">[phone]</a> and set up a consultation to find out if you are a candidate for Stem Cell.\r\n\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/Mc4Xo9RTwjw?rel=0&amp;wmode=opaque\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe>\r\n<div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n<p class=\"video-text\">Christa - Knee -&nbsp;<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">NEW!</span></p>\r\n<p>Christa, a former college athlete, had knee dislocation with pain and stiffness in her right knee. Five surgeries and other procedures couldn’t help her, but Dr. Fields’ Prolotherapy did. Now she is feeling “whole” and “healthy” again.</p>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/VLbs4_l5Ky0?rel=0&amp;wmode=opaque\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe>\r\n<div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n<p class=\"video-text\">Dr. Eric - Lower Back</p>\r\n<p>Dr. Eric had low back pain since age 15. Damaged ligaments caused his pain &amp; tightness. Now he can run and surf again after just 7 visits with Dr. Fields. Now Eric has his life back.</p>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/vMWJVoJaVJs?rel=0&amp;wmode=opaque\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe>\r\n<div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n<p class=\"video-text\">Nanette - Hip</p>\r\n<p>Personal trainer &amp; triathlete, Nanette, had a bicycle accident and could not walk, ride or work any more. Dr. Fields started Prolotherapy 6 months ago. She can now sit, squat, walk, run, climb, lift. “Miraculous,” she says.</p>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/MYI_vSJe378?rel=0&amp;wmode=opaque\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe>\r\n<div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n<p class=\"video-text\">Jeremy. - Ankle</p>\r\n<p>Cortisone didn’t help Jeremy’s repeated ankle injuries. He had just two options: Prolotherapy or “Surgery with no guarantee.” After Prolotherapy treatment by Dr. Fields, he is now he’s back to running 3-5 times per week and feeling great!</p>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/VkDlCmTq6dE?rel=0&amp;wmode=opaque\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe>\r\n<div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n<p class=\"video-text\"> Wilbur - Shoulder </p>\r\n<p>Wilbur, a firefighter who hurt his shoulders, had limited range of motion. Dr. Fields began Prolotherapy treatment immediately. Now he’s doing core power yoga 5x week!</p>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/AioI5BZz3UE?rel=0&amp;wmode=opaque\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe>\r\n<div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n<p class=\"video-text\"> Tim - Shoulder </p>\r\n<p>Shoulder injury kept Tim from working out. His Orthopedic surgeon told him to stop any shoulder exercise: “Your days are over,” he said. Now he’s back to normal after 6 Prolotherapy treatments by Dr. Fields.</p>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">\r\n<h5>Will Prolotherapy Work For You?</h5>\r\n\r\nFind out if you\'re a candidate for Prolotherapy and eliminating your joint pain without surgery. Schedule your consultation by calling our office now at <a href=\"tel:+[phone_raw]\">[phone]</a> or fill out this form.\r\n\r\n[contact-form-7 id=\"1696\" title=\"Consulation form\"]\r\n</div>','How Prolotherapy Can Eliminate Joint Pain Without Surgery','','inherit','closed','closed','','1682-revision-v1','','','2019-10-18 09:09:24','2019-10-18 09:09:24','',1682,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/1682-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2950,8,'2019-10-18 09:09:55','2019-10-18 09:09:55','<div class=\"col-md-8\">\r\n<h4>Prolotherapy: Finally, A Permanent Way To Eliminate Joint Pain Without Surgery</h4>\r\nIf you are like most people who suffer from back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, knee pain, elbow pain or any other joint pain, you have been trying to eliminate your joint pain without surgery. After all, who really wants all the expense, additional pain and recovery time that joint surgery always requires?\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Stem-Cell-Doctor-Peter-Fields-MD-DC.jpg\" alt=\"Stem Cell Doctor Peter Fields Md Dc\" width=\"176\" height=\"280\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1685\" />You may have tried physical therapy, chiropractic, cortisone shots, NSAIDS (like Ibuprofen or Naprosyn), or even a long list of home remedies...only to discover that if there was any relief from your pain at all, <strong>the relief was only temporary</strong>.\r\n\r\nAnd now, since none of those treatments provided a permanent solution to your pain, are you wondering if you finally have to have surgery so you can move freely without pain and live a normal life?\r\n\r\n<strong>My name is Dr. Peter Fields</strong>, and I am the leading expert in Regenerative Orthopedics and uniquely degreed as both an MD and a Doctor of Chiropractic. I’m here to tell you that in many cases, <strong>you do NOT need to have surgery</strong> to eliminate joint pain.\r\n\r\nMy treatments have helped thousands of people resume their normal lives without joint surgery, and there’s a very good chance that I can do the same for you.\r\n\r\nI am a specialist in a natural, nonsurgical method of assisting the body to heal injured tendons and ligaments called <strong>Prolotherapy</strong>, which helps your body make new cells to repair the damage in your joint.\r\n\r\n<h4>Why Does My Knee/Hip/Back/Shoulder/Elbow/Neck STILL HURT After All This Time?</h4>\r\nMost joint pain is caused by weakened, torn or damaged tendons or ligaments. These tissues have very low blood flow, which inhibits their ability to repair themselves on their own. Making things even worse, they also have a high number of nerves, causing you pain.\r\n\r\nYou may know that the job of tendons and ligaments is to keep your joints aligned and moving properly. But when they are relaxed and weak...\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>The cartilage can degenerate and <strong>cause bone-on-bone friction...</strong></li>\r\n 	<li>Which causes <strong>arthritis-like</strong> pain...</li>\r\n 	<li>Then the nerves surrounding soft tissues become stretched and irritated...</li>\r\n 	<li>Causing you <strong>even more </strong><strong>pain</strong>.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nUnless you strengthen your tendons and ligaments and restore your joint to its proper, natural alignment and motion, <strong>you will continue to be in pain</strong>.\r\n\r\n<h4>How To Eliminate Chronic Joint Pain Without Surgery</h4>\r\nThis is why Prolotherapy is so effective. The treatment causes an increase in nutrient-rich blood cells to the affected area, causing your body to heal and strengthen injured or weakened ligaments, tendons or joints. <strong>Your own body does the work to grow healthy, strong and vibrant tissue</strong>.\r\n\r\nAs the tissue grows and strengthens, your joint begins to operate properly, and your pain (and the causes of your pain) dissipate. Many of my patients enjoy a <strong>permanent recovery</strong> from their symptoms and go back to living a normal life without joint pain.\r\n\r\nThat means you eliminate your pain with <strong>NO surgery, NO hospital stay</strong>, and <strong>NO general anesthesia</strong>. And isn’t that what you want most?\r\n\r\n<h4>Schedule Your Consultation Today</h4>\r\nLet’s get you on the path to recovery without joint surgery. <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">Contact my office today</a> or call me at <a href=\"tel:+[phone_raw]\">[phone]</a> and set up a consultation to find out if you are a candidate for Stem Cell.\r\n\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/Mc4Xo9RTwjw?rel=0&amp;wmode=opaque\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe>\r\n<div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n<p class=\"video-text\">Christa - Knee -&nbsp;<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">NEW!</span></p>\r\n<p>Christa, a former college athlete, had knee dislocation with pain and stiffness in her right knee. Five surgeries and other procedures couldn’t help her, but Dr. Fields’ Prolotherapy did. Now she is feeling “whole” and “healthy” again.</p>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/VLbs4_l5Ky0?rel=0&amp;wmode=opaque\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe>\r\n<div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n<p class=\"video-text\">Dr. Eric - Lower Back</p>\r\n<p>Dr. Eric had low back pain since age 15. Damaged ligaments caused his pain &amp; tightness. Now he can run and surf again after just 7 visits with Dr. Fields. Now Eric has his life back.</p>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/vMWJVoJaVJs?rel=0&amp;wmode=opaque\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe>\r\n<div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n<p class=\"video-text\">Nanette - Hip</p>\r\n<p>Personal trainer &amp; triathlete, Nanette, had a bicycle accident and could not walk, ride or work any more. Dr. Fields started Prolotherapy 6 months ago. She can now sit, squat, walk, run, climb, lift. “Miraculous,” she says.</p>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/MYI_vSJe378?rel=0&amp;wmode=opaque\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe>\r\n<div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n<p class=\"video-text\">Jeremy. - Ankle</p>\r\n<p>Cortisone didn’t help Jeremy’s repeated ankle injuries. He had just two options: Prolotherapy or “Surgery with no guarantee.” After Prolotherapy treatment by Dr. Fields, he is now he’s back to running 3-5 times per week and feeling great!</p>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/VkDlCmTq6dE?rel=0&amp;wmode=opaque\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe>\r\n<div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n<p class=\"video-text\"> Wilbur - Shoulder </p>\r\n<p>Wilbur, a firefighter who hurt his shoulders, had limited range of motion. Dr. Fields began Prolotherapy treatment immediately. Now he’s doing core power yoga 5x week!</p>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/AioI5BZz3UE?rel=0&amp;wmode=opaque\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe>\r\n<div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n<p class=\"video-text\"> Tim - Shoulder </p>\r\n<p>Shoulder injury kept Tim from working out. His Orthopedic surgeon told him to stop any shoulder exercise: “Your days are over,” he said. Now he’s back to normal after 6 Prolotherapy treatments by Dr. Fields.</p>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">\r\n<h5>Will Prolotherapy Work For You?</h5>\r\n\r\nFind out if you\'re a candidate for Prolotherapy and eliminating your joint pain without surgery. Schedule your consultation by calling our office now at <a href=\"tel:+[phone_raw]\">[phone]</a> or fill out this form.\r\n\r\n[form]\r\n</div>','How Prolotherapy Can Eliminate Joint Pain Without Surgery','','inherit','closed','closed','','1682-revision-v1','','','2019-10-18 09:09:55','2019-10-18 09:09:55','',1682,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/1682-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2951,8,'2019-10-18 09:11:10','2019-10-18 09:11:10','<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Stem-Cell-Doctor-Peter-Fields-MD-DC.jpg\" alt=\"Stem Cell Doctor Peter Fields Md Dc\" width=\"218\" height=\"350\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1685\" /><h4>Stem Cell Doctor</h4>\r\n\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD DC, is Stem Cell Doctor in Los Angeles and the founder of OrthoRegen. Dr. Fields is a leading expert in using Stem Cell Treatments for joints and Spine Regeneration. Dr. Fields help people avoid unnecessary orthopaedic surgeries whether full surgery or arthroscopic procedure. Dr.Fields is passionate about helping his clients eliminate pain for optimal long-term results, with the use of Stem Cell  Regenerative Treatments.\r\n\r\n<h4>What is a Stem Cell Doctor?</h4>\r\n\r\nA Stem Cell Doctor provides regenerative orthopaedics by offering non-surgical alternatives to joint and spine repair. Dr. Fields uses Stem Cell therapy to regenerate body tissue. Regenerative medicine is growing in popularity in the medical world as an alternative to invasive orthopaedic surgeries including joint replacement. The remarkable thing about Stem Cells is that when you inject them into a specific area of the body, they know what kinds of cells your body needs – for example,  cartilage cells or meniscus cells.\r\n\r\n<h4>What Conditions Can a Stem Cell Doctor Help?</h4>\r\n\r\nDr. Fields treats weakened, torn or damaged ligaments, as well as tendons, torn cartilage, muscle tears, menisci or labrums. Stem Cell treatment has also been effective in treating severe arthritis conditions.\r\n\r\n<strong>Dr. Fields has had great success in treating joint conditions with Stem Cell Therapy including:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n   <li>Bone-on-Bone</li>\r\n    <li>Severe Arthritis</li>\r\n    <li>Degenerated Joint</li>\r\n    <li>Torn, Worn or Missing Cartilage</li></ul>\r\n\r\nSee more about Stem Cell Treatment.\r\n\r\n<h4>What is Stem Cell Treatment?</h4>\r\n\r\nStem Cell treatment is an injection of stem cells into the joint or affected area to promote healing. This procedure is usually used for cases where you have been told to have their joint replaced, have bone-on-bone, advanced arthritis, severe meniscus or labral tear or other aggressive injuries.\r\n\r\nDr. Fields  Stem Cell technique one of the four Gold Standards Regenerative Orthopedics procedures to help you avoid invasive surgery.\r\n\r\nStem Cell Treatment, as used in regenerative orthopaedics, is a non-surgical healing treatment for healing soft tissue performed by a Stem Cell Doctor. Stem Cell treatment is the transplantation of autologous culture-expanded bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells in platelet rich-fibrin glue.\r\n\r\n<h4>Is Stem Cell Treatment Safe?</h4>\r\n\r\nStem Cell treatment is an extremely safe procedure. The risks are far less than those associated with surgery for your chronic joint pain or acute joint injuries. The risks are often also less than taking Ibuprofen (Motrin) for a lifetime to temporarily alleviate chronic pain. As with any procedure, there are risks and side effects which will vary depending on the area being treated. The Stem Cell Doctor will discuss these possibilities fully with patients during the pre-treatment consultation. This is only recommended after a very thorough history and physical exam.\r\n\r\n<h4>Are You A Candidate for Stem Cell Treatment?</h4>\r\n\r\nIf you\'ve been told that you need to have joint replacement surgery -- whether that\'s shoulder replacement surgery, hip replacement surgery, knee replacement surgery (or any other joint), or if you\'ve been told that you need to have spine surgery due to bone-on-bone, arthritis or other conditions, you owe it to yourself to examine all other alternatives to surgery before going under the knife.\r\n\r\nSpine Surgery and Joint Replacement Surgery are very invasive procedures, and each comes with its own long list of reasons to avoid it at all costs: hospital stays, long recovery times, potential (dangerous) complications, and the need to have the procedure redone at some point.\r\n\r\nMake an appointment with our Stem Cell Doctor for an evaluation to see if you are a good candidate for Dr. Fields Gold Standard Stem Cell Treatment for - Spine and Joints. Call <a href=\"tel:+[phone_raw]\">[phone]</a>\r\n to Schedule Your Appointment Today!\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">  Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Stem Cell Doctor','','inherit','closed','closed','','292-revision-v1','','','2019-10-18 09:11:10','2019-10-18 09:11:10','',292,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/292-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2952,8,'2019-10-18 09:11:23','2019-10-18 09:11:23','<h4>Prolotherapy for Chronic Knee Pain</h4>\r\n<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\">[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"6wBQp0ZNfy0\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/chronic-pain-video1.jpg\" alt=\"Roberto - Knee (In Spanish)\"]\r\n<strong>Sam - Knee</strong></div>\r\n<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\">[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"d-0hlfEKGYo\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/chronic-pain-video0.jpg\" alt=\"Sam - Knee\"]\r\n<strong>Roberto - Knee (In Spanish)</strong></div>\r\nThe knee is one of the most crucial joints in the body. To be engaged in everyday activities -- standing, walking, running, and even lying down -- you need to have normal knee function. But if you have chronic pain in your knee, you\'re prevented from doing all of that and more. Many conventional treatments include surgery, arthroscopy, cortisone and NSAIDS, but sometimes those treatments can hurt more than they help. That is why so many people turn to Prolotherapy for Chronic Knee Pain treatment.\r\n<h4>What Causes Knee Pain?</h4>\r\nThe knee begins at the lower end of the thigh bone (femur), which rotates on the upper end of the shin (tibia). The knee cap (patellae), slides in a groove on the end of the femur. Large ligaments attach the femur to the tibia, providing stability to the leg.\r\n\r\nCommon causes of knee pain are arthritis. If you are experiencing minor knee pain, clicking, giving way or ‘trick knee’, you may be feeling the first symptoms of arthritis. Osteoarthritis can begin in people as early as thirty years of age, and this may progress for years before symptoms appear. Acute knee pain, sudden and intense, is usually the result of an injury. Acute knee pain accompanied by significant inflammation and swelling, can be caused by gout or even infection. Chronic osteoarthritis can also be the cause of occasional acute knee pain.\r\n\r\nThe most common cause of long-lasting or chronic knee pain is osteoarthritis. Other forms of arthritis, rheumatoid, traumatic, and gouty, can also cause chronic pain in the knee joint. Pseudo gout, bursitis, tendonitis, <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/conditions/sports-injuries/sports-injuries-treatment-overview/\">sports injuries</a>, degenerative joint disease and chondromalacia patellae can be other causes of knee pain. As we age the smooth and resilient cartilage on the ends of our long bones, wears down, but this cartilage is needed for normal joint function.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n<h4>How Prolotherapy Is Used To Treat Chronic Knee Pain</h4>\r\nMany patients come to us tired of ‘managing’ their chronic pain with NSAID or narcotic medications, various therapies, and exercises. In many cases, these methods do not take care of the cause of the pain.\r\n\r\nPatients with pain in almost any joint in the body can now <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/conditions/chronic-pain/chronic-pain-overview/\">treat their chronic pain with prolotherapy</a>. It just depends on the cause of your particular joint pain.\r\n\r\nMost of the time, musculoskeletal pain is due to weakness in the ligaments, tendons and possibly cartilage. Prolotherapy can <strong>regenerate these damaged tissues</strong> and ultimately alleviate the problem causing the pain.\r\n\r\nProlotherapy works because it stimulates an inflammatory reaction in the body. Solutions are injected into the affected knee ligaments, tendons, or joints, which leads to local inflammation in that specific area. The localized inflammation triggers the deposition of new collagen, the material in which ligaments and tendons are made. New collagen shrinks as it matures and tightens the ligament that was injected, making it stronger.\r\n<h4>Are you a Candidate For Prolotherapy for Chronic Knee Pain?</h4>\r\nOur goal at OrthoRegen is for our patients to have an active, healthy, pain-free life. Prolotherapy is a very safe, affordable option that allows you to keep working, training and living a normal life during the recovery process. Prolotherapy for chronic knee pain is one of the few treatments that encourages movement post-treatment. Movement actually aids the healing process after <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\">Prolotherapy</a>. By contrast, surgery requires you to reduce activity after treatment.\r\n\r\nAre you a candidate for Prolotherapy for your chronic knee pain? Would you like a <strong>second opinion before you have irreversible knee surgery</strong>? The only way to know for sure is to get a consultation. <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">Contact Us today</a> for a consultation or call Dr. Fields at <a href=\"tel:+[phone_raw]\">[phone]</a>.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Chronic Knee Pain','','inherit','closed','closed','','486-revision-v1','','','2019-10-18 09:11:23','2019-10-18 09:11:23','',486,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/486-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2953,8,'2019-10-18 09:11:39','2019-10-18 09:11:39','<h4>Prolotherapy for Chronic Shoulder Pain</h4>\r\n<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\">\r\n[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"VkDlCmTq6dE\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Wilbur-Shoulder.jpg\" alt=\"Mark-Neck\"]\r\n<strong>Wilbur - Shoulder</strong>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\nIt\'s easy to take your own body for granted when your body is working well. But when a part of your body, such as your shoulder, begins to hurt or hurts for an extended period of time, you quickly realize how much you depend on your shoulders for reaching, raising your arm, lifting yourself up or even just opening a cupboard. That\'s why so many people with shoulder pain or injuries look to <strong>Prolotherapy for chronic shoulder pain</strong> treatment.\r\n\r\n<h4>Causes of Shoulder Pain</h4>\r\nThe muscles and joints of the shoulder allow it to move through a remarkable range of motion, making it one of the most mobile joints in the human body. The shoulder can rotate, be raised in front of and behind the torso and allow the arm to move a full 360°. This tremendous range of motion also makes the shoulder extremely unstable, and far more prone to dislocation and injury than other joints.\r\n\r\nBecause the rounded head or ball of the upper arm bone (humerus) is larger than the socket of the shoulder bone (scapula), this area is especially susceptible to injury. The shoulder joint consists of bones, muscles and ligaments that are all subject to stress and overuse.\r\n\r\nCommon causes of shoulder pain can be:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Tendonitis</li>\r\n 	<li>Bursitis</li>\r\n 	<li>Dislocation and attendant injury</li>\r\n 	<li>Impingement syndrome</li>\r\n 	<li>Rotator cuff tear</li>\r\n 	<li>Adhesive capsulated (frozen shoulder)</li>\r\n 	<li>Fracture</li>\r\n 	<li>Poor posture.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nBut the <strong>most common cause of chronic pain in the shoulder is arthritis</strong>. This can take many forms such as: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid, traumatic, and gouty arthritis.\r\n\r\n<h4>Which Kind of Shoulder Pain Do You Have?</h4>\r\nIf you are experiencing pain from a rotator cuff injury, you will feel a dull aching pain, which worsens with movement.  A rotator cuff injury includes any type of irritation or damage to your <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Prolo-News/Stem-Cell-Therapy-For-Rotator-Cuff-Injuries\">rotator cuff</a> muscles or tendons. Causes of a rotator cuff injury may include falling, lifting and repetitive arm activities — especially those done overhead.\r\n\r\n<strong>Shoulder tendonitis</strong> can produce symptoms including a slow onset of discomfort, pain in the upper third of your arm and difficulty sleeping on the side of that arm.\r\n\r\nRedness and swelling that is tender and warm to the touch can be caused by <strong>bursitis</strong>.\r\n\r\nMinor shoulder pain, ‘clicking’, ‘giving way’, or frozen shoulder, are symptoms of <strong>arthritis</strong>. Osteoarthritis can begin as early as thirty, but symptoms can appear later, as the condition progresses.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">  Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n\r\n<h4>How Prolotherapy Is Used To Treat Chronic Shoulder Pain</h4>\r\nMany patients come to us tired of ‘managing’ their chronic pain with NSAID or narcotic medications, various therapies, and exercises. In many cases, these methods do not remove the cause of the pain.\r\n\r\nDr. Fields may be able to <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/conditions/chronic-pain/chronic-pain-overview/\">treat your chronic pain with prolotherapy</a>. It just depends on the cause of your particular pain.\r\n\r\nMost of the time, musculoskeletal pain is due to weakness in the ligaments, tendons and possibly cartilage. Prolotherapy can <strong>regenerate these damaged tissues</strong> and ultimately alleviate the problem causing the pain.\r\n\r\nProlotherapy works because it stimulates an inflammatory reaction in the body. Solutions are injected into the affected shoulder  ligaments, tendons, or joints, which leads to local inflammation in that specific area. The localized inflammation triggers the deposition of new collagen, the material in which ligaments and tendons are made. New collagen shrinks as it matures and tightens the ligament that was injected, making it stronger.\r\n\r\n<h4>Are you a Candidate For Prolotherapy for Chronic Shoulder Pain?</h4>\r\nOur goal at OrthoRegen is for our patients to have an active, healthy, pain-free life. Prolotherapy is a very safe, affordable option that allows you to keep working, training and living a normal life during the recovery process. Prolotherapy for chronic shoulder pain is one of the few treatments that encourages movement post-treatment. Movement actually aids the healing process after <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\">Prolotherapy</a>. By contrast, shoulder surgery requires you reduce activity after treatment.\r\n\r\nAre you a candidate for Prolotherapy for your chronic shoulder pain? Would you like a <strong>second opinion before you have irreversible shoulder surgery</strong>? The only way to know for sure is to get a consultation. <a href=\"/contact/\">Contact Us today</a> for a consultation or call Dr. Fields at <a href=\"tel:+[phone_raw]\">[phone]</a>.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Chronic Shoulder Pain','','inherit','closed','closed','','511-revision-v1','','','2019-10-18 09:11:39','2019-10-18 09:11:39','',511,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/511-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2954,8,'2019-10-18 09:12:41','2019-10-18 09:12:41','<img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1685\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Stem-Cell-Doctor-Peter-Fields-MD-DC.jpg\" alt=\"Stem Cell Doctor Peter Fields Md Dc\" width=\"218\" height=\"350\" />\r\n<h4>Prolotherapy Doctor</h4>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD DC, is a Los Angeles Prolotherapy Doctor and the founder of OrthoRegen. Dr. Fields is a leading expert in using Cellular Regeneration (aka Cellular Prolotherapy) treatments to resolve painful conditions and sports injuries to help people avoid full joint replacement. He treats patients from around the US and the world; from non-athletes to weekend warriors to competitive athletes and professional athletes. Dr. Fields helps people avoid unnecessary orthopaedic surgeries whether arthroscopic or conventional fully invasive surgery.\r\n<h4>What is a Prolotherapy Doctor?</h4>\r\nA Prolotherapy Doctor provides regenerative orthopedics by offering non-surgical alternatives to joint and spine repair. Dr. Fields offers prolotherapy treatments to relieve pain by treating the underlying conditions. He stimulates the body’s natural ability to heal and repair by encouraging the growth of new tendon fibers and ligaments.\r\n<h4>What is Prolotherapy Treatment?</h4>\r\nProlotherapy treatment is a natural non-surgical method of assisting the body to heal weakened or injured joints, tendons and ligaments. A Prolotherapy Doctor injects the weakened areas with a solution that stimulates the growth of healthy, strong tissues. As the ligaments and tendons grow stronger and vibrant, the motion is restored and the pain is alleviated.\r\n<h4>How Prolotherapy Treatment Works</h4>\r\nOur Prolotherapy treatment is an innovative treatment that stimulates the immune system to repair damaged tissue. ”Prolo” comes from the word “proliferate.” Prolotherapy then describes the therapy which utilizes proliferation of fibroblastic cells that grow the ligaments and tendons. By proliferation of the fibroblasts, new, strong, collagen tissue is formed. This new tissue is what is needed to repair ligament and tendon sprains and injuries. Receive treatment from our Prolotherapy Doctor for your injuries with comprehensive Prolotherapy Treatment at <a href=\"https://orthoregen.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">OrthoRegen</a>\r\n<h4>Is Treatment by a Prolotherapy Doctor safe?</h4>\r\nProlotherapy is an extremely safe procedure. The risks are far less than those associated with surgery for your chronic joint pain or acute joint injuries. The risks are often also less than taking Ibuprofen ( Motrin) for a lifetime to temporarily alleviate chronic pain. As with any procedure, there are risks and side effects which will vary depending on the area being treated. Dr. Fields will discuss these possibilities fully with patients during the pre-treatment consultation.\r\n<h4>What Conditions Can Dr. Fields Help You With:</h4>\r\nDr. Fields has had great success in treating his patients with hundreds of different injuries, conditions, and complaints, including:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Chronic Conditions like…</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Arthritis Pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Sciatica Pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Pinched Nerves</li>\r\n 	<li>Athletic Injuries</li>\r\n 	<li>Tension Headaches</li>\r\n 	<li>Migraine Headaches</li>\r\n 	<li>Herniated Discs</li>\r\n 	<li>Degenerative Discs</li>\r\n 	<li>TMJ syndrome</li>\r\n 	<li>Weak Joints</li>\r\n 	<li>Sore Muscles</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Knee Injuries:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>ACL Tear</li>\r\n 	<li>Runners\' Knee</li>\r\n 	<li>Radial Meniscus Tear</li>\r\n 	<li>See a complete list of Knee Injuries Treated with Prolotherapy here.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Hip Injuries:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Torn Labrum</li>\r\n 	<li>Acetabular labrum Tear</li>\r\n 	<li>Labral Tear</li>\r\n 	<li>See a complete list of Hip Injuries Treated with Prolotherapy here.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Neck Injuries:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Whiplash</li>\r\n 	<li>TMJ Syndrome</li>\r\n 	<li>Migraine Headaches</li>\r\n 	<li>See a complete list of Neck Injuries Treated with Prolotherapy here.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Shoulder Injuries:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Labral Tear</li>\r\n 	<li>Rotator Cuff Tear</li>\r\n 	<li>Swimmers Shoulder</li>\r\n 	<li>See a complete list of Shoulder Injuries Treated with Prolotherapy here.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Back Injuries:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Herniated discs</li>\r\n 	<li>Sacroiliac injury</li>\r\n 	<li>Lower back pain</li>\r\n 	<li>See a complete list of Back Injuries Treated with Prolotherapy here.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Elbow Injuries:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Tendonitis</li>\r\n 	<li>Tennis elbow</li>\r\n 	<li>Golfers elbow</li>\r\n 	<li>See a complete list of Elbow Injuries Treated with Prolotherapy here.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Foot and Ankle Injuries:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Achilles tendinopathy</li>\r\n 	<li>Ankle Sprains</li>\r\n 	<li>Plantar Fasciitis</li>\r\n 	<li>See a complete list of Foot Injuries Treated with Prolotherapy here.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Hand Injuries:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Carpal tunnel</li>\r\n 	<li>Overuse injury</li>\r\n 	<li>Finger pain</li>\r\n 	<li>See a complete list of Hand Injuries Treated with Prolotherapy here.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h4>Are You A Candidate for Prolotherapy Treatment?</h4>\r\nCall <a href=\"tel:+[phone_raw]\">[phone]</a> today for a free phone consultation with our Prolotherapy Doctor to see if Prolotherapy treatment can get you pain-free and ‘back in the game’ or help you resume your normal lifestyle. You can also <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">contact Dr. Fields\' office</a> to set up an in-person consultation.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Prolotherapy Doctor','','inherit','closed','closed','','229-revision-v1','','','2019-10-18 09:12:41','2019-10-18 09:12:41','',229,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/229-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2955,8,'2019-10-18 09:12:55','2019-10-18 09:12:55','<p>&nbsp; </p>\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/mother-child-reading.jpg\" alt=\"Mother Child Reading\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-288\" /><u><strong>Fee’s and Payment/Insurance Policies</strong></u> <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/fees-policies/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click Here</a>\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 (reading) 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<p ><u><strong>Do I receive a Prolotherapy treatment on the initial visit?</strong></u>\r\nIf after history and examination it is determined that you are a prolotherapy candidate, then you will receive Prolotherapy on your first visit.</p>\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','','','2019-10-18 09:12:55','2019-10-18 09:12:55','',207,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/207-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2956,8,'2019-10-18 09:13:08','2019-10-18 09:13:08','<img class=\"alignleft wp-image-1685 size-medium\" title=\"prp los angeles\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Stem-Cell-Doctor-Peter-Fields-MD-DC-315x500.jpg\" alt=\"Stem Cell Doctor Peter Fields Md Dc\" width=\"315\" height=\"500\" />\r\n<h4>PRP Doctor</h4>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD DC, is a PRP Doctor in Los Angeles and the founder of OrthoRegen. Dr. Fields is a leading expert in using (PRP) Platelet Rich Plasma therapy to resolve painful conditions and sports injuries to help people avoid full joint replacement. He treats patients from around the US and the world. Dr. Fields help people avoid unnecessary orthopedic surgeries whether arthroscopic or full surgery.\r\n<h4>What is a PRP Doctor?</h4>\r\nA PRP Doctor provides regenerative orthopedics by offering non-surgical alternatives to joint and spine repair. PRP Doctors like Dr. Fields use Platelet Rich Plasma Injections that help accelerate the normal healing process. Dr.Fields is passionate about helping his clients eliminate pain for optimal long-term results, with the use of PRP Regenerative Treatments.\r\n<h4>What Does PRP stand for?</h4>\r\nPRP stands for Platelet Rich Plasma. Plasma is the fluid portion of blood which contains cellular components such as platelets, white blood cells, and red cells. The Harvest method that Dr. Fields uses concentrates the platelets 7-10 times of what is generally found in blood. Other systems concentrate them, but to a lesser extent.\r\n<h4>What is PRP Treatment?</h4>\r\nPRP treatment, as used in regenerative orthopedics, is a non-surgical healing treatment for healing soft tissue performed by a PRP Doctor. Dr. Fields makes precise injections of your own concentrated blood (PRP) into the affected areas to promote healing of musculoskeletal problems. Blood platelets contain potent growth factors necessary to begin tissue repair and regeneration at the injury site.\r\n<h4>Is PRP Treatment Safe?</h4>\r\nPRP treatment is an extremely safe procedure. The risks are far less than those associated with surgery for your chronic joint pain or acute joint injuries. The risks are often also less than taking Ibuprofen (Motrin) for a lifetime to temporarily alleviate chronic pain. As with any procedure, there are risks and side effects which will vary depending on the area being treated. Dr. Fields will discuss these possibilities thoroughly with patients during the pre-treatment consultation.\r\nWhat Does a PRP Doctor Treat?\r\n\r\nWeakened torn or damaged ligaments, tendons, muscle tears, menisci or labrums are the most common soft tissue structures that Dr. Fields treats. PRP has also been effective in treating arthritis, though more severe cases get better results with Dr. Fields’ Stem Cell treatments.\r\n\r\nDr. Fields has had great success in treating chronic pain and sports injuries including:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Knee Injuries:</strong> ACL, MCL LCL, Meniscus, Arthritis, Kneecap Instability</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nSee a complete list of Knee Injuries Treated with Prolotherapy here\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Elbow Injuries:</strong> Tennis Elbow, Medial Epicondylitis,Tendonitis</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nSee a complete list of Elbow Injuries Treated with Prolotherapy here.\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Shoulder Injuries:</strong> Rotator Cuff Tears, Labrum Tears, Tenositis</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nSee a complete list of Shoulder Injuries Treated with Prolotherapy here.\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Back Injuries:</strong> Arthritis, Facet Joints, Sacro-Iliac dysfunction</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nSee a complete list of Back Injuries Treated with Prolotherapy here.\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Hip Injuries:</strong> Tenositis, Bursitis,Labrum</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nSee a complete list of Hip Injuries Treated with Prolotherapy here.\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Foot/Ankle Injuries:</strong> Ankle Sprains, Arthritis, Achilles Dysfunction, Tendonitis</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nSee a complete list of Foot/Ankle Injuries Treated with Prolotherapy here.\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Hand/Wrist/ Injuries:</strong> Finger/Joint Tendinitis, Ligament Tears, Arthritis, Carpal tunnel</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nSee a complete list of Hand/Wrist Injuries Treated with Prolotherapy here.\r\n<h4>Are You A Candidate for Prolotherapy Treatment?</h4>\r\nCall <a href=\"tel:+[phone_raw]\">[phone]</a> today for a free phone consultation with our Prolotherapy Doctor to see if Prolotherapy treatment can get you pain-free and ‘back in the game’ or help you resume your normal lifestyle. You can also <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">contact Dr. Fields\' office</a> to set up an in-person consultation.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','PRP Doctor','','inherit','closed','closed','','266-revision-v1','','','2019-10-18 09:13:08','2019-10-18 09:13:08','',266,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/266-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2957,8,'2019-10-18 16:18:32','2019-10-18 16:18:32','<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/drfields-bio-img-1.jpg\" alt=\"Drfields Bio Img\" width=\"160\" height=\"216\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-955\" />\r\n\r\n\r\n<strong>Peter A. Fields, M.D., D.C.</strong>\r\n(Prolotherapy, Holistic Medicine, Sports Medicine)\r\nOrthoRegen\r\n2730 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 220\r\nSanta Monica, CA 90403\r\nPhone: [phone]\r\nFax: 310-453-1212\r\n\r\n<strong>Eleanor Hynote, M.D.</strong>\r\n(Internal Medicine, Clinical Nutrition, Metabolism, and\r\nIntegrative Medicine)\r\nPhoenix Well Care\r\n3417 Valle Verde Drive\r\nNapa, CA 94558\r\nPhone: 707-255-4172\r\nFax: 707-255-2605\r\n\r\n<strong>James F. Lineback, M.D.</strong>\r\n(Internal and Chest Medicine, Chronic Disease\r\nManagement, Anti-Aging)\r\nNewport Longevity Medical Group\r\n400 Newport center Drive, Suite 401\r\nNewport Beach, CA 92660-5303\r\nPhone: 949-760-8600\r\nFax: 949-721-9121\r\n\r\n<strong>Robert E. Markison, M.D., F.A.C.S</strong>\r\n(Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery, UCSF\r\nHand Surgeon)\r\nMedical Arts Building\r\n2000 Van Ness Ave., Suite 204\r\nSan Francisco, can CA 94109-3017\r\nPhone: 415-929-5900\r\nFax: 415-929-5909\r\n\r\n<strong>Ron Rothenberg, M.D.</strong>\r\n(Anti-Aging)\r\nCalifornia Healthspan Institute\r\n320 Sante Fe Drive, Suite 211\r\nEncinitas, CA 92024\r\nToll-Free Number: 800-943-3331\r\nPhone: 760-635-1996\r\nFax: 760-635-1994\r\n\r\n<strong>Julian Whitaker, M.D.</strong>\r\n(Alternative Medicine, Anti-Aging)\r\nWhitaker Wellness Institute\r\n4321 Birch Street, Suite 100\r\nNewport Beach, CA 92660\r\nToll-Free Number: 800-488-1500\r\nPhone: 949-851-1550\r\n','Dr. Sinatra\'s List of Top Doctors List','','inherit','closed','closed','','1500-revision-v1','','','2019-10-18 16:18:32','2019-10-18 16:18:32','',1500,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/1500-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2958,8,'2019-10-19 03:26:25','2019-10-19 03:26:25','<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div id=\"slider\">\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel slider-carousel\">\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Kili-top-header.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Congratulations\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">The Athletic Doc®\r\nsuccessfully climbed</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Mt. Kilimanjaro in\r\nTanzania, Africa.19,341 feet!!!</span></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-1.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">New Article By Dr. Fields</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Does Jumper’s Knee Have You Sidelined?</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/does-jumpers-knee-have-you-sidelined/\">Read More</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-11.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints &amp; Spine Without Surgery</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"> Let\'s Get Started Today!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-9.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Get Back In The Game!</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Avoid Joint and Spine Surgery </span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Stem Cell/PRP/Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"> Get Help Now!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-4.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints &amp; Spine Without Surgery</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"> Let\'s Get Started Today!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"jumbotron-fluid\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box1\">\r\n\r\nWhat\'s\r\n<h3>New</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n        <li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/does-jumpers-knee-have-you-sidelined/\">Does Jumper\'s Knee Have You Sidelined?</a></li>\r\n        <li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/cortisone-injections-may-not-be-as-safe-as-you-think/\">Cortisone Injections May Not Be As Safe As You Think</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Cellular-Regeneration-Testimonials\">New Stem Cell Testimonials</a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Snapping-Hip-Syndrome\">Snapping Hip Syndrome </a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Prolo-News/Runners-Knee-Pain\">Runner\'s Knee Pain</a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Prolo-News/Meniscus-and-Labral-Tears\">Meniscus and Labral Tears</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"testimonials\" class=\"col-md-4 box2\">\r\n\r\nPatient\r\n<h3>Testimonials</h3>\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel testimonials-carousel wow fadeInUp\">\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"I wished I had come earlier and listened to what my physical therapist had told me to do because Dr. Fields has been a real solution for me.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-larry.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<h3>Larry</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Knee</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"I highly recommend it to anyone who needs to recover fast and get back out there.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-christopher.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<h3>Chris, Pro Basketball Player</h3>\r\n<h4>PRP Knee</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"Now I can go walking, I go to my ballet classs and I’m a happy camper because of Dr. Fields.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-mary.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<h3>Mary</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Hip</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box3\">\r\n\r\nNews &amp;\r\n<h3>Events</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Health-News/Mexico-City-Lecture-2018\">Dr. Fields Lectured in Mexico City </a></li>\r\n 	<li><a style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Health-News/A5M-Conference-Australia-2017\">Dr. Fields Keynote Speaker at a Regenerative Orthopedics Lecture, Australia </a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"intro\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n<h1 class=\"text-center\">Welcome to OrthoRegen!</h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text welcome\"><a href=\"http://orthoregen.com\"><span style=\"font-size: 26px;\">OrthoRegen</span></a> is dedicated to providing the best of <span class=\"nowrap\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span> by offering non-surgical alternatives for joint and spine repair</p>\r\n<a class=\"primaryButton\" href=\"Our-Office/Our-Philosophy\">Read More About Us</a>\r\n<a id=\"candidateButton\" href=\"/contact/\">Are you a good candidate?</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"about\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5 drfields\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/dr-fields.png\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-7 about_holder\">\r\n<h1>Peter A. Fields, <span class=\"nowrap\">MD, DC</span></h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text\">Medical Physician and Chiropractor\r\nThe Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> - 10x Ironman Triathlete</p>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img title=\"icon info\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-info.png\" alt=\"icon info\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>About</h3>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC is one of a handful of physicians in the nation with both medical and chiropractic degrees...\r\n\r\n<a class=\"secondaryButton\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/dr-fields-bio/\">Read More</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img title=\"Man Icon\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-ironman.png\" alt=\"Man Icon\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>10x Ironman</h3>\r\nDr. Peter A. Fields is also known as The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> He not only treats athletes in his practice but is an athlete himself. For over...\r\n\r\n<a class=\"secondaryButton\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">Read More</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>','Home','','inherit','closed','closed','','2109-revision-v1','','','2019-10-19 03:26:25','2019-10-19 03:26:25','',2109,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2109-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2959,8,'2019-10-21 08:56:19','2019-10-21 08:56:19','<h4>Sports Injuries Treatment</h4>\r\nHave sports injuries stopped you? Get back in the game with Prolotherapy and Dr. Peter A. Fields, The Athletic Doc®. At OrthoRegen we offer innovative, non-surgical treatments for your sports injury or chronic pain problems. Without unnecessary medication, prescriptions, cortisone shots or surgery, Prolotherapy can regenerate damaged or worn ligaments and strengthen weakened tendons. The most beneficial aspect of our non-surgical sports injuries treatment is that you can continue to train while you receive Prolotherapy treatments. We treat athletes of all skill and age levels: high school to college; amateur to professional athletes.\r\n\r\n<h4>How Can Prolotherapy Help Your Sports Injury?</h4>\r\nProlotherapy is an innovative treatment that stimulates the immune system to repair damaged tissue.”Prolo” comes from the word proliferate. Prolotherapy then, describes the therapy which utilizes proliferation of fibroblastic cells that grow the ligaments and tendons. By proliferation of the fibroblasts, new, strong, collagen tissue is formed. This new tissue is what is needed to repair ligament and tendon sprains and other sports injuries. Receive treatment for your sports injuries with comprehensive Prolotherapy at OrthoRegen.\r\n\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<h4>Prolotherapy Doctor Treats Sports Injuries Without Surgery</h4>\r\nReceive treatment for your sports injuries by Ironman Triathlete Dr. Peter A. Fields. For over 25 years, Dr. Fields has been active in the sport of Triathlon. 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. In November 2012, Dr. Fields completed his second Ironman Triathlon, beating his 2011 time by better than 14 minutes. Dr. Fields is known as The Athletic Doc®. Wouldn’t you want to be treated by a sports doctor who is also an athlete?\r\n\r\nOur medical team finds that treating athletes is very rewarding. We can utilize a comprehensive health approach to help you reach your peak physical performance. <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\">Prolotherapy</a> allows you to get back to training within a couple of days and does not involve periods of long recovery. Prolotherapy involves the injection of natural substances at the exact site of an injury. This stimulates the immune system to repair the sports injury. Areas often injured through sports related activities—ligaments, tendons, menisci, muscles, growth plates, joint capsules and cartilage are stimulated to heal. Anesthetics are also used to minimize any unpleasant pain.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">  Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n\r\n<h4>Are You A Candidate for Non- Surgical Sports Injuries Treatment?</h4>\r\nDr. Fields and our staff at OrthoRegen offer traditional Dextrose Prolotherapy knee 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 Prolotherapy treatments, or for a second opinion for a recommended surgery, contact us for a consultation, OrthoRegen, <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/Knee-Testimonials/\">Testimonials page</a>.','Sports Injuries Treatment Overview','','inherit','closed','closed','','632-revision-v1','','','2019-10-21 08:56:19','2019-10-21 08:56:19','',632,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/632-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2960,8,'2019-10-21 08:56:32','2019-10-21 08:56:32','<h4>Prolotherapy Back and Pelvic Treatment</h4>\r\n<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\">\r\n[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>\r\n</div>\r\nOne of the main reasons patients come to OrthoRegen is for back relief with our Prolotherapy Back Treatment. Back or pelvic injury is also the main reason our patients say, they have had to stop participation in sports.\r\n\r\nMany of the traditional treatments for back pain can actually be the cause for continuing problems. If you have tried NSAID medications (like Ibuprofen or Naproxen), nerve blocks, acupuncture or chiropractic adjustments, and have not found relief, join our growing patient list of people who have benefited from comprehensive treatment.\r\n\r\n<h4>Does Prolotherapy Back Treatment Work?</h4>\r\nWe are very successful at treating people for back and pelvic pain with our Prolotherapy Back treatment. We get them back to their sport without surgery, without medications, and without extended time off! To properly treat the lower back, the whole area needs to be treated. Especially in cases of sport injury trauma, patients find better and faster relief from the techniques used here at OrthoRegen. We will work to rehabilitate the whole athlete through nutritional and exercise regimens.\r\n\r\nIn our experience, the preferred way to treat back and pelvic with a comprehensive program of <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\">Prolotherapy</a>. In that way, patients see long term optimal results.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">  Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Some of the most common back and pelvic pains and injuries that we treat with comprehensive <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\">Prolotherapy</a> are:</strong>\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 Prolotherapy?</h4>\r\nDr. Fields and our staff at OrthoRegen offer traditional Dextrose Prolotherapy 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 Prolotherapy treatments, or for a second opinion for a recommended surgery, contact us for a consultation, OrthoRegen, <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>.','Back Injury Treatment','','inherit','closed','closed','','567-revision-v1','','','2019-10-21 08:56:32','2019-10-21 08:56:32','',567,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/567-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2961,8,'2019-10-21 08:56:40','2019-10-21 08:56:40','<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\">\r\n[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"EKGWkEAaqTM\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Dr.Doug-–-Headaches-Shoulder.jpg\" alt=\"Dr.doug – Headaches & Shoulder\"]\r\n<strong>Dr.Doug - Headaches &amp; Shoulder</strong>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<h4>Prolotherapy Shoulder Treatment</h4>\r\nAt OrthoRegen, shoulder injuries are one of the most common areas we treat with comprehensive <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\">Prolotherapy</a>. Shoulder injuries are common in nearly every sport from swimming to football to martial arts. In our experience, comprehensive prolotherapy shoulder treatment can correct the root cause of your shoulder injury without surgery, pain medications, or extended time from your sport. We have treated all types of painful shoulder injuries. Whether you are an Olympic hopeful or a weekend warrior, we can help you!\r\n\r\nOur experience has shown that a comprehensive treatment program is a preferred way to treat shoulder pain for optimal long term results. Dr. Fields, <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\r\n\">The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></a>, as a Triathlete, marathoner, long-distance cyclist and swimmer, understands your desire to return to full participation in your training and competition.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">  Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Some of the most common shoulder injuries and shoulder pain we treat with comprehensive Prolotherapy shoulder treatments at OrthoRegen are:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Acromioclavicular joint arthrosis</li>\r\n 	<li>Arthritis</li>\r\n 	<li>Bursitis</li>\r\n 	<li>Dislocation</li>\r\n 	<li>Frozen shoulder</li>\r\n 	<li>Glenoid labrum tear</li>\r\n 	<li>Impingement syndrome</li>\r\n 	<li>Labral tear</li>\r\n 	<li>Multi-directional instability</li>\r\n 	<li>Rotator cuff tear</li>\r\n 	<li>Shoulder dislocation</li>\r\n 	<li>Shoulder instability</li>\r\n 	<li>Shoulder pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Shoulder separation</li>\r\n 	<li>SLAP lesion</li>\r\n 	<li>Subluxation</li>\r\n 	<li>Swimmers shoulder</li>\r\n 	<li>Tendonitis</li>\r\n 	<li>Tendonosis</li>\r\n 	<li>Torn labrum</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<h4>Are You A Candidate for Prolotherapy?