(1277,8,'2019-06-12 03:34:21','2019-06-12 03:34:21','<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\">\r\n[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>\r\n</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/Prolotherapy/Dextrose-Prolotherapy\">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\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/Our-Office/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=\"#\">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/Prolotherapy/Dextrose-Prolotherapy\">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\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://1-310-340-7407\">(310) 340-7407</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Sports Injuries</strong>','Hip Injury Treatment','','inherit','closed','closed','','528-revision-v1','','','2019-06-12 03:34:21','2019-06-12 03:34:21','',528,'https://www.drfields.com/528-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1278,8,'2019-06-12 03:36:23','2019-06-12 03:36:23','Adam Knee','Adam Knee','Adam Knee','inherit','open','closed','','adam-knee','','','2019-06-12 03:36:23','2019-06-12 03:36:23','',0,'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Adam-Knee.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1279,8,'2019-06-12 03:36:24','2019-06-12 03:36:24','Christa Knee','Christa Knee','Christa Knee','inherit','open','closed','','christa-knee','','','2019-06-12 03:36:24','2019-06-12 03:36:24','',0,'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Christa-Knee.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1280,8,'2019-06-12 03:39:22','2019-06-12 03:39:22','<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<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<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/Prolotherapy/Dextrose-Prolotherapy\">Prolotherapy</a> knee treatment to strengthen and repair damaged tissue, ligaments and tendons.\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=\"#\">  Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\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/Cellular-Regeneration\">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://1-310-776-6154\">(310) 776-6154</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<strong>Sports Injuries</strong>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" title=\"Knee Injuries\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/portals/0/images/Knee-Small.jpg\" alt=\"Knee Injuries\" />Dr. Peter A. Fields is <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Our-Office/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/Prolotherapy/Dextrose-Prolotherapy\">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<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"#\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Knee Injury Treatment','','inherit','closed','closed','','533-revision-v1','','','2019-06-12 03:39:22','2019-06-12 03:39:22','',533,'https://www.drfields.com/533-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1281,8,'2019-06-12 03:39:47','2019-06-12 03:39:47','<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/Prolotherapy/Dextrose-Prolotherapy\">Prolotherapy</a> knee treatment to strengthen and repair damaged tissue, ligaments and tendons.\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=\"#\">  Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\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/Cellular-Regeneration\">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://1-310-776-6154\">(310) 776-6154</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<strong>Sports Injuries</strong>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" title=\"Knee Injuries\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/portals/0/images/Knee-Small.jpg\" alt=\"Knee Injuries\" />Dr. Peter A. Fields is <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Our-Office/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/Prolotherapy/Dextrose-Prolotherapy\">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<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"#\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Knee Injury Treatment','','inherit','closed','closed','','533-revision-v1','','','2019-06-12 03:39:47','2019-06-12 03:39:47','',533,'https://www.drfields.com/533-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1283,8,'2019-06-12 03:42:52','2019-06-12 03:42:52','<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\">\r\n[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"-SyCX5PtrL4\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Peter-–-Neck.jpg\" alt=\"Peter Neck\"]\r\n<strong>Peter - Neck</strong>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<h4>Prolotherapy Neck Treatment for Pain and Headaches</h4>\r\nOur Prolotherapy neck treatment can help people like you with head and neck pain that can completely keep an athlete from participating in sports. If you are a cyclist, the riding position can be too painful to maintain for long distances. In cases of contact sport trauma, a hit to the head or neck can loosen the ligaments in the neck which hold the vertebrae together. This can lead to neck instability and chronic headaches.\r\n\r\nMost patients try to self-treat with NSAID medications (Ibuprofen, Naproxen). Those drugs eventually become ineffective and often a patient seeks even stronger prescription medications, nerve blocks or an MRI is taken and surgery is recommended. There is an alternative to cervical fusion for chronic neck pain and headaches by using comprehensive <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Prolotherapy/Dextrose-Prolotherapy\">Prolotherapy</a> neck treatment at OrthoRegen.\r\n<h4>Prolotherapy Neck Treatment by Peter A Fields, MD DC</h4>\r\nDr. Fields, <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Our-Office/The-Athletic-Doc\">The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></a>, has treated athletes at all levels of sport, Olympic hopefuls to weekend warriors, Ironman competitors to student athletes. They all have confidence in a physician who is also an athlete. Dr. Fields has competed in Ironman Triathlons, marathons, long-distance cycling events and swimming. You can get back to your training and competitions without surgery, without medications, and without extended time away from your sport.\r\n\r\nIn our experience, a comprehensive Prolotherapy next treatment and Natural Medicine program is the preferred way to treat neck pain and headaches for optimal long term results.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"#\">Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Some of the most common neck and head injuries we treat with comprehensive Prolotherapy neck treatment are:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Atypical facial pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Barre-Lieou Syndrome</li>\r\n 	<li>Cervical instability</li>\r\n 	<li>Jaw pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Migraine headaches</li>\r\n 	<li>Muscle contraction headache</li>\r\n 	<li>Neck arthritis</li>\r\n 	<li>Neck pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Post cervical fusion pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Post-surgical neck pain</li>\r\n 	<li>TMJ syndrome</li>\r\n 	<li>Whiplash</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 neck 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/Cellular-Regeneration\">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://1-4243256695\">(424) 325-6695</a>.\r\n\r\nStill not convinced? Check out the testimonials on this page and on our <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Neck-Testimonials\">Neck testimonials</a> and <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Headache-Testimonials\">Head Testimonials</a> pages.\r\n\r\n<strong>Sports Injuries</strong>','Neck Injury Treatment','','inherit','closed','closed','','536-revision-v1','','','2019-06-12 03:42:52','2019-06-12 03:42:52','',536,'https://www.drfields.com/536-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1284,8,'2019-06-12 03:45:44','2019-06-12 03:45:44','<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\">\r\n[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"-SyCX5PtrL4