</h4>\r\nDr. Fields and our staff at OrthoRegen offer traditional Dextrose Prolotherapy shoulder 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 Prolotherapy treatments, or for a second opinion for a recommended surgery, contact us for a consultation, OrthoRegen, <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/Shoulder-Testimonials/\">Shoulder Prolotherapy Testimonials page</a>.\r\n\r\n','Shoulder Injury Treatment','','inherit','closed','closed','','545-revision-v1','','','2019-10-21 08:56:40','2019-10-21 08:56:40','',545,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/545-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2962,8,'2019-10-21 08:56:59','2019-10-21 08:56:59','<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\">\r\n[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"Mc4Xo9RTwjw\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Christa-Knee.jpg\" alt=\"Christa Knee\"]\r\n<strong>Christa - Knee</strong>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\">\r\n[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"usKynXnU45A\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Adam-Knee.jpg\" alt=\"Adam Knee\"]\r\n<strong>Adam - Knee </strong>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<h4>Prolotherapy Knee Treatment</h4>\r\nKnee injuries are one of the most common problems we treat with Prolotherapy knee treatment at OrthoRegen. The knee joint is one of the most crucial joints in the body. Normal knee function is vital to involvement in everyday activities.\r\n\r\nThe knee joint is in the middle of the leg and connects upwards to the femur (thigh bone) and downwards to the tibia (shin bone). The patella or kneecap sits to the front of these bones. The femur and tibia are connected by the four main ligaments at the knee, the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments (ACL and PCL, found deep within the knee joint) and the Medial (MCL) and Lateral (LCL) Collateral Ligaments (on either side of the joint).\r\n\r\nThere are also two forms of cartilage in the knee. Articular cartilage, which protects the ends of both bones and the back of the patella allowing for smooth movement, and the cartilage meniscus which is two semicircular discs providing cushioning and support for the bones. The knee is extremely vulnerable to injury in one or a combination of these elements. In the case of knee injury, we recommend our <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\">Prolotherapy</a> knee treatment to strengthen and repair damaged tissue, ligaments and tendons.\r\n\r\n<h4>How Prolotherapy Knee Treatment Works</h4>\r\nOur Prolotherapy knee treatment is an innovative treatment that stimulates the immune system to repair damaged tissue. ”Prolo” comes from the word proliferate. Prolotherapy then describes the therapy which utilizes proliferation of fibroblastic cells that grow the ligaments and tendons. By proliferation of the fibroblasts, new, strong, collagen tissue is formed. This new tissue is what is needed to repair ligament and tendon sprains and injuries. Receive treatment for your knee injuries with comprehensive Prolotherapy at OrthoRegen.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">  Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n\r\n<h4>Are You A Candidate for Prolotherapy?</h4>\r\nDr. Fields and our staff at OrthoRegen offer traditional Dextrose Prolotherapy knee 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 Prolotherapy treatments, or for a second opinion for a recommended surgery, contact us for a consultation, OrthoRegen, <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/Knee-Testimonials\">Testimonials page</a>.\r\n\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Knee-Small.jpg\" alt=\"Knee Small\" width=\"150\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1307\" />Dr. Peter A. Fields is <a href=\"/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></a>. For over 25 years Dr. Fields has been active in the sport of Triathlon. In November 2012 he completed his second Ironman Triathlon, beating his time by 14 minutes. It is his experience as an athlete that allows him to understand the demands on the physical body, the potential for injury and the passion of the athlete to get back to participating in the sport they love.\r\n\r\nContact us to see if you are a candidate for <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\">Prolotherapy</a> or need a second opinion for a recommended surgery. Our goal is to help you improve your health, recover quickly and get back to doing what you love to do!\r\n\r\n<strong>Some of the most common knee pain conditions and injuries we treat with comprehensive Prolotherapy are:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>ACL tear Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury</li>\r\n 	<li>Arthritis of the knee</li>\r\n 	<li>Breaststrokers knee</li>\r\n 	<li>Bucket handle tear of the meniscus</li>\r\n 	<li>Cartilage lesion</li>\r\n 	<li>Chondromalacia patellae</li>\r\n 	<li>Complex meniscus tear</li>\r\n 	<li>Flap tear</li>\r\n 	<li>Horizontal tear</li>\r\n 	<li>Jumpers knee</li>\r\n 	<li>Knee instability</li>\r\n 	<li>Knee pain after surgery</li>\r\n 	<li>Knee popping</li>\r\n 	<li>Knee replacement pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Knee stiffness</li>\r\n 	<li>Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) injury</li>\r\n 	<li>Ligament laxity</li>\r\n 	<li>Ligament sprain</li>\r\n 	<li>Ligament tear</li>\r\n 	<li>Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) injury</li>\r\n 	<li>Meniscus tear</li>\r\n 	<li>Oblique meniscus tear</li>\r\n 	<li>Overuse injuries</li>\r\n 	<li>Parrot beak tear</li>\r\n 	<li>Patellar tracking</li>\r\n 	<li>Patellofemoral syndrome</li>\r\n 	<li>Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) injury</li>\r\n 	<li>Post-surgical knee pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Radial meniscus tear</li>\r\n 	<li>Runners knee</li>\r\n 	<li>Tendinosis</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">  Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Knee Injury Treatment','','inherit','closed','closed','','533-revision-v1','','','2019-10-21 08:56:59','2019-10-21 08:56:59','',533,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/533-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2963,8,'2019-10-21 08:57:16','2019-10-21 08:57:16','<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\">[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"aXwHPE_WEd0\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Chris-Hip-injury.jpg\" alt=\"Prolotherapy Hip Injury\'\"]\r\n<strong>Chris - Hip</strong></div>\r\n<h4>Prolotherapy Hip and Groin Injury Treatment</h4>\r\nHip and groin injuries can quickly become debilitating and escalate into athletic career ending injuries. MRI and arthroscopic surgery are routinely recommended for patients. Other patients may spend months or longer on pain medication, while undergoing rounds of physical therapy. <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\">Prolotherapy</a> hip and groin treatment offers a successful alternative to pain medication and surgery, for hip and groin injuries. OrthoRegen offers comprehensive treatment for your hip injuries and groin pain without pain medication, surgery or extended time away from the sport you love.\r\n<h4>Who Is Prolotherapy Hip Treatment For?</h4>\r\nOur patients include Olympic hopefuls to weekend warriors. Dr. Peter Fields, <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></a>, is an Ironman Triathlete. He understands the concerns of injured athletes, hoping to return quickly to their chosen sport. His clinical experience has shown that Prolotherapy hip treatment is the preferred way to treat hip injuries and groin pain for optimal long term results. We can get you back into your sport without surgery, without medication, and without extended time away from your sport.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Some of the most common pain and injuries we treat with comprehensive <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\">Prolotherapy</a> hip and groin treatment are:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Acetabular labrum tear</li>\r\n 	<li>Arthritis</li>\r\n 	<li>Femoroacetabular impingement</li>\r\n 	<li>Groin pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Hip instability</li>\r\n 	<li>Hip impingement</li>\r\n 	<li>Hip pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Ischial tuberosity pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Labral tear</li>\r\n 	<li>Pelvic floor dysfunction</li>\r\n 	<li>Post pelvic fusion pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Post-surgical hip pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Pubic symphysis injury</li>\r\n 	<li>Pubis pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Pupalgia</li>\r\n 	<li>Snapping hip syndrome</li>\r\n 	<li>Torn Labrum</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h4>Are You A Candidate for Prolotherapy?</h4>\r\nDr. Fields and our staff at OrthoRegen offer traditional Dextrose Prolotherapy hip treatment, as well as PRP Prolotherapy and Stem Cell Prolotherapy. To see if you are a candidate for one of our Prolotherapy treatments, or for a second opinion for a recommended surgery, contact us for a consultation, OrthoRegen, <a href=\"tel:+[phone_raw]\">[phone]</a>\r\n','Hip Injury Treatment','','inherit','closed','closed','','528-revision-v1','','','2019-10-21 08:57:16','2019-10-21 08:57:16','',528,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/528-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2964,8,'2019-10-21 08:57:28','2019-10-21 08:57:28','<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=\"Mark-Neck\"]\r\n<strong>Jennifer - Elbow</strong></div>\r\n<h4>What Is Causing Your Elbow Pain?</h4>\r\nThe most common cause of elbow pain is injury or overuse, often from sports, work-related overuse projects around your home, or a fall where you might land on or hit your elbow. Most blows to the elbow are not strong enough to fracture it. It is usually the ligaments and tendons that are injured. Depending on the injury or condition, <strong>prolotherapy for chronic elbow pain </strong>may give you permanent relief.\r\n\r\n<strong>Ligament Injuries in the Elbow</strong>\r\n\r\nThese injuries may involve a tear in the <strong>annular ligament</strong>, which wraps around the radius bone to the humerus bone. These ligaments take all the strain when the lower arm turns. Twisting a screwdriver, turning a key or hitting a baseball are all activities that use the annular ligament.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tendon Injuries in the Elbow</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-faq/\">Elbow pain</a> can also involve tendon injury, as in the cases of tennis or golfer’s elbow. In tennis elbow it is the <strong>extensor tendons</strong> which move the wrist up, that can be damaged. In golfer’s elbow it is the <strong>flexor tendons</strong>, that move the wrist down, that get injured. It is not rare for us to see elbow and hand pain that has been misdiagnosed as carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome involves the entrapment of the median nerve where the wrist and hand connect.\r\n\r\nOther causes of elbow pain include tendonitis, bursitis, arthritis, elbow strains and infections.\r\nCommon symptoms of elbow injury are: pain, swelling, numbness, tingling in the arm, weakness, and changes in temperature or colour of the skin. A patient may not remember having a specific injury, especially if symptoms began gradually or during usual activities.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Most Common Elbow Injuries </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>But eighty percent of chronic elbow pain is caused by spraining the annular ligament</strong>, which attaches the radius bone to the ulnar bone. Because of the heavy demands placed on the fingers and hands by performing repetitive tasks, the annular ligament is stressed daily and could become a source of chronic pain. Another source of chronic elbow pain is strain of the ulnar collateral ligament. This ligament supports the inside of the elbow and holds the ulnar bone to the humerus.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n<h4>How Prolotherapy Is Used To Treat Chronic Elbow Pain</h4>\r\nConventional medical treatments may relieve the symptoms of elbow pain, but they do not remedy the underlying cause of the problem. That\'s why many patients come to us tired of ‘managing’ their chronic pain with NSAID or narcotic medications, various therapies, and exercises. In many cases, these methods do not remove the cause of the pain.\r\n\r\nDr. Fields may be able to <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/conditions/chronic-pain/chronic-pain-overview/\">treat your chronic pain with prolotherapy</a>. It just depends on the cause of your particular pain.\r\n\r\nMost of the time, musculoskeletal pain is due to weakness in the ligaments, tendons and possibly cartilage. Prolotherapy can <strong>regenerate these damaged tissues</strong> and ultimately alleviate the problem causing the pain.\r\n\r\nProlotherapy works because it stimulates an inflammatory reaction in the body. Solutions are injected into the affected shoulder  ligaments, tendons, or joints, which leads to local inflammation in that specific area. The localized inflammation triggers the deposition of new collagen, the material in which ligaments and tendons are made. New collagen shrinks as it matures and tightens the ligament that was injected, making it stronger.\r\n<h4>Are you a Candidate For Prolotherapy for Chronic Elbow Pain?</h4>\r\nOur goal at OrthoRegen is for our patients to have an active, healthy, pain-free life. Prolotherapy is a very safe, affordable option that allows you to keep working, training and living a normal life during the recovery process. Prolotherapy for chronic elbow pain is one of the few treatments that encourages movement post-treatment. Movement actually aids the healing process after <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\">Prolotherapy</a>. By contrast, elbow surgery requires you reduce activity after treatment.\r\n\r\nWould you like a <strong>second opinion before you have irreversible elbow surgery</strong>? Are you a candidate for Prolotherapy for your chronic elbow pain? The only way to know for sure is to get a consultation. <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">Contact Us today</a> for a consultation or call Dr. Fields at <a href=\"tel:+[phone_raw]\">[phone]</a>.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Chronic Elbow Pain','','inherit','closed','closed','','524-revision-v1','','','2019-10-21 08:57:28','2019-10-21 08:57:28','',524,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/524-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2969,8,'2019-10-22 06:42:04','2019-10-22 06:42:04','<strong>Do Overuse Injuries Have You Sidelined?</strong>\n\nOveruse Injuries are painful joint conditions that can occur in any joint of the body. Repetitive strain from repeat motion and overuse which may transpire in sports or particular jobs and activities can lead to these injuries.  Injuries, such as Runner’s Knee, Rotator Cuff Tendonitis, and Tennis Elbow are examples of overuse injuries, which are progressive activity-related injuries linked to repetitive stress that is placed on the tendon, ligament or other joint structure. Individuals with overuse injuries may try to manage their pain on their own for a while. They may attempt to stabilize the knee, shoulder or elbow with a brace, or calm the pain with over-the-counter medications, or even rest the joint a bit in order to find enough relief to be able to play in the next game, continue to work, or participate in their upcoming event.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Common Causes of Overuse Injuries</strong>\n\nDoing too much of the same activity strains the tendons, ligaments, and other soft tissue structures. Training error and improper technique may add to the possibility of an overuse injury. Using poor or improper form during training exercises, while running on uneven ground, when swinging a tennis racket, or even with painting walls, can overload the muscles, tendons, and ligaments, and cause an overuse injury. In cases of Runners Knee, for example, the repeated stress from the force of hitting hard surfaces while contracting the leg muscle when running, again and again, results in a weakening of the tendon and ligaments. In overuse injuries, many may think their tendon or ligaments are just inflamed, and although the injury may begin with inflammation, when left untreated, this overuse injury overloads the tendon and ligaments, resulting in degeneration or even in a tear. Many cases of overuse injuries become chronic with instances of recurrence.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Symptoms of Overuse Injuries</strong>\n\nIn the beginning, pain and tenderness are noted in the affected area after physical activity. As the problem progresses, the pain and discomfort occur during activity. Of course, symptoms vary with the various joints and from person to person, but as the condition advances, swelling and pain will restrict the ability to perform sports or particular activities. Eventually, the pain and symptoms will persist, even at rest.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Treating Overuse Injuries</strong>\n\nChasing and suppressing symptoms with bracing and pain medications may keep the swelling down and provide momentary pain relief, but a knee sleeve, for example, will only give a false sense of security while only temporarily helping the sufferer to function. The debilitating pain, however, will keep the individual and athlete searching for a cure.  Is surgery the answer? Surgery prolongs the athlete’s return to sport.<a href=\"#_edn1\" name=\"_ednref1\"><sup>[i]</sup></a>  Fortunately, there are non-surgical options! Here’s what doctors in New York say about the overuse injury patellar tendonitis, “Due to its common refractory response (difficulty in treating) to conservative treatment, a variety of new treatments have emerged recently that include...<strong>Prolotherapy</strong>, <strong>platelet-rich plasma therapy (PRP)</strong><strong>,</strong> arthroscopic surgical procedures, surgical resection of the inferior patellar pole (cutting away tendon tissue at the kneecap)…”<a href=\"#_edn2\" name=\"_ednref2\"><sup>[ii]</sup></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAt OrthoRegen, the regenerative treatments we use for painful joint conditions include Platelet Rich Plasma and Prolotherapy. But the researchers listed surgery too! Why do surgery if PRP is good enough? And is it good enough to effectively treat overuse conditions? Studies done in Europe demonstrate the effectiveness of Platelet Rich Plasma for those with overuse conditions of the knee, and its ability to improve pain symptoms and functionality, saying, “The most important finding in our meta-analysis is that PRP injections are statistically better than the control group at longer term follow-up suggesting that PRP is an effective and worthwhile treatment for Patellar Tendinopathy. <a href=\"#_edn3\" name=\"_ednref3\">[iii]</a><sup>,<a href=\"#_edn4\" name=\"_ednref4\">[iv]</a></sup> A 2018 study agreed that multiple PRP injections offer the most satisfactory results.<a href=\"#_edn5\" name=\"_ednref5\">[v]</a> Athletes are looking to non-surgical therapies such as Stem Cell Treatments, Platelet Rich Plasma or Prolotherapy treatments, because they are showing improved outcomes in those with tendon and ligament conditions like Runner’s Knee.<a href=\"#_edn6\" name=\"_ednref6\">[vi]</a>\n\n<strong>Treating Overuse Injuries with Regenerative Orthopedics</strong>\n\nAt OrthoRegen, using regenerative therapies like Stem Cell Therapy, Platelet Rich Plasma, and Prolotherapy is what we do. By treating overuse injuries with Regenerative Orthopedics, athletes can get back to their sport, and individuals can return to the activities they love. We see substantial, consistent improvements in pain outcomes when treating those with overuse injuries.  <strong>Regenerative Orthopedics can treat various joint disorders including problems of the tendons, because the</strong><strong> injections directed at the weakened tendons and involved ligaments</strong> stimulate a string of healing events, which include an increase of blood supply, an influx of reparative cells, and the deposition of collagen cells. When the collagen matures, it will strengthen and tighten the damaged tendons and ligaments.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Why would we treat the ligaments too? </strong>The ongoing and recurring joint pain in overuse conditions is rooted in joint instability. Patients with overuse injuries often have concurrent weakness in the ligaments of the joint. These ligaments play a huge role in stabilizing the joint, and when weak, will put more strain on the tendon and other joint structures. The problem of weak ligaments needs to be addressed in treatment. Therefore, we treat the joint comprehensively, and make sure we treat any injured and weakened ligaments as well, in order to achieve the best results. Comprehensive treatment will result in repair and healing of the entire joint, tightening of the ligaments, and strengthening and repair of the tendons, so the joint and all of its structures function normally, and the athletes and individuals who were sidelined by overuse injuries can return confidently and pain-free to the sport and activities they love.\n\n<a href=\"#_ednref1\" name=\"_edn1\">[i]</a> Cook J L, Khan KM, Harcourt PR, <em>et al. </em><a href=\"http://bjsm.bmj.com/content/31/4/332.short\">A cross sectional study of 100 athletes with jumper’s knee managed conservatively and surgically.</a> The Victorian Institute of Sport Tendon Study Group. Br J Sports Med1997; 31: 332 – 336.\n\n<a href=\"#_ednref2\" name=\"_edn2\">[ii]</a> Christian RA, Rossy WH, Sherman OH. Patellar tendinopathy – recent developments toward treatment. Bull Hosp Jt Dis (2013). 2014;72(3):217-24.\n\n<a href=\"#_ednref3\" name=\"_edn3\">[iii]</a> Kaux JF, Bruyere O, Croisier JL, Forthomme B, Le Goff C, Crielaard JM. One-year follow-up of platelet-rich plasma infiltration to treat chronic proximal patellar tendinopathies. Acta Orthop Belg. 2015 Jun;81(2):251-6.\n\n<a href=\"#_ednref4\" name=\"_edn4\">[iv]</a> Dupley L, Charalambous CP. Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections as a Treatment for Refractory Patellar Tendinosis: A Meta-Analysis of Randomised Trials. Knee surgery &amp; related research. 2017 Sep;29(3):165.\n\n<a href=\"#_ednref5\" name=\"_edn5\">[v]</a> Andriolo L, Altamura SA, Reale D, Candrian C, Zaffagnini S, Filardo G. Nonsurgical Treatments of Patellar Tendinopathy: Multiple Injections of Platelet-Rich Plasma Are a Suitable Option: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. The American journal of sports medicine. 2018 Mar 1:0363546518759674.\n\n<a href=\"#_ednref6\" name=\"_edn6\">[vi]</a> Kopka M, Bradley JP. The Use of Biologic Agents in Athletes with Knee Injuries. J Knee Surg. 2016 Jul;29(5):379-86. doi: 10.1055/s-0036-1584194. Epub 2016 May 20.','Does Jumper\'s Knee Have You Sidelined?','','inherit','closed','closed','','2912-autosave-v1','','','2019-10-22 06:42:04','2019-10-22 06:42:04','',2912,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2912-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2970,8,'2019-10-22 06:43:00','2019-10-22 06:43:00','Overuse Injuries are painful joint conditions that can occur in any joint of the body. Repetitive strain from repeat motion and overuse which may transpire in sports or particular jobs and activities can lead to these injuries.  Injuries, such as Runner’s Knee, Rotator Cuff Tendonitis, and Tennis Elbow are examples of overuse injuries, which are progressive activity-related injuries linked to repetitive stress that is placed on the tendon, ligament or other joint structure. Individuals with overuse injuries may try to manage their pain on their own for a while. They may attempt to stabilize the knee, shoulder or elbow with a brace, or calm the pain with over-the-counter medications, or even rest the joint a bit in order to find enough relief to be able to play in the next game, continue to work, or participate in their upcoming event.\r\n<h2>Common Causes of Overuse Injuries</h2>\r\nDoing too much of the same activity strains the tendons, ligaments, and other soft tissue structures. Training error and improper technique may add to the possibility of an overuse injury. Using poor or improper form during training exercises, while running on uneven ground, when swinging a tennis racket, or even with painting walls, can overload the muscles, tendons, and ligaments, and cause an overuse injury. In cases of Runners Knee, for example, the repeated stress from the force of hitting hard surfaces while contracting the leg muscle when running, again and again, results in a weakening of the tendon and ligaments. In overuse injuries, many may think their tendon or ligaments are just inflamed, and although the injury may begin with inflammation, when left untreated, this overuse injury overloads the tendon and ligaments, resulting in degeneration or even in a tear. Many cases of overuse injuries become chronic with instances of recurrence.\r\n<h2>Symptoms of Overuse Injuries</h2>\r\nIn the beginning, pain and tenderness are noted in the affected area after physical activity. As the problem progresses, the pain and discomfort occur during activity. Of course, symptoms vary with the various joints and from person to person, but as the condition advances, swelling and pain will restrict the ability to perform sports or particular activities. Eventually, the pain and symptoms will persist, even at rest.\r\n<h2>Treating Overuse Injuries</h2>\r\nChasing and suppressing symptoms with bracing and pain medications may keep the swelling down and provide momentary pain relief, but a knee sleeve, for example, will only give a false sense of security while only temporarily helping the sufferer to function. The debilitating pain, however, will keep the individual and athlete searching for a cure.  Is surgery the answer? Surgery prolongs the athlete’s return to sport.<a href=\"#_edn1\" name=\"_ednref1\"><sup>[i]</sup></a>  Fortunately, there are non-surgical options! Here’s what doctors in New York say about the overuse injury patellar tendonitis, “Due to its common refractory response (difficulty in treating) to conservative treatment, a variety of new treatments have emerged recently that include...<strong>Prolotherapy</strong>, <strong>platelet-rich plasma therapy (PRP)</strong><strong>,</strong> arthroscopic surgical procedures, surgical resection of the inferior patellar pole (cutting away tendon tissue at the kneecap)…”<a href=\"#_edn2\" name=\"_ednref2\"><sup>[ii]</sup></a>\r\n\r\nAt OrthoRegen, the regenerative treatments we use for painful joint conditions include Platelet Rich Plasma and Prolotherapy. But the researchers listed surgery too! Why do surgery if PRP is good enough? And is it good enough to effectively treat overuse conditions? Studies done in Europe demonstrate the effectiveness of Platelet Rich Plasma for those with overuse conditions of the knee, and its ability to improve pain symptoms and functionality, saying, “The most important finding in our meta-analysis is that PRP injections are statistically better than the control group at longer term follow-up suggesting that PRP is an effective and worthwhile treatment for Patellar Tendinopathy. <a href=\"#_edn3\" name=\"_ednref3\">[iii]</a><sup>,<a href=\"#_edn4\" name=\"_ednref4\">[iv]</a></sup> A 2018 study agreed that multiple PRP injections offer the most satisfactory results.<a href=\"#_edn5\" name=\"_ednref5\">[v]</a> Athletes are looking to non-surgical therapies such as Stem Cell Treatments, Platelet Rich Plasma or Prolotherapy treatments, because they are showing improved outcomes in those with tendon and ligament conditions like Runner’s Knee.<a href=\"#_edn6\" name=\"_ednref6\">[vi]</a>\r\n<h2>Treating Overuse Injuries with Regenerative Orthopedics</h2>\r\nAt OrthoRegen, using regenerative therapies like Stem Cell Therapy, Platelet Rich Plasma, and Prolotherapy is what we do. By treating overuse injuries with Regenerative Orthopedics, athletes can get back to their sport, and individuals can return to the activities they love. We see substantial, consistent improvements in pain outcomes when treating those with overuse injuries.  <strong>Regenerative Orthopedics can treat various joint disorders including problems of the tendons, because the</strong><strong> injections directed at the weakened tendons and involved ligaments</strong> stimulate a string of healing events, which include an increase of blood supply, an influx of reparative cells, and the deposition of collagen cells. When the collagen matures, it will strengthen and tighten the damaged tendons and ligaments.\r\n\r\n<strong>Why would we treat the ligaments too? </strong>The ongoing and recurring joint pain in overuse conditions is rooted in joint instability. Patients with overuse injuries often have concurrent weakness in the ligaments of the joint. These ligaments play a huge role in stabilizing the joint, and when weak, will put more strain on the tendon and other joint structures. The problem of weak ligaments needs to be addressed in treatment. Therefore, we treat the joint comprehensively, and make sure we treat any injured and weakened ligaments as well, in order to achieve the best results. Comprehensive treatment will result in repair and healing of the entire joint, tightening of the ligaments, and strengthening and repair of the tendons, so the joint and all of its structures function normally, and the athletes and individuals who were sidelined by overuse injuries can return confidently and pain-free to the sport and activities they love.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"#_ednref1\" name=\"_edn1\">[i]</a> Cook J L, Khan KM, Harcourt PR, <em>et al. </em><a href=\"http://bjsm.bmj.com/content/31/4/332.short\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A cross sectional study of 100 athletes with jumper’s knee managed conservatively and surgically.</a> The Victorian Institute of Sport Tendon Study Group. Br J Sports Med1997; 31: 332 – 336.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"#_ednref2\" name=\"_edn2\">[ii]</a> Christian RA, Rossy WH, Sherman OH. Patellar tendinopathy – recent developments toward treatment. Bull Hosp Jt Dis (2013). 2014;72(3):217-24.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"#_ednref3\" name=\"_edn3\">[iii]</a> Kaux JF, Bruyere O, Croisier JL, Forthomme B, Le Goff C, Crielaard JM. One-year follow-up of platelet-rich plasma infiltration to treat chronic proximal patellar tendinopathies. Acta Orthop Belg. 2015 Jun;81(2):251-6.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"#_ednref4\" name=\"_edn4\">[iv]</a> Dupley L, Charalambous CP. Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections as a Treatment for Refractory Patellar Tendinosis: A Meta-Analysis of Randomised Trials. Knee surgery &amp; related research. 2017 Sep;29(3):165.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"#_ednref5\" name=\"_edn5\">[v]</a> Andriolo L, Altamura SA, Reale D, Candrian C, Zaffagnini S, Filardo G. Nonsurgical Treatments of Patellar Tendinopathy: Multiple Injections of Platelet-Rich Plasma Are a Suitable Option: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. The American journal of sports medicine. 2018 Mar 1:0363546518759674.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"#_ednref6\" name=\"_edn6\">[vi]</a> Kopka M, Bradley JP. The Use of Biologic Agents in Athletes with Knee Injuries. J Knee Surg. 2016 Jul;29(5):379-86. doi: 10.1055/s-0036-1584194. Epub 2016 May 20.','Do Overuse Injuries Have You Sidelined?','','inherit','closed','closed','','2912-revision-v1','','','2019-10-22 06:43:00','2019-10-22 06:43:00','',2912,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2912-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2971,8,'2019-10-22 06:44:31','2019-10-22 06:44:31','We have made reference to cortisone and steroid injections in several previous articles regarding treatment options for joint pain, because cortisone is generally recommended by conventional medicine. The treatment may only result in temporary relief, and is frequently used to delay the eventual joint replacement. But did you know this commonly used treatment option may not be as safe as you think? Recently released evidence in the medical journal “Radiology,” describes the negative risks of using cortisone injections. <a href=\"#_edn1\" name=\"_ednref1\">[i]</a>Although prior studies have been conducted showing cortisone to have a negative impact on joints, this most recent article helps to bring awareness to the adverse effects cortisone injections have on the joint.\n<h2>What Happens When Cortisone Is Injected Into the Joint?</h2>\nCortisone appears to be toxic to cartilage. When cortisone is injected into the joint it actually boosts the progression of the destruction of cartilage and therefore accelerates arthritis. Oftentimes, cortisone is injected into joints for relief of arthritis pain and the symptoms associated with it. It would seem contrary then, to use a “treatment” that makes arthritis worse, in an effort to treat it! Right? Cortisone destroys cartilage, boosts cell death in the joint, and increases bone loss.\n<h2>Behind the Use of Cortisone Injections</h2>\nArthritis is a very common disease of the joint that limits activity and quality of life, and often results in disability. In an effort to treat arthritis, physicians initially approach pain and symptom control in a non-surgical fashion, generally attempting to delay the eventual joint replacement. Additionally, older or sicker patients may not be able to tolerate surgery, and in those cases, more conservative treatments are needed and recommended. Cortisone injections may provide some patients with days of relief, while others may get months of pain and symptom control with cortisone injections into the joint. For this reason it is a commonly performed treatment, as it reduces the inflammation and swelling of arthritis.\n\nPhysicians have known there were risks involved in the use of cortisone injections into joints! Even though the study mentioned in this article is a new study, there have been many previous studies demonstrating the risks and the damage cortisone does to the joint structures. That is why, when your physician discusses cortisone injection with you, it is recommended that the injections not be given more than once every three months. Hopefully, the reason behind the limits is explained as well, since it is important for the patient to be educated on the risks of treatment with cortisone injections.\n<h2>Cortisone Injections May Do More Harm than Good</h2>\nThe researchers in this most recent study looked at the effect of cortisone injected into knees and hips, and found that the cortisone boosted the progression of arthritis and <strong>accelerated the need for joint replacement surgery.</strong> The researchers looked at 459 patients who received one to three cortisone injections into the hip or knee in 2018. Almost a tenth of these developed complications such as cartilage loss, stress fractures, bone loss, and joint destruction in the two to fifteen months following the injections. The authors note that this percentage may be an understatement because half of the participants did not receive follow-up imaging tests to assess the health of their joints.\n\n<strong>In summary, the studies are showing that cortisone injections accelerate arthritis and can be detrimental in the long-run</strong>. But even with this knowledge, cortisone injections continue to be recommended frequently for joint pain. Millions of Americans suffer from arthritis and its symptoms of pain, swelling, cartilage loss, and bone destruction. Sufferers want relief, and the injections often give relief. They are also covered by insurance.\n\nGiven that cortisone injections are being given more and more to treat pain in patients with joint arthritis, what is the alternative, especially since many sufferers are at the point where they need relief to just live day to day.\n\nThat’s where Regenerative Orthopedics comes in!  <strong>Treatments like Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, and Prolotherapy work to actually repair the arthritic joint.</strong> These treatments provide pain relief, but they don’t do so at the expense of the joint. They actually heal the joint, strengthen the structures of the joints, and even boost growth of cartilage. Regenerative Orthopedics <strong>regenerates the joint</strong> rather than causing degeneration like what occurs with cortisone injections.\n\nThere is also minimal downtime needed to receive these regenerative treatments, so you can continue to exercise, and move the joint, which is essential for a healthy joint. Exercise helps ease pain, improve mobility and strengthen muscles around the joints.\n\nRegenerative Orthopedics is the treatment of choice to achieve the pain relief you desire, while returning function to your painful arthritic joint, and helping you to once again enjoy the activities you desire to do.\n<h1><a href=\"#_ednref1\" name=\"_edn1\"><strong>[i]</strong></a> Kompel AJ, Roemer FW, Murakami AM, Dias LE, Crema MD, Guermazi A.  Intra-articular Corticosteroid Injections in the Hip and Knee: Perhaps Not as Safe as We Thought? Radiology. Oct 15 2019. <a href=\"https://doi.org/10.1148/radiol.2019190341\">https://doi.org/10.1148/radiol.2019190341</a></h1>\n&nbsp;','Cortisone (Steroid) Injections May Not Be As Safe As You Think','','inherit','closed','closed','','2915-autosave-v1','','','2019-10-22 06:44:31','2019-10-22 06:44:31','',2915,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2915-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2972,8,'2019-10-22 06:44:46','2019-10-22 06:44:46','We have made reference to cortisone and steroid injections in several previous articles regarding treatment options for joint pain, because cortisone is generally recommended by conventional medicine. The treatment may only result in temporary relief, and is frequently used to delay the eventual joint replacement. But did you know this commonly used treatment option may not be as safe as you think? Recently released evidence in the medical journal “Radiology,” describes the negative risks of using cortisone injections. <a href=\"#_edn1\" name=\"_ednref1\">[i]</a>Although prior studies have been conducted showing cortisone to have a negative impact on joints, this most recent article helps to bring awareness to the adverse effects cortisone injections have on the joint.\r\n<h2>What Happens When Cortisone Is Injected Into the Joint?</h2>\r\nCortisone appears to be toxic to cartilage. When cortisone is injected into the joint it actually boosts the progression of the destruction of cartilage and therefore accelerates arthritis. Oftentimes, cortisone is injected into joints for relief of arthritis pain and the symptoms associated with it. It would seem contrary then, to use a “treatment” that makes arthritis worse, in an effort to treat it! Right? Cortisone destroys cartilage, boosts cell death in the joint, and increases bone loss.\r\n<h2>Behind the Use of Cortisone Injections</h2>\r\nArthritis is a very common disease of the joint that limits activity and quality of life, and often results in disability. In an effort to treat arthritis, physicians initially approach pain and symptom control in a non-surgical fashion, generally attempting to delay the eventual joint replacement. Additionally, older or sicker patients may not be able to tolerate surgery, and in those cases, more conservative treatments are needed and recommended. Cortisone injections may provide some patients with days of relief, while others may get months of pain and symptom control with cortisone injections into the joint. For this reason it is a commonly performed treatment, as it reduces the inflammation and swelling of arthritis.\r\n\r\nPhysicians have known there were risks involved in the use of cortisone injections into joints! Even though the study mentioned in this article is a new study, there have been many previous studies demonstrating the risks and the damage cortisone does to the joint structures. That is why, when your physician discusses cortisone injection with you, it is recommended that the injections not be given more than once every three months. Hopefully, the reason behind the limits is explained as well, since it is important for the patient to be educated on the risks of treatment with cortisone injections.\r\n<h2>Cortisone Injections May Do More Harm than Good</h2>\r\nThe researchers in this most recent study looked at the effect of cortisone injected into knees and hips, and found that the cortisone boosted the progression of arthritis and <strong>accelerated the need for joint replacement surgery.</strong> The researchers looked at 459 patients who received one to three cortisone injections into the hip or knee in 2018. Almost a tenth of these developed complications such as cartilage loss, stress fractures, bone loss, and joint destruction in the two to fifteen months following the injections. The authors note that this percentage may be an understatement because half of the participants did not receive follow-up imaging tests to assess the health of their joints.\r\n\r\n<strong>In summary, the studies are showing that cortisone injections accelerate arthritis and can be detrimental in the long-run</strong>. But even with this knowledge, cortisone injections continue to be recommended frequently for joint pain. Millions of Americans suffer from arthritis and its symptoms of pain, swelling, cartilage loss, and bone destruction. Sufferers want relief, and the injections often give relief. They are also covered by insurance.\r\n\r\nGiven that cortisone injections are being given more and more to treat pain in patients with joint arthritis, what is the alternative, especially since many sufferers are at the point where they need relief to just live day to day.\r\n\r\nThat’s where Regenerative Orthopedics comes in!  <strong>Treatments like Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, and Prolotherapy work to actually repair the arthritic joint.</strong> These treatments provide pain relief, but they don’t do so at the expense of the joint. They actually heal the joint, strengthen the structures of the joints, and even boost growth of cartilage. Regenerative Orthopedics <strong>regenerates the joint</strong> rather than causing degeneration like what occurs with cortisone injections.\r\n\r\nThere is also minimal downtime needed to receive these regenerative treatments, so you can continue to exercise, and move the joint, which is essential for a healthy joint. Exercise helps ease pain, improve mobility and strengthen muscles around the joints.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics is the treatment of choice to achieve the pain relief you desire, while returning function to your painful arthritic joint, and helping you to once again enjoy the activities you desire to do.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"#_ednref1\" name=\"_edn1\"><strong>[i]</strong></a> Kompel AJ, Roemer FW, Murakami AM, Dias LE, Crema MD, Guermazi A.  Intra-articular Corticosteroid Injections in the Hip and Knee: Perhaps Not as Safe as We Thought? Radiology. Oct 15 2019. <a href=\"https://doi.org/10.1148/radiol.2019190341\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https://doi.org/10.1148/radiol.2019190341</a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Cortisone (Steroid) Injections May Not Be As Safe As You Think','','inherit','closed','closed','','2915-revision-v1','','','2019-10-22 06:44:46','2019-10-22 06:44:46','',2915,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2915-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2973,8,'2019-10-22 06:54:42','2019-10-22 06:54:42','<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div id=\"slider\">\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel slider-carousel\">\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Kili-top-header.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Congratulations\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">The Athletic Doc®\r\nsuccessfully climbed</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Mt. Kilimanjaro in\r\nTanzania, Africa.19,341 feet!!!</span></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-1.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">New Article By Dr. Fields</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Do Overuse Injuries Have You Sidelined?</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/do-overuse-injuries-have-you-sidelined/\">Read More</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-11.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints &amp; Spine Without Surgery</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"> Let\'s Get Started Today!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-9.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Get Back In The Game!</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Avoid Joint and Spine Surgery </span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Stem Cell/PRP/Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"> Get Help Now!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-4.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints &amp; Spine Without Surgery</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"> Let\'s Get Started Today!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"jumbotron-fluid\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box1\">\r\n\r\nWhat\'s\r\n<h3>New</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/does-jumpers-knee-have-you-sidelined/\">Does Jumper\'s Knee Have You Sidelined?</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/cortisone-injections-may-not-be-as-safe-as-you-think/\">Cortisone Injections May Not Be As Safe As You Think</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Cellular-Regeneration-Testimonials\">New Stem Cell Testimonials</a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Snapping-Hip-Syndrome\">Snapping Hip Syndrome </a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Prolo-News/Runners-Knee-Pain\">Runner\'s Knee Pain</a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Prolo-News/Meniscus-and-Labral-Tears\">Meniscus and Labral Tears</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"testimonials\" class=\"col-md-4 box2\">\r\n\r\nPatient\r\n<h3>Testimonials</h3>\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel testimonials-carousel wow fadeInUp\">\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"I wished I had come earlier and listened to what my physical therapist had told me to do because Dr. Fields has been a real solution for me.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-larry.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<h3>Larry</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Knee</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"I highly recommend it to anyone who needs to recover fast and get back out there.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-christopher.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<h3>Chris, Pro Basketball Player</h3>\r\n<h4>PRP Knee</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"Now I can go walking, I go to my ballet classs and I’m a happy camper because of Dr. Fields.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-mary.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<h3>Mary</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Hip</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box3\">\r\n\r\nNews &amp;\r\n<h3>Events</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Health-News/Mexico-City-Lecture-2018\">Dr. Fields Lectured in Mexico City </a></li>\r\n 	<li><a style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Health-News/A5M-Conference-Australia-2017\">Dr. Fields Keynote Speaker at a Regenerative Orthopedics Lecture, Australia </a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"intro\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n<h1 class=\"text-center\">Welcome to OrthoRegen!</h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text welcome\"><a href=\"http://orthoregen.com\"><span style=\"font-size: 26px;\">OrthoRegen</span></a> is dedicated to providing the best of <span class=\"nowrap\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span> by offering non-surgical alternatives for joint and spine repair</p>\r\n<a class=\"primaryButton\" href=\"Our-Office/Our-Philosophy\">Read More About Us</a>\r\n<a id=\"candidateButton\" href=\"/contact/\">Are you a good candidate?</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"about\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5 drfields\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/dr-fields.png\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-7 about_holder\">\r\n<h1>Peter A. Fields, <span class=\"nowrap\">MD, DC</span></h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text\">Medical Physician and Chiropractor\r\nThe Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> - 10x Ironman Triathlete</p>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img title=\"icon info\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-info.png\" alt=\"icon info\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>About</h3>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC is one of a handful of physicians in the nation with both medical and chiropractic degrees...\r\n\r\n<a class=\"secondaryButton\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/dr-fields-bio/\">Read More</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img title=\"Man Icon\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-ironman.png\" alt=\"Man Icon\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>10x Ironman</h3>\r\nDr. Peter A. Fields is also known as The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> He not only treats athletes in his practice but is an athlete himself. For over...\r\n\r\n<a class=\"secondaryButton\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">Read More</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>','Home','','inherit','closed','closed','','2109-revision-v1','','','2019-10-22 06:54:42','2019-10-22 06:54:42','',2109,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2109-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2974,8,'2019-10-22 06:56:17','2019-10-22 06:56:17','<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div id=\"slider\">\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel slider-carousel\">\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Kili-top-header.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Congratulations\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">The Athletic Doc®\r\nsuccessfully climbed</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Mt. Kilimanjaro in\r\nTanzania, Africa.19,341 feet!!!</span></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-1.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">New Article By Dr. Fields</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Do Overuse Injuries Have You Sidelined?</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/do-overuse-injuries-have-you-sidelined/\">Read More</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-11.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints &amp; Spine Without Surgery</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"> Let\'s Get Started Today!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-9.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Get Back In The Game!</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Avoid Joint and Spine Surgery </span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Stem Cell/PRP/Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"> Get Help Now!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-4.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints &amp; Spine Without Surgery</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"> Let\'s Get Started Today!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"jumbotron-fluid\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box1\">\r\n\r\nWhat\'s\r\n<h3>New</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/do-overuse-injuries-have-you-sidelined/\">Do Overuse Injuries Have You Sidelined?</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/cortisone-steroid-injections-may-not-be-as-safe-as-you-think/\">Cortisone (Steroid) Injections May Not Be As Safe As You Think</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Cellular-Regeneration-Testimonials\">New Stem Cell Testimonials</a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Snapping-Hip-Syndrome\">Snapping Hip Syndrome </a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Prolo-News/Runners-Knee-Pain\">Runner\'s Knee Pain</a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Prolo-News/Meniscus-and-Labral-Tears\">Meniscus and Labral Tears</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"testimonials\" class=\"col-md-4 box2\">\r\n\r\nPatient\r\n<h3>Testimonials</h3>\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel testimonials-carousel wow fadeInUp\">\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"I wished I had come earlier and listened to what my physical therapist had told me to do because Dr. Fields has been a real solution for me.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-larry.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<h3>Larry</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Knee</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"I highly recommend it to anyone who needs to recover fast and get back out there.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-christopher.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<h3>Chris, Pro Basketball Player</h3>\r\n<h4>PRP Knee</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"Now I can go walking, I go to my ballet classs and I’m a happy camper because of Dr. Fields.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-mary.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<h3>Mary</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Hip</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box3\">\r\n\r\nNews &amp;\r\n<h3>Events</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Health-News/Mexico-City-Lecture-2018\">Dr. Fields Lectured in Mexico City </a></li>\r\n 	<li><a style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Health-News/A5M-Conference-Australia-2017\">Dr. Fields Keynote Speaker at a Regenerative Orthopedics Lecture, Australia </a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"intro\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n<h1 class=\"text-center\">Welcome to OrthoRegen!</h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text welcome\"><a href=\"http://orthoregen.com\"><span style=\"font-size: 26px;\">OrthoRegen</span></a> is dedicated to providing the best of <span class=\"nowrap\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span> by offering non-surgical alternatives for joint and spine repair</p>\r\n<a class=\"primaryButton\" href=\"Our-Office/Our-Philosophy\">Read More About Us</a>\r\n<a id=\"candidateButton\" href=\"/contact/\">Are you a good candidate?</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"about\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5 drfields\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/dr-fields.png\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-7 about_holder\">\r\n<h1>Peter A. Fields, <span class=\"nowrap\">MD, DC</span></h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text\">Medical Physician and Chiropractor\r\nThe Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> - 10x Ironman Triathlete</p>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img title=\"icon info\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-info.png\" alt=\"icon info\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>About</h3>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC is one of a handful of physicians in the nation with both medical and chiropractic degrees...\r\n\r\n<a class=\"secondaryButton\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/dr-fields-bio/\">Read More</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img title=\"Man Icon\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-ironman.png\" alt=\"Man Icon\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>10x Ironman</h3>\r\nDr. Peter A. Fields is also known as The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> He not only treats athletes in his practice but is an athlete himself. For over...\r\n\r\n<a class=\"secondaryButton\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">Read More</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>','Home','','inherit','closed','closed','','2109-revision-v1','','','2019-10-22 06:56:17','2019-10-22 06:56:17','',2109,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2109-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2975,8,'2019-10-23 21:09:18','2019-10-23 21:09:18','','iwp_log_5db0c17ecb547','','publish','closed','closed','','iwp_log_5db0c17ecb547','','','2019-10-23 21:09:18','2019-10-23 21:09:18','',0,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/iwp_log_5db0c17ecb547/',0,'iwp_log','',0),(3061,8,'2019-10-30 03:48:04','2019-10-30 03:48:04','<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div id=\"slider\">\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel slider-carousel\">\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Kili-top-header.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Congratulations\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">The Athletic Doc®\r\nsuccessfully climbed</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Mt. Kilimanjaro in\r\nTanzania, Africa.19,341 feet!!!</span></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-1.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">New Article By Dr. Fields</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Cortisone (Steroid) Injections May Not Be As Safe As You Think</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/cortisone-steroid-injections-may-not-be-as-safe-as-you-think//\">Read More</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-11.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints &amp; Spine Without Surgery</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"> Let\'s Get Started Today!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-9.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Get Back In The Game!</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Avoid Joint and Spine Surgery </span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Stem Cell/PRP/Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"> Get Help Now!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-4.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints &amp; Spine Without Surgery</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"> Let\'s Get Started Today!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"jumbotron-fluid\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box1\">\r\n\r\nWhat\'s\r\n<h3>New</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/do-overuse-injuries-have-you-sidelined/\">Do Overuse Injuries Have You Sidelined?</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/cortisone-steroid-injections-may-not-be-as-safe-as-you-think/\">Cortisone (Steroid) Injections May Not Be As Safe As You Think</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Cellular-Regeneration-Testimonials\">New Stem Cell Testimonials</a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Snapping-Hip-Syndrome\">Snapping Hip Syndrome </a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Prolo-News/Runners-Knee-Pain\">Runner\'s Knee Pain</a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Prolo-News/Meniscus-and-Labral-Tears\">Meniscus and Labral Tears</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"testimonials\" class=\"col-md-4 box2\">\r\n\r\nPatient\r\n<h3>Testimonials</h3>\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel testimonials-carousel wow fadeInUp\">\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"I wished I had come earlier and listened to what my physical therapist had told me to do because Dr. Fields has been a real solution for me.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-larry.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<h3>Larry</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Knee</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"I highly recommend it to anyone who needs to recover fast and get back out there.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-christopher.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<h3>Chris, Pro Basketball Player</h3>\r\n<h4>PRP Knee</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"Now I can go walking, I go to my ballet classs and I’m a happy camper because of Dr. Fields.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-mary.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<h3>Mary</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Hip</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box3\">\r\n\r\nNews &amp;\r\n<h3>Events</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Health-News/Mexico-City-Lecture-2018\">Dr. Fields Lectured in Mexico City </a></li>\r\n 	<li><a style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Health-News/A5M-Conference-Australia-2017\">Dr. Fields Keynote Speaker at a Regenerative Orthopedics Lecture, Australia </a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"intro\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n<h1 class=\"text-center\">Welcome to OrthoRegen!</h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text welcome\"><a href=\"http://orthoregen.com\"><span style=\"font-size: 26px;\">OrthoRegen</span></a> is dedicated to providing the best of <span class=\"nowrap\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span> by offering non-surgical alternatives for joint and spine repair</p>\r\n<a class=\"primaryButton\" href=\"Our-Office/Our-Philosophy\">Read More About Us</a>\r\n<a id=\"candidateButton\" href=\"/contact/\">Are you a good candidate?</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"about\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5 drfields\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/dr-fields.png\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-7 about_holder\">\r\n<h1>Peter A. Fields, <span class=\"nowrap\">MD, DC</span></h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text\">Medical Physician and Chiropractor\r\nThe Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> - 10x Ironman Triathlete</p>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img title=\"icon info\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-info.png\" alt=\"icon info\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>About</h3>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC is one of a handful of physicians in the nation with both medical and chiropractic degrees...\r\n\r\n<a class=\"secondaryButton\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/dr-fields-bio/\">Read More</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img title=\"Man Icon\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-ironman.png\" alt=\"Man Icon\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>10x Ironman</h3>\r\nDr. Peter A. Fields is also known as The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> He not only treats athletes in his practice but is an athlete himself. For over...\r\n\r\n<a class=\"secondaryButton\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">Read More</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>','Home','','inherit','closed','closed','','2109-revision-v1','','','2019-10-30 03:48:04','2019-10-30 03:48:04','',2109,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2109-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3062,8,'2019-10-30 03:49:05','2019-10-30 03:49:05','<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div id=\"slider\">\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel slider-carousel\">\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Kili-top-header.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Congratulations\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">The Athletic Doc®\r\nsuccessfully climbed</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Mt. Kilimanjaro in\r\nTanzania, Africa.19,341 feet!!!</span></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-1.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">New Article By Dr. Fields</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Cortisone (Steroid) Injections May Not Be As Safe As You Think</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/cortisone-steroid-injections-may-not-be-as-safe-as-you-think/\">Read More</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-11.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints &amp; Spine Without Surgery</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"> Let\'s Get Started Today!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-9.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Get Back In The Game!</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Avoid Joint and Spine Surgery </span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Stem Cell/PRP/Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"> Get Help Now!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-4.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints &amp; Spine Without Surgery</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"> Let\'s Get Started Today!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"jumbotron-fluid\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box1\">\r\n\r\nWhat\'s\r\n<h3>New</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/do-overuse-injuries-have-you-sidelined/\">Do Overuse Injuries Have You Sidelined?</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/cortisone-steroid-injections-may-not-be-as-safe-as-you-think/\">Cortisone (Steroid) Injections May Not Be As Safe As You Think</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Cellular-Regeneration-Testimonials\">New Stem Cell Testimonials</a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Snapping-Hip-Syndrome\">Snapping Hip Syndrome </a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Prolo-News/Runners-Knee-Pain\">Runner\'s Knee Pain</a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Prolo-News/Meniscus-and-Labral-Tears\">Meniscus and Labral Tears</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"testimonials\" class=\"col-md-4 box2\">\r\n\r\nPatient\r\n<h3>Testimonials</h3>\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel testimonials-carousel wow fadeInUp\">\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"I wished I had come earlier and listened to what my physical therapist had told me to do because Dr. Fields has been a real solution for me.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-larry.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<h3>Larry</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Knee</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"I highly recommend it to anyone who needs to recover fast and get back out there.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-christopher.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<h3>Chris, Pro Basketball Player</h3>\r\n<h4>PRP Knee</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"Now I can go walking, I go to my ballet classs and I’m a happy camper because of Dr. Fields.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-mary.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<h3>Mary</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Hip</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box3\">\r\n\r\nNews &amp;\r\n<h3>Events</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Health-News/Mexico-City-Lecture-2018\">Dr. Fields Lectured in Mexico City </a></li>\r\n 	<li><a style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Health-News/A5M-Conference-Australia-2017\">Dr. Fields Keynote Speaker at a Regenerative Orthopedics Lecture, Australia </a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"intro\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n<h1 class=\"text-center\">Welcome to OrthoRegen!</h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text welcome\"><a href=\"http://orthoregen.com\"><span style=\"font-size: 26px;\">OrthoRegen</span></a> is dedicated to providing the best of <span class=\"nowrap\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span> by offering non-surgical alternatives for joint and spine repair</p>\r\n<a class=\"primaryButton\" href=\"Our-Office/Our-Philosophy\">Read More About Us</a>\r\n<a id=\"candidateButton\" href=\"/contact/\">Are you a good candidate?</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"about\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5 drfields\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/dr-fields.png\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-7 about_holder\">\r\n<h1>Peter A. Fields, <span class=\"nowrap\">MD, DC</span></h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text\">Medical Physician and Chiropractor\r\nThe Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> - 10x Ironman Triathlete</p>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img title=\"icon info\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-info.png\" alt=\"icon info\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>About</h3>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC is one of a handful of physicians in the nation with both medical and chiropractic degrees...\r\n\r\n<a class=\"secondaryButton\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/dr-fields-bio/\">Read More</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img title=\"Man Icon\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-ironman.png\" alt=\"Man Icon\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>10x Ironman</h3>\r\nDr. Peter A. Fields is also known as The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> He not only treats athletes in his practice but is an athlete himself. For over...\r\n\r\n<a class=\"secondaryButton\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">Read More</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>','Home','','inherit','closed','closed','','2109-revision-v1','','','2019-10-30 03:49:05','2019-10-30 03:49:05','',2109,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2109-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3063,8,'2019-10-31 09:54:50','0000-00-00 00:00:00','','','','draft','closed','closed','','','','','2019-10-31 09:54:50','2019-10-31 09:54:50','',0,'https://www.drfields.com/?page_id=3063',0,'page','',0),(3134,8,'2019-11-01 05:32:28','2019-11-01 05:32:28','<h2>Why Regenerative Orthopedics Is the Ideal Sports Medicine</h2>\r\nWe see athletes of all ages in our clinic all of the time. It doesn’t matter if you are 15 or 95. Because if you love sports or enjoy an active lifestyle, you don’t want to have to stop because of an injury. And Regenerative Orthopedics is the ideal sports medicine to get you back in the game!\r\n\r\nSports injuries from ligament tears, meniscus injuries, tendon injuries, wear and tear, and other soft tissue injuries are common reasons people seek care. In fact, over 90% of athletic injuries involve stretched, torn or weakened soft tissue of some sort. Sports injuries, whether of the ankle, knee, shoulder, hip, or back occur when the repetitive strain of the athletic activity is too much for a particular ligament, tendon, or muscle to perform.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3792\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"395\"]<img class=\" wp-image-3792\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/joint-injury.do-what-you-love-Copy-2-1-500x500.png\" alt=\"Joint Injury.do What You Love Copy 2 (1)\" width=\"395\" height=\"395\" /> <strong>Keep Doing What You Love</strong>[/caption]\r\n<h2>How Do Injuries Occur to the Meniscus, Tendons, and Other Soft Tissue?</h2>\r\nInjury to these soft tissue structures can transpire from a sudden traumatic injury or as a result of accumulative damage over the years. Many are considered an acute exacerbation of a chronic injury. Whether you run 3, 6, 10 miles or even a marathon, ride your bike, participate in martial arts, lift weights, play golf or tennis, the repetitive impact from athletic events can be enough to damage the various soft tissue structures.\r\n\r\nOver time the joint degenerates as these non-healed soft tissue injuries destabilize the joint. And Regenerative Orthopedics is an ideal sports medicine because it is extremely effective at healing and repairing these soft tissue injuries.\r\n<h2>Why Use Regenerative Orthopedics as the Ideal Sports Medicine?</h2>\r\nDoesn’t the body just heal on its own? Unfortunately, not all of these structures heal well on their own. Soft tissue structures like the cartilage, discs, labrum, ligaments, menisci and tendons are whiter in nature. That means they have a poor blood supply.\r\n\r\nBlood is what nourishes the joint. And therefore, the blood poor structures have a compromised healing ability after injury. These structures aren’t like muscles. You’ve probably noticed when you pull a muscle, or sustain a muscle injury, that in time, it will get better. Why is that? The muscles are red. That means they have a good blood supply and repair more easily. Regenerative Orthopedics helps the body to get more blood to these blood poor structures so they can heal more efficiently.\r\n<h2>The Role of the Ligaments</h2>\r\nIn order for the joint to function like it should, all of the joint structures, including the white tissue structures, the muscles and the bony structures need to be well. They all work together to stabilize the joint and keep it working optimally. But the ligaments are the primary stabilizing structures.\r\n\r\nLigaments are key at maintaining joint health. Unfortunately, ligament injuries are one of the most common causes of pain from sport-related injuries. And they are white tissue structures. Plus, injured ligaments generate pain. They are a sensory organ with free nerve endings. The weakness that occurs after ligament injury to the knee, for example, may give rise to Runner’s knee, meniscal tears, chondromalacia patella, bone spurs and eventually to arthritis.\r\n\r\nWhen the ligament is injured, the harmony between the soft tissue, muscles and bony structures is disrupted. This interferes with mobility and joint stability. What results is an unstable joint, one that moves abnormally, and functions poorly. That results in more and more damage. When the ligaments are left untreated, the body will try to stabilize the joint by causing ongoing muscle spasms, and joint swelling. And eventually, bone spurs will form and arthritis will develop. A cycle of persistent pain is the result.\r\n<h3>Injury and the Path to Arthritis</h3>\r\nInvolvement in athletics provides us with physical, emotional and mental well-being. However, when we’re faced with injury, we often set into motion the cycle of instability in the joint as mentioned above. This cycle also leads to the eventual development of arthritis. The path to arthritis can occur within a few years with severe injuries, or take decades to develop when the injury is less severe.\r\n\r\n<span lang=\"en\">Although progressive cartilage loss with its inhibition of joint motion plays a central role in arthritis, injury to other soft tissue structures actually initiates the change in equilibrium that leads to this breakdown of cartilage and the path to arthritis. </span>Athletes of all ages desire to be as fit as when in the prime of their athletic careers. But the pain and symptoms from non-healed sports injuries interferes with that dream!\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics is the ideal sports medicine because in gets the athlete back on the path of healing and to reaching their goals and dreams.\r\n<h2>Treatment for Sports Injuries</h2>\r\nStandard treatments for sports injuries usually only involve the management of symptoms. Some of these treatments include pain medications, cortisone/steroid injections, physical therapy, massage and other therapies to provide pain relief. These treatments may work to relieve pain temporarily or momentarily reduce the pain and inflammation.\r\n\r\nBut when the athlete turns off the pain signal with medication use, while the joint is still injured, and continues to play and remain active on an injured joint, further damage ensues. It is important to realize that these treatment modalities do not repair soft tissue injuries, such as tendon, ligament, and meniscus tears, nor do they regenerate cartilage.\r\n<h3>Regenerative Orthopedics Is the Ideal Sports Medicine to Stimulate the Body to Repair</h3>\r\nThe key to keeping joints strong is to stimulate the area to heal. Regenerative Orthopedics does just that. And it offers hope to those suffering from sports injuries. They are the ideal treatment for sports injuries because they get you back to doing what you love.\r\n\r\nPlus, these therapies are non-surgical. <em><strong>The treatments regenerate and repair the damaged ligaments and soft tissues. And they allow the athlete to continue with their desired activity</strong></em>. Non-surgical regenerative therapies, including Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, and Prolotherapy, stimulate the natural regenerative processes in and around the joint. And they facilitate the restoration of the degenerated soft tissue to a healthy state. The result is improved joint support and function, and reduced pain and symptoms.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics involves the injection of natural solutions. And sometimes, depending on the nature of injury or degeneration, will also include injections of an autologous preparation, from a person’s own plasma (blood), fat or bone marrow, injected directly into the damaged joint to accelerate the healing process.\r\n<h2>Sports injuries do not need to put an end to the enjoyment of sports activities. There is an effective option for repair!</h2>\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics <span lang=\"en\">is a great non-surgical treatment ideal for</span> offering not only pain relief from sports injuries, but healing and reparation at the source of the injury. This regeneration and repair enables the athlete of all ages to speedily return to the sport or activity they love with minimal lifestyle interruption.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','Regenerative Orthopedics: The Ideal Sports Medicine','','publish','open','closed','','why-regenerative-orthopedics-are-the-ideal-sports-medicine','','','2020-08-25 03:01:52','2020-08-25 03:01:52','',0,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=3134',0,'post','',0),(3135,8,'2019-11-01 05:32:28','2019-11-01 05:32:28','<h2>Why Regenerative Orthopedics Are the Ideal Sports Medicine</h2>\r\nWe see athletes of all ages in our clinic all of the time. It doesn’t matter if you are 15 or 95, because if you love sports or enjoy an active lifestyle, you don’t want to have to stop because of an injury. Sports injuries from ligament tears, meniscus injuries, tendon injuries, wear and tear, and other soft tissue injuries are common reasons people seek care. In fact, over 90% of athletic injuries involve stretched, torn or weakened soft tissue of some sort. Sports injuries, whether of the ankle, knee, shoulder, hip, or back occur when the repetitive strain of the athletic activity is too much for a particular ligament, tendon, or muscle to perform.\r\n<h2>How Do Injuries Occur to the Meniscus, Tendons, and Other Soft Tissue?</h2>\r\nInjury to these soft tissue structures can transpire from a sudden traumatic injury or as a result of accumulative damage over the years. Many are considered an acute exacerbation of a chronic injury. Whether you run 3, 6, 10 miles or even a marathon, ride your bike, participate in martial arts, lift weights, play golf or tennis, the repetitive impact from athletic events can be enough to damage the various soft tissue structures. Over time the joint degenerates as these non-healed soft tissue injuries destabilize the joint.\r\n<h2>What Do We Mean by Non-Healed Soft Tissue?</h2>\r\nDoesn’t the body just heal on its own? Unfortunately, not all of these structures heal well on their own. Soft tissue structures like the cartilage, discs, labrum, ligaments, menisci and tendons are whiter in nature, which means they have a poor blood supply. Blood is what nourishes the joint, and therefore, the blood poor structures have a compromised healing ability after injury. These structures aren’t like muscles. You’ve probably noticed when you pull a muscle, or sustain a muscle injury, that in time, it will get better. Why is that? The muscles are red, which means they have a good blood supply and repair more easily.\r\n<h2>The Role of the Ligaments</h2>\r\nIn order for the joint to function like it should, all of the joint structures, including the white tissue structures, the muscles and the bony structures need to be well. They all work together to stabilize the joint and keep it working optimally, but the ligaments are the primary stabilizing structures. Ligaments are key at maintaining joint health. Unfortunately, ligament injuries are one of the most common causes of pain from sport-related injuries. And they are white tissue structures. Plus, injured ligaments generate pain, because they are a sensory organ, with free nerve endings. The weakness that occurs after ligament injury to the knee, for example, may give rise to Runner’s knee, meniscal tears, chondromalacia patella, bone spurs and eventually to arthritis. When the ligament is injured, the harmony between the soft tissue, muscles and bony structures is disrupted, interfering with mobility and joint stability. What results is an unstable joint, one that moves abnormally, functions poorly, and becomes more and more damaged. When the ligaments are left untreated, the body will try to stabilize the joint by causing ongoing muscle spasms, joint swelling and eventually bone spur formation and degenerative arthritis...a cycle of persistent pain.\r\n\r\nInvolvement in athletics provides us with physical, emotional and mental well-being. However, when we’re faced with injury, we often set into motion the cycle of instability in the joint as mentioned above. This cycle also leads to the eventual development of arthritis, which can occur within a few years with severe injuries, or take decades to develop when the injury is less severe. <span lang=\"en\">Although progressive cartilage loss with its inhibition of joint motion plays a central role in arthritis, injury to other soft tissue structures actually initiates the change in equilibrium that leads to this breakdown of cartilage and the path to arthritis. </span>Athletes of all ages desire to be as fit as when in the prime of their athletic careers. But the pain and symptoms from non-healed sports injuries interferes with that dream!\r\n<h2>Treatment for Sports Injuries</h2>\r\nStandard treatments for sports injuries usually only involve the management of symptoms, which may include pain medications, cortisone/steroid injections, physical therapy, massage and other therapies to provide pain relief. These treatments may work to relieve pain temporarily or momentarily reduce the pain and inflammation. But when the athlete turns off the pain signal with medication use, while the joint is still injured, and continues to play and remain active on an injured joint, further damage ensues. It is important to realize that these treatment modalities do not repair soft tissue injuries, such as tendon, ligament, and meniscus tears, nor do they regenerate cartilage.\r\n\r\nThe key to keeping joints strong is to stimulate the area to heal. Regenerative Orthopedics does just that, offering hope to those suffering from sports injuries. They are the ideal treatment for sports injuries because they get you back to doing what you love. Plus, these therapies are non-surgical. The treatments regenerate and repair the damaged ligaments and soft tissue, allowing the athlete to continue with their desired activity. Non-surgical regenerative therapies, including Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, and Prolotherapy, stimulate the natural regenerative processes in and around the joint and facilitate the restoration of the degenerated soft tissue to a healthy state, improving joint support and function, and reducing pain and symptoms.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics involves the injection of natural solutions, and sometimes, depending on the nature of injury or degeneration, will also include injections of an autologous preparation, from a person’s own plasma (blood), fat or bone marrow, injected directly into the damaged joint to accelerate the healing process.\r\n<h2>Sports injuries do not need to put an end to the enjoyment of sports activities. There is an effective option for repair!</h2>\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics <span lang=\"en\">is a great non-surgical treatment ideal for</span> offering not only pain relief from sports injuries, but healing and reparation at the source of the injury. This regeneration and repair enables the athlete of all ages to speedily return to the sport or activity they love with minimal lifestyle interruption.','Why Regenerative Orthopedics Are the Ideal Sports Medicine','','inherit','closed','closed','','3134-revision-v1','','','2019-11-01 05:32:28','2019-11-01 05:32:28','',3134,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/3134-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3136,8,'2019-11-01 05:44:23','2019-11-01 05:44:23','<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div id=\"slider\">\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel slider-carousel\">\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Kili-top-header.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Congratulations\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">The Athletic Doc®\r\nsuccessfully climbed</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Mt. Kilimanjaro in\r\nTanzania, Africa.19,341 feet!!!</span></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-1.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">New Article By Dr. Fields</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Why Regenerative Orthopedics Are the Ideal Sports Medicine</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/why-regenerative-orthopedics-are-the-ideal-sports-medicine/\">Read More</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-11.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints &amp; Spine Without Surgery</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"> Let\'s Get Started Today!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-9.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Get Back In The Game!</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Avoid Joint and Spine Surgery </span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Stem Cell/PRP/Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"> Get Help Now!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-4.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints &amp; Spine Without Surgery</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"> Let\'s Get Started Today!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"jumbotron-fluid\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box1\">\r\n\r\nWhat\'s\r\n<h3>New</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/why-regenerative-orthopedics-are-the-ideal-sports-medicine/\">Why Regenerative Orthopedics Are the Ideal Sports Medicine</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/cortisone-steroid-injections-may-not-be-as-safe-as-you-think/\">Cortisone (Steroid) Injections May Not Be As Safe As You Think</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Cellular-Regeneration-Testimonials\">New Stem Cell Testimonials</a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Snapping-Hip-Syndrome\">Snapping Hip Syndrome </a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Prolo-News/Runners-Knee-Pain\">Runner\'s Knee Pain</a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Prolo-News/Meniscus-and-Labral-Tears\">Meniscus and Labral Tears</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"testimonials\" class=\"col-md-4 box2\">\r\n\r\nPatient\r\n<h3>Testimonials</h3>\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel testimonials-carousel wow fadeInUp\">\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"I wished I had come earlier and listened to what my physical therapist had told me to do because Dr. Fields has been a real solution for me.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-larry.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<h3>Larry</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Knee</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"I highly recommend it to anyone who needs to recover fast and get back out there.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-christopher.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<h3>Chris, Pro Basketball Player</h3>\r\n<h4>PRP Knee</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"Now I can go walking, I go to my ballet classs and I’m a happy camper because of Dr. Fields.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-mary.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<h3>Mary</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Hip</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box3\">\r\n\r\nNews &amp;\r\n<h3>Events</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Health-News/Mexico-City-Lecture-2018\">Dr. Fields Lectured in Mexico City </a></li>\r\n 	<li><a style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Health-News/A5M-Conference-Australia-2017\">Dr. Fields Keynote Speaker at a Regenerative Orthopedics Lecture, Australia </a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"intro\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n<h1 class=\"text-center\">Welcome to OrthoRegen!</h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text welcome\"><a href=\"http://orthoregen.com\"><span style=\"font-size: 26px;\">OrthoRegen</span></a> is dedicated to providing the best of <span class=\"nowrap\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span> by offering non-surgical alternatives for joint and spine repair</p>\r\n<a class=\"primaryButton\" href=\"Our-Office/Our-Philosophy\">Read More About Us</a>\r\n<a id=\"candidateButton\" href=\"/contact/\">Are you a good candidate?</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"about\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5 drfields\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/dr-fields.png\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-7 about_holder\">\r\n<h1>Peter A. Fields, <span class=\"nowrap\">MD, DC</span></h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text\">Medical Physician and Chiropractor\r\nThe Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> - 10x Ironman Triathlete</p>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img title=\"icon info\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-info.png\" alt=\"icon info\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>About</h3>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC is one of a handful of physicians in the nation with both medical and chiropractic degrees...\r\n\r\n<a class=\"secondaryButton\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/dr-fields-bio/\">Read More</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img title=\"Man Icon\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-ironman.png\" alt=\"Man Icon\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>10x Ironman</h3>\r\nDr. Peter A. Fields is also known as The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> He not only treats athletes in his practice but is an athlete himself. For over...\r\n\r\n<a class=\"secondaryButton\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">Read More</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>','Home','','inherit','closed','closed','','2109-revision-v1','','','2019-11-01 05:44:23','2019-11-01 05:44:23','',2109,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2109-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3137,8,'2019-11-01 05:46:32','2019-11-01 05:46:32','<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div id=\"slider\">\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel slider-carousel\">\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Kili-top-header.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Congratulations\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">The Athletic Doc®\r\nsuccessfully climbed</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Mt. Kilimanjaro in\r\nTanzania, Africa.19,341 feet!!!</span></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-1.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">New Article By Dr. Fields</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Why Regenerative Orthopedics Are the Ideal Sports Medicine</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/why-regenerative-orthopedics-are-the-ideal-sports-medicine/\">Read More</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-11.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints &amp; Spine Without Surgery</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"> Let\'s Get Started Today!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-9.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Get Back In The Game!</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Avoid Joint and Spine Surgery </span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Stem Cell/PRP/Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"> Get Help Now!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-4.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints &amp; Spine Without Surgery</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"> Let\'s Get Started Today!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"jumbotron-fluid\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box1\">\r\n\r\nWhat\'s\r\n<h3>New</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/why-regenerative-orthopedics-are-the-ideal-sports-medicine/\">Why Regenerative Orthopedics Are the Ideal Sports Medicine</a></li>\r\n        <li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/do-overuse-injuries-have-you-sidelined/\">Do Overuse Injuries Have You Sidelined?</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/cortisone-steroid-injections-may-not-be-as-safe-as-you-think/\">Cortisone (Steroid) Injections May Not Be As Safe As You Think</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Cellular-Regeneration-Testimonials\">New Stem Cell Testimonials</a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Snapping-Hip-Syndrome\">Snapping Hip Syndrome </a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Prolo-News/Runners-Knee-Pain\">Runner\'s Knee Pain</a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Prolo-News/Meniscus-and-Labral-Tears\">Meniscus and Labral Tears</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"testimonials\" class=\"col-md-4 box2\">\r\n\r\nPatient\r\n<h3>Testimonials</h3>\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel testimonials-carousel wow fadeInUp\">\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"I wished I had come earlier and listened to what my physical therapist had told me to do because Dr. Fields has been a real solution for me.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-larry.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<h3>Larry</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Knee</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"I highly recommend it to anyone who needs to recover fast and get back out there.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-christopher.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<h3>Chris, Pro Basketball Player</h3>\r\n<h4>PRP Knee</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"Now I can go walking, I go to my ballet classs and I’m a happy camper because of Dr. Fields.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-mary.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<h3>Mary</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Hip</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box3\">\r\n\r\nNews &amp;\r\n<h3>Events</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Health-News/Mexico-City-Lecture-2018\">Dr. Fields Lectured in Mexico City </a></li>\r\n 	<li><a style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Health-News/A5M-Conference-Australia-2017\">Dr. Fields Keynote Speaker at a Regenerative Orthopedics Lecture, Australia </a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"intro\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n<h1 class=\"text-center\">Welcome to OrthoRegen!</h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text welcome\"><a href=\"http://orthoregen.com\"><span style=\"font-size: 26px;\">OrthoRegen</span></a> is dedicated to providing the best of <span class=\"nowrap\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span> by offering non-surgical alternatives for joint and spine repair</p>\r\n<a class=\"primaryButton\" href=\"Our-Office/Our-Philosophy\">Read More About Us</a>\r\n<a id=\"candidateButton\" href=\"/contact/\">Are you a good candidate?</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"about\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5 drfields\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/dr-fields.png\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-7 about_holder\">\r\n<h1>Peter A. Fields, <span class=\"nowrap\">MD, DC</span></h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text\">Medical Physician and Chiropractor\r\nThe Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> - 10x Ironman Triathlete</p>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img title=\"icon info\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-info.png\" alt=\"icon info\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>About</h3>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC is one of a handful of physicians in the nation with both medical and chiropractic degrees...\r\n\r\n<a class=\"secondaryButton\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/dr-fields-bio/\">Read More</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img title=\"Man Icon\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-ironman.png\" alt=\"Man Icon\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>10x Ironman</h3>\r\nDr. Peter A. Fields is also known as The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> He not only treats athletes in his practice but is an athlete himself. For over...\r\n\r\n<a class=\"secondaryButton\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">Read More</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>','Home','','inherit','closed','closed','','2109-revision-v1','','','2019-11-01 05:46:32','2019-11-01 05:46:32','',2109,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2109-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3188,8,'2019-11-01 18:08:00','2019-11-01 18:08:00','<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div id=\"slider\">\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel slider-carousel\">\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Kili-top-header.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Congratulations\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">The Athletic Doc®\r\nsuccessfully climbed</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Mt. Kilimanjaro in\r\nTanzania, Africa.19,341 feet!!!</span></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-1.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">New Article By Dr. Fields</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Why Regenerative Orthopedics Are the Ideal Sports Medicine</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/why-regenerative-orthopedics-are-the-ideal-sports-medicine/\">Read More</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-11.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints &amp; Spine Without Surgery</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"> Let\'s Get Started Today!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-9.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Get Back In The Game!</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Avoid Joint and Spine Surgery </span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Stem Cell/PRP/Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"> Get Help Now!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-4.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints &amp; Spine Without Surgery</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"> Let\'s Get Started Today!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"jumbotron-fluid\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box1\">\r\n\r\nWhat\'s\r\n<h3>New</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/why-regenerative-orthopedics-are-the-ideal-sports-medicine/\">Why Regenerative Orthopedics Are the Ideal Sports Medicine</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/do-overuse-injuries-have-you-sidelined/\">Do Overuse Injuries Have You Sidelined?</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/cortisone-steroid-injections-may-not-be-as-safe-as-you-think/\">Cortisone (Steroid) Injections May Not Be As Safe As You Think</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Cellular-Regeneration-Testimonials\">New Stem Cell Testimonials</a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Snapping-Hip-Syndrome\">Snapping Hip Syndrome </a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Prolo-News/Runners-Knee-Pain\">Runner\'s Knee Pain</a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Prolo-News/Meniscus-and-Labral-Tears\">Meniscus and Labral Tears</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"testimonials\" class=\"col-md-4 box2\">\r\n\r\nPatient\r\n<h3>Testimonials</h3>\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel testimonials-carousel wow fadeInUp\">\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"I wished I had come earlier and listened to what my physical therapist had told me to do because Dr. Fields has been a real solution for me.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-larry.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<h3>Larry</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Knee</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"I highly recommend it to anyone who needs to recover fast and get back out there.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-christopher.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<h3>Chris, Pro Basketball Player</h3>\r\n<h4>PRP Knee</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"Now I can go walking, I go to my ballet classs and I’m a happy camper because of Dr. Fields.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-mary.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<h3>Mary</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Hip</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box3\">\r\n\r\nNews &amp;\r\n<h3>Events</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Health-News/Mexico-City-Lecture-2018\">Dr. Fields Lectured in Mexico City </a></li>\r\n 	<li><a style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Health-News/A5M-Conference-Australia-2017\">Dr. Fields Keynote Speaker at a Regenerative Orthopedics Lecture, Australia </a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"search-articles\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n            <h1 class=\"text-center\">Search <b>Dr. Fields&rsquo;</b> Articles</h1>\r\n            <form id=\"searchform\" method=\"get\" action=\"<?php echo home_url(\'/\'); ?>\">\r\n                <input type=\"text\" class=\"search-field\" name=\"s\" placeholder=\"Search Dr. Fields\' Articles\" value=\"<?php the_search_query(); ?>\">\r\n                <input type=\"submit\" value=\"Search\">\r\n            </form>\r\n        </div>\r\n    </div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"intro\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n<h1 class=\"text-center\">Welcome to OrthoRegen!</h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text welcome\"><a href=\"http://orthoregen.com\"><span style=\"font-size: 26px;\">OrthoRegen</span></a> is dedicated to providing the best of <span class=\"nowrap\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span> by offering non-surgical alternatives for joint and spine repair</p>\r\n<a class=\"primaryButton\" href=\"Our-Office/Our-Philosophy\">Read More About Us</a>\r\n<a id=\"candidateButton\" href=\"/contact/\">Are you a good candidate?</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"about\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5 drfields\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/dr-fields.png\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-7 about_holder\">\r\n<h1>Peter A. Fields, <span class=\"nowrap\">MD, DC</span></h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text\">Medical Physician and Chiropractor\r\nThe Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> - 10x Ironman Triathlete</p>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img title=\"icon info\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-info.png\" alt=\"icon info\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>About</h3>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC is one of a handful of physicians in the nation with both medical and chiropractic degrees...\r\n\r\n<a class=\"secondaryButton\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/dr-fields-bio/\">Read More</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img title=\"Man Icon\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-ironman.png\" alt=\"Man Icon\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>10x Ironman</h3>\r\nDr. Peter A. Fields is also known as The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> He not only treats athletes in his practice but is an athlete himself. For over...\r\n\r\n<a class=\"secondaryButton\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">Read More</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>','Home','','inherit','closed','closed','','2109-revision-v1','','','2019-11-01 18:08:00','2019-11-01 18:08:00','',2109,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2109-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3189,8,'2019-11-01 18:26:46','2019-11-01 18:26:46','<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div id=\"slider\">\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel slider-carousel\">\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Kili-top-header.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Congratulations\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">The Athletic Doc®\r\nsuccessfully climbed</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Mt. Kilimanjaro in\r\nTanzania, Africa.19,341 feet!!!</span></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-1.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">New Article By Dr. Fields</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Why Regenerative Orthopedics Are the Ideal Sports Medicine</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/why-regenerative-orthopedics-are-the-ideal-sports-medicine/\">Read More</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-11.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints &amp; Spine Without Surgery</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"> Let\'s Get Started Today!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-9.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Get Back In The Game!</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Avoid Joint and Spine Surgery </span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Stem Cell/PRP/Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"> Get Help Now!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-4.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints &amp; Spine Without Surgery</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"> Let\'s Get Started Today!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"jumbotron-fluid\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box1\">\r\n\r\nWhat\'s\r\n<h3>New</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/why-regenerative-orthopedics-are-the-ideal-sports-medicine/\">Why Regenerative Orthopedics Are the Ideal Sports Medicine</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/do-overuse-injuries-have-you-sidelined/\">Do Overuse Injuries Have You Sidelined?</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/cortisone-steroid-injections-may-not-be-as-safe-as-you-think/\">Cortisone (Steroid) Injections May Not Be As Safe As You Think</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Cellular-Regeneration-Testimonials\">New Stem Cell Testimonials</a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Snapping-Hip-Syndrome\">Snapping Hip Syndrome </a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Prolo-News/Runners-Knee-Pain\">Runner\'s Knee Pain</a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Prolo-News/Meniscus-and-Labral-Tears\">Meniscus and Labral Tears</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"testimonials\" class=\"col-md-4 box2\">\r\n\r\nPatient\r\n<h3>Testimonials</h3>\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel testimonials-carousel wow fadeInUp\">\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"I wished I had come earlier and listened to what my physical therapist had told me to do because Dr. Fields has been a real solution for me.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-larry.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<h3>Larry</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Knee</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"I highly recommend it to anyone who needs to recover fast and get back out there.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-christopher.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<h3>Chris, Pro Basketball Player</h3>\r\n<h4>PRP Knee</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"Now I can go walking, I go to my ballet classs and I’m a happy camper because of Dr. Fields.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-mary.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<h3>Mary</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Hip</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box3\">\r\n\r\nNews &amp;\r\n<h3>Events</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Health-News/Mexico-City-Lecture-2018\">Dr. Fields Lectured in Mexico City </a></li>\r\n 	<li><a style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Health-News/A5M-Conference-Australia-2017\">Dr. Fields Keynote Speaker at a Regenerative Orthopedics Lecture, Australia </a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"search-articles\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n            <h1 class=\"text-center\">Search <b>Dr. Fields\'</b> Articles</h1>\r\n            <form id=\"searchform\" method=\"get\" action=\"<?php echo home_url(\'/\'); ?>\">\r\n                <input type=\"text\" class=\"search-field\" name=\"s\" placeholder=\"Search Dr. Fields\\\' Articles\" value=\"<?php the_search_query(); ?>\">\r\n                <input type=\"submit\" value=\"Search\">\r\n            </form>\r\n        </div>\r\n    </div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"intro\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n<h1 class=\"text-center\">Welcome to OrthoRegen!</h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text welcome\"><a href=\"http://orthoregen.com\"><span style=\"font-size: 26px;\">OrthoRegen</span></a> is dedicated to providing the best of <span class=\"nowrap\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span> by offering non-surgical alternatives for joint and spine repair</p>\r\n<a class=\"primaryButton\" href=\"Our-Office/Our-Philosophy\">Read More About Us</a>\r\n<a id=\"candidateButton\" href=\"/contact/\">Are you a good candidate?</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"about\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5 drfields\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/dr-fields.png\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-7 about_holder\">\r\n<h1>Peter A. Fields, <span class=\"nowrap\">MD, DC</span></h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text\">Medical Physician and Chiropractor\r\nThe Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> - 10x Ironman Triathlete</p>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img title=\"icon info\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-info.png\" alt=\"icon info\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>About</h3>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC is one of a handful of physicians in the nation with both medical and chiropractic degrees...\r\n\r\n<a class=\"secondaryButton\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/dr-fields-bio/\">Read More</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img title=\"Man Icon\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-ironman.png\" alt=\"Man Icon\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>10x Ironman</h3>\r\nDr. Peter A. Fields is also known as The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> He not only treats athletes in his practice but is an athlete himself. For over...\r\n\r\n<a class=\"secondaryButton\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">Read More</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>','Home','','inherit','closed','closed','','2109-revision-v1','','','2019-11-01 18:26:46','2019-11-01 18:26:46','',2109,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2109-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3190,8,'2019-11-01 18:27:32','2019-11-01 18:27:32','<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div id=\"slider\">\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel slider-carousel\">\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Kili-top-header.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Congratulations\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">The Athletic Doc®\r\nsuccessfully climbed</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Mt. Kilimanjaro in\r\nTanzania, Africa.19,341 feet!!!</span></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-1.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">New Article By Dr. Fields</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Why Regenerative Orthopedics Are the Ideal Sports Medicine</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/why-regenerative-orthopedics-are-the-ideal-sports-medicine/\">Read More</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-11.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints &amp; Spine Without Surgery</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"> Let\'s Get Started Today!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-9.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Get Back In The Game!</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Avoid Joint and Spine Surgery </span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Stem Cell/PRP/Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"> Get Help Now!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-4.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints &amp; Spine Without Surgery</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"> Let\'s Get Started Today!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"jumbotron-fluid\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box1\">\r\n\r\nWhat\'s\r\n<h3>New</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/why-regenerative-orthopedics-are-the-ideal-sports-medicine/\">Why Regenerative Orthopedics Are the Ideal Sports Medicine</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/do-overuse-injuries-have-you-sidelined/\">Do Overuse Injuries Have You Sidelined?</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/cortisone-steroid-injections-may-not-be-as-safe-as-you-think/\">Cortisone (Steroid) Injections May Not Be As Safe As You Think</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Cellular-Regeneration-Testimonials\">New Stem Cell Testimonials</a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Snapping-Hip-Syndrome\">Snapping Hip Syndrome </a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Prolo-News/Runners-Knee-Pain\">Runner\'s Knee Pain</a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Prolo-News/Meniscus-and-Labral-Tears\">Meniscus and Labral Tears</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"testimonials\" class=\"col-md-4 box2\">\r\n\r\nPatient\r\n<h3>Testimonials</h3>\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel testimonials-carousel wow fadeInUp\">\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"I wished I had come earlier and listened to what my physical therapist had told me to do because Dr. Fields has been a real solution for me.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-larry.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<h3>Larry</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Knee</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"I highly recommend it to anyone who needs to recover fast and get back out there.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-christopher.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<h3>Chris, Pro Basketball Player</h3>\r\n<h4>PRP Knee</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"Now I can go walking, I go to my ballet classs and I’m a happy camper because of Dr. Fields.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-mary.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<h3>Mary</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Hip</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box3\">\r\n\r\nNews &amp;\r\n<h3>Events</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Health-News/Mexico-City-Lecture-2018\">Dr. Fields Lectured in Mexico City </a></li>\r\n 	<li><a style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Health-News/A5M-Conference-Australia-2017\">Dr. Fields Keynote Speaker at a Regenerative Orthopedics Lecture, Australia </a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"search-articles\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n            <h1 class=\"text-center\">Search <b>Dr. Fields\'</b> Articles</h1>\r\n            <form id=\"searchform\" method=\"get\" action=\"<?php echo home_url(\'/\'); ?>\">\r\n                <input type=\"text\" class=\"search-field\" name=\"s\" placeholder=\"Search Dr. Fields\' Articles\" value=\"<?php the_search_query(); ?>\">\r\n                <input type=\"submit\" value=\"Search\">\r\n            </form>\r\n        </div>\r\n    </div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"intro\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n<h1 class=\"text-center\">Welcome to OrthoRegen!</h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text welcome\"><a href=\"http://orthoregen.com\"><span style=\"font-size: 26px;\">OrthoRegen</span></a> is dedicated to providing the best of <span class=\"nowrap\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span> by offering non-surgical alternatives for joint and spine repair</p>\r\n<a class=\"primaryButton\" href=\"Our-Office/Our-Philosophy\">Read More About Us</a>\r\n<a id=\"candidateButton\" href=\"/contact/\">Are you a good candidate?</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"about\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5 drfields\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/dr-fields.png\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-7 about_holder\">\r\n<h1>Peter A. Fields, <span class=\"nowrap\">MD, DC</span></h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text\">Medical Physician and Chiropractor\r\nThe Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> - 10x Ironman Triathlete</p>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img title=\"icon info\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-info.png\" alt=\"icon info\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>About</h3>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC is one of a handful of physicians in the nation with both medical and chiropractic degrees...\r\n\r\n<a class=\"secondaryButton\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/dr-fields-bio/\">Read More</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img title=\"Man Icon\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-ironman.png\" alt=\"Man Icon\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>10x Ironman</h3>\r\nDr. Peter A. Fields is also known as The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> He not only treats athletes in his practice but is an athlete himself. For over...\r\n\r\n<a class=\"secondaryButton\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">Read More</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>','Home','','inherit','closed','closed','','2109-revision-v1','','','2019-11-01 18:27:32','2019-11-01 18:27:32','',2109,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2109-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3191,8,'2019-11-01 18:33:26','2019-11-01 18:33:26','<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div id=\"slider\">\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel slider-carousel\">\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Kili-top-header.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Congratulations\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">The Athletic Doc®\r\nsuccessfully climbed</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Mt. Kilimanjaro in\r\nTanzania, Africa.19,341 feet!!!</span></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-1.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">New Article By Dr. Fields</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Why Regenerative Orthopedics Are the Ideal Sports Medicine</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/why-regenerative-orthopedics-are-the-ideal-sports-medicine/\">Read More</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-11.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints &amp; Spine Without Surgery</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"> Let\'s Get Started Today!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-9.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Get Back In The Game!</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Avoid Joint and Spine Surgery </span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Stem Cell/PRP/Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"> Get Help Now!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-4.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints &amp; Spine Without Surgery</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"> Let\'s Get Started Today!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"jumbotron-fluid\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box1\">\r\n\r\nWhat\'s\r\n<h3>New</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/why-regenerative-orthopedics-are-the-ideal-sports-medicine/\">Why Regenerative Orthopedics Are the Ideal Sports Medicine</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/do-overuse-injuries-have-you-sidelined/\">Do Overuse Injuries Have You Sidelined?</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/cortisone-steroid-injections-may-not-be-as-safe-as-you-think/\">Cortisone (Steroid) Injections May Not Be As Safe As You Think</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Cellular-Regeneration-Testimonials\">New Stem Cell Testimonials</a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Snapping-Hip-Syndrome\">Snapping Hip Syndrome </a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Prolo-News/Runners-Knee-Pain\">Runner\'s Knee Pain</a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Prolo-News/Meniscus-and-Labral-Tears\">Meniscus and Labral Tears</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"testimonials\" class=\"col-md-4 box2\">\r\n\r\nPatient\r\n<h3>Testimonials</h3>\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel testimonials-carousel wow fadeInUp\">\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"I wished I had come earlier and listened to what my physical therapist had told me to do because Dr. Fields has been a real solution for me.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-larry.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<h3>Larry</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Knee</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"I highly recommend it to anyone who needs to recover fast and get back out there.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-christopher.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<h3>Chris, Pro Basketball Player</h3>\r\n<h4>PRP Knee</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"Now I can go walking, I go to my ballet classs and I’m a happy camper because of Dr. Fields.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-mary.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<h3>Mary</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Hip</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box3\">\r\n\r\nNews &amp;\r\n<h3>Events</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Health-News/Mexico-City-Lecture-2018\">Dr. Fields Lectured in Mexico City </a></li>\r\n 	<li><a style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Health-News/A5M-Conference-Australia-2017\">Dr. Fields Keynote Speaker at a Regenerative Orthopedics Lecture, Australia </a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"search-articles\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n            <h2 class=\"text-center\">Search <b>Dr. Fields\'</b> Articles</h2>\r\n            <form id=\"searchform\" method=\"get\" action=\"<?php echo home_url(\'/\'); ?>\">\r\n                <input type=\"text\" class=\"search-field\" name=\"s\" placeholder=\"Search Dr. Fields\' Articles\" value=\"<?php the_search_query(); ?>\">\r\n                <input type=\"submit\" value=\"Search\">\r\n            </form>\r\n        </div>\r\n    </div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"intro\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n<h1 class=\"text-center\">Welcome to OrthoRegen!</h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text welcome\"><a href=\"http://orthoregen.com\"><span style=\"font-size: 26px;\">OrthoRegen</span></a> is dedicated to providing the best of <span class=\"nowrap\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span> by offering non-surgical alternatives for joint and spine repair</p>\r\n<a class=\"primaryButton\" href=\"Our-Office/Our-Philosophy\">Read More About Us</a>\r\n<a id=\"candidateButton\" href=\"/contact/\">Are you a good candidate?</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"about\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5 drfields\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/dr-fields.png\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-7 about_holder\">\r\n<h1>Peter A. Fields, <span class=\"nowrap\">MD, DC</span></h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text\">Medical Physician and Chiropractor\r\nThe Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> - 10x Ironman Triathlete</p>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img title=\"icon info\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-info.png\" alt=\"icon info\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>About</h3>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC is one of a handful of physicians in the nation with both medical and chiropractic degrees...\r\n\r\n<a class=\"secondaryButton\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/dr-fields-bio/\">Read More</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img title=\"Man Icon\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-ironman.png\" alt=\"Man Icon\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>10x Ironman</h3>\r\nDr. Peter A. Fields is also known as The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> He not only treats athletes in his practice but is an athlete himself. For over...\r\n\r\n<a class=\"secondaryButton\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">Read More</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>','Home','','inherit','closed','closed','','2109-revision-v1','','','2019-11-01 18:33:26','2019-11-01 18:33:26','',2109,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2109-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3192,8,'2019-11-01 19:41:57','2019-11-01 19:41:57','<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div id=\"slider\">\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel slider-carousel\">\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Kili-top-header.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Congratulations\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">The Athletic Doc®\r\nsuccessfully climbed</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Mt. Kilimanjaro in\r\nTanzania, Africa.19,341 feet!!!</span></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-1.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">New Article By Dr. Fields</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Why Regenerative Orthopedics Are the Ideal Sports Medicine</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/why-regenerative-orthopedics-are-the-ideal-sports-medicine/\">Read More</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-11.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints &amp; Spine Without Surgery</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"> Let\'s Get Started Today!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-9.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Get Back In The Game!</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Avoid Joint and Spine Surgery </span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Stem Cell/PRP/Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"> Get Help Now!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-4.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints &amp; Spine Without Surgery</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"> Let\'s Get Started Today!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"jumbotron-fluid\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box1\">\r\n\r\nWhat\'s\r\n<h3>New</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/why-regenerative-orthopedics-are-the-ideal-sports-medicine/\">Why Regenerative Orthopedics Are the Ideal Sports Medicine</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/do-overuse-injuries-have-you-sidelined/\">Do Overuse Injuries Have You Sidelined?</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/cortisone-steroid-injections-may-not-be-as-safe-as-you-think/\">Cortisone (Steroid) Injections May Not Be As Safe As You Think</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Cellular-Regeneration-Testimonials\">New Stem Cell Testimonials</a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Snapping-Hip-Syndrome\">Snapping Hip Syndrome </a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Prolo-News/Runners-Knee-Pain\">Runner\'s Knee Pain</a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Prolo-News/Meniscus-and-Labral-Tears\">Meniscus and Labral Tears</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"testimonials\" class=\"col-md-4 box2\">\r\n\r\nPatient\r\n<h3>Testimonials</h3>\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel testimonials-carousel wow fadeInUp\">\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"I wished I had come earlier and listened to what my physical therapist had told me to do because Dr. Fields has been a real solution for me.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-larry.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<h3>Larry</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Knee</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"I highly recommend it to anyone who needs to recover fast and get back out there.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-christopher.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<h3>Chris, Pro Basketball Player</h3>\r\n<h4>PRP Knee</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"Now I can go walking, I go to my ballet classs and I’m a happy camper because of Dr. Fields.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-mary.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<h3>Mary</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Hip</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box3\">\r\n\r\nNews &amp;\r\n<h3>Events</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Health-News/Mexico-City-Lecture-2018\">Dr. Fields Lectured in Mexico City </a></li>\r\n 	<li><a style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Health-News/A5M-Conference-Australia-2017\">Dr. Fields Keynote Speaker at a Regenerative Orthopedics Lecture, Australia </a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"search-articles\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n            <h2 class=\"text-center\">Search <b>Dr. Fields\'</b> Articles</h2>\r\n            <form id=\"searchform\" method=\"get\" action=\"/\">\r\n                <input type=\"text\" class=\"search-field\" name=\"s\" placeholder=\"Search Dr. Fields\' Articles\">\r\n                <input type=\"submit\" value=\"Search\">\r\n            </form>\r\n        </div>\r\n    </div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"intro\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n<h1 class=\"text-center\">Welcome to OrthoRegen!</h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text welcome\"><a href=\"http://orthoregen.com\"><span style=\"font-size: 26px;\">OrthoRegen</span></a> is dedicated to providing the best of <span class=\"nowrap\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span> by offering non-surgical alternatives for joint and spine repair</p>\r\n<a class=\"primaryButton\" href=\"Our-Office/Our-Philosophy\">Read More About Us</a>\r\n<a id=\"candidateButton\" href=\"/contact/\">Are you a good candidate?</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"about\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5 drfields\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/dr-fields.png\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-7 about_holder\">\r\n<h1>Peter A. Fields, <span class=\"nowrap\">MD, DC</span></h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text\">Medical Physician and Chiropractor\r\nThe Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> - 10x Ironman Triathlete</p>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img title=\"icon info\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-info.png\" alt=\"icon info\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>About</h3>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC is one of a handful of physicians in the nation with both medical and chiropractic degrees...\r\n\r\n<a class=\"secondaryButton\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/dr-fields-bio/\">Read More</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img title=\"Man Icon\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-ironman.png\" alt=\"Man Icon\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>10x Ironman</h3>\r\nDr. Peter A. Fields is also known as The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> He not only treats athletes in his practice but is an athlete himself. For over...\r\n\r\n<a class=\"secondaryButton\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">Read More</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>','Home','','inherit','closed','closed','','2109-revision-v1','','','2019-11-01 19:41:57','2019-11-01 19:41:57','',2109,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2109-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3193,8,'2019-11-04 05:01:53','2019-11-04 05:01:53','<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div id=\"slider\">\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel slider-carousel\">\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Kili-top-header.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Congratulations\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">The Athletic Doc®\r\nsuccessfully climbed</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Mt. Kilimanjaro in\r\nTanzania, Africa.19,341 feet!!!</span></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-1.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">New Article By Dr. Fields</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Why Regenerative Orthopedics Are the Ideal Sports Medicine</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/why-regenerative-orthopedics-are-the-ideal-sports-medicine/\" title=\"Read More\">Read More</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-11.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints &amp; Spine Without Surgery</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"> Let\'s Get Started Today!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-9.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Get Back In The Game!</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Avoid Joint and Spine Surgery </span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Stem Cell/PRP/Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\" title=\"Get Help Now!\"> Get Help Now!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-4.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints &amp; Spine Without Surgery</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\" title=\"Let\'s Get Started Today!\"> Let\'s Get Started Today!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"jumbotron-fluid\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box1\">\r\n\r\nWhat\'s\r\n<h3>New</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/why-regenerative-orthopedics-are-the-ideal-sports-medicine/\">Why Regenerative Orthopedics Are the Ideal Sports Medicine</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/do-overuse-injuries-have-you-sidelined/\">Do Overuse Injuries Have You Sidelined?</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/cortisone-steroid-injections-may-not-be-as-safe-as-you-think/\">Cortisone (Steroid) Injections May Not Be As Safe As You Think</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Cellular-Regeneration-Testimonials\">New Stem Cell Testimonials</a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Snapping-Hip-Syndrome\">Snapping Hip Syndrome </a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Prolo-News/Runners-Knee-Pain\">Runner\'s Knee Pain</a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Prolo-News/Meniscus-and-Labral-Tears\">Meniscus and Labral Tears</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"testimonials\" class=\"col-md-4 box2\">\r\n\r\nPatient\r\n<h3>Testimonials</h3>\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel testimonials-carousel wow fadeInUp\">\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"I wished I had come earlier and listened to what my physical therapist had told me to do because Dr. Fields has been a real solution for me.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-larry.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<h3>Larry</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Knee</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"I highly recommend it to anyone who needs to recover fast and get back out there.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-christopher.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<h3>Chris, Pro Basketball Player</h3>\r\n<h4>PRP Knee</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"Now I can go walking, I go to my ballet classs and I’m a happy camper because of Dr. Fields.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-mary.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<h3>Mary</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Hip</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box3\">\r\n\r\nNews &amp;\r\n<h3>Events</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Health-News/Mexico-City-Lecture-2018\">Dr. Fields Lectured in Mexico City </a></li>\r\n 	<li><a style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Health-News/A5M-Conference-Australia-2017\">Dr. Fields Keynote Speaker at a Regenerative Orthopedics Lecture, Australia </a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"search-articles\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n            <h2 class=\"text-center\">Search <b>Dr. Fields\'</b> Articles</h2>\r\n            <form id=\"searchform\" method=\"get\" action=\"/\">\r\n                <input type=\"text\" class=\"search-field\" name=\"s\" placeholder=\"Search Dr. Fields\' Articles\">\r\n                <input type=\"submit\" value=\"Search\">\r\n            </form>\r\n        </div>\r\n    </div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"intro\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n<h1 class=\"text-center\">Welcome to OrthoRegen!</h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text welcome\"><a href=\"http://orthoregen.com\"><span style=\"font-size: 26px;\">OrthoRegen</span></a> is dedicated to providing the best of <span class=\"nowrap\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span> by offering non-surgical alternatives for joint and spine repair</p>\r\n<a class=\"primaryButton\" href=\"Our-Office/Our-Philosophy\">Read More About Us</a>\r\n<a id=\"candidateButton\" href=\"/contact/\">Are you a good candidate?</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"about\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5 drfields\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/dr-fields.png\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-7 about_holder\">\r\n<h1>Peter A. Fields, <span class=\"nowrap\">MD, DC</span></h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text\">Medical Physician and Chiropractor\r\nThe Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> - 10x Ironman Triathlete</p>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img title=\"icon info\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-info.png\" alt=\"icon info\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>About</h3>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC is one of a handful of physicians in the nation with both medical and chiropractic degrees...\r\n\r\n<a class=\"secondaryButton\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/dr-fields-bio/\">Read More</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img title=\"Man Icon\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-ironman.png\" alt=\"Man Icon\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>10x Ironman</h3>\r\nDr. Peter A. Fields is also known as The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> He not only treats athletes in his practice but is an athlete himself. For over...\r\n\r\n<a class=\"secondaryButton\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">Read More</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>','Home','','inherit','closed','closed','','2109-revision-v1','','','2019-11-04 05:01:53','2019-11-04 05:01:53','',2109,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2109-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3194,8,'2019-11-04 05:10:55','2019-11-04 05:10:55','<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div id=\"slider\">\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel slider-carousel\">\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Kili-top-header.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Congratulations\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">The Athletic Doc®\r\nsuccessfully climbed</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Mt. Kilimanjaro in\r\nTanzania, Africa.19,341 feet!!!</span></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-1.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">New Article By Dr. Fields</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Why Regenerative Orthopedics Are the Ideal Sports Medicine</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/why-regenerative-orthopedics-are-the-ideal-sports-medicine/\" title=\"Read More\">Read More</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-11.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints &amp; Spine Without Surgery</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\" title=\"Let\'s Get Started Today!\"> Let\'s Get Started Today!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-9.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Get Back In The Game!</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Avoid Joint and Spine Surgery </span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Stem Cell/PRP/Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\" title=\"Get Help Now!\"> Get Help Now!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-4.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints &amp; Spine Without Surgery</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\" title=\"Let\'s Get Started Today!\"> Let\'s Get Started Today!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"jumbotron-fluid\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box1\">\r\n\r\nWhat\'s\r\n<h3>New</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/why-regenerative-orthopedics-are-the-ideal-sports-medicine/\">Why Regenerative Orthopedics Are the Ideal Sports Medicine</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/do-overuse-injuries-have-you-sidelined/\">Do Overuse Injuries Have You Sidelined?</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/cortisone-steroid-injections-may-not-be-as-safe-as-you-think/\">Cortisone (Steroid) Injections May Not Be As Safe As You Think</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Cellular-Regeneration-Testimonials\">New Stem Cell Testimonials</a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Snapping-Hip-Syndrome\">Snapping Hip Syndrome </a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Prolo-News/Runners-Knee-Pain\">Runner\'s Knee Pain</a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Prolo-News/Meniscus-and-Labral-Tears\">Meniscus and Labral Tears</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"testimonials\" class=\"col-md-4 box2\">\r\n\r\nPatient\r\n<h3>Testimonials</h3>\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel testimonials-carousel wow fadeInUp\">\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"I wished I had come earlier and listened to what my physical therapist had told me to do because Dr. Fields has been a real solution for me.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-larry.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<h3>Larry</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Knee</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"I highly recommend it to anyone who needs to recover fast and get back out there.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-christopher.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<h3>Chris, Pro Basketball Player</h3>\r\n<h4>PRP Knee</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"Now I can go walking, I go to my ballet classs and I’m a happy camper because of Dr. Fields.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-mary.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<h3>Mary</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Hip</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box3\">\r\n\r\nNews &amp;\r\n<h3>Events</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Health-News/Mexico-City-Lecture-2018\">Dr. Fields Lectured in Mexico City </a></li>\r\n 	<li><a style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Health-News/A5M-Conference-Australia-2017\">Dr. Fields Keynote Speaker at a Regenerative Orthopedics Lecture, Australia </a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"search-articles\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n            <h2 class=\"text-center\">Search <b>Dr. Fields\'</b> Articles</h2>\r\n            <form id=\"searchform\" method=\"get\" action=\"/\">\r\n                <input type=\"text\" class=\"search-field\" name=\"s\" placeholder=\"Search Dr. Fields\' Articles\">\r\n                <input type=\"submit\" value=\"Search\">\r\n            </form>\r\n        </div>\r\n    </div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"intro\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n<h1 class=\"text-center\">Welcome to OrthoRegen!</h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text welcome\"><a href=\"http://orthoregen.com\"><span style=\"font-size: 26px;\">OrthoRegen</span></a> is dedicated to providing the best of <span class=\"nowrap\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span> by offering non-surgical alternatives for joint and spine repair</p>\r\n<a class=\"primaryButton\" href=\"Our-Office/Our-Philosophy\">Read More About Us</a>\r\n<a id=\"candidateButton\" href=\"/contact/\">Are you a good candidate?</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"about\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5 drfields\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/dr-fields.png\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-7 about_holder\">\r\n<h1>Peter A. Fields, <span class=\"nowrap\">MD, DC</span></h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text\">Medical Physician and Chiropractor\r\nThe Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> - 10x Ironman Triathlete</p>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img title=\"icon info\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-info.png\" alt=\"icon info\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>About</h3>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC is one of a handful of physicians in the nation with both medical and chiropractic degrees...\r\n\r\n<a class=\"secondaryButton\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/dr-fields-bio/\">Read More</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img title=\"Man Icon\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-ironman.png\" alt=\"Man Icon\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>10x Ironman</h3>\r\nDr. Peter A. Fields is also known as The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> He not only treats athletes in his practice but is an athlete himself. For over...\r\n\r\n<a class=\"secondaryButton\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">Read More</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>','Home','','inherit','closed','closed','','2109-revision-v1','','','2019-11-04 05:10:55','2019-11-04 05:10:55','',2109,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2109-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3195,8,'2019-11-04 05:14:03','2019-11-04 05:14:03','<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div id=\"slider\">\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel slider-carousel\">\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Kili-top-header.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Congratulations\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">The Athletic Doc®\r\nsuccessfully climbed</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Mt. Kilimanjaro in\r\nTanzania, Africa.19,341 feet!!!</span></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-1.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">New Article By Dr. Fields</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Why Regenerative Orthopedics Are the Ideal Sports Medicine</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/why-regenerative-orthopedics-are-the-ideal-sports-medicine/\" title=\"Read More\">Read More</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-11.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints &amp; Spine Without Surgery</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\" title=\"Let\'s Get Started Today!\"> Let\'s Get Started Today!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-9.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Get Back In The Game!</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Avoid Joint and Spine Surgery </span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Stem Cell/PRP/Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\" title=\"Get Help Now!\"> Get Help Now!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-4.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints &amp; Spine Without Surgery</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\" title=\"Let\'s Get Started Today!\"> Let\'s Get Started Today!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"jumbotron-fluid\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box1\">\r\n\r\nWhat\'s\r\n<h3>New</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/why-regenerative-orthopedics-are-the-ideal-sports-medicine/\" title=\"Why Regenerative Orthopedics Are the Ideal Sports Medicine\">Why Regenerative Orthopedics Are the Ideal Sports Medicine</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/do-overuse-injuries-have-you-sidelined/\" title=\"Do Overuse Injuries Have You Sidelined?\">Do Overuse Injuries Have You Sidelined?</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/cortisone-steroid-injections-may-not-be-as-safe-as-you-think/\" title=\"Cortisone (Steroid) Injections May Not Be As Safe As You Think\">Cortisone (Steroid) Injections May Not Be As Safe As You Think</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Cellular-Regeneration-Testimonials\" title=\"New Stem Cell Testimonials\">New Stem Cell Testimonials</a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Snapping-Hip-Syndrome\" title=\"Snapping Hip Syndrome\">Snapping Hip Syndrome </a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Prolo-News/Runners-Knee-Pain\" title=\"Runner\'s Knee Pain\">Runner\'s Knee Pain</a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Prolo-News/Meniscus-and-Labral-Tears\" title=\"Meniscus and Labral Tears\">Meniscus and Labral Tears</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"testimonials\" class=\"col-md-4 box2\">\r\n\r\nPatient\r\n<h3>Testimonials</h3>\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel testimonials-carousel wow fadeInUp\">\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"I wished I had come earlier and listened to what my physical therapist had told me to do because Dr. Fields has been a real solution for me.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-larry.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<h3>Larry</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Knee</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"I highly recommend it to anyone who needs to recover fast and get back out there.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-christopher.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<h3>Chris, Pro Basketball Player</h3>\r\n<h4>PRP Knee</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"Now I can go walking, I go to my ballet classs and I’m a happy camper because of Dr. Fields.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-mary.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<h3>Mary</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Hip</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box3\">\r\n\r\nNews &amp;\r\n<h3>Events</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Health-News/Mexico-City-Lecture-2018\">Dr. Fields Lectured in Mexico City </a></li>\r\n 	<li><a style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Health-News/A5M-Conference-Australia-2017\">Dr. Fields Keynote Speaker at a Regenerative Orthopedics Lecture, Australia </a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"search-articles\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n            <h2 class=\"text-center\">Search <b>Dr. Fields\'</b> Articles</h2>\r\n            <form id=\"searchform\" method=\"get\" action=\"/\">\r\n                <input type=\"text\" class=\"search-field\" name=\"s\" placeholder=\"Search Dr. Fields\' Articles\">\r\n                <input type=\"submit\" value=\"Search\">\r\n            </form>\r\n        </div>\r\n    </div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"intro\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n<h1 class=\"text-center\">Welcome to OrthoRegen!</h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text welcome\"><a href=\"http://orthoregen.com\"><span style=\"font-size: 26px;\">OrthoRegen</span></a> is dedicated to providing the best of <span class=\"nowrap\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span> by offering non-surgical alternatives for joint and spine repair</p>\r\n<a class=\"primaryButton\" href=\"Our-Office/Our-Philosophy\">Read More About Us</a>\r\n<a id=\"candidateButton\" href=\"/contact/\">Are you a good candidate?</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"about\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5 drfields\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/dr-fields.png\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-7 about_holder\">\r\n<h1>Peter A. Fields, <span class=\"nowrap\">MD, DC</span></h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text\">Medical Physician and Chiropractor\r\nThe Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> - 10x Ironman Triathlete</p>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img title=\"icon info\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-info.png\" alt=\"icon info\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>About</h3>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC is one of a handful of physicians in the nation with both medical and chiropractic degrees...\r\n\r\n<a class=\"secondaryButton\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/dr-fields-bio/\">Read More</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img title=\"Man Icon\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-ironman.png\" alt=\"Man Icon\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>10x Ironman</h3>\r\nDr. Peter A. Fields is also known as The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> He not only treats athletes in his practice but is an athlete himself. For over...\r\n\r\n<a class=\"secondaryButton\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">Read More</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>','Home','','inherit','closed','closed','','2109-revision-v1','','','2019-11-04 05:14:03','2019-11-04 05:14:03','',2109,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2109-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3196,8,'2019-11-04 05:24:29','2019-11-04 05:24:29','<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div id=\"slider\">\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel slider-carousel\">\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Kili-top-header.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Congratulations\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">The Athletic Doc®\r\nsuccessfully climbed</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Mt. Kilimanjaro in\r\nTanzania, Africa.19,341 feet!!!</span></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-1.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">New Article By Dr. Fields</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Why Regenerative Orthopedics Are the Ideal Sports Medicine</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/why-regenerative-orthopedics-are-the-ideal-sports-medicine/\" title=\"Read More\">Read More</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-11.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints &amp; Spine Without Surgery</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\" title=\"Let\'s Get Started Today!\"> Let\'s Get Started Today!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-9.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Get Back In The Game!</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Avoid Joint and Spine Surgery </span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Stem Cell/PRP/Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\" title=\"Get Help Now!\"> Get Help Now!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-4.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints &amp; Spine Without Surgery</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\" title=\"Let\'s Get Started Today!\"> Let\'s Get Started Today!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"jumbotron-fluid\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box1\">\r\n\r\nWhat\'s\r\n<h3>New</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/why-regenerative-orthopedics-are-the-ideal-sports-medicine/\" title=\"Why Regenerative Orthopedics Are the Ideal Sports Medicine\">Why Regenerative Orthopedics Are the Ideal Sports Medicine</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/do-overuse-injuries-have-you-sidelined/\" title=\"Do Overuse Injuries Have You Sidelined?\">Do Overuse Injuries Have You Sidelined?</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/cortisone-steroid-injections-may-not-be-as-safe-as-you-think/\" title=\"Cortisone (Steroid) Injections May Not Be As Safe As You Think\">Cortisone (Steroid) Injections May Not Be As Safe As You Think</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Cellular-Regeneration-Testimonials\" title=\"New Stem Cell Testimonials\">New Stem Cell Testimonials</a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Snapping-Hip-Syndrome\" title=\"Snapping Hip Syndrome\">Snapping Hip Syndrome </a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Prolo-News/Runners-Knee-Pain\" title=\"Runner\'s Knee Pain\">Runner\'s Knee Pain</a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Prolo-News/Meniscus-and-Labral-Tears\" title=\"Meniscus and Labral Tears\">Meniscus and Labral Tears</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"testimonials\" class=\"col-md-4 box2\">\r\n\r\nPatient\r\n<h3>Testimonials</h3>\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel testimonials-carousel wow fadeInUp\">\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"I wished I had come earlier and listened to what my physical therapist had told me to do because Dr. Fields has been a real solution for me.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-larry.png\" alt=\"Testimonial\" title=\"Testimonial\" />\r\n<h3>Larry</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Knee</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"I highly recommend it to anyone who needs to recover fast and get back out there.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-christopher.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<h3>Chris, Pro Basketball Player</h3>\r\n<h4>PRP Knee</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"Now I can go walking, I go to my ballet classs and I’m a happy camper because of Dr. Fields.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-mary.png\" alt=\"Testimonial\" title=\"\" />\r\n<h3>Mary</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Hip</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box3\">\r\n\r\nNews &amp;\r\n<h3>Events</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Health-News/Mexico-City-Lecture-2018\" title=\"Dr. Fields Lectured in Mexico City\">Dr. Fields Lectured in Mexico City </a></li>\r\n 	<li><a style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Health-News/A5M-Conference-Australia-2017\" title=\"Dr. Fields Keynote Speaker at a Regenerative Orthopedics Lecture, Australia\">Dr. Fields Keynote Speaker at a Regenerative Orthopedics Lecture, Australia </a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"search-articles\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n            <h2 class=\"text-center\">Search <b>Dr. Fields\'</b> Articles</h2>\r\n            <form id=\"searchform\" method=\"get\" action=\"/\">\r\n                <input type=\"text\" class=\"search-field\" name=\"s\" placeholder=\"Search Dr. Fields\' Articles\">\r\n                <input type=\"submit\" value=\"Search\">\r\n            </form>\r\n        </div>\r\n    </div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"intro\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n<h1 class=\"text-center\">Welcome to OrthoRegen!</h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text welcome\"><a href=\"http://orthoregen.com\"><span style=\"font-size: 26px;\">OrthoRegen</span></a> is dedicated to providing the best of <span class=\"nowrap\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span> by offering non-surgical alternatives for joint and spine repair</p>\r\n<a class=\"primaryButton\" href=\"Our-Office/Our-Philosophy\" title=\"Read More About U\">Read More About Us</a>\r\n<a id=\"candidateButton\" href=\"/contact/\" title=\"Are you a good candidate?\">Are you a good candidate?</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"about\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5 drfields\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/dr-fields.png\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-7 about_holder\">\r\n<h1>Peter A. Fields, <span class=\"nowrap\">MD, DC</span></h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text\">Medical Physician and Chiropractor\r\nThe Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> - 10x Ironman Triathlete</p>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img title=\"icon info\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-info.png\" alt=\"icon info\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>About</h3>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC is one of a handful of physicians in the nation with both medical and chiropractic degrees...\r\n\r\n<a class=\"secondaryButton\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/dr-fields-bio/\">Read More</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img title=\"Man Icon\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-ironman.png\" alt=\"Man Icon\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>10x Ironman</h3>\r\nDr. Peter A. Fields is also known as The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> He not only treats athletes in his practice but is an athlete himself. For over...\r\n\r\n<a class=\"secondaryButton\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">Read More</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>','Home','','inherit','closed','closed','','2109-revision-v1','','','2019-11-04 05:24:29','2019-11-04 05:24:29','',2109,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2109-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3197,8,'2019-11-04 05:42:12','2019-11-04 05:42:12','<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div id=\"slider\">\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel slider-carousel\">\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Kili-top-header.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Congratulations\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">The Athletic Doc®\r\nsuccessfully climbed</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Mt. Kilimanjaro in\r\nTanzania, Africa.19,341 feet!!!</span></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-1.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">New Article By Dr. Fields</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Why Regenerative Orthopedics Are the Ideal Sports Medicine</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/why-regenerative-orthopedics-are-the-ideal-sports-medicine/\" title=\"Read More\">Read More</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-11.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints &amp; Spine Without Surgery</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\" title=\"Let\'s Get Started Today!\"> Let\'s Get Started Today!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-9.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Get Back In The Game!</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Avoid Joint and Spine Surgery </span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Stem Cell/PRP/Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\" title=\"Get Help Now!\"> Get Help Now!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-4.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints &amp; Spine Without Surgery</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\" title=\"Let\'s Get Started Today!\"> Let\'s Get Started Today!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"jumbotron-fluid\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box1\">\r\n\r\nWhat\'s\r\n<h3>New</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/why-regenerative-orthopedics-are-the-ideal-sports-medicine/\" title=\"Why Regenerative Orthopedics Are the Ideal Sports Medicine\">Why Regenerative Orthopedics Are the Ideal Sports Medicine</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/do-overuse-injuries-have-you-sidelined/\" title=\"Do Overuse Injuries Have You Sidelined?\">Do Overuse Injuries Have You Sidelined?</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/cortisone-steroid-injections-may-not-be-as-safe-as-you-think/\" title=\"Cortisone (Steroid) Injections May Not Be As Safe As You Think\">Cortisone (Steroid) Injections May Not Be As Safe As You Think</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Cellular-Regeneration-Testimonials\" title=\"New Stem Cell Testimonials\">New Stem Cell Testimonials</a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Snapping-Hip-Syndrome\" title=\"Snapping Hip Syndrome\">Snapping Hip Syndrome </a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Prolo-News/Runners-Knee-Pain\" title=\"Runner\'s Knee Pain\">Runner\'s Knee Pain</a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Prolo-News/Meniscus-and-Labral-Tears\" title=\"Meniscus and Labral Tears\">Meniscus and Labral Tears</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"testimonials\" class=\"col-md-4 box2\">\r\n\r\nPatient\r\n<h3>Testimonials</h3>\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel testimonials-carousel wow fadeInUp\">\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"I wished I had come earlier and listened to what my physical therapist had told me to do because Dr. Fields has been a real solution for me.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-larry.png\" alt=\"Testimonial\" title=\"Testimonial\" />\r\n<h3>Larry</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Knee</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"I highly recommend it to anyone who needs to recover fast and get back out there.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-christopher.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<h3>Chris, Pro Basketball Player</h3>\r\n<h4>PRP Knee</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"Now I can go walking, I go to my ballet classs and I’m a happy camper because of Dr. Fields.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-mary.png\" alt=\"Testimonial\" title=\"\" />\r\n<h3>Mary</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Hip</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box3\">\r\n\r\nNews &amp;\r\n<h3>Events</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Health-News/Mexico-City-Lecture-2018\" title=\"Dr. Fields Lectured in Mexico City\">Dr. Fields Lectured in Mexico City </a></li>\r\n 	<li><a style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Health-News/A5M-Conference-Australia-2017\" title=\"Dr. Fields Keynote Speaker at a Regenerative Orthopedics Lecture, Australia\">Dr. Fields Keynote Speaker at a Regenerative Orthopedics Lecture, Australia </a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"search-articles\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n            <h2 class=\"text-center\">Search <b>Dr. Fields\'</b> Articles</h2>\r\n            <form id=\"searchform\" method=\"get\" action=\"/\">\r\n                <input type=\"text\" class=\"search-field\" name=\"s\" placeholder=\"Search Dr. Fields\' Articles\">\r\n                <input type=\"submit\" value=\"Search\">\r\n            </form>\r\n        </div>\r\n    </div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"intro\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n<h1 class=\"text-center\">Welcome to OrthoRegen!</h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text welcome\"><a href=\"http://orthoregen.com\"><span style=\"font-size: 26px;\">OrthoRegen</span></a> is dedicated to providing the best of <span class=\"nowrap\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span> by offering non-surgical alternatives for joint and spine repair</p>\r\n<a class=\"primaryButton\" href=\"Our-Office/Our-Philosophy\" title=\"Read More About U\">Read More About Us</a>\r\n<a id=\"candidateButton\" href=\"/contact/\" title=\"Are you a good candidate?\">Are you a good candidate?</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"about\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5 drfields\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/dr-fields.png\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-7 about_holder\">\r\n<h1>Peter A. Fields, <span class=\"nowrap\">MD, DC</span></h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text\">Medical Physician and Chiropractor\r\nThe Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> - 10x Ironman Triathlete</p>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img title=\"icon info\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-info.png\" alt=\"icon info\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>About</h3>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC is one of a handful of physicians in the nation with both medical and chiropractic degrees...\r\n\r\n<a class=\"secondaryButton\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/dr-fields-bio/\" title=\"Read More\">Read More</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img title=\"Man Icon\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-ironman.png\" alt=\"Man Icon\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>10x Ironman</h3>\r\nDr. Peter A. Fields is also known as The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> He not only treats athletes in his practice but is an athlete himself. For over...\r\n\r\n<a class=\"secondaryButton\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\" title=\"Read More\">Read More</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>','Home','','inherit','closed','closed','','2109-revision-v1','','','2019-11-04 05:42:12','2019-11-04 05:42:12','',2109,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2109-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3198,8,'2019-11-04 06:02:50','2019-11-04 06:02:50','<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div id=\"slider\">\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel slider-carousel\">\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Kili-top-header.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Congratulations\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">The Athletic Doc®\r\nsuccessfully climbed</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Mt. Kilimanjaro in\r\nTanzania, Africa.19,341 feet!!!</span></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-1.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">New Article By Dr. Fields</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Why Regenerative Orthopedics Are the Ideal Sports Medicine</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/why-regenerative-orthopedics-are-the-ideal-sports-medicine/\" title=\"Read More\">Read More</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-11.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints &amp; Spine Without Surgery</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\" title=\"Let\'s Get Started Today!\"> Let\'s Get Started Today!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-9.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Get Back In The Game!</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Avoid Joint and Spine Surgery </span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Stem Cell/PRP/Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\" title=\"Get Help Now!\"> Get Help Now!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-4.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints &amp; Spine Without Surgery</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\" title=\"Let\'s Get Started Today!\"> Let\'s Get Started Today!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"jumbotron-fluid\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box1\">\r\n\r\nWhat\'s\r\n<h3>New</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/why-regenerative-orthopedics-are-the-ideal-sports-medicine/\" title=\"Why Regenerative Orthopedics Are the Ideal Sports Medicine\">Why Regenerative Orthopedics Are the Ideal Sports Medicine</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/do-overuse-injuries-have-you-sidelined/\" title=\"Do Overuse Injuries Have You Sidelined?\">Do Overuse Injuries Have You Sidelined?</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/cortisone-steroid-injections-may-not-be-as-safe-as-you-think/\" title=\"Cortisone (Steroid) Injections May Not Be As Safe As You Think\">Cortisone (Steroid) Injections May Not Be As Safe As You Think</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Cellular-Regeneration-Testimonials\" title=\"New Stem Cell Testimonials\">New Stem Cell Testimonials</a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Snapping-Hip-Syndrome\" title=\"Snapping Hip Syndrome\">Snapping Hip Syndrome </a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Prolo-News/Runners-Knee-Pain\" title=\"Runner\'s Knee Pain\">Runner\'s Knee Pain</a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Prolo-News/Meniscus-and-Labral-Tears\" title=\"Meniscus and Labral Tears\">Meniscus and Labral Tears</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"testimonials\" class=\"col-md-4 box2\">\r\n\r\nPatient\r\n<h3>Testimonials</h3>\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel testimonials-carousel wow fadeInUp\">\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"I wished I had come earlier and listened to what my physical therapist had told me to do because Dr. Fields has been a real solution for me.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-larry.png\" alt=\"Testimonial\" title=\"Testimonial\" />\r\n<h3>Larry</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Knee</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"I highly recommend it to anyone who needs to recover fast and get back out there.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-christopher.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<h3>Chris, Pro Basketball Player</h3>\r\n<h4>PRP Knee</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"Now I can go walking, I go to my ballet classs and I’m a happy camper because of Dr. Fields.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-mary.png\" alt=\"Testimonial\" title=\"\" />\r\n<h3>Mary</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Hip</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box3\">\r\n\r\nNews &amp;\r\n<h3>Events</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Health-News/Mexico-City-Lecture-2018\" title=\"Dr. Fields Lectured in Mexico City\">Dr. Fields Lectured in Mexico City </a></li>\r\n 	<li><a style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Health-News/A5M-Conference-Australia-2017\" title=\"Dr. Fields Keynote Speaker at a Regenerative Orthopedics Lecture, Australia\">Dr. Fields Keynote Speaker at a Regenerative Orthopedics Lecture, Australia </a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"search-articles\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n            <h2 class=\"text-center\">Search <b>Dr. Fields\'</b> Articles</h2>\r\n            <form id=\"searchform\" method=\"get\" action=\"/\">\r\n                <input type=\"text\" class=\"search-field\" name=\"s\" placeholder=\"What\'s Your Condition?\">\r\n                <input type=\"submit\" value=\"Search\">\r\n            </form>\r\n        </div>\r\n    </div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"intro\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n<h1 class=\"text-center\">Welcome to OrthoRegen!</h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text welcome\"><a href=\"http://orthoregen.com\"><span style=\"font-size: 26px;\">OrthoRegen</span></a> is dedicated to providing the best of <span class=\"nowrap\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span> by offering non-surgical alternatives for joint and spine repair</p>\r\n<a class=\"primaryButton\" href=\"Our-Office/Our-Philosophy\" title=\"Read More About U\">Read More About Us</a>\r\n<a id=\"candidateButton\" href=\"/contact/\" title=\"Are you a good candidate?\">Are you a good candidate?</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"about\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5 drfields\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/dr-fields.png\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-7 about_holder\">\r\n<h1>Peter A. Fields, <span class=\"nowrap\">MD, DC</span></h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text\">Medical Physician and Chiropractor\r\nThe Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> - 10x Ironman Triathlete</p>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img title=\"icon info\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-info.png\" alt=\"icon info\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>About</h3>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC is one of a handful of physicians in the nation with both medical and chiropractic degrees...\r\n\r\n<a class=\"secondaryButton\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/dr-fields-bio/\" title=\"Read More\">Read More</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img title=\"Man Icon\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-ironman.png\" alt=\"Man Icon\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>10x Ironman</h3>\r\nDr. Peter A. Fields is also known as The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> He not only treats athletes in his practice but is an athlete himself. For over...\r\n\r\n<a class=\"secondaryButton\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\" title=\"Read More\">Read More</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>','Home','','inherit','closed','closed','','2109-revision-v1','','','2019-11-04 06:02:50','2019-11-04 06:02:50','',2109,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2109-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3199,8,'2019-11-08 04:07:09','2019-11-08 04:07:09','[caption id=\"attachment_4007\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"439\"]<img class=\" wp-image-4007\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Foot-pain-copy-1-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"The Shoes We Wear\" width=\"439\" height=\"439\" /> Do you wear pointy, closed-toed shoes?[/caption]\r\n\r\nPersistent foot and toe pain affects an incredibly large part of our population. And it\'s no wonder. We spend hours on our feet every day, working, playing, and engaging in everyday activities. Some of us pound our feet running marathons, while others try to reach that goal of 10,000 steps a day. Each of those steps generates a force on the foot.\r\n\r\nAdd to that, activities like jumping and running, and the force we place on our feet increases that much more. During an average day, the feet support a combined force equivalent to several hundred tons. It is not surprising, then, that the majority of us experience foot pain at some point in our lives.\r\n<h2>Factors That Cultivate Problems of Foot Pain</h2>\r\nWe can compound our problems of foot pain by our choices of footwear. Improper foot mechanics with walking, running and intense training can cause problems with our feet too. Various physical conditions such as high arches, fallen arches, degenerative arthritis, bony abnormalities, flat-footedness, inflammatory joint diseases and excess weight also predispose us to foot pain.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>More about the Foot</h2>\r\nThe foot, if we include the toes and ankle, contains 26 bones. That\'s a lot of bones. Plus, all of those bones make up 33 joints supported by more than 100 muscles, tendons and ligaments. Any of these structures can become weakened or injured. And that means a whole lot of different structures can get injured. Those injuries destabilize the foot, because they cause insufficient ligament and tendon support for proper motion in the joints. The result is foot pain due to the joints of the foot becoming weak, lax, and unstable.\r\n<h2>What Happens When the Foot Joints Become Unstable?</h2>\r\nInstability in any joint typically begins with an injury to the ligaments and tendons that support the joint. Because the joint is no longer held in place by healthy ligaments and tendons, abnormal joint motion develops. This abnormality in the movement of the joint results in a greater amount of pressure being exerted on the different parts of the joint.\r\n\r\nAll of the structures of the joint can become damaged. Even the cartilage. When cartilage degenerates, the joint will crunch and grind. As time passes, the body reacts to this instability by contracting the muscles in the area. You will experience that as muscle spasms.\r\n\r\nEventually, these tense muscles fatigue and lose their strength. Then the ligaments and tendons will try even harder to stabilize the joints. But they will become damaged further. That is the cycle of abnormal joint motion. And it results in degeneration of the joint. The body responds to the failure of these various soft tissue structures by increasing bone mass in an attempt to stabilize the joint. In other words, arthritis will develop. And arthritis is a frequent diagnosis related to foot pain.\r\n<h2>Some Common Foot and Toe Conditions</h2>\r\nInstability of the joints of the foot can also result in a number of toe and forefoot conditions. These include Morton’s Neuroma, bunions (hallux valgus), and a stiff, degenerated, big toe called hallus rigidis.  The origin of these conditions can be traced back to an original ligament injury or weakness.\r\n<h3><em>Morton’s Neuroma</em></h3>\r\nMorton’s Neuroma refers to a fibrous tissue formation around nerve tissue in the spaces between the toes. It results in symptoms like sharp pains, burning sensations, and paresthesias (abnormal sensations).\r\n\r\nThis condition is not traditionally thought of as being an instability problem. However, injury to ligaments of the foot can cause excessive motion between the bones of the toes, causing irritation of the bursa or a nerve, and can result in a significant enlargement of the nerve. This enlargement can cause further trauma and worsening of the symptoms. And they can be quite severe.\r\n\r\nMorton’s Neuroma most often affects women who frequently wear pointed, high-heeled and close-toed shoes, the mechanics of which transfer body weight to the toes, placing undo force on the toes and their ligaments.\r\n<h3><em>Bunions</em></h3>\r\nBunions are another widespread, persistent foot complaint, also commonly seen in women. This growth in boney tissue occurs mainly on the medial side of the foot, producing the characteristic bump or bunion. Joint instability here causes the bones of the toes to move in an abnormal fashion. This shift leads to the formation of the boney projection on the medial side of the toe in an attempt to stabilize joint motion.\r\n<h3><em>Stiff Big Toe or Hallux Rigidus</em></h3>\r\nHallux rigidus is a disorder of the joint at the base of the big toe, which causes pain and stiffness in the toe. Over time, the toe becomes increasingly more difficult to bend.\r\n\r\nHallux refers to the big toe. And rigidus means the toe is rigid. The condition is caused by degenerating cartilage in the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint of the big toe. Eventually, it will lead to the formation of bone spurs around the joint—a last ditch effort of the body to stabilize the joint.\r\n\r\nThe underlying condition of both bunions and hallux rigidus is instability that causes arthritis of the MTP joint.\r\n\r\nAbnormal joint shifts are what precipitate the pathological bone growth associated with bunions, reducing movement in both flexion and extension, and leading to hallux rigidus and to a potentially frozen joint.\r\n<h2>Treatment for Foot and Toe Pain</h2>\r\nStandard treatment for foot pain is generally conservative, beginning with choosing properly fitting shoes. NSAIDs are often prescribed, along with physical therapy. When foot and toe pain continue, surgery is frequently considered. In fact, surgery on the first metatarsophalangeal joint is one of the most common surgery performed.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4008\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"358\"]<img class=\" wp-image-4008\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Penny.-foot-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"Penny. Foot\" width=\"358\" height=\"358\" /> Regenerative Orthopedics instead of Surgery for foot and toe pain![/caption]\r\n<h3>Regenerative Orthopedics for Foot and Toe Pain</h3>\r\nDespite the commonality of these treatments, a large percentage of people continue to suffer with foot and toe pain. An effective alternative treatment for reduction and elimination of this pain is Regenerative Orthopedics, because it addresses the underlying cause of the problem, the joint instability caused by ligament and tendon injury.\r\n\r\nBy strengthening ligaments and tendons, Regenerative Orthopedics can stop the pathologic cascade causing these persistent foot conditions, stabilizing the joint and bringing pain relief.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','Persistent Foot Pain and Toe Pain','','publish','open','closed','','persistent-foot-and-toe-pain','','','2020-08-25 00:17:57','2020-08-25 00:17:57','',0,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=3199',0,'post','',0),(3200,8,'2019-11-08 04:07:09','2019-11-08 04:07:09','Persistent foot and toe pain affects an incredibly large part of our population. We spend hours on our feet every day, working, playing, and engaging in everyday activities. Some may be pounding their feet running marathons, while others try to reach that goal of 10,000 steps a day. Each of those steps generates a force on the foot. Add to that, activities like jumping and running, and the force placed on the foot increases that much more. During an average day, the feet support a combined force equivalent to several hundred tons. It is not surprising, then, that the majority of us experience foot pain at some point in our lives.\r\n<h2>Factors That Cultivate Problems of Foot Pain</h2>\r\nWe can compound our problems of foot pain by our choices of footwear. Improper foot mechanics with walking, running and intense training can cause problems with our feet too. Various physical conditions such as high arches, fallen arches, degenerative arthritis, bony abnormalities, flat-footedness, inflammatory joint diseases and excess weight also predispose us to foot pain.\r\n<h2>More about the Foot</h2>\r\nThe foot, if we include the toes and ankle, contains 26 bones. All of those bones make up 33 joints supported by more than 100 muscles, tendons and ligaments. Any of these structures can become weakened or injured, which will then destabilize the foot, due to insufficient ligament and tendon support for proper motion in those joints. The result is foot pain due to the joints of the foot becoming weak, lax, and unstable.\r\n<h2>What Happens When the Foot Joints Become Unstable</h2>\r\nInstability in any joint typically begins with an injury to the ligaments and tendons which support the joint. Because the joint is no longer held in place by healthy ligaments and tendons, abnormal joint motion develops. This abnormality in the movement of the joint results in a greater amount of pressure being exerted on the different parts of the joint. All of the structures of the joint can become damaged, including the cartilage. When cartilage degenerates, there will be a crunching and grinding in the joint. With time, the body reacts to this instability by contracting the muscles in the area. You’ll experience that as muscle spasms. Eventually these tense muscles will fatigue and lose their strength. Then the ligaments and tendons will try even harder to stabilize the joints, but they will become damaged further. That is the cycle of abnormal joint motion will degenerate the joint. The body responds to the failure of these various soft tissue structures by increasing bone mass in an attempt to stabilize the joint. One result is arthritis, a frequent diagnosis related to foot pain.\r\n<h2>Some Common Foot  and Toe Conditions</h2>\r\nInstability of the joints of the foot can also result in a number of forefoot conditions. These include Morton’s Neuroma, bunions (hallux valgus), and a stiff, degenerated, big toe called hallus rigidis.  The origin of these conditions can be traced back to an original ligament injury or weakness.\r\n<h3><em>Morton’s Neuroma</em></h3>\r\nMorton’s Neuroma refers to a fibrous tissue formation around nerve tissue in the spaces between the toes and results in symptoms that include sharp pains, burning sensations, and paresthesias (abnormal sensations). This condition is not traditionally thought of as being an instability problem. However, injury to ligaments of the foot can cause excessive motion between the bones of the toes, causing irritation of the bursa or a nerve, and can result in a significant enlargement of the nerve. This enlargement can cause further trauma and worsening of the symptoms, which can be quite severe. Morton’s Neuroma most often affects women who frequently wear pointed, high-heeled and close-toed shoes, the mechanics of which transfer body weight to the toes, placing undo force on the toes and their ligaments.\r\n<h3><em>Bunions</em></h3>\r\nBunions are another widespread, persistent foot complaint, also commonly seen in women. This growth in boney tissue occurs mainly on the medial side of the foot, producing the characteristic bump or bunion. Joint instability here causes the bones of the toes to move in an abnormal fashion with this shift leading to the formation of this boney projection on the medial side of the toe in an attempt to stabilize joint motion.\r\n<h3><em>Stiff Big Toe or Hallux Rigidus</em></h3>\r\nHallux rigidus is a disorder of the joint at the base of the big toe, which causes pain and stiffness in the toe. Over time, the toe becomes increasingly more difficult to bend. Hallux refers to the big toe, and rigidus means the toe is rigid. The condition is caused by degenerating cartilage in the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint of the big toe, which will eventually lead to the formation of bone spurs that form around the joint—a last ditch effort of the body to recover joint stability and stabilize the joint. The underlying condition of both bunions and hallux rigidus is instability that causes arthritis of the MTP joint.\r\n\r\nAbnormal joint shifts are what precipitate the pathological bone growth associated with bunions, reducing movement in both flexion and extension, and leading to hallux rigidus and to a potentially frozen joint.\r\n<h2>Treatment for Foot Pain</h2>\r\nStandard treatment for foot pain is generally conservative, beginning with choosing properly fitting shoes. NSAIDs are often prescribed along with physical therapy. When foot and toe pain continue, surgery is frequently considered. In fact, surgery on the first metatarsophalangeal joint is amongst the most common surgery performed.\r\n\r\nDespite the commonality of these treatments, a large percentage of people continue to suffer with foot and toe pain. An effective alternative treatment for reduction and elimination of this pain is Regenerative Orthopedics, because it addresses the underlying cause of the problem, the joint instability caused by ligament and tendon injury. By strengthening ligaments and tendons, Regenerative Orthopedics can stop the pathologic cascade causing these persistent foot conditions, stabilizing the joint and bringing pain relief.','Persistent Foot Pain and Toe Conditions - Treatment with Regenerative Orthopedics','','inherit','closed','closed','','3199-revision-v1','','','2019-11-08 04:07:09','2019-11-08 04:07:09','',3199,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/3199-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3201,8,'2019-11-08 04:12:22','2019-11-08 04:12:22','<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div id=\"slider\">\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel slider-carousel\">\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Kili-top-header.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Congratulations\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">The Athletic Doc®\r\nsuccessfully climbed</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Mt. Kilimanjaro in\r\nTanzania, Africa.19,341 feet!!!</span></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-1.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">New Article By Dr. Fields</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Persistent Foot Pain and Toe Conditions - Treatment with Regenerative Orthopedics</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" title=\"Read More\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/persistent-foot-pain-and-toe-conditions-treatment-with-regenerative-orthopedics/\">Read More</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-11.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints &amp; Spine Without Surgery</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" title=\"Let\'s Get Started Today!\" href=\"Contact-Us\"> Let\'s Get Started Today!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-9.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Get Back In The Game!</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Avoid Joint and Spine Surgery </span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Stem Cell/PRP/Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" title=\"Get Help Now!\" href=\"Contact-Us\"> Get Help Now!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-4.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints &amp; Spine Without Surgery</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" title=\"Let\'s Get Started Today!\" href=\"Contact-Us\"> Let\'s Get Started Today!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"jumbotron-fluid\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box1\">\r\n\r\nWhat\'s\r\n<h3>New</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a title=\"Why Regenerative Orthopedics Are the Ideal Sports Medicine\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/why-regenerative-orthopedics-are-the-ideal-sports-medicine/\">Why Regenerative Orthopedics Are the Ideal Sports Medicine</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a title=\"Do Overuse Injuries Have You Sidelined?\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/do-overuse-injuries-have-you-sidelined/\">Do Overuse Injuries Have You Sidelined?</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a title=\"Cortisone (Steroid) Injections May Not Be As Safe As You Think\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/cortisone-steroid-injections-may-not-be-as-safe-as-you-think/\">Cortisone (Steroid) Injections May Not Be As Safe As You Think</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a title=\"New Stem Cell Testimonials\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Cellular-Regeneration-Testimonials\">New Stem Cell Testimonials</a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a title=\"Snapping Hip Syndrome\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Snapping-Hip-Syndrome\">Snapping Hip Syndrome </a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a title=\"Runner\'s Knee Pain\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Prolo-News/Runners-Knee-Pain\">Runner\'s Knee Pain</a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a title=\"Meniscus and Labral Tears\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Prolo-News/Meniscus-and-Labral-Tears\">Meniscus and Labral Tears</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"testimonials\" class=\"col-md-4 box2\">\r\n\r\nPatient\r\n<h3>Testimonials</h3>\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel testimonials-carousel wow fadeInUp\">\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"I wished I had come earlier and listened to what my physical therapist had told me to do because Dr. Fields has been a real solution for me.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" title=\"Testimonial\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-larry.png\" alt=\"Testimonial\" />\r\n<h3>Larry</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Knee</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"I highly recommend it to anyone who needs to recover fast and get back out there.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-christopher.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<h3>Chris, Pro Basketball Player</h3>\r\n<h4>PRP Knee</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"Now I can go walking, I go to my ballet classs and I’m a happy camper because of Dr. Fields.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" title=\"\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-mary.png\" alt=\"Testimonial\" />\r\n<h3>Mary</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Hip</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box3\">\r\n\r\nNews &amp;\r\n<h3>Events</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\" title=\"Dr. Fields Lectured in Mexico City\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Health-News/Mexico-City-Lecture-2018\">Dr. Fields Lectured in Mexico City </a></li>\r\n 	<li><a style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\" title=\"Dr. Fields Keynote Speaker at a Regenerative Orthopedics Lecture, Australia\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Health-News/A5M-Conference-Australia-2017\">Dr. Fields Keynote Speaker at a Regenerative Orthopedics Lecture, Australia </a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"search-articles\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n<h2 class=\"text-center\">Search <b>Dr. Fields\'</b> Articles</h2>\r\n<form id=\"searchform\" action=\"/\" method=\"get\"><input class=\"search-field\" name=\"s\" type=\"text\" placeholder=\"What\'s Your Condition?\" />\r\n<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Search\" /></form></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"intro\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n<h1 class=\"text-center\">Welcome to OrthoRegen!</h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text welcome\"><a href=\"http://orthoregen.com\"><span style=\"font-size: 26px;\">OrthoRegen</span></a> is dedicated to providing the best of <span class=\"nowrap\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span> by offering non-surgical alternatives for joint and spine repair</p>\r\n<a class=\"primaryButton\" title=\"Read More About U\" href=\"Our-Office/Our-Philosophy\">Read More About Us</a>\r\n<a id=\"candidateButton\" title=\"Are you a good candidate?\" href=\"/contact/\">Are you a good candidate?</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"about\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5 drfields\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/dr-fields.png\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-7 about_holder\">\r\n<h1>Peter A. Fields, <span class=\"nowrap\">MD, DC</span></h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text\">Medical Physician and Chiropractor\r\nThe Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> - 10x Ironman Triathlete</p>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img title=\"icon info\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-info.png\" alt=\"icon info\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>About</h3>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC is one of a handful of physicians in the nation with both medical and chiropractic degrees...\r\n\r\n<a class=\"secondaryButton\" title=\"Read More\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/dr-fields-bio/\">Read More</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img title=\"Man Icon\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-ironman.png\" alt=\"Man Icon\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>10x Ironman</h3>\r\nDr. Peter A. Fields is also known as The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> He not only treats athletes in his practice but is an athlete himself. For over...\r\n\r\n<a class=\"secondaryButton\" title=\"Read More\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">Read More</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>','Home','','inherit','closed','closed','','2109-revision-v1','','','2019-11-08 04:12:22','2019-11-08 04:12:22','',2109,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2109-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3202,8,'2019-11-08 04:15:35','2019-11-08 04:15:35','<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div id=\"slider\">\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel slider-carousel\">\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Kili-top-header.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Congratulations\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">The Athletic Doc®\r\nsuccessfully climbed</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Mt. Kilimanjaro in\r\nTanzania, Africa.19,341 feet!!!</span></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-1.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">New Article By Dr. Fields</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Persistent Foot Pain and Toe Conditions - Treatment with Regenerative Orthopedics</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" title=\"Read More\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/persistent-foot-pain-and-toe-conditions-treatment-with-regenerative-orthopedics/\">Read More</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-11.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints &amp; Spine Without Surgery</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" title=\"Let\'s Get Started Today!\" href=\"Contact-Us\"> Let\'s Get Started Today!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-9.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Get Back In The Game!</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Avoid Joint and Spine Surgery </span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Stem Cell/PRP/Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" title=\"Get Help Now!\" href=\"Contact-Us\"> Get Help Now!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-4.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints &amp; Spine Without Surgery</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" title=\"Let\'s Get Started Today!\" href=\"Contact-Us\"> Let\'s Get Started Today!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"jumbotron-fluid\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box1\">\r\n\r\nWhat\'s\r\n<h3>New</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n        <li class=\"last\"><a title=\"Persistent Foot Pain and Toe Conditions - Treatment with Regenerative Orthopedics\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/persistent-foot-pain-and-toe-conditions-treatment-with-regenerative-orthopedics/\">Persistent Foot Pain and Toe Conditions - Treatment with Regenerative Orthopedics</a></li> \r\n 	<li><a title=\"Why Regenerative Orthopedics Are the Ideal Sports Medicine\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/why-regenerative-orthopedics-are-the-ideal-sports-medicine/\">Why Regenerative Orthopedics Are the Ideal Sports Medicine</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a title=\"Do Overuse Injuries Have You Sidelined?\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/do-overuse-injuries-have-you-sidelined/\">Do Overuse Injuries Have You Sidelined?</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a title=\"Cortisone (Steroid) Injections May Not Be As Safe As You Think\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/cortisone-steroid-injections-may-not-be-as-safe-as-you-think/\">Cortisone (Steroid) Injections May Not Be As Safe As You Think</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a title=\"New Stem Cell Testimonials\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Cellular-Regeneration-Testimonials\">New Stem Cell Testimonials</a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a title=\"Snapping Hip Syndrome\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Snapping-Hip-Syndrome\">Snapping Hip Syndrome </a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a title=\"Runner\'s Knee Pain\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Prolo-News/Runners-Knee-Pain\">Runner\'s Knee Pain</a></li>\r\n 	\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"testimonials\" class=\"col-md-4 box2\">\r\n\r\nPatient\r\n<h3>Testimonials</h3>\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel testimonials-carousel wow fadeInUp\">\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"I wished I had come earlier and listened to what my physical therapist had told me to do because Dr. Fields has been a real solution for me.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" title=\"Testimonial\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-larry.png\" alt=\"Testimonial\" />\r\n<h3>Larry</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Knee</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"I highly recommend it to anyone who needs to recover fast and get back out there.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-christopher.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<h3>Chris, Pro Basketball Player</h3>\r\n<h4>PRP Knee</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"Now I can go walking, I go to my ballet classs and I’m a happy camper because of Dr. Fields.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" title=\"\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-mary.png\" alt=\"Testimonial\" />\r\n<h3>Mary</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Hip</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box3\">\r\n\r\nNews &amp;\r\n<h3>Events</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\" title=\"Dr. Fields Lectured in Mexico City\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Health-News/Mexico-City-Lecture-2018\">Dr. Fields Lectured in Mexico City </a></li>\r\n 	<li><a style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\" title=\"Dr. Fields Keynote Speaker at a Regenerative Orthopedics Lecture, Australia\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Health-News/A5M-Conference-Australia-2017\">Dr. Fields Keynote Speaker at a Regenerative Orthopedics Lecture, Australia </a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"search-articles\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n<h2 class=\"text-center\">Search <b>Dr. Fields\'</b> Articles</h2>\r\n<form id=\"searchform\" action=\"/\" method=\"get\"><input class=\"search-field\" name=\"s\" type=\"text\" placeholder=\"What\'s Your Condition?\" />\r\n<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Search\" /></form></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"intro\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n<h1 class=\"text-center\">Welcome to OrthoRegen!</h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text welcome\"><a href=\"http://orthoregen.com\"><span style=\"font-size: 26px;\">OrthoRegen</span></a> is dedicated to providing the best of <span class=\"nowrap\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span> by offering non-surgical alternatives for joint and spine repair</p>\r\n<a class=\"primaryButton\" title=\"Read More About U\" href=\"Our-Office/Our-Philosophy\">Read More About Us</a>\r\n<a id=\"candidateButton\" title=\"Are you a good candidate?\" href=\"/contact/\">Are you a good candidate?</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"about\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5 drfields\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/dr-fields.png\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-7 about_holder\">\r\n<h1>Peter A. Fields, <span class=\"nowrap\">MD, DC</span></h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text\">Medical Physician and Chiropractor\r\nThe Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> - 10x Ironman Triathlete</p>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img title=\"icon info\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-info.png\" alt=\"icon info\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>About</h3>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC is one of a handful of physicians in the nation with both medical and chiropractic degrees...\r\n\r\n<a class=\"secondaryButton\" title=\"Read More\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/dr-fields-bio/\">Read More</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img title=\"Man Icon\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-ironman.png\" alt=\"Man Icon\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>10x Ironman</h3>\r\nDr. Peter A. Fields is also known as The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> He not only treats athletes in his practice but is an athlete himself. For over...\r\n\r\n<a class=\"secondaryButton\" title=\"Read More\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">Read More</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>','Home','','inherit','closed','closed','','2109-revision-v1','','','2019-11-08 04:15:35','2019-11-08 04:15:35','',2109,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2109-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3297,8,'2019-11-14 04:46:30','2019-11-14 04:46:30','<b>Do you experience elbow pain?</b> You are not alone, especially if you perform repetitive tasks involving your arms and hands like doing carpentry, secretarial work, or computer work. You may even be a  pianist, guitarist, tennis player, or do any other skill or activity that requires repeated activities day after day.\r\n\r\n<iframe class=\"alignright\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/RJCzx6yt0zY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe>\r\n\r\nIt\'s not surprising, really, that doing the same thing day in and day out could cause a structure to break down. Think about how you feel after spending a day working in the yard, or joining a new workout at the gym. Or even doing some other activity you’re not accustomed to.\r\n\r\nWe pretty much expect to have some amount of muscle soreness with exercise. That is normal. During exercise, muscle cells are temporarily “injured,” as part of a normal process to multiply muscle cells.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately though, the same isn’t true with ligaments and tendons. They also break down from repetitive use, but they don’t have a very good capacity to heal well on their own. Muscles repair pretty well on their own, because they have an adequate blood supply, but ligaments and tendons do not.\r\n<h2>Elbow Pain May be the Result of Ligament or Tendon Injuries</h2>\r\nMovement and exercise are necessary for health of all of the joint structures and to keep the body strong and healthy. But repetitive motion, day in and day out, can result in wear and tear.\r\n\r\nHow do you know when soreness is a problem? When soreness occurs after activity, keep in mind that normal soreness after exercise should not last more than a few hours. When soreness lasts longer, you are probably exercising too much or need to take more breaks. Muscle injuries generally heal with rest. When pain persists even after rest, the cause is oftentimes a ligament injury.\r\n<h3><em>Elbow Ligaments</em></h3>\r\nThe ligaments of the elbow provide stability to the elbow. They attach bone to bone, and different ligaments support various functions of the elbow, stabilizing the elbow as it goes through movements.\r\n\r\nFor instance, the radial collateral ligament of the elbow prevents the elbow from hyperextending. Other ligaments keep the arm bones from rotating too much.  When these ligaments are weakened or damaged, they become unable to protect the elbow from excessive and unnatural movement. And that places stress on all of the structures of the elbow.\r\n<h3><em>The Role of Tendons</em></h3>\r\nPain from repetitive motion may also result in a tendon injury. While ligaments attach bone to bone, stabilizing them, the tendons connect muscle to bone, and along with the muscles, enable the bones to move. Those with tendon injuries usually feel pain during activity. But ligament injuries may also be painful even while at rest.\r\n<h3>Structures Causing Elbow Pain Need Treatment for Proper Repair</h3>\r\nA very high percentage of persistent elbow pain involves a ligament injury. But many physicians only diagnose the problem as a tendon injury. Tennis Elbow, for example, is a commonly diagnosed tendon injury that often involves a ligament injury too.  It is important to treat all of the involved structures in order to fix the problem and get rid of the pain.\r\n\r\nA ligament injury can lead to a tendon injury, or injury to another structure of the elbow joint. So it is very important to treat the underlying source of injury and pain. Otherwise, the repaired tendon is likely to become reinjured because the joint will remain unstable due to the underlying ligament injury.\r\n<h2>Elbow Pain Treatments</h2>\r\nCortisone or steroid injections are a common treatment option for tendon injuries. But as we have discussed in previous articles, cortisone will actually weaken the tendons and the ligaments.\r\n\r\nElbow injuries, whether due to ligament injuries, tendon injuries, or both, are better repaired using Regenerative Orthopedic treatment options. They strengthen and regenerate the structures rather than weakening and degenerating them.  Yes, cortisone may provide some temporary pain control. But in the long-run, it will have a damaging effect on the joint and will actually boost the arthritic process.<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics for unresolved elbow pain decrease pain and stiffness, and restore quality of life.  The pain alleviating aspects of Regenerative Orthopedics are well documented.\r\n<h3>What Does Research Show?</h3>\r\nStudies demonstrate its effectiveness at significantly improving pain levels while also increasing grip strength and improving function, because it actually heals the tendons and ligaments.\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>In the <em>Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine</em>, doctors found that patients who received Prolotherapy, a Regenerative Orthopedic option, showed significant improvement in pain levels compared with patients given saline injection. Plus, their extension strength and grip strength were markedly improved.[i]</li>\r\n 	<li>Published research of patients with elbow pain due to Tennis Elbow treated with Prolotherapy shows a decrease in pain from a level of 6.79 to a level of 2.95, which is statistically significance.[ii]</li>\r\n 	<li>In another study, research demonstrates a significant reduction in elbow pain from Tennis Elbow in patients who received Prolotherapy, along with evidence of tendon healing observed via ultrasound imaging.[iii]</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics works by stimulating the normal healing process of the body by the injection of natural healing solutions into the pain generating trigger points of the elbow. The result is strengthened ligaments and tendons, a stabilized elbow, and an end to elbow pain.\r\n\r\n[i] Scarpone M, Rabago DP, Zgierska A, Arbogast G, Snell E. The efficacy of prolotherapy for lateral epicondylosis: a pilot study. Clin J Sport Med. 2008;18(3):248–54.\r\n\r\n[ii] Shin J, Seo K-M, Kim D-K, Kim B-K, Kang SH. The effect of prolotherapy on lateral epicondylitis of elbow. J Korean Acad Rehabil Med. 2002;26:764–8.\r\n\r\n[iii] Park JH, Song IS, Lee JB, et al. Ultrasonographic findings of healing of torn tendon in the patients with lateral epicondylitis after prolotherapy. J Korean Soc Med Ultrasound. 2003;22(3):177–83.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','Persistent Elbow Pain','','publish','open','closed','','persistent-elbow-pain','','','2020-08-24 22:04:34','2020-08-24 22:04:34','',0,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=3297',0,'post','',0),(3298,8,'2019-11-14 04:46:30','2019-11-14 04:46:30','People who experience elbow pain are typically those who perform repetitive tasks involving their arms and hands. These tasks may include activities and professions like carpentry, secretarial work, computer work, pianists, guitarists, tennis players, and many other skills that require repeated activities day after day. It’s not surprising, really, that doing the same thing day in and day out could cause a structure to break down. Think about how you feel after spending a day working in the yard, or joining a new work out at the gym, or doing some other activity you’re not accustomed to. We pretty much expect to have some amount of muscle soreness. That is normal. During exercise, muscle cells are temporarily “injured,” as part of a normal process to multiply muscle cells. Unfortunately though, the same isn’t true with ligaments and tendons. They also break down from repetitive use, but they don’t have a very good capacity to heal well on their own. Muscles repair pretty well on their own, because they have an adequate blood supply, but ligaments and tendons do not.\r\n<h2>Elbow Pain May be the Result of Ligament or Tendon Injuries</h2>\r\nMovement and exercise are necessary for health of all of the joint structures and to keep the body strong and healthy. But repetitive motion, day in and day out, can result in wear and tear. How do you know when soreness is a problem? When soreness occurs after activity, keep in mind that normal soreness after exercise should not last more than a few hours. When soreness lasts longer, you are probably exercising too much or need to take more breaks. Muscle injuries generally heal with rest. When pain persists even after rest, the cause is oftentimes a ligament injury.\r\n<h3><em>Elbow Ligaments</em></h3>\r\nThe ligaments of the elbow provide stability to the elbow. They attach bone to bone, and different ligaments support various functions of the elbow, stabilizing the elbow as it goes through movements. For instance, the radial collateral ligament of the elbow prevents the elbow from hyperextending. Other ligaments keep the arm bones from rotating too much.  When these ligaments are weakened or damaged, they become unable to protect the elbow from excessive and unnatural movement, placing stress on all of the structures of the elbow.\r\n<h3><em>The Role of Tendons</em></h3>\r\nPain from repetitive motion may also result in a tendon injury. While ligaments attach bone to bone, stabilizing them, the tendons connect muscle to bone, and along with the muscles, enable the bones to move. Those with tendon injuries usually feel pain during activity, but ligament injuries may also be painful even while at rest.\r\n<h2>All Involved Structures Need Treatment for Proper Repair</h2>\r\nA very high percentage of persistent elbow pain involves a ligament injury, but many physicians only diagnose the problem as a tendon injury. Tennis Elbow, for example, is a commonly diagnosed tendon injury that often has a concurrent ligament injury.  It is important to treat all of the involved structures in order to fix the problem and get rid of the pain. A ligament injury can lead to a tendon injury, or injury to another structure of the elbow joint, so it is very important to treat the underlying source of injury and pain. Otherwise, the repaired tendon is likely to become reinjured because the joint will remain unstable due to the underlying ligament injury.\r\n<h2>Elbow Pain Treatments</h2>\r\nCortisone or steroid injections are a common treatment option for tendon injuries, but as we have discussed in previous articles, cortisone will actually weaken the tendons and the ligaments. Elbow injuries, whether due to ligament injuries, tendon injuries, or both, are better repaired using Regenerative Orthopedic treatment options which strengthen and regenerate the structures rather than weakening and degenerating them.  Yes, cortisone may provide some temporary pain control, but in the long-run, will have a damaging effect on the joint and actually boost the arthritic process.<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics for unresolved elbow pain decrease pain and stiffness, and restore quality of life.  The pain alleviating aspects of Regenerative Orthopedics are well documented, with studies demonstrating its effectiveness at significantly improving pain levels while also increasing grip strength and improving function, because it actually heals the tendons and ligaments.\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>In the <em>Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine</em>, doctors found that patients who received Prolotherapy, a Regenerative Orthopedic option, showed significant improvement in pain levels compared with patients given saline injection. Plus, their extension strength and grip strength were markedly improved.[i]</li>\r\n 	<li>Published research of patients with elbow pain due to Tennis Elbow treated with Prolotherapy resulted in a decrease in pain from a level of 6.79 to a level of 2.95, which is statistically significance.[ii]</li>\r\n 	<li>In another study, research demonstrated a significant reduction in elbow pain from Tennis Elbow in patients who received Prolotherapy, along with evidence of tendon healing observed via ultrasound imaging.[iii]</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics works by stimulating the normal healing process of the body by the injection of natural healing solutions into the pain generating trigger points of the elbow. The result is strengthened ligaments and tendons, a stabilized elbow, and an end to elbow pain.\r\n\r\n[i] Scarpone M, Rabago DP, Zgierska A, Arbogast G, Snell E. The efficacy of prolotherapy for lateral epicondylosis: a pilot study. Clin J Sport Med. 2008;18(3):248–54.\r\n\r\n[ii] Shin J, Seo K-M, Kim D-K, Kim B-K, Kang SH. The effect of prolotherapy on lateral epicondylitis of elbow. J Korean Acad Rehabil Med. 2002;26:764–8.\r\n\r\n[iii] Park JH, Song IS, Lee JB, et al. Ultrasonographic findings of healing of torn tendon in the patients with lateral epicondylitis after prolotherapy. J Korean Soc Med Ultrasound. 2003;22(3):177–83.','Persistent Elbow Pain','','inherit','closed','closed','','3297-revision-v1','','','2019-11-14 04:46:30','2019-11-14 04:46:30','',3297,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/3297-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3299,8,'2019-11-14 04:53:59','2019-11-14 04:53:59','<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div id=\"slider\">\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel slider-carousel\">\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Kili-top-header.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Congratulations\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">The Athletic Doc®\r\nsuccessfully climbed</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Mt. Kilimanjaro in\r\nTanzania, Africa.19,341 feet!!!</span></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-1.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">New Article By Dr. Fields</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Persistent Elbow Pain</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" title=\"Read More\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/persistent-elbow-pain/\">Read More</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-11.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints &amp; Spine Without Surgery</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" title=\"Let\'s Get Started Today!\" href=\"Contact-Us\"> Let\'s Get Started Today!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-9.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Get Back In The Game!</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Avoid Joint and Spine Surgery </span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Stem Cell/PRP/Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" title=\"Get Help Now!\" href=\"Contact-Us\"> Get Help Now!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-4.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints &amp; Spine Without Surgery</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" title=\"Let\'s Get Started Today!\" href=\"Contact-Us\"> Let\'s Get Started Today!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"jumbotron-fluid\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box1\">\r\n\r\nWhat\'s\r\n<h3>New</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a title=\"Persistent Elbow Pain\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/persistent-elbow-pain/\">Persistent Elbow Pain</a></li>\r\n<li class=\"last\"><a title=\"Persistent Foot Pain and Toe Conditions - Treatment with Regenerative Orthopedics\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/persistent-foot-pain-and-toe-conditions-treatment-with-regenerative-orthopedics/\">Persistent Foot Pain and Toe Conditions - Treatment with Regenerative Orthopedics</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a title=\"Why Regenerative Orthopedics Are the Ideal Sports Medicine\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/why-regenerative-orthopedics-are-the-ideal-sports-medicine/\">Why Regenerative Orthopedics Are the Ideal Sports Medicine</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a title=\"Do Overuse Injuries Have You Sidelined?\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/do-overuse-injuries-have-you-sidelined/\">Do Overuse Injuries Have You Sidelined?</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a title=\"Cortisone (Steroid) Injections May Not Be As Safe As You Think\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/cortisone-steroid-injections-may-not-be-as-safe-as-you-think/\">Cortisone (Steroid) Injections May Not Be As Safe As You Think</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a title=\"New Stem Cell Testimonials\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Cellular-Regeneration-Testimonials\">New Stem Cell Testimonials</a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a title=\"Snapping Hip Syndrome\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Snapping-Hip-Syndrome\">Snapping Hip Syndrome </a></li>\r\n 	\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"testimonials\" class=\"col-md-4 box2\">\r\n\r\nPatient\r\n<h3>Testimonials</h3>\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel testimonials-carousel wow fadeInUp\">\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"I wished I had come earlier and listened to what my physical therapist had told me to do because Dr. Fields has been a real solution for me.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" title=\"Testimonial\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-larry.png\" alt=\"Testimonial\" />\r\n<h3>Larry</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Knee</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"I highly recommend it to anyone who needs to recover fast and get back out there.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-christopher.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<h3>Chris, Pro Basketball Player</h3>\r\n<h4>PRP Knee</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"Now I can go walking, I go to my ballet classs and I’m a happy camper because of Dr. Fields.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" title=\"\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-mary.png\" alt=\"Testimonial\" />\r\n<h3>Mary</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Hip</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box3\">\r\n\r\nNews &amp;\r\n<h3>Events</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\" title=\"Dr. Fields Lectured in Mexico City\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Health-News/Mexico-City-Lecture-2018\">Dr. Fields Lectured in Mexico City </a></li>\r\n 	<li><a style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\" title=\"Dr. Fields Keynote Speaker at a Regenerative Orthopedics Lecture, Australia\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Health-News/A5M-Conference-Australia-2017\">Dr. Fields Keynote Speaker at a Regenerative Orthopedics Lecture, Australia </a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"search-articles\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n<h2 class=\"text-center\">Search <b>Dr. Fields\'</b> Articles</h2>\r\n<form id=\"searchform\" action=\"/\" method=\"get\"><input class=\"search-field\" name=\"s\" type=\"text\" placeholder=\"What\'s Your Condition?\" />\r\n<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Search\" /></form></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"intro\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n<h1 class=\"text-center\">Welcome to OrthoRegen!</h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text welcome\"><a href=\"http://orthoregen.com\"><span style=\"font-size: 26px;\">OrthoRegen</span></a> is dedicated to providing the best of <span class=\"nowrap\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span> by offering non-surgical alternatives for joint and spine repair</p>\r\n<a class=\"primaryButton\" title=\"Read More About U\" href=\"Our-Office/Our-Philosophy\">Read More About Us</a>\r\n<a id=\"candidateButton\" title=\"Are you a good candidate?\" href=\"/contact/\">Are you a good candidate?</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"about\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5 drfields\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/dr-fields.png\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-7 about_holder\">\r\n<h1>Peter A. Fields, <span class=\"nowrap\">MD, DC</span></h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text\">Medical Physician and Chiropractor\r\nThe Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> - 10x Ironman Triathlete</p>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img title=\"icon info\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-info.png\" alt=\"icon info\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>About</h3>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC is one of a handful of physicians in the nation with both medical and chiropractic degrees...\r\n\r\n<a class=\"secondaryButton\" title=\"Read More\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/dr-fields-bio/\">Read More</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img title=\"Man Icon\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-ironman.png\" alt=\"Man Icon\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>10x Ironman</h3>\r\nDr. Peter A. Fields is also known as The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> He not only treats athletes in his practice but is an athlete himself. For over...\r\n\r\n<a class=\"secondaryButton\" title=\"Read More\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">Read More</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>','Home','','inherit','closed','closed','','2109-revision-v1','','','2019-11-14 04:53:59','2019-11-14 04:53:59','',2109,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2109-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3301,8,'2019-11-21 04:19:50','2019-11-21 04:19:50','<h3>Cervical Instability: Neck Pain and Symptoms That Change Your Life</h3>\r\nWhen neck injuries occur, like after car accidents, sports injuries, or even wear and tear, the sufferer often lives with neck pain and other disabling symptoms. In this article, we are not referring to a catastrophic neck injury, but one that very often may be considered \"minor.\" Yet the sufferer still lives with symptoms that alter their ability to live normally. The cause may very well be cervical instability, a disorder of the neck or cervical spine that can result in a myriad of symptoms.\r\n<h3>The Uniqueness of the Cervical Spine</h3>\r\nThe neck is unique because it consists of vertebrae that are smaller and more mobile than all of the movable vertebrae of the spine. The high degree of mobility in the neck or cervical spine is necessary in order to move the head through all the different ranges of motion we put it through. Blood is also transported through the neck on the way to the brain by means of the vertebral artery. The artery goes up through an opening called the transverse foramina in the vertebrae of the neck.\r\n\r\nWhy are these features important when discussing neck pain, symptoms, and instability? Well first of all, although the mobility of the neck is great and necessary in order to get things done and function like we like to, this same feature makes the neck vulnerable to injury.\r\n<h3>Ligaments are Affected by Neck Injuries Too. And When Injured, Cause Cervical Instability and Pain!</h3>\r\nSecondly, when an injury to the neck occurs, ligaments are affected. The ligaments are structures that are primarily responsible for joining bones. And they are especially vulnerable when trauma occurs. When the neck is stable, it moves and functions normally. And that\'s because it is remaining in proper alignment. Plus, proper alignment and function protects the blood vessels, nerves, and spinal cord. But an injury to the ligaments changes this whole dynamic because it causes the cervical spine to become unstable.\r\n\r\nAn unstable cervical spine cannot provide adequate support to function properly. But why does the instability make a difference? The instability alters the alignment of the neck which creates a cycle of imbalance between the different neck structures. It also causes too much movement of the neighboring vertebrae. And that stresses the ligaments that support the vertebrae. It also puts undue pressure on the nerve endings within those structures. The result is neck pain! A host of other possible symptoms are set into motion as a result of the various blood vessels and nerves running through the neck vertebrae.\r\n<h2><strong>Whiplash Injuries Are Examples of Cervical Instability </strong></h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-3311\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Cervivcal-Instability-v271119-1-500x500.png\" alt=\"An Answer for Life Altering Neck Pain and Instability\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />People who have experienced whiplash, often have symptoms that seem to last and last. <em>These symptoms are frequently a result of the instability of the vertebrae of the neck, or cervical instability.</em>\r\n\r\nWhiplash injuries are a common cause of cervical instability. The head is literally “whipped” in these injuries. The sudden acceleration and deceleration during rear-end collisions is an example of whiplash. During whiplash, a severe flexion is generated followed by an extension of the neck, in a whip-type motion forward and backward.\r\n\r\nThe backward hyperextension is often associated with more injury to the muscles and ligaments because it lacks the limiting effect of the chin meets the chest in the forward “whip.” Excessive motion in hyperextension severely strains the involved muscles and ligaments. This motion also compresses the adjoining vertebrae.\r\n\r\nLet\'s consider a person who is looking in the rearview mirror at the time of the collision. The rotated neck position puts the ligaments in even greater vulnerability for injury. Why? Well, these particular ligaments are those that help in side to side head movements and they are more susceptible when in this position.\r\n\r\nAs the ligaments become weaker, they are unable to provide a stable neck structure.  And that leads to even more injury and an ongoing provocation of the nerve endings. The ongoing provocation alters a part of the nervous system called the sympathetic nervous system (SNS). And then the SNS becomes increasingly activated. The result of an overactive SNS is a myriad of symptoms, including a syndrome of symptoms referred to as Barré-Liéou Syndrome. We\'ll talk about some of the symptoms of cervical instability below.\r\n<h3><strong>What Are the Symptoms of Cervical Instability?</strong></h3>\r\nSymptoms of neck instability or cervical instability include neck pain, muscle spasms, cracking sounds, and numbness in the arms and legs. Also, remember how we discussed the unique anatomical relationship of the vertebral arteries through the transverse foramina?\r\n\r\nInstability of the neck can cause a change in the flow of the arterial blood through the vertebrae when they are moving excessively. The vertebral artery provides circulation to half of the brain. Therefore, the extra mobile vertebrae can pinch off this artery, fostering an insufficiency of blood supply as it travels up to the brain. The condition is called vertebrobasilar insufficiency (VBI). Symptoms of VBI include neck pain, headaches/migraines, dizziness, drop attacks, dizziness, difficulty swallowing and/or speaking, and disturbances in hearing and vision.\r\n<h3><strong>Repair the Neck, And Relieve the Pain of Cervical Instability with Regenerative Orthopedics</strong></h3>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3310\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"wp-image-3310 size-medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Cervivcal-Instability-v271119-500x500.png\" alt=\"An Answer for Life Altering Neck Pain and Instability\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" /> <em><strong>       Repair the spine &amp; Relieve Cervical Instability Symptoms</strong></em>[/caption]\r\n\r\nAll of these symptoms can perplex many clinicians. Meanwhile, the sufferer lives with debilitating symptoms. Oftentimes, they go from doctor to doctor, seeking some type of relief from the many and varied symptoms they experience.\r\n\r\nChiropractors do a great job at not only assessing these problems but treating them.  But when Chiropractors are not able to solve the problem or find a complete solution, one must look elsewhere.\r\n\r\nTalk with your chiropractor about Regenerative Orthopedics and what it can do to save your neck from surgery. Many chiropractors know Peter A. Fields, MD, DC, and have heard him lecture, as Dr. Fields is both an MD and a chiropractor.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics is actually a great solution to the puzzle of neck pain and cervical instability. Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, and Prolotherapy are types of regenerative therapies that repair the injured ligaments at the core of the problem. Regenerative Orthopedics involves regenerative injection therapies that tighten, repair, and regenerate the ligaments involved in neck instability. The treatments eliminate the unstable movement, associated neck pain, and multiple symptoms.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics is a safe non-surgical option that brings stability back to the neck and its structures, which results in increased functional ability. Those who suffer from all of these symptoms as a result of the instability of the neck or cervical spine can finally get relief from this life-altering condition.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','Cervical Instability: Neck Pain That Changes Your Life','','publish','open','closed','','cervical-instability','','','2021-03-09 03:03:00','2021-03-09 03:03:00','',0,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=3301',0,'post','',0),(3302,8,'2019-11-21 04:19:50','2019-11-21 04:19:50','When neck injuries occur, like after car accidents, sports injuries, or even wear and tear, the sufferer often lives with disabling symptoms. In this article, we are not referring to a catastrophic neck injury, but one that very often may be considered minor. Yet the sufferer still lives with symptoms that alter their ability to live normally. The reason may very well be instability in the neck and related to the uniqueness of the neck itself.\r\n\r\nThe neck is unique because it consists of vertebrae that are smaller and more mobile than all of the movable vertebrae of the spine. Another name for the neck is the cervical spine. The high degree of mobility in the neck or cervical spine is necessary in order to move the head through all the different ranges of motion we put it through. Blood is also transported through the neck on the way to the brain by means of the vertebral artery, which goes up through an opening called the transverse foramina in the vertebrae of the neck. Why are these features important when discussing neck pain, symptoms, and instability? Well first of all, although the mobility of the neck is great and necessary in order to get things done and function like we like to, this same feature makes us vulnerable to injury.\r\n\r\nSecondly, when an injury to the neck occurs, ligaments are affected. The ligaments are structures that are primarily responsible for joining bones, and they are especially vulnerable when trauma occurs. When the neck is stable, it moves and functions normally, while remaining in proper alignment, which protects the blood vessels, nerves and spinal cord. But injury to the ligaments changes this whole dynamic, because it causes the cervical spine to become unstable. With instability of the cervical spine comes inadequate support when the neck is called upon to function. Neck alignment is changed and a cycle of imbalance is created between the different neck structures. This causes too much movement of the neighboring vertebrae which stresses the ligaments that support them, and puts undue pressure on the nerve endings within those structures. The result is pain! It also sets into motion a host of other possible symptoms that can arise due to the various blood vessels and nerves running through the neck vertebrae.\r\n<h2>Whiplash Injuries Are Examples of Instability of the Neck</h2>\r\nPeople who have experienced whiplash, often have symptoms that seem to last and last. These symptoms are frequently a result of instability of the vertebrae of the neck, or in other words, cervical instability. Whiplash injuries are a common cause of cervical instability. The head is literally “whipped” in these injuries. The sudden acceleration and deceleration during rear end collisions is an example of whiplash, which generates a severe flexion and then an extension of the neck, in a whip-type motion forward and backward. The backward hyperextension is often associated with more injury to the muscles and ligaments, because it lacks the limiting effect of the chin meeting the chest in the forward “whip.” The excessive motion in hyperextension severely strains the involved muscles and ligaments. The motion also compresses the adjoining vertebrae.\r\n\r\nIf the person driving, for example, is looking in the rear view mirror at the time of collision, the rotated neck position puts the ligaments in an even greater vulnerability to injury, because these particular ligaments that help in side to side head movements are more susceptible in this position. As the ligaments become weaker, they are unable to provide a stable neck structure, which leads to even more injury, and an ongoing provocation of the nerve endings. The ongoing provocation alters a part of the nervous system called the sympathetic nervous system which becomes increasingly activated. This can result in a myriad of symptoms, including a syndrome of symptoms referred to as Barré-Liéou Syndrome.\r\n<h2><strong>Symptoms from Instability of the Neck</strong></h2>\r\nSymptoms of neck or cervical instability include neck pain, muscle spasms, cracking sounds, and numbness in the arms and legs. Also, remember how we discussed the unique anatomical relationship of the vertebral arteries through the transverse foramina? Instability of the neck can cause a change in the flow of the arterial blood through the vertebrae when they are moving excessively. This artery provides circulation to half of the brain, so the extra mobile vertebrae can pinch it off, fostering an insufficiency of blood supply as it travels up to the brain. The condition is called vertebrobasilar insufficiency (VBI) with its associated symptoms of neck pain, headaches/migraines, dizziness, drop attacks, dizziness, difficulty swallowing and/or speaking, and disturbances in hearing and vision.\r\n<h2><strong>How Can You Treat Neck Instability?</strong></h2>\r\nAll of these symptoms can perplex many clinicians. Meanwhile, the sufferer lives with debilitating symptoms, oftentimes going from doctor to doctor, seeking some type of relief from the many and varied symptoms they experience. Chiropractors do a great job at not only assessing these problems but treating them.  But when Chiropractors are not able to solve the problem, or find a complete solution, one must look elsewhere.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics is actually a great solution to the puzzle of cervical instability, because the regenerative therapies like Prolotherapy, repair the injured ligaments that are at the core of the problem. Regenerative Orthopedics are regenerative injection therapies that tighten, repair, and regenerate the ligaments involved in neck instability, eliminating the unstable movement, associated pain, and multiple symptoms. Regenerative Orthopedics is a safe non-surgical option that brings stability back to the neck and its structures, which results in increased functional ability. Those who suffer from these symptoms as a result of instability of the neck or cervical spine can finally get relief from this life-altering condition.','An Answer for Life Altering Neck Pain and Instability','','inherit','closed','closed','','3301-revision-v1','','','2019-11-21 04:19:50','2019-11-21 04:19:50','',3301,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/3301-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3303,8,'2019-11-21 04:38:17','2019-11-21 04:38:17','<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div id=\"slider\">\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel slider-carousel\">\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Kili-top-header.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Congratulations\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">The Athletic Doc®\r\nsuccessfully climbed</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Mt. Kilimanjaro in\r\nTanzania, Africa.19,341 feet!!!</span></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-1.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">New Article By Dr. Fields</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">An Answer for Life-Altering Neck Pain and Instability</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" title=\"Read More\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/an-answer-for-life-altering-neck-pain-and-instability/\">Read More</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-11.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints &amp; Spine Without Surgery</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" title=\"Let\'s Get Started Today!\" href=\"Contact-Us\"> Let\'s Get Started Today!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-9.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Get Back In The Game!</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Avoid Joint and Spine Surgery </span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Stem Cell/PRP/Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" title=\"Get Help Now!\" href=\"Contact-Us\"> Get Help Now!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-4.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints &amp; Spine Without Surgery</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" title=\"Let\'s Get Started Today!\" href=\"Contact-Us\"> Let\'s Get Started Today!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"jumbotron-fluid\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box1\">\r\n\r\nWhat\'s\r\n<h3>New</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n       <li class=\"last\"><a title=\"An Answer for Life-Altering Neck Pain and Instability\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/an-answer-for-life-altering-neck-pain-and-instability/\">An Answer for Life-Altering Neck Pain and Instability</a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a title=\"Persistent Elbow Pain\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/persistent-elbow-pain/\">Persistent Elbow Pain</a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a title=\"Persistent Foot Pain and Toe Conditions - Treatment with Regenerative Orthopedics\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/persistent-foot-pain-and-toe-conditions-treatment-with-regenerative-orthopedics/\">Persistent Foot Pain and Toe Conditions - Treatment with Regenerative Orthopedics</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a title=\"Why Regenerative Orthopedics Are the Ideal Sports Medicine\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/why-regenerative-orthopedics-are-the-ideal-sports-medicine/\">Why Regenerative Orthopedics Are the Ideal Sports Medicine</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a title=\"Do Overuse Injuries Have You Sidelined?\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/do-overuse-injuries-have-you-sidelined/\">Do Overuse Injuries Have You Sidelined?</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a title=\"Cortisone (Steroid) Injections May Not Be As Safe As You Think\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/cortisone-steroid-injections-may-not-be-as-safe-as-you-think/\">Cortisone (Steroid) Injections May Not Be As Safe As You Think</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a title=\"New Stem Cell Testimonials\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Cellular-Regeneration-Testimonials\">New Stem Cell Testimonials</a></li>\r\n 	\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"testimonials\" class=\"col-md-4 box2\">\r\n\r\nPatient\r\n<h3>Testimonials</h3>\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel testimonials-carousel wow fadeInUp\">\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"I wished I had come earlier and listened to what my physical therapist had told me to do because Dr. Fields has been a real solution for me.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" title=\"Testimonial\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-larry.png\" alt=\"Testimonial\" />\r\n<h3>Larry</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Knee</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"I highly recommend it to anyone who needs to recover fast and get back out there.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-christopher.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<h3>Chris, Pro Basketball Player</h3>\r\n<h4>PRP Knee</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"Now I can go walking, I go to my ballet classs and I’m a happy camper because of Dr. Fields.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" title=\"\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-mary.png\" alt=\"Testimonial\" />\r\n<h3>Mary</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Hip</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box3\">\r\n\r\nNews &amp;\r\n<h3>Events</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\" title=\"Dr. Fields Lectured in Mexico City\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Health-News/Mexico-City-Lecture-2018\">Dr. Fields Lectured in Mexico City </a></li>\r\n 	<li><a style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\" title=\"Dr. Fields Keynote Speaker at a Regenerative Orthopedics Lecture, Australia\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Health-News/A5M-Conference-Australia-2017\">Dr. Fields Keynote Speaker at a Regenerative Orthopedics Lecture, Australia </a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"search-articles\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n<h2 class=\"text-center\">Search <b>Dr. Fields\'</b> Articles</h2>\r\n<form id=\"searchform\" action=\"/\" method=\"get\"><input class=\"search-field\" name=\"s\" type=\"text\" placeholder=\"What\'s Your Condition?\" />\r\n<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Search\" /></form></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"intro\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n<h1 class=\"text-center\">Welcome to OrthoRegen!</h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text welcome\"><a href=\"http://orthoregen.com\"><span style=\"font-size: 26px;\">OrthoRegen</span></a> is dedicated to providing the best of <span class=\"nowrap\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span> by offering non-surgical alternatives for joint and spine repair</p>\r\n<a class=\"primaryButton\" title=\"Read More About U\" href=\"Our-Office/Our-Philosophy\">Read More About Us</a>\r\n<a id=\"candidateButton\" title=\"Are you a good candidate?\" href=\"/contact/\">Are you a good candidate?</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"about\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5 drfields\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/dr-fields.png\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-7 about_holder\">\r\n<h1>Peter A. Fields, <span class=\"nowrap\">MD, DC</span></h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text\">Medical Physician and Chiropractor\r\nThe Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> - 10x Ironman Triathlete</p>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img title=\"icon info\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-info.png\" alt=\"icon info\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>About</h3>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC is one of a handful of physicians in the nation with both medical and chiropractic degrees...\r\n\r\n<a class=\"secondaryButton\" title=\"Read More\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/dr-fields-bio/\">Read More</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img title=\"Man Icon\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-ironman.png\" alt=\"Man Icon\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>10x Ironman</h3>\r\nDr. Peter A. Fields is also known as The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> He not only treats athletes in his practice but is an athlete himself. For over...\r\n\r\n<a class=\"secondaryButton\" title=\"Read More\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">Read More</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>','Home','','inherit','closed','closed','','2109-revision-v1','','','2019-11-21 04:38:17','2019-11-21 04:38:17','',2109,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2109-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3304,8,'2019-11-25 22:43:27','2019-11-25 22:43:27','<iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/RJCzx6yt0zY\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen></iframe> People who experience elbow pain are typically those who perform repetitive tasks involving their arms and hands. These tasks may include activities and professions like carpentry, secretarial work, computer work, pianists, guitarists, tennis players, and many other skills that require repeated activities day after day. It’s not surprising, really, that doing the same thing day in and day out could cause a structure to break down. Think about how you feel after spending a day working in the yard, or joining a new work out at the gym, or doing some other activity you’re not accustomed to. We pretty much expect to have some amount of muscle soreness. That is normal. During exercise, muscle cells are temporarily “injured,” as part of a normal process to multiply muscle cells. Unfortunately though, the same isn’t true with ligaments and tendons. They also break down from repetitive use, but they don’t have a very good capacity to heal well on their own. Muscles repair pretty well on their own, because they have an adequate blood supply, but ligaments and tendons do not.\r\n<h2>Elbow Pain May be the Result of Ligament or Tendon Injuries</h2>\r\nMovement and exercise are necessary for health of all of the joint structures and to keep the body strong and healthy. But repetitive motion, day in and day out, can result in wear and tear. How do you know when soreness is a problem? When soreness occurs after activity, keep in mind that normal soreness after exercise should not last more than a few hours. When soreness lasts longer, you are probably exercising too much or need to take more breaks. Muscle injuries generally heal with rest. When pain persists even after rest, the cause is oftentimes a ligament injury.\r\n<h3><em>Elbow Ligaments</em></h3>\r\nThe ligaments of the elbow provide stability to the elbow. They attach bone to bone, and different ligaments support various functions of the elbow, stabilizing the elbow as it goes through movements. For instance, the radial collateral ligament of the elbow prevents the elbow from hyperextending. Other ligaments keep the arm bones from rotating too much.  When these ligaments are weakened or damaged, they become unable to protect the elbow from excessive and unnatural movement, placing stress on all of the structures of the elbow.\r\n<h3><em>The Role of Tendons</em></h3>\r\nPain from repetitive motion may also result in a tendon injury. While ligaments attach bone to bone, stabilizing them, the tendons connect muscle to bone, and along with the muscles, enable the bones to move. Those with tendon injuries usually feel pain during activity, but ligament injuries may also be painful even while at rest.\r\n<h2>All Involved Structures Need Treatment for Proper Repair</h2>\r\nA very high percentage of persistent elbow pain involves a ligament injury, but many physicians only diagnose the problem as a tendon injury. Tennis Elbow, for example, is a commonly diagnosed tendon injury that often has a concurrent ligament injury.  It is important to treat all of the involved structures in order to fix the problem and get rid of the pain. A ligament injury can lead to a tendon injury, or injury to another structure of the elbow joint, so it is very important to treat the underlying source of injury and pain. Otherwise, the repaired tendon is likely to become reinjured because the joint will remain unstable due to the underlying ligament injury.\r\n<h2>Elbow Pain Treatments</h2>\r\nCortisone or steroid injections are a common treatment option for tendon injuries, but as we have discussed in previous articles, cortisone will actually weaken the tendons and the ligaments. Elbow injuries, whether due to ligament injuries, tendon injuries, or both, are better repaired using Regenerative Orthopedic treatment options which strengthen and regenerate the structures rather than weakening and degenerating them.  Yes, cortisone may provide some temporary pain control, but in the long-run, will have a damaging effect on the joint and actually boost the arthritic process.<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics for unresolved elbow pain decrease pain and stiffness, and restore quality of life.  The pain alleviating aspects of Regenerative Orthopedics are well documented, with studies demonstrating its effectiveness at significantly improving pain levels while also increasing grip strength and improving function, because it actually heals the tendons and ligaments.\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>In the <em>Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine</em>, doctors found that patients who received Prolotherapy, a Regenerative Orthopedic option, showed significant improvement in pain levels compared with patients given saline injection. Plus, their extension strength and grip strength were markedly improved.[i]</li>\r\n 	<li>Published research of patients with elbow pain due to Tennis Elbow treated with Prolotherapy resulted in a decrease in pain from a level of 6.79 to a level of 2.95, which is statistically significance.[ii]</li>\r\n 	<li>In another study, research demonstrated a significant reduction in elbow pain from Tennis Elbow in patients who received Prolotherapy, along with evidence of tendon healing observed via ultrasound imaging.[iii]</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics works by stimulating the normal healing process of the body by the injection of natural healing solutions into the pain generating trigger points of the elbow. The result is strengthened ligaments and tendons, a stabilized elbow, and an end to elbow pain.\r\n\r\n[i] Scarpone M, Rabago DP, Zgierska A, Arbogast G, Snell E. The efficacy of prolotherapy for lateral epicondylosis: a pilot study. Clin J Sport Med. 2008;18(3):248–54.\r\n\r\n[ii] Shin J, Seo K-M, Kim D-K, Kim B-K, Kang SH. The effect of prolotherapy on lateral epicondylitis of elbow. J Korean Acad Rehabil Med. 2002;26:764–8.\r\n\r\n[iii] Park JH, Song IS, Lee JB, et al. Ultrasonographic findings of healing of torn tendon in the patients with lateral epicondylitis after prolotherapy. J Korean Soc Med Ultrasound. 2003;22(3):177–83.','Persistent Elbow Pain','','inherit','closed','closed','','3297-revision-v1','','','2019-11-25 22:43:27','2019-11-25 22:43:27','',3297,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/3297-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3305,8,'2019-11-25 22:43:43','2019-11-25 22:43:43','<iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/RJCzx6yt0zY\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" class=\"alignright\" allowfullscreen></iframe> People who experience elbow pain are typically those who perform repetitive tasks involving their arms and hands. These tasks may include activities and professions like carpentry, secretarial work, computer work, pianists, guitarists, tennis players, and many other skills that require repeated activities day after day. It’s not surprising, really, that doing the same thing day in and day out could cause a structure to break down. Think about how you feel after spending a day working in the yard, or joining a new work out at the gym, or doing some other activity you’re not accustomed to. We pretty much expect to have some amount of muscle soreness. That is normal. During exercise, muscle cells are temporarily “injured,” as part of a normal process to multiply muscle cells. Unfortunately though, the same isn’t true with ligaments and tendons. They also break down from repetitive use, but they don’t have a very good capacity to heal well on their own. Muscles repair pretty well on their own, because they have an adequate blood supply, but ligaments and tendons do not.\r\n<h2>Elbow Pain May be the Result of Ligament or Tendon Injuries</h2>\r\nMovement and exercise are necessary for health of all of the joint structures and to keep the body strong and healthy. But repetitive motion, day in and day out, can result in wear and tear. How do you know when soreness is a problem? When soreness occurs after activity, keep in mind that normal soreness after exercise should not last more than a few hours. When soreness lasts longer, you are probably exercising too much or need to take more breaks. Muscle injuries generally heal with rest. When pain persists even after rest, the cause is oftentimes a ligament injury.\r\n<h3><em>Elbow Ligaments</em></h3>\r\nThe ligaments of the elbow provide stability to the elbow. They attach bone to bone, and different ligaments support various functions of the elbow, stabilizing the elbow as it goes through movements. For instance, the radial collateral ligament of the elbow prevents the elbow from hyperextending. Other ligaments keep the arm bones from rotating too much.  When these ligaments are weakened or damaged, they become unable to protect the elbow from excessive and unnatural movement, placing stress on all of the structures of the elbow.\r\n<h3><em>The Role of Tendons</em></h3>\r\nPain from repetitive motion may also result in a tendon injury. While ligaments attach bone to bone, stabilizing them, the tendons connect muscle to bone, and along with the muscles, enable the bones to move. Those with tendon injuries usually feel pain during activity, but ligament injuries may also be painful even while at rest.\r\n<h2>All Involved Structures Need Treatment for Proper Repair</h2>\r\nA very high percentage of persistent elbow pain involves a ligament injury, but many physicians only diagnose the problem as a tendon injury. Tennis Elbow, for example, is a commonly diagnosed tendon injury that often has a concurrent ligament injury.  It is important to treat all of the involved structures in order to fix the problem and get rid of the pain. A ligament injury can lead to a tendon injury, or injury to another structure of the elbow joint, so it is very important to treat the underlying source of injury and pain. Otherwise, the repaired tendon is likely to become reinjured because the joint will remain unstable due to the underlying ligament injury.\r\n<h2>Elbow Pain Treatments</h2>\r\nCortisone or steroid injections are a common treatment option for tendon injuries, but as we have discussed in previous articles, cortisone will actually weaken the tendons and the ligaments. Elbow injuries, whether due to ligament injuries, tendon injuries, or both, are better repaired using Regenerative Orthopedic treatment options which strengthen and regenerate the structures rather than weakening and degenerating them.  Yes, cortisone may provide some temporary pain control, but in the long-run, will have a damaging effect on the joint and actually boost the arthritic process.<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics for unresolved elbow pain decrease pain and stiffness, and restore quality of life.  The pain alleviating aspects of Regenerative Orthopedics are well documented, with studies demonstrating its effectiveness at significantly improving pain levels while also increasing grip strength and improving function, because it actually heals the tendons and ligaments.\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>In the <em>Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine</em>, doctors found that patients who received Prolotherapy, a Regenerative Orthopedic option, showed significant improvement in pain levels compared with patients given saline injection. Plus, their extension strength and grip strength were markedly improved.[i]</li>\r\n 	<li>Published research of patients with elbow pain due to Tennis Elbow treated with Prolotherapy resulted in a decrease in pain from a level of 6.79 to a level of 2.95, which is statistically significance.[ii]</li>\r\n 	<li>In another study, research demonstrated a significant reduction in elbow pain from Tennis Elbow in patients who received Prolotherapy, along with evidence of tendon healing observed via ultrasound imaging.[iii]</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics works by stimulating the normal healing process of the body by the injection of natural healing solutions into the pain generating trigger points of the elbow. The result is strengthened ligaments and tendons, a stabilized elbow, and an end to elbow pain.\r\n\r\n[i] Scarpone M, Rabago DP, Zgierska A, Arbogast G, Snell E. The efficacy of prolotherapy for lateral epicondylosis: a pilot study. Clin J Sport Med. 2008;18(3):248–54.\r\n\r\n[ii] Shin J, Seo K-M, Kim D-K, Kim B-K, Kang SH. The effect of prolotherapy on lateral epicondylitis of elbow. J Korean Acad Rehabil Med. 2002;26:764–8.\r\n\r\n[iii] Park JH, Song IS, Lee JB, et al. Ultrasonographic findings of healing of torn tendon in the patients with lateral epicondylitis after prolotherapy. J Korean Soc Med Ultrasound. 2003;22(3):177–83.','Persistent Elbow Pain','','inherit','closed','closed','','3297-revision-v1','','','2019-11-25 22:43:43','2019-11-25 22:43:43','',3297,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/3297-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3306,8,'2019-11-26 03:16:18','2019-11-26 03:16:18','<img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-3397\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Wilbur-back-500x500.png\" alt=\"Degenerative Disc Disease: Proper Diagnosis and Treatment\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />Degenerative disc disease is a common disorder of the spine that can result in persistent low back, thoracic, and neck pain. While it is widely diagnosed, degenerative disc disease is also widely misunderstood by the medical community and lay public alike.\r\n\r\n<em><strong> Perhaps the greatest misconception is the idea that the degenerated discs themselves are the primary cause of pain</strong></em> and therefore require a treatment geared towards replacement or repair of the discs, and missing an important underlying source of instability and pain.\r\n<h2>Spinal Discs</h2>\r\nSpinal discs work as a type of shock absorber between the vertebrae, or bones, of your <a href=\"https://www.webmd.com/back-pain/discs-of-the-spine\">spine</a>. They help your back to stay flexible and allow you to bend and twist. With age, spinal discs can show signs of wear and tear. They begin to break down and may not work as efficiently. Nearly everyone\'s spinal discs will break down with age, but not everyone will feel pain.\r\n\r\nA person with a degenerated, bulging, or herniated disc noted on an MRI, must realize that this may be a coincidental finding and unrelated to the actual pain he or she is experiencing. How can that be? In Degenerative Disc Disease,  the disc is losing water and flattening. It is normal for this to occur with age. Interestingly, it is also normal for a disc to bulge while bending. So what is causing the pain then? It is very likely that the pain is being caused by injured ligaments, which are full of nerve tissue, and will send pain signals when tweaked.\r\n<h2>What Causes Degenerative Disc Disease in the First Place?</h2>\r\nThe disc begins to degenerate as soon as the ligaments of the spine weaken. This happens after some sort of injury to the ligaments, including wear and tear. The weak and loose ligaments allow for an unstable spine and one where the vertebrae are able to move too much, resulting in more injury and pain.\r\n\r\nIn an effort to stabilize the vertebrae, the body tenses the muscles, in an attempt to correct the problem. A person will experience this as muscle spasms. The excessive movement puts extra stress on all of the structures of the spine, including the discs. The discs will respond to the added stress by flattening.\r\n\r\nA downward cycle of degeneration is created because the ligaments will now have to work even harder, since the discs can’t do their job correctly, which then weakens the ligaments further, and then adds to the response of the discs to flatten. The sufferer will of course experience pain as a result of the degeneration. The added stress and pressure may cause the disc to herniate. When a disc herniates, it means the soft, gelatinous solution inside is no longer held in place by the tough outer ring of tissue and the disc is now in a weakened state.\r\n<h2>Regenerative Orthopedics Treats the Instability and Resolves the Pain</h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignright wp-image-3398\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Gayle-Low-back-cycle-1-500x500.png\" alt=\"Degenerative Disc Disease: Proper Diagnosis and Treatment\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" />Regenerative Orthopedics is an effective treatment to stop the cycle of \"Degenerative Disc Disease.\" Since the underlying problem that starts the discs to degenerate is the instability of the spine due to ligament weakness or injury, it would make sense then to strengthen and repair the ligaments. What treatment does that? Right…Regenerative Orthopedics!\r\n\r\nIn the 1950s, a doctor named George S. Hackett studied the pathology of chronic low back pain and disc degeneration. He published research linking these conditions to the instability of the vertebral column. He was one of the first doctors to ever point to ligament laxity or weakness as a reason that discs become degenerated.\r\n<h3>More About The Discs</h3>\r\nThe soft, compressible spinal discs lie between two vertebrae and provide cushion and shock absorption. The facet joint is where the top vertebrae contact the vertebrae below. This joint is surrounded by a capsule made up of ligaments. Together these segments are known as facet joints. Every time one bends forward, backward, or twists, pressure is put on these facets. They are under a lot of strain all day long!\r\n\r\nThe vertebrae themselves are held together through a mesh of ligaments that hold the spine in alignment and take the pressure off the facet joints. Dr. Hackett recognized that if the ligaments are loose or damaged, they allow excessive movement of the vertebrae and put extra gravitational pressure on the discs. We’ve noted earlier that when this happens, discs can protrude or herniate. Addressing the underlying ligament laxity is key to treating disc degeneration as well as preventing further damage and degeneration.\r\n\r\nBy applying Regenerative Orthopedics, such as Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, Prolotherapy, to the weakened ligaments, the ligaments become strengthened, thereby halting the progressive degeneration of the intervertebral discs. A patient with persistent back pain can be treated with these regenerative injections into the weakened vertebrae of the low back, mid-back, and neck.  Regenerative Orthopedics is very effective at alleviating pain from degenerative disc disease.\r\n<h2>Spinal Fusion Misses the Mark In The Treatment of Degenerative Disc Disease</h2>\r\nUnfortunately, the focus of degenerative disc treatment today is often centered on treating the discs, and this treatment is oftentimes surgery. Surgeries can include a discectomy, which removes part of the disc, or may mean removal of the entire disc and replacing it with a cadaver or artificial disc. In some cases, spinal fusion is recommended. During spinal fusion, the damaged discs are removed and replaced, and the affected levels of the vertebrae are then permanently fused together.\r\n\r\nWhile these methods increase joint space by inserting replacement discs, they do not address the problem of vertebral instability due to weakened ligaments, and therefore do nothing to actually take pressure off of those discs or preventing the facet joints from further breakdown.\r\n\r\nIt is important to understand that the facets are more commonly the cause of pain. These are where the vertebra on the top connects to the vertebra on the bottom. The vertebrae are surrounded by a thick capsule of ligaments that becomes weakened, torn, or damaged over time, resulting in a lot of pain. Spinal fusion actually encourages increased degeneration at the sites above and below the fusion, frequently resulting in more pain.\r\n<h2>Overreliance on Imaging Procedures</h2>\r\nAnother factor hindering our understanding of vertebral instability and ligament weakness is the dependence on imaging to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal injuries. Of course, MRI imaging is very helpful in the medical fields. However, many rely on imaging instead of using physical examination and good history taking for diagnosing. And as we said earlier, MRI’s can misdiagnose disc herniations.\r\n\r\nIt is important to rule out ligament injury and instability and treat it accordingly especially since a large majority of disc degeneration is due to vertebral instability and ligament weakness. With proper treatment, through therapies like Regenerative Orthopedics, physicians are able to accurately treat the source of their patients’ pain.\r\n\r\nRather than undergoing unnecessary surgeries that do not address the root cause of the symptoms, choose instead to seek out a less invasive treatment capable of strengthening weakened ligaments and tendons and thereby eliminating pressure on the vertebral discs.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','Degenerative Disc Disease Treatment','','publish','open','closed','','degenerative-disc-disease-proper-diagnosis-and-treatment','','','2020-08-13 21:14:56','2020-08-13 21:14:56','',0,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=3306',0,'post','',0),(3307,8,'2019-11-26 03:16:18','2019-11-26 03:16:18','Degenerative disc disease is a common disorder of the spine that can result in persistent low back, thoracic, and neck pain. While it is widely diagnosed, degenerative disc disease is also widely misunderstood by the medical community and lay public alike.  Perhaps the greatest misconception is the idea that the degenerated discs themselves are the primary cause of pain and therefore require a treatment geared towards replacement or repair of the discs, and missing an important underlying source of instability and pain.\r\n<h2><strong>Spinal Discs</strong></h2>\r\nSpinal discs work as a type of shock absorber between the vertebrae, or bones, of your <a href=\"https://www.webmd.com/back-pain/discs-of-the-spine\">spine</a>. They help your back to stay flexible, and allow you to bend and twist. With age, spinal discs can show signs of wear and tear. They begin to break down and may not work as efficiently. Nearly everyone\'s spinal discs will break down with age, but not everyone will feel pain. A person with a degenerated, bulging, or herniated disc noted on an MRI, must realize that this may be a coincidental finding and unrelated to the actual pain he or she is experiencing. How can that be? A degenerated disc is a disc that is losing water and flattening. It is normal for this to occur with age. Interestingly, it is also normal for a disc to bulge while bending. So what is causing the pain then? It is very likely that the pain is being caused by injured ligaments, which are full of nerve tissue, and will send pain signals when tweaked.\r\n<h2><strong>What Causes the Disc to Degenerate in the First Place?</strong></h2>\r\nThe disc begins to degenerate as soon as the ligaments of the spine weaken. This happens after some sort of injury to the ligaments, including wear and tear. The weak and loose ligaments allow for an unstable spine and one where the vertebrae are able to move too much, resulting in more injury and pain. In an effort to stabilize the vertebrae, the body tenses the muscles, in an attempt to correct the problem. A person will experience this as muscle spasms. The excessive movement puts extra stress on all of the structures of the spine, including the discs. The discs will respond to the added stress by flattening. A downward cycle of degeneration is created, because the ligaments will now have to work even harder, since the discs can’t do their job correctly, which then weakens the ligaments further, and then adds to the response of the discs to flatten. The sufferer will of course experience pain as a result of the degeneration. The added stress and pressure may cause the disc to herniate. When a disc herniates, it means the soft, gelatinous solution inside is no longer held in place by the tough outer ring of tissue and the disc is now in a weakened state.\r\n<h2><strong>Regenerative Orthopedics Treats the Instability and Resolves the Pain</strong></h2>\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics is an effective treatment to stop the cycle of degeneration. Since the underlying problem that starts the discs to degenerate is instability of the spine due to ligament weakness or injury, it would make sense then to strengthen and repair the ligaments. What treatment does that? Right…Regenerative Orthopedics!  In the 1950’s, a doctor named George S. Hackett studied the pathology of chronic low back pain and disc degeneration, and published research linking these conditions to instability of the vertebral column. He was one of the first doctors to ever point to ligament laxity or weakness as a reason that discs become degenerated.\r\n\r\nThe soft, compressible spinal discs lie between two vertebrae and provide cushion and absorb shock. Together these segments are known as facet joints. The vertebrae themselves are held together through a mesh of ligaments that hold the spine in alignment and take pressure off of the facet joints. Dr. Hackett recognized that if the ligaments are loose or damaged, they allow excessive movement of the vertebrae and put extra gravitational pressure on the discs. We’ve noted earlier that when this happens, discs can protrude or herniate. Addressing the underlying ligament laxity is key to treating disc degeneration as well as preventing further damage and degeneration.\r\n\r\nBy applying Regenerative Orthopedics, such as Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, Prolotherapy, to the weakened ligaments, the ligaments become strengthened, thereby halting the progressive degeneration of the intervertebral discs. A patient with persistent back pain can be treated with these regenerative injections into the weakened vertebrae of the low back, mid-back, and neck.  Regenerative Orthopedics is very effective at alleviating pain from degenerative disc disease.\r\n<h2><strong>Spinal Fusion Misses the Mark In The Treatment of Degenerative Disc Disease</strong></h2>\r\nUnfortunately, the focus of degenerative disc treatment today is often centered on treating the discs, and this treatment is oftentimes surgery. Surgeries can include a discectomy, which removes part of the disc, or may mean removal of the entire disc and replacing it with a cadaver or artificial disc. In some cases, spinal fusion is recommended. During spinal fusion, the damaged discs are removed and replaced, and the affected levels of the vertebrae are then permanently fused together. While these methods increase joint space by inserting replacement discs, they do not address the problem of vertebral instability due to weakened ligaments, and therefore do nothing to actually take pressure off of those discs or preventing the facet joints from further breakdown. It is important to understand that the facets are more commonly the cause of pain. These are where the vertebra on the top connects to the vertebra on the bottom. The vertebra are surrounded by a thick capsule of ligaments that becomes weakened, torn or damaged over time, resulting in a lot of pain. Spinal fusion actually encourages increased degeneration at the sites above and below the fusion, frequently resulting in more pain.\r\n<h2><strong>Overreliance on Imaging Procedures</strong></h2>\r\nAnother factor hindering our understanding of vertebral instability and ligament weakness is the dependence on imaging to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal injuries. Of course, MRI imaging is very helpful in the medical fields. However, many rely on imaging instead of using physical examination and good history taking for diagnosing. And as we said earlier, MRI’s can misdiagnose disc herniations. It is important to rule out ligament injury and instability and treat it accordingly especially since a large majority of disc degeneration is due to vertebral instability and ligament weakness. With proper treatment, through therapies like Regenerative Orthopedics, physicians are able to accurately treat the source of their patients’ pain. Rather than undergoing unnecessary surgeries that do not address the root cause of the symptoms, choose instead to seek out a less invasive treatment capable of strengthening weakened ligaments and tendons and thereby eliminating pressure on the vertebral discs.','Degenerative Disc Disease: Proper Diagnosis and Treatment','','inherit','closed','closed','','3306-revision-v1','','','2019-11-26 03:16:18','2019-11-26 03:16:18','',3306,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/3306-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3308,8,'2019-11-26 03:19:21','2019-11-26 03:19:21','<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div id=\"slider\">\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel slider-carousel\">\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Kili-top-header.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Congratulations\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">The Athletic Doc®\r\nsuccessfully climbed</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Mt. Kilimanjaro in\r\nTanzania, Africa.19,341 feet!!!</span></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-1.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">New Article By Dr. Fields</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Degenerative Disc Disease: Proper Diagnosis and Treatment</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" title=\"Read More\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/degenerative-disc-disease-proper-diagnosis-and-treatment/\">Read More</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-11.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints &amp; Spine Without Surgery</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" title=\"Let\'s Get Started Today!\" href=\"Contact-Us\"> Let\'s Get Started Today!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-9.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Get Back In The Game!</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Avoid Joint and Spine Surgery </span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Stem Cell/PRP/Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" title=\"Get Help Now!\" href=\"Contact-Us\"> Get Help Now!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-4.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints &amp; Spine Without Surgery</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" title=\"Let\'s Get Started Today!\" href=\"Contact-Us\"> Let\'s Get Started Today!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"jumbotron-fluid\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box1\">\r\n\r\nWhat\'s\r\n<h3>New</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n        <li class=\"last\"><a title=\"Degenerative Disc Disease: Proper Diagnosis and Treatment\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/degenerative-disc-disease-proper-diagnosis-and-treatment/\">Degenerative Disc Disease: Proper Diagnosis and Treatment</a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a title=\"An Answer for Life-Altering Neck Pain and Instability\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/an-answer-for-life-altering-neck-pain-and-instability/\">An Answer for Life-Altering Neck Pain and Instability</a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a title=\"Persistent Elbow Pain\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/persistent-elbow-pain/\">Persistent Elbow Pain</a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a title=\"Persistent Foot Pain and Toe Conditions - Treatment with Regenerative Orthopedics\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/persistent-foot-pain-and-toe-conditions-treatment-with-regenerative-orthopedics/\">Persistent Foot Pain and Toe Conditions - Treatment with Regenerative Orthopedics</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a title=\"Why Regenerative Orthopedics Are the Ideal Sports Medicine\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/why-regenerative-orthopedics-are-the-ideal-sports-medicine/\">Why Regenerative Orthopedics Are the Ideal Sports Medicine</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a title=\"Do Overuse Injuries Have You Sidelined?\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/do-overuse-injuries-have-you-sidelined/\">Do Overuse Injuries Have You Sidelined?</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a title=\"Cortisone (Steroid) Injections May Not Be As Safe As You Think\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/cortisone-steroid-injections-may-not-be-as-safe-as-you-think/\">Cortisone (Steroid) Injections May Not Be As Safe As You Think</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a title=\"New Stem Cell Testimonials\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Cellular-Regeneration-Testimonials\">New Stem Cell Testimonials</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"testimonials\" class=\"col-md-4 box2\">\r\n\r\nPatient\r\n<h3>Testimonials</h3>\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel testimonials-carousel wow fadeInUp\">\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"I wished I had come earlier and listened to what my physical therapist had told me to do because Dr. Fields has been a real solution for me.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" title=\"Testimonial\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-larry.png\" alt=\"Testimonial\" />\r\n<h3>Larry</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Knee</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"I highly recommend it to anyone who needs to recover fast and get back out there.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-christopher.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<h3>Chris, Pro Basketball Player</h3>\r\n<h4>PRP Knee</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"Now I can go walking, I go to my ballet classs and I’m a happy camper because of Dr. Fields.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" title=\"\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-mary.png\" alt=\"Testimonial\" />\r\n<h3>Mary</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Hip</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box3\">\r\n\r\nNews &amp;\r\n<h3>Events</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\" title=\"Dr. Fields Lectured in Mexico City\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Health-News/Mexico-City-Lecture-2018\">Dr. Fields Lectured in Mexico City </a></li>\r\n 	<li><a style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\" title=\"Dr. Fields Keynote Speaker at a Regenerative Orthopedics Lecture, Australia\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Health-News/A5M-Conference-Australia-2017\">Dr. Fields Keynote Speaker at a Regenerative Orthopedics Lecture, Australia </a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"search-articles\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n<h2 class=\"text-center\">Search <b>Dr. Fields\'</b> Articles</h2>\r\n<form id=\"searchform\" action=\"/\" method=\"get\"><input class=\"search-field\" name=\"s\" type=\"text\" placeholder=\"What\'s Your Condition?\" />\r\n<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Search\" /></form></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"intro\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n<h1 class=\"text-center\">Welcome to OrthoRegen!</h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text welcome\"><a href=\"http://orthoregen.com\"><span style=\"font-size: 26px;\">OrthoRegen</span></a> is dedicated to providing the best of <span class=\"nowrap\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span> by offering non-surgical alternatives for joint and spine repair</p>\r\n<a class=\"primaryButton\" title=\"Read More About U\" href=\"Our-Office/Our-Philosophy\">Read More About Us</a>\r\n<a id=\"candidateButton\" title=\"Are you a good candidate?\" href=\"/contact/\">Are you a good candidate?</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"about\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5 drfields\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/dr-fields.png\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-7 about_holder\">\r\n<h1>Peter A. Fields, <span class=\"nowrap\">MD, DC</span></h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text\">Medical Physician and Chiropractor\r\nThe Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> - 10x Ironman Triathlete</p>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img title=\"icon info\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-info.png\" alt=\"icon info\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>About</h3>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC is one of a handful of physicians in the nation with both medical and chiropractic degrees...\r\n\r\n<a class=\"secondaryButton\" title=\"Read More\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/dr-fields-bio/\">Read More</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img title=\"Man Icon\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-ironman.png\" alt=\"Man Icon\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>10x Ironman</h3>\r\nDr. Peter A. Fields is also known as The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> He not only treats athletes in his practice but is an athlete himself. For over...\r\n\r\n<a class=\"secondaryButton\" title=\"Read More\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">Read More</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>','Home','','inherit','closed','closed','','2109-revision-v1','','','2019-11-26 03:19:21','2019-11-26 03:19:21','',2109,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2109-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3309,8,'2019-11-27 04:25:42','2019-11-27 04:25:42','When neck injuries occur, like after car accidents, sports injuries, or even wear and tear, the sufferer often lives with disabling symptoms. In this article, we are not referring to a catastrophic neck injury, but one that very often may be considered minor. Yet the sufferer still lives with symptoms that alter their ability to live normally. The reason may very well be instability in the neck and related to the uniqueness of the neck itself.\n\nThe neck is unique because it consists of vertebrae that are smaller and more mobile than all of the movable vertebrae of the spine. Another name for the neck is the cervical spine. The high degree of mobility in the neck or cervical spine is necessary in order to move the head through all the different ranges of motion we put it through. Blood is also transported through the neck on the way to the brain by means of the vertebral artery, which goes up through an opening called the transverse foramina in the vertebrae of the neck. Why are these features important when discussing neck pain, symptoms, and instability? Well first of all, although the mobility of the neck is great and necessary in order to get things done and function like we like to, this same feature makes us vulnerable to injury.\n\nSecondly, when an injury to the neck occurs, ligaments are affected. The ligaments are structures that are primarily responsible for joining bones, and they are especially vulnerable when trauma occurs. When the neck is stable, it moves and functions normally, while remaining in proper alignment, which protects the blood vessels, nerves and spinal cord. But injury to the ligaments changes this whole dynamic, because it causes the cervical spine to become unstable. With instability of the cervical spine comes inadequate support when the neck is called upon to function. Neck alignment is changed and a cycle of imbalance is created between the different neck structures. This causes too much movement of the neighboring vertebrae which stresses the ligaments that support them, and puts undue pressure on the nerve endings within those structures. The result is pain! It also sets into motion a host of other possible symptoms that can arise due to the various blood vessels and nerves running through the neck vertebrae.\n<h2><strong>Whiplash Injuries Are Examples of Instability of the Neck</strong></h2>\n<img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-3311\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Cervivcal-Instability-v271119-1-500x500.png\" alt=\"An Answer for Life Altering Neck Pain and Instability\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />People who have experienced whiplash, often have symptoms that seem to last and last. These symptoms are frequently a result of instability of the vertebrae of the neck, or in other words, cervical instability. Whiplash injuries are a common cause of cervical instability. The head is literally “whipped” in these injuries. The sudden acceleration and deceleration during rear end collisions is an example of whiplash, which generates a severe flexion and then an extension of the neck, in a whip-type motion forward and backward. The backward hyperextension is often associated with more injury to the muscles and ligaments, because it lacks the limiting effect of the chin meeting the chest in the forward “whip.” The excessive motion in hyperextension severely strains the involved muscles and ligaments. The motion also compresses the adjoining vertebrae.\n\nIf the person driving, for example, is looking in the rear view mirror at the time of collision, the rotated neck position puts the ligaments in an even greater vulnerability to injury, because these particular ligaments that help in side to side head movements are more susceptible in this position. As the ligaments become weaker, they are unable to provide a stable neck structure, which leads to even more injury, and an ongoing provocation of the nerve endings. The ongoing provocation alters a part of the nervous system called the sympathetic nervous system which becomes increasingly activated. This can result in a myriad of symptoms, including a syndrome of symptoms referred to as Barré-Liéou Syndrome.\n<h2><strong>Symptoms from Instability of the Neck</strong></h2>\nSymptoms of neck or cervical instability include neck pain, muscle spasms, cracking sounds, and numbness in the arms and legs. Also, remember how we discussed the unique anatomical relationship of the vertebral arteries through the transverse foramina? Instability of the neck can cause a change in the flow of the arterial blood through the vertebrae when they are moving excessively. This artery provides circulation to half of the brain, so the extra mobile vertebrae can pinch it off, fostering an insufficiency of blood supply as it travels up to the brain. The condition is called vertebrobasilar insufficiency (VBI) with its associated symptoms of neck pain, headaches/migraines, dizziness, drop attacks, dizziness, difficulty swallowing and/or speaking, and disturbances in hearing and vision.\n<h2><strong>How Can You Treat Neck Instability?</strong></h2>\nAll of these symptoms can perplex many clinicians. Meanwhile, the sufferer lives with debilitating symptoms, oftentimes going from doctor to doctor, seeking some type of relief from the many and varied symptoms they experience. Chiropractors do a great job at not only assessing these problems but treating them.  But when Chiropractors are not able to solve the problem, or find a complete solution, one must look elsewhere. Talk with your chiropractor about Regenerative Orthopedics and what it can do to save your neck from surgery. Many chiropractors know Peter A. Fields, MD, DC, and have heard him lecture, as Dr. Fields is both an MD and a chiropractor.\n\nRegenerative Orthopedics is actually a great solution to the puzzle of cervical instability, because the regenerative therapies like Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, and Prolotherapy, repair the injured ligaments that are at the core of the problem. Regenerative Orthopedics are regenerative injection therapies that tighten, repair, and regenerate the ligaments involved in neck instability, eliminating the unstable movement, associated pain, and multiple symptoms. Regenerative Orthopedics is a safe non-surgical option that brings stability back to the neck and its structures, which results in increased functional ability. Those who suffer from these symptoms as a result of instability of the neck or cervical spine can finally get relief from this life-altering condition.','An Answer for Life Altering Neck Pain and Instability','','inherit','closed','closed','','3301-autosave-v1','','','2019-11-27 04:25:42','2019-11-27 04:25:42','',3301,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/3301-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3310,8,'2019-11-27 04:23:58','2019-11-27 04:23:58','','An Answer for Life Altering Neck Pain and Instability','','inherit','open','closed','','cervivcal-instability-v271119','','','2019-11-27 04:25:42','2019-11-27 04:25:42','',3301,'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Cervivcal-Instability-v271119.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(3311,8,'2019-11-27 04:24:01','2019-11-27 04:24:01','','An Answer for Life Altering Neck Pain and Instability','','inherit','open','closed','','cervivcal-instability-v271119-2','','','2019-11-27 04:24:14','2019-11-27 04:24:14','',3301,'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Cervivcal-Instability-v271119-1.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(3312,8,'2019-11-27 04:25:46','2019-11-27 04:25:46','When neck injuries occur, like after car accidents, sports injuries, or even wear and tear, the sufferer often lives with disabling symptoms. In this article, we are not referring to a catastrophic neck injury, but one that very often may be considered minor. Yet the sufferer still lives with symptoms that alter their ability to live normally. The reason may very well be instability in the neck and related to the uniqueness of the neck itself.\r\n\r\nThe neck is unique because it consists of vertebrae that are smaller and more mobile than all of the movable vertebrae of the spine. Another name for the neck is the cervical spine. The high degree of mobility in the neck or cervical spine is necessary in order to move the head through all the different ranges of motion we put it through. Blood is also transported through the neck on the way to the brain by means of the vertebral artery, which goes up through an opening called the transverse foramina in the vertebrae of the neck. Why are these features important when discussing neck pain, symptoms, and instability? Well first of all, although the mobility of the neck is great and necessary in order to get things done and function like we like to, this same feature makes us vulnerable to injury.\r\n\r\nSecondly, when an injury to the neck occurs, ligaments are affected. The ligaments are structures that are primarily responsible for joining bones, and they are especially vulnerable when trauma occurs. When the neck is stable, it moves and functions normally, while remaining in proper alignment, which protects the blood vessels, nerves and spinal cord. But injury to the ligaments changes this whole dynamic, because it causes the cervical spine to become unstable. With instability of the cervical spine comes inadequate support when the neck is called upon to function. Neck alignment is changed and a cycle of imbalance is created between the different neck structures. This causes too much movement of the neighboring vertebrae which stresses the ligaments that support them, and puts undue pressure on the nerve endings within those structures. The result is pain! It also sets into motion a host of other possible symptoms that can arise due to the various blood vessels and nerves running through the neck vertebrae.\r\n<h2><strong>Whiplash Injuries Are Examples of Instability of the Neck</strong></h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-3311\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Cervivcal-Instability-v271119-1-500x500.png\" alt=\"An Answer for Life Altering Neck Pain and Instability\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />People who have experienced whiplash, often have symptoms that seem to last and last. These symptoms are frequently a result of instability of the vertebrae of the neck, or in other words, cervical instability. Whiplash injuries are a common cause of cervical instability. The head is literally “whipped” in these injuries. The sudden acceleration and deceleration during rear end collisions is an example of whiplash, which generates a severe flexion and then an extension of the neck, in a whip-type motion forward and backward. The backward hyperextension is often associated with more injury to the muscles and ligaments, because it lacks the limiting effect of the chin meeting the chest in the forward “whip.” The excessive motion in hyperextension severely strains the involved muscles and ligaments. The motion also compresses the adjoining vertebrae.\r\n\r\nIf the person driving, for example, is looking in the rear view mirror at the time of collision, the rotated neck position puts the ligaments in an even greater vulnerability to injury, because these particular ligaments that help in side to side head movements are more susceptible in this position. As the ligaments become weaker, they are unable to provide a stable neck structure, which leads to even more injury, and an ongoing provocation of the nerve endings. The ongoing provocation alters a part of the nervous system called the sympathetic nervous system which becomes increasingly activated. This can result in a myriad of symptoms, including a syndrome of symptoms referred to as Barré-Liéou Syndrome.\r\n<h2><strong>Symptoms from Instability of the Neck</strong></h2>\r\nSymptoms of neck or cervical instability include neck pain, muscle spasms, cracking sounds, and numbness in the arms and legs. Also, remember how we discussed the unique anatomical relationship of the vertebral arteries through the transverse foramina? Instability of the neck can cause a change in the flow of the arterial blood through the vertebrae when they are moving excessively. This artery provides circulation to half of the brain, so the extra mobile vertebrae can pinch it off, fostering an insufficiency of blood supply as it travels up to the brain. The condition is called vertebrobasilar insufficiency (VBI) with its associated symptoms of neck pain, headaches/migraines, dizziness, drop attacks, dizziness, difficulty swallowing and/or speaking, and disturbances in hearing and vision.\r\n<h2><strong>How Can You Treat Neck Instability?</strong></h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-3310\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Cervivcal-Instability-v271119-500x500.png\" alt=\"An Answer for Life Altering Neck Pain and Instability\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />All of these symptoms can perplex many clinicians. Meanwhile, the sufferer lives with debilitating symptoms, oftentimes going from doctor to doctor, seeking some type of relief from the many and varied symptoms they experience. Chiropractors do a great job at not only assessing these problems but treating them.  But when Chiropractors are not able to solve the problem, or find a complete solution, one must look elsewhere. Talk with your chiropractor about Regenerative Orthopedics and what it can do to save your neck from surgery. Many chiropractors know Peter A. Fields, MD, DC, and have heard him lecture, as Dr. Fields is both an MD and a chiropractor.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics is actually a great solution to the puzzle of cervical instability, because the regenerative therapies like Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, and Prolotherapy, repair the injured ligaments that are at the core of the problem. Regenerative Orthopedics are regenerative injection therapies that tighten, repair, and regenerate the ligaments involved in neck instability, eliminating the unstable movement, associated pain, and multiple symptoms. Regenerative Orthopedics is a safe non-surgical option that brings stability back to the neck and its structures, which results in increased functional ability. Those who suffer from these symptoms as a result of instability of the neck or cervical spine can finally get relief from this life-altering condition.','An Answer for Life Altering Neck Pain and Instability','','inherit','closed','closed','','3301-revision-v1','','','2019-11-27 04:25:46','2019-11-27 04:25:46','',3301,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/3301-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3375,9,'2020-08-13 21:07:22','2020-08-13 21:07:22','<img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-3397\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Wilbur-back-500x500.png\" alt=\"Degenerative Disc Disease: Proper Diagnosis and Treatment\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />Degenerative disc disease is a common disorder of the spine that can result in persistent low back, thoracic, and neck pain. While it is widely diagnosed, degenerative disc disease is also widely misunderstood by the medical community and lay public alike.\n\n<em><strong> Perhaps the greatest misconception is the idea that the degenerated discs themselves are the primary cause of pain</strong></em> and therefore require a treatment geared towards replacement or repair of the discs, and missing an important underlying source of instability and pain.\n<h2>Spinal Discs</h2>\nSpinal discs work as a type of shock absorber between the vertebrae, or bones, of your <a href=\"https://www.webmd.com/back-pain/discs-of-the-spine\">spine</a>. They help your back to stay flexible and allow you to bend and twist. With age, spinal discs can show signs of wear and tear. They begin to break down and may not work as efficiently. Nearly everyone\'s spinal discs will break down with age, but not everyone will feel pain.\n\nA person with a degenerated, bulging, or herniated disc noted on an MRI, must realize that this may be a coincidental finding and unrelated to the actual pain he or she is experiencing. How can that be? In Degenerative Disc Disease,  the disc is losing water and flattening. It is normal for this to occur with age. Interestingly, it is also normal for a disc to bulge while bending. So what is causing the pain then? It is very likely that the pain is being caused by injured ligaments, which are full of nerve tissue, and will send pain signals when tweaked.\n<h2>What Causes Degenerative Disc Disease in the First Place?</h2>\nThe disc begins to degenerate as soon as the ligaments of the spine weaken. This happens after some sort of injury to the ligaments, including wear and tear. The weak and loose ligaments allow for an unstable spine and one where the vertebrae are able to move too much, resulting in more injury and pain.\n\nIn an effort to stabilize the vertebrae, the body tenses the muscles, in an attempt to correct the problem. A person will experience this as muscle spasms. The excessive movement puts extra stress on all of the structures of the spine, including the discs. The discs will respond to the added stress by flattening.\n\nA downward cycle of degeneration is created because the ligaments will now have to work even harder, since the discs can’t do their job correctly, which then weakens the ligaments further, and then adds to the response of the discs to flatten. The sufferer will of course experience pain as a result of the degeneration. The added stress and pressure may cause the disc to herniate. When a disc herniates, it means the soft, gelatinous solution inside is no longer held in place by the tough outer ring of tissue and the disc is now in a weakened state.\n<h2>Regenerative Orthopedics Treats the Instability and Resolves the Pain</h2>\n<img class=\"alignright  wp-image-3398\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Gayle-Low-back-cycle-1-500x500.png\" alt=\"Degenerative Disc Disease: Proper Diagnosis and Treatment\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" />Regenerative Orthopedics is an effective treatment to stop the cycle of \"Degenerative Disc Disease.\" Since the underlying problem that starts the discs to degenerate is the instability of the spine due to ligament weakness or injury, it would make sense then to strengthen and repair the ligaments. What treatment does that? Right…Regenerative Orthopedics!\n\nIn the 1950s, a doctor named George S. Hackett studied the pathology of chronic low back pain and disc degeneration. He published research linking these conditions to the instability of the vertebral column. He was one of the first doctors to ever point to ligament laxity or weakness as a reason that discs become degenerated.\n<h3>More About The Discs</h3>\nThe soft, compressible spinal discs lie between two vertebrae and provide cushion and shock absorption. The facet joint is where the top vertebrae contact the vertebrae below. This joint is surrounded by a capsule made up of ligaments. Together these segments are known as facet joints. Every time one bends forward, backward, or twists, pressure is put on these facets. They are under a lot of strain all day long!\n\nThe vertebrae themselves are held together through a mesh of ligaments that hold the spine in alignment and take the pressure off the facet joints. Dr. Hackett recognized that if the ligaments are loose or damaged, they allow excessive movement of the vertebrae and put extra gravitational pressure on the discs. We’ve noted earlier that when this happens, discs can protrude or herniate. Addressing the underlying ligament laxity is key to treating disc degeneration as well as preventing further damage and degeneration.\n\nBy applying Regenerative Orthopedics, such as Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, Prolotherapy, to the weakened ligaments, the ligaments become strengthened, thereby halting the progressive degeneration of the intervertebral discs. A patient with persistent back pain can be treated with these regenerative injections into the weakened vertebrae of the low back, mid-back, and neck.  Regenerative Orthopedics is very effective at alleviating pain from degenerative disc disease.\n<h2>Spinal Fusion Misses the Mark In The Treatment of Degenerative Disc Disease</h2>\nUnfortunately, the focus of degenerative disc treatment today is often centered on treating the discs, and this treatment is oftentimes surgery. Surgeries can include a discectomy, which removes part of the disc, or may mean removal of the entire disc and replacing it with a cadaver or artificial disc. In some cases, spinal fusion is recommended. During spinal fusion, the damaged discs are removed and replaced, and the affected levels of the vertebrae are then permanently fused together.\n\nWhile these methods increase joint space by inserting replacement discs, they do not address the problem of vertebral instability due to weakened ligaments, and therefore do nothing to actually take pressure off of those discs or preventing the facet joints from further breakdown.\n\nIt is important to understand that the facets are more commonly the cause of pain. These are where the vertebra on the top connects to the vertebra on the bottom. The vertebrae are surrounded by a thick capsule of ligaments that becomes weakened, torn, or damaged over time, resulting in a lot of pain. Spinal fusion actually encourages increased degeneration at the sites above and below the fusion, frequently resulting in more pain.\n<h2>Overreliance on Imaging Procedures</h2>\nAnother factor hindering our understanding of vertebral instability and ligament weakness is the dependence on imaging to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal injuries. Of course, MRI imaging is very helpful in the medical fields. However, many rely on imaging instead of using physical examination and good history taking for diagnosing. And as we said earlier, MRI’s can misdiagnose disc herniations.\n\nIt is important to rule out ligament injury and instability and treat it accordingly especially since a large majority of disc degeneration is due to vertebral instability and ligament weakness. With proper treatment, through therapies like Regenerative Orthopedics, physicians are able to accurately treat the source of their patients’ pain.\n\nRather than undergoing unnecessary surgeries that do not address the root cause of the symptoms, choose instead to seek out a less invasive treatment capable of strengthening weakened ligaments and tendons and thereby eliminating pressure on the vertebral discs.\n\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','Degenerative Disc Disease Treatment & Diagnosis','','inherit','closed','closed','','3306-autosave-v1','','','2020-08-13 21:07:22','2020-08-13 21:07:22','',3306,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/3306-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3376,9,'2019-12-04 01:24:32','2019-12-04 01:24:32','<em><strong>Degenerative disc disease</strong></em> is a common disorder of the spine that can result in annoying low back, thoracic, and neck pain. While it is widely diagnosed, degenerative disc disease is also widely misunderstood by the medical community and lay public alike.  Perhaps the greatest misconception is the idea that the degenerated discs themselves are the primary cause of pain and therefore require a treatment geared towards replacement or repair of the discs, and missing an important underlying source of instability and pain.\r\n<h2><strong>Spinal Discs</strong></h2>\r\nSpinal discs work as a type of shock absorber between the vertebrae, or bones, of your spine. They help your back to stay flexible and allow you to bend and twist. With age, spinal discs can show signs of wear and tear. They begin to break down and may not work as efficiently. Nearly everyone\'s spinal discs will break down with age, but not everyone will feel pain. A person with a degenerated, bulging, or herniated disc noted on an MRI, must realize that this may be a coincidental finding and unrelated to the actual pain he or she is experiencing. How can that be? A degenerated disc is a disc that is losing water and flattening. It is normal for this to occur with age. Interestingly, it is also normal for a disc to bulge while bending. So what is causing the pain then? It is very likely that the pain is being caused by injured ligaments, which are full of nerve tissue, and will send pain signals when tweaked.\r\n<h2><strong>What Causes the Disc to Degenerate in the First Place?</strong></h2>\r\nThe disc begins to degenerate as soon as the ligaments of the spine weaken. This happens after some sort of injury to the ligaments, including wear and tear. The weak and loose ligaments allow for an unstable spine and one where the vertebrae are able to move too much, resulting in more injury and pain. In an effort to stabilize the vertebrae, the body tenses the muscles, in an attempt to correct the problem. A person will experience this as muscle spasms. The excessive movement puts extra stress on all of the structures of the spine, including the discs. The discs will respond to the added stress by flattening. A downward cycle of degeneration is created because the ligaments will now have to work even harder, since the discs can’t do their job correctly, which then weakens the ligaments further, and then adds to the response of the discs to flatten. The sufferer will of course experience pain as a result of the degeneration. The added stress and pressure may cause the disc to herniate. When a disc herniates, it means the soft, gelatinous solution inside is no longer held in place by the tough outer ring of tissue and the disc is now in a weakened state.\r\n<h2><strong>Regenerative Orthopedics Treats the Instability and Resolves the Pain</strong></h2>\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics is an effective treatment to stop the cycle of degeneration. Since the underlying problem that starts the discs to degenerate is instability of the spine due to ligament weakness or injury, it would make sense then to strengthen and repair the ligaments. What treatment does that? Right…Regenerative Orthopedics!  In the 1950s, a doctor named George S. Hackett studied the pathology of chronic low back pain and disc degeneration and published research linking these conditions to the instability of the vertebral column. He was one of the first doctors to ever point to ligament laxity or weakness as a reason that discs become degenerated.\r\n\r\nThe soft, compressible spinal discs lie between two vertebrae and provide cushion and shock absorption. The facet joint refers to the location where the top vertebrae contact the vertebrae below. This joint is also surrounded by a capsule made up of ligaments. Together these segments are known as facet joints. Every time one bends forward, backward, or twists, there is pressure put on these facets. As you can imagine, the facets are put under a lot of strain all day long! The vertebrae themselves are held together through a mesh of ligaments that hold the spine in alignment and take some pressure off of the facet joints. Dr. Hackett recognized that if the ligaments are loose or damaged, they allow excessive movement of the vertebrae and put extra gravitational pressure on the discs. We’ve noted earlier that when this happens, discs can protrude or herniate. Addressing the underlying ligament laxity is key to treating disc degeneration as well as preventing further damage and degeneration.\r\n\r\nBy applying Regenerative Orthopedics, such as Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, Prolotherapy, to the weakened ligaments, the ligaments become strengthened, thereby halting the progressive degeneration of the intervertebral discs. A patient with persistent back pain can be treated with these regenerative injections into the weakened vertebrae of the low back, mid-back, and neck.  Regenerative Orthopedics is very effective at alleviating pain from degenerative disc disease.\r\n<h2><strong>Spinal Fusion Misses the Mark In The Treatment of Degenerative Disc Disease</strong></h2>\r\nUnfortunately, the focus of degenerative disc treatment today is often centered on treating the discs, and this treatment is oftentimes surgery. Surgeries can include a discectomy, which removes part of the disc, or may mean removal of the entire disc and replacing it with a cadaver or artificial disc. In some cases, spinal fusion is recommended. During spinal fusion, the damaged discs are removed and replaced, and the affected levels of the vertebrae are then permanently fused together. While these methods increase joint space by inserting replacement discs, they do not address the problem of vertebral instability due to weakened ligaments, and therefore do nothing to actually take pressure off of those discs or preventing the facet joints from further breakdown. It is important to understand that the facets are more commonly the cause of pain. These are where the vertebra on the top connects to the vertebra on the bottom. The vertebra are surrounded by a thick capsule of ligaments that becomes weakened, torn or damaged over time, resulting in a lot of pain. Spinal fusion actually encourages increased degeneration at the sites above and below the fusion, frequently resulting in more pain.\r\n<h2><strong>Overreliance on Imaging Procedures</strong></h2>\r\nAnother factor hindering our understanding of vertebral instability and ligament weakness is the dependence on imaging to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal injuries. Of course, MRI imaging is very helpful in the medical fields. However, many rely on imaging instead of using physical examination and good history taking for diagnosing. And as we said earlier, MRI’s can misdiagnose disc herniations. It is important to rule out ligament injury and instability and treat it accordingly especially since a large majority of disc degeneration is due to vertebral instability and ligament weakness. With proper treatment, through therapies like Regenerative Orthopedics, physicians are able to accurately treat the source of their patients’ pain. Rather than undergoing unnecessary surgeries that do not address the root cause of the symptoms, choose instead to seek out a less invasive treatment capable of strengthening weakened ligaments and tendons and thereby eliminating pressure on the vertebral discs.','Degenerative Disc Disease: Proper Diagnosis and Treatment','','inherit','closed','closed','','3306-revision-v1','','','2019-12-04 01:24:32','2019-12-04 01:24:32','',3306,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/3306-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3377,9,'2019-12-04 01:27:04','2019-12-04 01:27:04','Gayle. Low Back Cycle Copy','Gayle. Low Back Cycle Copy','Gayle. Low Back Cycle Copy','inherit','open','closed','','gayle-low-back-cycle-copy','','','2019-12-04 01:27:04','2019-12-04 01:27:04','',0,'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Gayle.-Low-back-cycle-Copy.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(3378,9,'2019-12-04 01:27:11','2019-12-04 01:27:11','Wilbur. Back','Wilbur. Back','Wilbur. Back','inherit','open','closed','','wilbur-back','','','2019-12-04 01:27:11','2019-12-04 01:27:11','',0,'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Wilbur.-back.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(3379,9,'2019-12-04 01:29:14','2019-12-04 01:29:14','Gayle. Low Back Cycle Copy','Gayle. Low Back Cycle Copy','Gayle. Low Back Cycle Copy','inherit','open','closed','','gayle-low-back-cycle-copy-2','','','2019-12-04 01:29:14','2019-12-04 01:29:14','',0,'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Gayle.-Low-back-cycle-Copy-1.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(3380,9,'2019-12-04 01:29:22','2019-12-04 01:29:22','Wilbur. Back','Wilbur. Back','Wilbur. Back','inherit','open','closed','','wilbur-back-2','','','2019-12-04 01:31:30','2019-12-04 01:31:30','',3306,'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Wilbur.-back-1.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(3381,9,'2019-12-04 01:30:58','2019-12-04 01:30:58','<em><strong>Degenerative disc disease</strong></em> is a common disorder of the spine that can result in annoying and persistent low back, thoracic, and neck pain. While it is widely diagnosed, degenerative disc disease is also widely misunderstood by the medical community and lay public alike.  Perhaps the greatest misconception is the idea that the degenerated discs themselves are the primary cause of pain and therefore require a treatment geared towards replacement or repair of the discs, and missing an important underlying source of instability and pain.\r\n<h2><strong>Spinal Discs</strong></h2>\r\nSpinal discs work as a type of shock absorber between the vertebrae, or bones, of your spine. They help your back to stay flexible and allow you to bend and twist. With age, spinal discs can show signs of wear and tear. They begin to break down and may not work as efficiently. Nearly everyone\'s spinal discs will break down with age, but not everyone will feel pain. A person with a degenerated, bulging, or herniated disc noted on an MRI, must realize that this may be a coincidental finding and unrelated to the actual pain he or she is experiencing. How can that be? A degenerated disc is a disc that is losing water and flattening. It is normal for this to occur with age. Interestingly, it is also normal for a disc to bulge while bending. So what is causing the pain then? It is very likely that the pain is being caused by injured ligaments, which are full of nerve tissue, and will send pain signals when tweaked.\r\n<h2><strong>What Causes the Disc to Degenerate in the First Place?</strong></h2>\r\nThe disc begins to degenerate as soon as the ligaments of the spine weaken. This happens after some sort of injury to the ligaments, including wear and tear. The weak and loose ligaments allow for an unstable spine and one where the vertebrae are able to move too much, resulting in more injury and pain. In an effort to stabilize the vertebrae, the body tenses the muscles, in an attempt to correct the problem. A person will experience this as muscle spasms. The excessive movement puts extra stress on all of the structures of the spine, including the discs. The discs will respond to the added stress by flattening. A downward cycle of degeneration is created because the ligaments will now have to work even harder, since the discs can’t do their job correctly, which then weakens the ligaments further, and then adds to the response of the discs to flatten. The sufferer will of course experience pain as a result of the degeneration. The added stress and pressure may cause the disc to herniate. When a disc herniates, it means the soft, gelatinous solution inside is no longer held in place by the tough outer ring of tissue and the disc is now in a weakened state.\r\n<h2><strong>Regenerative Orthopedics Treats the Instability and Resolves the Pain</strong></h2>\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics is an effective treatment to stop the cycle of degeneration. Since the underlying problem that starts the discs to degenerate is instability of the spine due to ligament weakness or injury, it would make sense then to strengthen and repair the ligaments. What treatment does that? Right…Regenerative Orthopedics!  In the 1950s, a doctor named George S. Hackett studied the pathology of chronic low back pain and disc degeneration and published research linking these conditions to the instability of the vertebral column. He was one of the first doctors to ever point to ligament laxity or weakness as a reason that discs become degenerated.\r\n\r\nThe soft, compressible spinal discs lie between two vertebrae and provide cushion and shock absorption. The facet joint refers to the location where the top vertebrae contact the vertebrae below. This joint is also surrounded by a capsule made up of ligaments. Together these segments are known as facet joints. Every time one bends forward, backward, or twists, there is pressure put on these facets. As you can imagine, the facets are put under a lot of strain all day long! The vertebrae themselves are held together through a mesh of ligaments that hold the spine in alignment and take some pressure off of the facet joints. Dr. Hackett recognized that if the ligaments are loose or damaged, they allow excessive movement of the vertebrae and put extra gravitational pressure on the discs. We’ve noted earlier that when this happens, discs can protrude or herniate. Addressing the underlying ligament laxity is key to treating disc degeneration as well as preventing further damage and degeneration.\r\n\r\nBy applying Regenerative Orthopedics, such as Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, Prolotherapy, to the weakened ligaments, the ligaments become strengthened, thereby halting the progressive degeneration of the intervertebral discs. A patient with persistent back pain can be treated with these regenerative injections into the weakened vertebrae of the low back, mid-back, and neck.  Regenerative Orthopedics is very effective at alleviating pain from degenerative disc disease.\r\n<h2><strong>Spinal Fusion Misses the Mark In The Treatment of Degenerative Disc Disease</strong></h2>\r\nUnfortunately, the focus of degenerative disc treatment today is often centered on treating the discs, and this treatment is oftentimes surgery. Surgeries can include a discectomy, which removes part of the disc or may mean the removal of the entire disc and replacing it with a cadaver or artificial disc. In some cases, spinal fusion is recommended. During spinal fusion, the damaged discs are removed and replaced, and the affected levels of the vertebrae are then permanently fused together. While these methods increase joint space by inserting replacement discs, they do not address the problem of vertebral instability due to weakened ligaments, and therefore do nothing to actually take the pressure off of those discs or preventing the facet joints from further breakdown. It is important to understand that the facets are more commonly the cause of pain. These are where the vertebra on the top connects to the vertebra on the bottom. The vertebrae are surrounded by a thick capsule of ligaments that becomes weakened, torn or damaged over time, resulting in a lot of pain. Spinal fusion actually encourages increased degeneration at the sites above and below the fusion, frequently resulting in more pain.\r\n<h2><strong>Overreliance on Imaging Procedures</strong></h2>\r\nAnother factor hindering our understanding of vertebral instability and ligament weakness is the dependence on imaging to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal injuries. Of course, MRI imaging is very helpful in the medical field. However, many rely on imaging instead of using physical examination and good history taking for diagnosing. And as we said earlier, MRI’s can misdiagnose disc herniations. It is important to rule out ligament injury and instability and treat it accordingly especially since a large majority of disc degeneration is due to vertebral instability and ligament weakness. With proper treatment, through therapies like Regenerative Orthopedics, physicians are able to accurately treat the source of their patients’ pain. Rather than undergoing unnecessary surgeries that do not address the root cause of the symptoms, choose instead to seek out a less invasive treatment capable of strengthening weakened ligaments and tendons and thereby eliminating pressure on the vertebral discs.','Degenerative Disc Disease: Proper Diagnosis and Treatment','','inherit','closed','closed','','3306-revision-v1','','','2019-12-04 01:30:58','2019-12-04 01:30:58','',3306,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/3306-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3382,9,'2019-12-04 01:31:22','2019-12-04 01:31:22','Gayle. Low Back Cycle Copy','Gayle. Low Back Cycle Copy','Gayle. Low Back Cycle Copy','inherit','open','closed','','gayle-low-back-cycle-copy-3','','','2019-12-04 01:31:22','2019-12-04 01:31:22','',3306,'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Gayle.-Low-back-cycle-Copy.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(3383,9,'2019-12-04 01:33:32','2019-12-04 01:33:32','<img class=\"alignright wp-image-3380 \" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Wilbur.-back-1-500x500.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"419\" height=\"419\" />\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Degenerative disc disease</strong></em> is a common disorder of the spine that can result in annoying and persistent low back, thoracic, and neck pain. While it is widely diagnosed, degenerative disc disease is also widely misunderstood by the medical community and lay public alike.  Perhaps the greatest misconception is the idea that the degenerated discs themselves are the primary cause of pain and therefore require a treatment geared towards replacement or repair of the discs, and missing an important underlying source of instability and pain.\r\n<h2><strong>Spinal Discs</strong></h2>\r\nSpinal discs work as a type of shock absorber between the vertebrae, or bones, of your spine. They help your back to stay flexible and allow you to bend and twist. With age, spinal discs can show signs of wear and tear. They begin to break down and may not work as efficiently. Nearly everyone\'s spinal discs will break down with age, but not everyone will feel pain. A person with a degenerated, bulging, or herniated disc noted on an MRI, must realize that this may be a coincidental finding and unrelated to the actual pain he or she is experiencing. How can that be? A degenerated disc is a disc that is losing water and flattening. It is normal for this to occur with age. Interestingly, it is also normal for a disc to bulge while bending. So what is causing the pain then? It is very likely that the pain is being caused by injured ligaments, which are full of nerve tissue, and will send pain signals when tweaked.\r\n<h2><strong>What Causes the Disc to Degenerate in the First Place?</strong></h2>\r\nThe disc begins to degenerate as soon as the ligaments of the spine weaken. This happens after some sort of injury to the ligaments, including wear and tear. The weak and loose ligaments allow for an unstable spine and one where the vertebrae are able to move too much, resulting in more injury and pain. In an effort to stabilize the vertebrae, the body tenses the muscles, in an attempt to correct the problem. A person will experience this as muscle spasms. The excessive movement puts extra stress on all of the structures of the spine, including the discs. The discs will respond to the added stress by flattening. A downward cycle of degeneration is created because the ligaments will now have to work even harder, since the discs can’t do their job correctly, which then weakens the ligaments further, and then adds to the response of the discs to flatten. The sufferer will of course experience pain as a result of the degeneration. The added stress and pressure may cause the disc to herniate. When a disc herniates, it means the soft, gelatinous solution inside is no longer held in place by the tough outer ring of tissue and the disc is now in a weakened state.\r\n<h2><strong>Regenerative Orthopedics Treats the Instability and Resolves the Pain</strong></h2>\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics is an effective treatment to stop the cycle of degeneration. Since the underlying problem that starts the discs to degenerate is instability of the spine due to ligament weakness or injury, it would make sense then to strengthen and repair the ligaments. What treatment does that? Right…Regenerative Orthopedics!  In the 1950s, a doctor named George S. Hackett studied the pathology of chronic low back pain and disc degeneration and published research linking these conditions to the instability of the vertebral column. He was one of the first doctors to ever point to ligament laxity or weakness as a reason that discs become degenerated.\r\n\r\nThe soft, compressible spinal discs lie between two vertebrae and provide cushion and shock absorption. The facet joint refers to the location where the top vertebrae contact the vertebrae below. This joint is also surrounded by a capsule made up of ligaments. Together these segments are known as facet joints. Every time one bends forward, backward, or twists, there is pressure put on these facets. As you can imagine, the facets are put under a lot of strain all day long! The vertebrae themselves are held together through a mesh of ligaments that hold the spine in alignment and take some pressure off of the facet joints. Dr. Hackett recognized that if the ligaments are loose or damaged, they allow excessive movement of the vertebrae and put extra gravitational pressure on the discs. We’ve noted earlier that when this happens, discs can protrude or herniate. Addressing the underlying ligament laxity is key to treating disc degeneration as well as preventing further damage and degeneration.\r\n\r\nBy applying Regenerative Orthopedics, such as Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, Prolotherapy, to the weakened ligaments, the ligaments become strengthened, thereby halting the progressive degeneration of the intervertebral discs. A patient with persistent back pain can be treated with these regenerative injections into the weakened vertebrae of the low back, mid-back, and neck.  Regenerative Orthopedics is very effective at alleviating pain from degenerative disc disease.\r\n<h2><strong>Spinal Fusion Misses the Mark In The Treatment of Degenerative Disc Disease</strong></h2>\r\nUnfortunately, the focus of degenerative disc treatment today is often centered on treating the discs, and this treatment is oftentimes surgery. Surgeries can include a discectomy, which removes part of the disc or may mean the removal of the entire disc and replacing it with a cadaver or artificial disc. In some cases, spinal fusion is recommended. During spinal fusion, the damaged discs are removed and replaced, and the affected levels of the vertebrae are then permanently fused together. While these methods increase joint space by inserting replacement discs, they do not address the problem of vertebral instability due to weakened ligaments, and therefore do nothing to actually take the pressure off of those discs or preventing the facet joints from further breakdown. It is important to understand that the facets are more commonly the cause of pain. These are where the vertebra on the top connects to the vertebra on the bottom. The vertebrae are surrounded by a thick capsule of ligaments that becomes weakened, torn or damaged over time, resulting in a lot of pain. Spinal fusion actually encourages increased degeneration at the sites above and below the fusion, frequently resulting in more pain.\r\n<h2><strong>Overreliance on Imaging Procedures</strong></h2>\r\nAnother factor hindering our understanding of vertebral instability and ligament weakness is the dependence on imaging to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal injuries. Of course, MRI imaging is very helpful in the medical field. However, many rely on imaging instead of using physical examination and good history taking for diagnosing. And as we said earlier, MRI’s can misdiagnose disc herniations. It is important to rule out ligament injury and instability and treat it accordingly especially since a large majority of disc degeneration is due to vertebral instability and ligament weakness. With proper treatment, through therapies like Regenerative Orthopedics, physicians are able to accurately treat the source of their patients’ pain. Rather than undergoing unnecessary surgeries that do not address the root cause of the symptoms, choose instead to seek out a less invasive treatment capable of strengthening weakened ligaments and tendons and thereby eliminating pressure on the vertebral discs.','Degenerative Disc Disease: Proper Diagnosis and Treatment','','inherit','closed','closed','','3306-revision-v1','','','2019-12-04 01:33:32','2019-12-04 01:33:32','',3306,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/3306-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3385,9,'2019-12-04 01:35:14','2019-12-04 01:35:14','<img class=\"alignright wp-image-3380 \" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Wilbur.-back-1-500x500.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"419\" height=\"419\" />\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Degenerative disc disease</strong></em> is a common disorder of the spine that can result in annoying and persistent low back, thoracic, and neck pain. While it is widely diagnosed, degenerative disc disease is also widely misunderstood by the medical community and lay public alike.  Perhaps the greatest misconception is the idea that the degenerated discs themselves are the primary cause of pain and therefore require a treatment geared towards replacement or repair of the discs, and missing an important underlying source of instability and pain.\r\n<h2><strong>Spinal Discs</strong></h2>\r\nSpinal discs work as a type of shock absorber between the vertebrae, or bones, of your spine. They help your back to stay flexible and allow you to bend and twist. With age, spinal discs can show signs of wear and tear. They begin to break down and may not work as efficiently. Nearly everyone\'s spinal discs will break down with age, but not everyone will feel pain. A person with a degenerated, bulging, or herniated disc noted on an MRI, must realize that this may be a coincidental finding and unrelated to the actual pain he or she is experiencing. How can that be? A degenerated disc is a disc that is losing water and flattening. It is normal for this to occur with age. Interestingly, it is also normal for a disc to bulge while bending. So what is causing the pain then? It is very likely that the pain is being caused by injured ligaments, which are full of nerve tissue, and will send pain signals when tweaked.\r\n<h2><strong>What Causes the Disc to Degenerate in the First Place?</strong></h2>\r\nThe disc begins to degenerate as soon as the ligaments of the spine weaken. This happens after some sort of injury to the ligaments, including wear and tear. The weak and loose ligaments allow for an unstable spine and one where the vertebrae are able to move too much, resulting in more injury and pain. In an effort to stabilize the vertebrae, the body tenses the muscles, in an attempt to correct the problem. A person will experience this as muscle spasms. The excessive movement puts extra stress on all of the structures of the spine, including the discs. The discs will respond to the added stress by flattening. A downward cycle of degeneration is created because the ligaments will now have to work even harder, since the discs can’t do their job correctly, which then weakens the ligaments further, and then adds to the response of the discs to flatten. The sufferer will of course experience pain as a result of the degeneration. The added stress and pressure may cause the disc to herniate. When a disc herniates, it means the soft, gelatinous solution inside is no longer held in place by the tough outer ring of tissue and the disc is now in a weakened state.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft wp-image-3382 \" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Gayle.-Low-back-cycle-Copy-500x500.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"416\" height=\"416\" />\r\n<h2><strong>Regenerative Orthopedics Treats the Instability and Resolves the Pain</strong></h2>\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics is an effective treatment to stop the cycle of degeneration. Since the underlying problem that starts the discs to degenerate is instability of the spine due to ligament weakness or injury, it would make sense then to strengthen and repair the ligaments. What treatment does that? Right…Regenerative Orthopedics!  In the 1950s, a doctor named George S. Hackett studied the pathology of chronic low back pain and disc degeneration and published research linking these conditions to the instability of the vertebral column. He was one of the first doctors to ever point to ligament laxity or weakness as a reason that discs become degenerated.\r\n\r\nThe soft, compressible spinal discs lie between two vertebrae and provide cushion and shock absorption. The facet joint refers to the location where the top vertebrae contact the vertebrae below. This joint is also surrounded by a capsule made up of ligaments. Together these segments are known as facet joints. Every time one bends forward, backward, or twists, there is pressure put on these facets. As you can imagine, the facets are put under a lot of strain all day long! The vertebrae themselves are held together through a mesh of ligaments that hold the spine in alignment and take some pressure off of the facet joints. Dr. Hackett recognized that if the ligaments are loose or damaged, they allow excessive movement of the vertebrae and put extra gravitational pressure on the discs. We’ve noted earlier that when this happens, discs can protrude or herniate. Addressing the underlying ligament laxity is key to treating disc degeneration as well as preventing further damage and degeneration.\r\n\r\nBy applying Regenerative Orthopedics, such as Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, Prolotherapy, to the weakened ligaments, the ligaments become strengthened, thereby halting the progressive degeneration of the intervertebral discs. A patient with persistent back pain can be treated with these regenerative injections into the weakened vertebrae of the low back, mid-back, and neck.  Regenerative Orthopedics is very effective at alleviating pain from degenerative disc disease.\r\n<h2><strong>Spinal Fusion Misses the Mark In The Treatment of Degenerative Disc Disease</strong></h2>\r\nUnfortunately, the focus of degenerative disc treatment today is often centered on treating the discs, and this treatment is oftentimes surgery. Surgeries can include a discectomy, which removes part of the disc or may mean the removal of the entire disc and replacing it with a cadaver or artificial disc. In some cases, spinal fusion is recommended. During spinal fusion, the damaged discs are removed and replaced, and the affected levels of the vertebrae are then permanently fused together. While these methods increase joint space by inserting replacement discs, they do not address the problem of vertebral instability due to weakened ligaments, and therefore do nothing to actually take the pressure off of those discs or preventing the facet joints from further breakdown. It is important to understand that the facets are more commonly the cause of pain. These are where the vertebra on the top connects to the vertebra on the bottom. The vertebrae are surrounded by a thick capsule of ligaments that becomes weakened, torn or damaged over time, resulting in a lot of pain. Spinal fusion actually encourages increased degeneration at the sites above and below the fusion, frequently resulting in more pain.\r\n<h2><strong>Overreliance on Imaging Procedures</strong></h2>\r\nAnother factor hindering our understanding of vertebral instability and ligament weakness is the dependence on imaging to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal injuries. Of course, MRI imaging is very helpful in the medical field. However, many rely on imaging instead of using physical examination and good history taking for diagnosing. And as we said earlier, MRI’s can misdiagnose disc herniations. It is important to rule out ligament injury and instability and treat it accordingly especially since a large majority of disc degeneration is due to vertebral instability and ligament weakness. With proper treatment, through therapies like Regenerative Orthopedics, physicians are able to accurately treat the source of their patients’ pain. Rather than undergoing unnecessary surgeries that do not address the root cause of the symptoms, choose instead to seek out a less invasive treatment capable of strengthening weakened ligaments and tendons and thereby eliminating pressure on the vertebral discs.','Degenerative Disc Disease: Proper Diagnosis and Treatment','','inherit','closed','closed','','3306-revision-v1','','','2019-12-04 01:35:14','2019-12-04 01:35:14','',3306,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/3306-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3386,9,'2019-12-04 01:39:01','2019-12-04 01:39:01','&nbsp;\r\n<h4>Honduras</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>Before and After</h4>','Before and After','','inherit','closed','closed','','591-revision-v1','','','2019-12-04 01:39:01','2019-12-04 01:39:01','',591,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/591-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3387,9,'2019-12-04 01:39:39','2019-12-04 01:39:39','&nbsp;\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-626\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/DSCN0961.jpg\" alt=\"Dscn0961\" width=\"255\" height=\"191\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-625\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/DSCN1029.jpg\" alt=\"Dscn1029\" width=\"255\" height=\"191\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-624\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/DSCN1134.jpg\" alt=\"Dscn1134\" width=\"255\" height=\"191\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-623\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/DSCN1032.jpg\" alt=\"Dscn1032\" width=\"255\" height=\"191\" /></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-622\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/DSCN0938.jpg\" alt=\"Dscn0938\" width=\"255\" height=\"191\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-621\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/DSCN0947.jpg\" alt=\"Dscn0947\" width=\"255\" height=\"191\" /></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-620\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/DSCN1154.jpg\" alt=\"Dscn1154\" width=\"191\" height=\"255\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-619\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/DSCN1150.jpg\" alt=\"Dscn1150\" width=\"191\" height=\"255\" /></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-618\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/DSCN1053.jpg\" alt=\"Dscn1053\" width=\"255\" height=\"191\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-616\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/DSCN1059.jpg\" alt=\"Dscn1059\" width=\"255\" height=\"191\" /></div>','Honduras','','inherit','closed','closed','','627-revision-v1','','','2019-12-04 01:39:39','2019-12-04 01:39:39','',627,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/627-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3388,9,'2019-12-04 01:41:38','2019-12-04 01:41:38','&nbsp;\r\n<h4>Honduras</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>In The Clinic</h4>','In the Clinic','','inherit','closed','closed','','589-revision-v1','','','2019-12-04 01:41:38','2019-12-04 01:41:38','',589,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/589-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3389,9,'2019-12-04 01:44:54','2019-12-04 01:44:54','Check out our photos from our Honduras missions trip in 2011.\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5\">\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_563\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"255\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-563\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/With-two-other-student-docs-and-a-patient.jpg\" alt=\"With Two Other Student Docs And A Patient\" width=\"255\" height=\"191\" /> With Two Other Student Docs And A Patient[/caption]\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5\">\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_562\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"255\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-562\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/With-a-local-translator-a-student-doc-from-Italy-and-a-patient.jpg\" alt=\"With A Local Translator, A Student Doc From Italy And A Patient\" width=\"255\" height=\"191\" /> With A Local Translator, A Student Doc From Italy And A Patient[/caption]\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5\">\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_561\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"255\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-561\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Teaching-a-doc.jpg\" alt=\"Teaching A Doc\" width=\"255\" height=\"191\" /> Teaching A Doc[/caption]\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5\">\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_560\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"191\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-560\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Dr-Fields-with-the-dentist-Dr-Mansilla.jpg\" alt=\"Dr Fields With The Dentist, Dr Mansilla\" width=\"191\" height=\"191\" /> Dr Fields With The Dentist, Dr Mansilla[/caption]\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5\">\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_559\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"255\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-559\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Dr-Fields-and-Mary-Doherty-HHF-Operations-Director.jpg\" alt=\"Dr Fields And Mary Doherty, Hhf Operations Director\" width=\"255\" height=\"191\" /> Dr Fields And Mary Doherty, Hhf Operations Director[/caption]\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5\">\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_558\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"255\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-558\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/The-Olanchito-group.jpg\" alt=\"The Olanchito Group\" width=\"255\" height=\"191\" /> The Olanchito Group[/caption]\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5\">\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_557\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"255\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-557\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Dr-Fields-helps-out-the-dentist.jpg\" alt=\"Dr Fields Helps Out The Dentist!\" width=\"255\" height=\"191\" /> Dr Fields Helps Out The Dentist![/caption]\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5\">\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_556\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"255\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-556\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Dr-Fields-with-a-student-doc-and-a-patient.jpg\" alt=\"Dr Fields With A Student Doc And A Patient\" width=\"255\" height=\"191\" /> Dr Fields With A Student Doc And A Patient[/caption]\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5\">\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_555\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"255\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-555\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Dr-Fields-with-another-doc-and-a-helper.jpg\" alt=\"Dr Fields With Another Doc And A Helper\" width=\"255\" height=\"191\" /> Dr Fields With Another Doc And A Helper[/caption]\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5\">\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_554\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"255\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-554\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Dr-Fields-with-another-doc-our-translator-and-a-patient.jpg\" alt=\"Dr Fields With Another Doc, Our Translator And A Patient\" width=\"255\" height=\"191\" /> Dr Fields With Another Doc, Our Translator And A Patient[/caption]\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5\">\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_553\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"255\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-553\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Dr-Fields-with-other-docs-at-the-final-dinner.jpg\" alt=\"Dr Fields With Other Docs At The Final Dinner\" width=\"255\" height=\"166\" /> Dr Fields With Other Docs At The Final Dinner[/caption]\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5\">\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_552\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"255\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-552\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Dr-Fields-a-helper-and-Dr-Bones.jpg\" alt=\"Dr Fields, A Helper And Dr Bones!\" width=\"255\" height=\"191\" /> Dr Fields, A Helper And Dr Bones![/caption]\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5\">\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_551\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"255\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-551\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Having-dinner-in-Olanchito.jpg\" alt=\"Having Dinner In Olanchito\" width=\"255\" height=\"191\" /> Having Dinner In Olanchito[/caption]\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5\">\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_550\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"255\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-550\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Local-street-scene-in-the-main-city.jpg\" alt=\"Local Street Scene In The Main City\" width=\"255\" height=\"191\" /> Local Street Scene In The Main City[/caption]\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5\">\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_549\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"255\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-549\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/The-bigger-city.jpg\" alt=\"The Bigger City\" width=\"255\" height=\"191\" /> The Bigger City[/caption]\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5\">\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_548\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"255\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-548\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Treating-a-patient-with-a-student-doc.jpg\" alt=\"Treating A Patient With A Student Doc\" width=\"255\" height=\"191\" /> Treating A Patient With A Student Doc[/caption]\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5\">\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_547\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"255\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-547\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/With-a-local-translator.jpg\" alt=\"With A Local Translator\" width=\"255\" height=\"191\" /> With A Local Translator[/caption]\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5\">\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_546\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"200\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-546\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/With-Disbel-Mansilla-DDS-and-her-staff.jpg\" alt=\"With Disbel Mansilla, Dds And Her Staff\" width=\"200\" height=\"191\" /> With Disbel Mansilla, Dds And Her Staff[/caption]\r\n\r\n</div>','Honduras 2011','','inherit','closed','closed','','543-revision-v1','','','2019-12-04 01:44:54','2019-12-04 01:44:54','',543,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/543-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3390,9,'2019-12-04 01:46:29','2019-12-04 01:46:29','<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-1685 size-medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Stem-Cell-Doctor-Peter-Fields-MD-DC-315x500.jpg\" alt=\"Stem Cell Doctor Peter Fields Md Dc\" width=\"315\" height=\"500\" />\r\n<h4>Peter A. Fields, MD, DC, The Athletic Doc®</h4>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC, <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Athletic Doc®</a>, is a world-renowned expert in the field of Regenerative Orthopedics (non-surgical joint and spine repair). <strong>He is one of a handful of physicians in the nation that is both a Medical Physician and Chiropractor.</strong> This combination of degrees gives Dr. Fields a broad area of knowledge and expertise that benefits his patients.\r\n<h4>Director of OrthoRegen</h4>\r\nDr. Fields is the Director of <a href=\"https://orthoregen.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">OrthoRegen</a> in Santa Monica, CA. which is one of the largest practices in the world dedicated solely to Regenerative Orthopedics. He treats patients from around the US and the world; from non-athletes to weekend warriors to competitive athletes and even professional athletes. Dr. Fields helps people avoid unnecessary orthopaedic surgeries whether arthroscopic or full surgery. He is a leading expert in using <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cellular Regeneration</a> (aka Cellular Prolotherapy) treatments to help people avoid full joint replacement.\r\n<h4>Regenerative Medicine Expert</h4>\r\nDr. Fields has appeared on national TV as a Regenerative Medicine Expert as well as several TV and radio stations in the Los Angeles area. He writes a column on Orthopedic/Sports Medicine for a <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/category/articles/magazine-column/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">national magazine</a> as well as lecturing at various conferences around the world on these techniques.\r\n<h4>Hackett-Hemwall Foundation Instructor</h4>\r\nIn addition, Dr. Fields is a Clinical Instructor with the <a href=\"https://hhpfoundation.org/\">Hackett-Hemwall Foundation</a>, the largest teaching organization for Prolotherapy. Dr. Fields has volunteered his time for two weeks nine different times on their medical trip to Honduras. There they not only treat the indigenous people for joint and spine problems but also teach 75 physicians from all over the world Prolotherapy. Dr. Fields was the director of one of only three clinics in Honduras.\r\n<h4>Prolotherapy Doctor</h4>\r\nDr. Fields is the leading expert in the field or <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Prolotherapy treatment</a>, Prolotherapy treatment is a natural non-surgical method of assisting the body to heal weakened or injured joints, tendons and ligaments. With Prolotherapy treatment, the weakened areas are injected with a solution that stimulates the growth of healthy, strong tissues. As the ligaments and tendons grow stronger and vibrant, the motion is restored and the pain is alleviated.\r\n<h6>The Athletic Doc®</h6>\r\nDr. Fields is a very active and competitive triathlete, having completed nine full <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-9th-ironman/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ironman Triathlons</a> as well as nine 70.3 (half) Ironman Triathlons and over 40 other triathlons. The Athletic Doc® has had his back and shoulder treated by these techniques and avoided surgery. In other words, this doc walks his talk!\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n<div id=\"centrevideo\" class=\"text-center\">[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"JyzbZT3aZ9o\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Interview-with-Dr.-Fields.jpg\" alt=\"Interview with Dr. Fields about Prolotherapy and PRP\"]\r\n<strong>Interview with Dr. Fields about Prolotherapy and PRP</strong></div>','Bio: Dr. Fields','','inherit','closed','closed','','216-revision-v1','','','2019-12-04 01:46:29','2019-12-04 01:46:29','',216,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/216-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3391,9,'2019-12-04 01:46:48','2019-12-04 01:46:48','<img class=\"alignleft wp-image-1685 size-medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Stem-Cell-Doctor-Peter-Fields-MD-DC-315x500.jpg\" alt=\"Stem Cell Doctor Peter Fields Md Dc\" width=\"315\" height=\"500\" />\r\n<h4>Peter A. Fields, MD, DC, The Athletic Doc®</h4>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC, <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Athletic Doc®</a>, is a world-renowned expert in the field of Regenerative Orthopedics (non-surgical joint and spine repair). <strong>He is one of a handful of physicians in the nation that is both a Medical Physician and Chiropractor.</strong> This combination of degrees gives Dr. Fields a broad area of knowledge and expertise that benefits his patients.\r\n<h4>Director of OrthoRegen</h4>\r\nDr. Fields is the Director of <a href=\"https://orthoregen.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">OrthoRegen</a> in Santa Monica, CA. which is one of the largest practices in the world dedicated solely to Regenerative Orthopedics. He treats patients from around the US and the world; from non-athletes to weekend warriors to competitive athletes and even professional athletes. Dr. Fields helps people avoid unnecessary orthopaedic surgeries whether arthroscopic or full surgery. He is a leading expert in using <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cellular Regeneration</a> (aka Cellular Prolotherapy) treatments to help people avoid full joint replacement.\r\n<h4>Regenerative Medicine Expert</h4>\r\nDr. Fields has appeared on national TV as a Regenerative Medicine Expert as well as several TV and radio stations in the Los Angeles area. He writes a column on Orthopedic/Sports Medicine for a <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/category/articles/magazine-column/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">national magazine</a> as well as lecturing at various conferences around the world on these techniques.\r\n<h4>Hackett-Hemwall Foundation Instructor</h4>\r\nIn addition, Dr. Fields is a Clinical Instructor with the <a href=\"https://hhpfoundation.org/\">Hackett-Hemwall Foundation</a>, the largest teaching organization for Prolotherapy. Dr. Fields has volunteered his time for two weeks nine different times on their medical trip to Honduras. There they not only treat the indigenous people for joint and spine problems but also teach 75 physicians from all over the world Prolotherapy. Dr. Fields was the director of one of only three clinics in Honduras.\r\n<h4>Prolotherapy Doctor</h4>\r\nDr. Fields is the leading expert in the field or <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Prolotherapy treatment</a>, Prolotherapy treatment is a natural non-surgical method of assisting the body to heal weakened or injured joints, tendons and ligaments. With Prolotherapy treatment, the weakened areas are injected with a solution that stimulates the growth of healthy, strong tissues. As the ligaments and tendons grow stronger and vibrant, the motion is restored and the pain is alleviated.\r\n<h6>The Athletic Doc®</h6>\r\nDr. Fields is a very active and competitive triathlete, having completed nine full <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-9th-ironman/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ironman Triathlons</a> as well as nine 70.3 (half) Ironman Triathlons and over 40 other triathlons. The Athletic Doc® has had his back and shoulder treated by these techniques and avoided surgery. In other words, this doc walks his talk!\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n<div id=\"centrevideo\" class=\"text-center\">[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"JyzbZT3aZ9o\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Interview-with-Dr.-Fields.jpg\" alt=\"Interview with Dr. Fields about Prolotherapy and PRP\"]\r\n<strong>Interview with Dr. Fields about Prolotherapy and PRP</strong></div>','Bio: Dr. Fields','','inherit','closed','closed','','216-revision-v1','','','2019-12-04 01:46:48','2019-12-04 01:46:48','',216,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/216-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3393,9,'2023-08-11 20:53:40','2023-08-11 20:53:40','<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></h2>\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC has become known as <strong>The Athletic Doc<sup>®.  </sup></strong>\n\nHe not only treats athletes but is an athlete himself, so he understands the desire to keep active. So if you suffer an injury, he gets what it means to you to get back into the game or to return quickly to your sport.\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_374\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"498\"]<img class=\" wp-image-374\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/dr-fields-pete-jacobs-small.jpg\" alt=\"Dr Fields Pete Jacobs Small\" width=\"498\" height=\"369\" /> <em><strong> Pete Jacobs 2012 Ironman World Champion and Dr. Fields           (The Atletic Doc<sup>®)</sup></strong></em><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">He not only treats athletes in his practice but is an athlete himself.</span>[/caption]\n<h3>How Doctor Fields Became <strong class=\"subhead\">The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></strong></h3>\nFor over twenty years, Dr. Fields has been active in the sport of Triathlon which has led to him becoming known as <strong>The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></strong>. To date, he has completed eleven Ironman Triathlons. An Ironman Triathlon is a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike, and a 26.2-mile run. Dr. Fields has competed in over 60 other Triathlons in his career, including eight half (70.3) Ironman competitions as well as numerous Olympic distance ones. He says that even with all the years of training and racing, he still enjoys the challenges of it all.\n\nWith a busy practice, Dr. Fields still makes time to work out. During the triathlon season, he can be found swimming, biking, or running six to seven days a week in addition to a regime of active stretching twice a day. On most weekends, Dr. Fields can be found on long training rides. Besides being outdoors and keeping himself very physically active, Dr. Fields also enjoys the camaraderie of his training partners. In addition to the sport of Triathlon, Dr. Fields is a competitive tennis player and participates in several other athletic activities including skiing, lifting weights, scuba diving, and hiking to name just a few.\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_4938\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"359\"]<img class=\" wp-image-4938\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/3c2609ba-657a-4097-a191-6a009c32f46e-366x500.jpg\" alt=\"The Athletic Doc Scuba Diving\" width=\"359\" height=\"490\" /> <strong>      <em>The Athletic Doc Scuba Diving</em></strong>[/caption]\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">Peter A. Fields, MD, DC</strong> Keeps Active and Fit to Maintain Optimal Health</h3>\nDr. Fields finds that keeping fit and active is not only important in keeping him in top physical shape but also in staying in touch with those patients that are, or want to be, active. To keep his body at maximum efficiency and maintain optimal health, Dr. Fields eats a very healthy diet which includes lots of organic fruits and vegetables and other whole food products. He avoids processed foods, fried foods, and white flour or white sugar products. <em>The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></em> also utilizes a daily vitamin and supplement regime as well as massage therapy, chiropractic, and of course, <strong>Prolotherapy</strong> for those injuries that just won\'t heal. Plus he makes sure to get plenty of sleep, drink lots of water, and have some quiet time in his life.\n\nDr. Fields is a nationally known <a href=\"#\">Prolotherapy</a> Doctor. For more severe injuries, Dr. Fields recommends <a href=\"#\">PRP Prolotherapy</a>, which uses a patient\'s own cells to stimulate healing. And for his patients who have arthritic joints, torn or missing cartilage, or bone-on-bone conditions, Dr. Fields is a nationally known <a href=\"#\">Stem Cell Prolotherapy</a> doctor who regularly helps his patients avoid joint replacement surgery.\n<h2>About Peter A. Fields, MD, DC</h2>\nDr. Fields is the Director of OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> in Santa Monica, California, one of the largest practices in the world dedicated to Regenerative Orthopedics. Dr. Fields treats patients from around the United States and the World: from professional athletes to weekend warriors and even non-athletes. He helps people avoid orthopedic surgeries whether full surgery or arthroscopic.\n\nDr. Fields is a leading expert in Regenerative Orthopedic treatments such as Stem Cells, PRP, and Prolotherapy, to help people reduce pain and prevent joint replacement.\n\n<strong><em>The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> motto is \"not only train hard but smart – as if your body depended on it\"</em></strong>\n\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\n<div class=\"fullwidth color_bar\">\n<div id=\"aboutdocgallery\" class=\"col-md-12\">\n<h4>Ironman Photos &amp; Stories</h4>\n<ul>\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-9th-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Ironman-Santa-Rosa-Finishline-3.jpg\" />2017 Ironman Santa Rose</a></li>\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-8th-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Cozumel-2016-Finish-160.jpg\" />2016 Ironman Cozumel</a></li>\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-7th-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Switzerland-Finish-Line-2016-275.jpg\" />2016 Ironman Switzerland</a></li>\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-6th-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Cozumel-Finish-2015-275.jpg\" />2015 Ironman Cozumel</a></li>\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-5th-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman-brazil-finish.jpg\" />2015 Ironman Brazil</a></li>\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-4th-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman2014-large.jpg\" />2014 Ironman Austria</a></li>\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-3rd-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cozumel-2011-finish2.jpg\" />2013 Ironman Canada</a></li>\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-2nd-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cozumel-2012-finish2.jpg\" />2012 Ironman Cozumel</a></li>\n</ul>\n</div>\n</div>','About The Athletic Doc','','inherit','closed','closed','','373-autosave-v1','','','2023-08-11 20:53:40','2023-08-11 20:53:40','',373,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/373-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3394,9,'2019-12-04 01:50:38','2019-12-04 01:50:38','<h4>The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></h4>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_374\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"250\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-374\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/dr-fields-pete-jacobs-small.jpg\" alt=\"Dr Fields Pete Jacobs Small\" width=\"250\" height=\"185\" /> <strong> Pete Jacobs 2012 Ironman<br />World Champion<br />&amp; Dr. Peter A Fields</strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\nDr. Peter A. Fields is also known as <strong> The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup>.</strong>\r\nHe not only treats athletes in his practice but is an athlete himself.\r\n<h5>How Doctor Fields Became <strong class=\"subhead\">The Athletic Doc®.</strong></h5>\r\nFor over twenty years, Dr. Fields has been active in the sport of Triathlon which has lead to he became known as <strong>The Athletic Doc®</strong>. In November 2019, he completed his ninth Ironman Triathlon. An Ironman Triathlon is a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike, and a 26.2-mile run. Dr. Fields has competed in over 60 other Triathlons in his career, including eight half (70.3) Ironman competitions as well as numerous Olympic distance ones. He says that even with all the years of training and racing, he still enjoys the challenges of it all.\r\n\r\nWith a busy practice, Dr. Fields still makes time to work out. During the triathlon season, he can be found swimming, biking or running six to seven days a week in addition to a regime of active stretching twice a day. On most weekends, Dr. Fields can be found on long training rides. Besides being outdoors and keeping himself very physically active, Dr. Fields also enjoys the camaraderie of his training partners. In addition to the sport of Triathlon, Dr. Fields is a competitive tennis player and participates in several other athletic activities including skiing, lifting weights, scuba diving, and hiking to name just a few.\r\n<h5><strong class=\"subhead\">The Athletic Doc®</strong> Keeps Active and Fit to Maintain Optimal Health</h5>\r\nDr. Fields finds that keeping fit and active is not only important in keeping him in top physical shape but also in staying in touch with those patients that are, or want to be, active. To keep his body at maximum efficiency and maintain optimal health, Dr. Fields eats a very healthy diet which includes lots of organic fruits and vegetables and other whole food products. He avoids processed foods, fried foods, and white flour or white sugar products. <em>The Athletic Doc ®</em> also utilizes a daily vitamin and supplement regime as well as massage therapy, chiropractic and of course, <strong>Prolotherapy</strong> for those injuries that just won\'t heal. Plus he makes sure to get plenty of sleep, drink lots of water and have some quiet time in his life.\r\n\r\nDr. Fields is a nationally known <a href=\"#\">Prolotherapy</a> Doctor. For more severe injuries, Dr. Fields recommends <a href=\"#\">PRP Prolotherapy</a>, which uses a patient\'s own cells to stimulate healing. And for his patients who have arthritic joints, torn or missing cartilage, or bone-on-bone conditions, Dr. Fields is a nationally known <a href=\"#\">Stem Cell Prolotherapy</a> doctor who regularly helps his patients avoid joint replacement surgery.\r\n<h5>About <strong>The Athletic Doc® </strong></h5>\r\nDr. Fields is the Director of OrthoRegen in Santa Monica, Ca. one of the largest practices in the world dedicated to Regenerative Orthopedics. Dr. Fields treats patients from around the United States and the World: from professional athletes to weekend warriors and even non-athletes. He helps people avoid orthopedic surgeries whether full surgery or arthroscopic. Dr. Fields is a leading expert in Prolotherapy treatments to help people reduce pain and prevent joint replacement.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>The Athletic Doc® motto is \"not only train hard but smart – as if your body depended on it\"</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n<div class=\"fullwidth color_bar row-full \">\r\n<div id=\"aboutdocgallery\" class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n<h4>Ironman Photos &amp; Stories</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-9th-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Ironman-Santa-Rosa-Finishline-3.jpg\" />2017 Ironman Santa Rose</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-8th-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Cozumel-2016-Finish-160.jpg\" />2016 Ironman Cozumel</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-7th-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Switzerland-Finish-Line-2016-275.jpg\" />2016 Ironman Switzerland</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-6th-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Cozumel-Finish-2015-275.jpg\" />2015 Ironman Cozumel</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-5th-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman-brazil-finish.jpg\" />2015 Ironman Brazil</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-4th-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman2014-large.jpg\" />2014 Ironman Austria</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-3rd-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cozumel-2011-finish2.jpg\" />2013 Ironman Canada</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-2nd-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cozumel-2012-finish2.jpg\" />2012 Ironman Cozumel</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>','About The Athletic Doc','','inherit','closed','closed','','373-revision-v1','','','2019-12-04 01:50:38','2019-12-04 01:50:38','',373,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/373-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3395,9,'2019-12-04 01:52:54','2019-12-04 01:52:54','<div class=\"col-md-8\">\r\n<h4>Chelation Therapy</h4>\r\nChelation (pronounced-“key·lay·shun”) was developed initially as an industrial application in the early 1900’s. It was not until the era of World War II that any medical application was recognized. Initially the treatment was for gas poisoning and exposure to radioactivity. The word, ‘chelation’ is taken from the Greek word “chele”, meaning “claw”. Using this sense of the word, it means to grab or remove an unwanted substance from the body. Chelation is the term used to describe the removal of heavy metal toxicity from the body, as in lead poisoning, iron overload, and aluminum overload. Chelation therapy using EDTA, ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid, has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a treatment for lead poisoning and heavy metal toxicity for more than forty years.\r\n\r\nThe theory behind Chelation Therapy is that certain drugs, chelating agents, function by making chemical bonds with heavy metal ions in the body, making these metals less chemically reactive. The resulting compounds, bonded agents and heavy metals, become water soluble, allowing them to enter the bloodstream and be excreted through urination. The chelating process can also remove beneficial metals and nutrients from the body, for example, zinc and calcium; these must be supplemented under the direction of a physician. Because these heavy metal compounds are excreted through the urine, kidney function must also be monitored. To ensure absolute safety, Chelation Therapy should be done by a qualified, licensed physician.\r\n\r\nChelation Therapy has been successfully used for iron overload from multiple transfusions, aluminum overload due to hemodialysis, copper toxicity due to Wilson’s disease and acute heavy metal toxicity. As part of any therapeutic program, lifestyle modifications are encouraged. These would include stress reduction, caffeine avoidance, alcohol limitation, smoking cessation, exercise, and nutritional counseling.\r\n\r\nAt Pacific Prolotherapy and Medical Wellness Center, our goal is for our patients to have an active, healthy, pain free life. We want to help you achieve your goals of optimal health and sustained wellness. We will use the most effective and least invasive methods in your treatment.\r\n\r\n<strong>Call today, [phone]</strong>.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">\r\n<h5>Medical Services</h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com\">Orthopedic &amp; Sports Medicine</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"/conditions/intravenous-iv-nutritional-therapy\">Intravenous (IV) Nutritional Therapy</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"/conditions/Bio-Identical-Hormones\">Bio-Identical Hormones</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"/conditions/Musculo-Skeletal-Laser-Therapy\">Musculo-Skeletal Laser Therapy</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"/conditions/Holistic-Integrative-Medicine\">Holistic / Integrative Medicine</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"/conditions/Nutrition-Weight-Loss\">Nutrition / Weight Loss</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"/conditions/Chelation-Therapy\">Chelation Therapy</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>','Chelation Therapy','','inherit','closed','closed','','1820-revision-v1','','','2019-12-04 01:52:54','2019-12-04 01:52:54','',1820,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/1820-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3396,8,'2019-12-04 03:21:19','2019-12-04 03:21:19','Degenerative disc disease is a common disorder of the spine that can result in persistent low back, thoracic, and neck pain. While it is widely diagnosed, degenerative disc disease is also widely misunderstood by the medical community and lay public alike.  Perhaps the greatest misconception is the idea that the degenerated discs themselves are the primary cause of pain and therefore require a treatment geared towards replacement or repair of the discs, and missing an important underlying source of instability and pain.\n<h2>Spinal Discs</h2>\nSpinal discs work as a type of shock absorber between the vertebrae, or bones, of your <a href=\"https://www.webmd.com/back-pain/discs-of-the-spine\">spine</a>. They help your back to stay flexible, and allow you to bend and twist. With age, spinal discs can show signs of wear and tear. They begin to break down and may not work as efficiently. Nearly everyone\'s spinal discs will break down with age, but not everyone will feel pain. A person with a degenerated, bulging, or herniated disc noted on an MRI, must realize that this may be a coincidental finding and unrelated to the actual pain he or she is experiencing. How can that be? A degenerated disc is a disc that is losing water and flattening. It is normal for this to occur with age. Interestingly, it is also normal for a disc to bulge while bending. So what is causing the pain then? It is very likely that the pain is being caused by injured ligaments, which are full of nerve tissue, and will send pain signals when tweaked.\n<h2>What Causes the Disc to Degenerate in the First Place?</h2>\nThe disc begins to degenerate as soon as the ligaments of the spine weaken. This happens after some sort of injury to the ligaments, including wear and tear. The weak and loose ligaments allow for an unstable spine and one where the vertebrae are able to move too much, resulting in more injury and pain. In an effort to stabilize the vertebrae, the body tenses the muscles, in an attempt to correct the problem. A person will experience this as muscle spasms. The excessive movement puts extra stress on all of the structures of the spine, including the discs. The discs will respond to the added stress by flattening. A downward cycle of degeneration is created, because the ligaments will now have to work even harder, since the discs can’t do their job correctly, which then weakens the ligaments further, and then adds to the response of the discs to flatten. The sufferer will of course experience pain as a result of the degeneration. The added stress and pressure may cause the disc to herniate. When a disc herniates, it means the soft, gelatinous solution inside is no longer held in place by the tough outer ring of tissue and the disc is now in a weakened state.\n<h2>Regenerative Orthopedics Treats the Instability and Resolves the Pain</h2>\nRegenerative Orthopedics is an effective treatment to stop the cycle of degeneration. Since the underlying problem that starts the discs to degenerate is instability of the spine due to ligament weakness or injury, it would make sense then to strengthen and repair the ligaments. What treatment does that? Right…Regenerative Orthopedics!  In the 1950’s, a doctor named George S. Hackett studied the pathology of chronic low back pain and disc degeneration, and published research linking these conditions to instability of the vertebral column. He was one of the first doctors to ever point to ligament laxity or weakness as a reason that discs become degenerated.\n\nThe soft, compressible spinal discs lie between two vertebrae and provide cushion and shock absorption. The facet joint is where the top vertebrae contact the vertebrae below. This joint is surrounded by a capsule made up of ligaments. Together these segments are known as facet joints. Every time one bends forward, backward, or twists, pressure is put on these facets. They are under a lot of strain all day long!\n\nThe vertebrae themselves are held together through a mesh of ligaments that hold the spine in alignment and take pressure off the facet joints. Dr. Hackett recognized that if the ligaments are loose or damaged, they allow excessive movement of the vertebrae and put extra gravitational pressure on the discs. We’ve noted earlier that when this happens, discs can protrude or herniate. Addressing the underlying ligament laxity is key to treating disc degeneration as well as preventing further damage and degeneration.\n\nBy applying Regenerative Orthopedics, such as Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, Prolotherapy, to the weakened ligaments, the ligaments become strengthened, thereby halting the progressive degeneration of the intervertebral discs. A patient with persistent back pain can be treated with these regenerative injections into the weakened vertebrae of the low back, mid-back, and neck.  Regenerative Orthopedics is very effective at alleviating pain from degenerative disc disease.\n<h2>Spinal Fusion Misses the Mark In The Treatment of Degenerative Disc Disease</h2>\nUnfortunately, the focus of degenerative disc treatment today is often centered on treating the discs, and this treatment is oftentimes surgery. Surgeries can include a discectomy, which removes part of the disc, or may mean removal of the entire disc and replacing it with a cadaver or artificial disc. In some cases, spinal fusion is recommended. During spinal fusion, the damaged discs are removed and replaced, and the affected levels of the vertebrae are then permanently fused together. While these methods increase joint space by inserting replacement discs, they do not address the problem of vertebral instability due to weakened ligaments, and therefore do nothing to actually take pressure off of those discs or preventing the facet joints from further breakdown. It is important to understand that the facets are more commonly the cause of pain. These are where the vertebra on the top connects to the vertebra on the bottom. The vertebra are surrounded by a thick capsule of ligaments that becomes weakened, torn or damaged over time, resulting in a lot of pain. Spinal fusion actually encourages increased degeneration at the sites above and below the fusion, frequently resulting in more pain.\n<h2>Overreliance on Imaging Procedures</h2>\nAnother factor hindering our understanding of vertebral instability and ligament weakness is the dependence on imaging to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal injuries. Of course, MRI imaging is very helpful in the medical fields. However, many rely on imaging instead of using physical examination and good history taking for diagnosing. And as we said earlier, MRI’s can misdiagnose disc herniations. It is important to rule out ligament injury and instability and treat it accordingly especially since a large majority of disc degeneration is due to vertebral instability and ligament weakness. With proper treatment, through therapies like Regenerative Orthopedics, physicians are able to accurately treat the source of their patients’ pain. Rather than undergoing unnecessary surgeries that do not address the root cause of the symptoms, choose instead to seek out a less invasive treatment capable of strengthening weakened ligaments and tendons and thereby eliminating pressure on the vertebral discs.','Degenerative Disc Disease: Proper Diagnosis and Treatment','','inherit','closed','closed','','3306-autosave-v1','','','2019-12-04 03:21:19','2019-12-04 03:21:19','',3306,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/3306-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3397,8,'2019-12-04 03:21:20','2019-12-04 03:21:20','Wilbur Back','Degenerative Disc Disease: Proper Diagnosis and Treatment','','inherit','open','closed','','wilbur-back-3','','','2019-12-04 03:21:30','2019-12-04 03:21:30','',3306,'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Wilbur-back.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(3398,8,'2019-12-04 03:22:14','2019-12-04 03:22:14','','Degenerative Disc Disease: Proper Diagnosis and Treatment','','inherit','open','closed','','gayle-low-back-cycle-1','','','2019-12-04 03:22:27','2019-12-04 03:22:27','',3306,'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Gayle-Low-back-cycle-1.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),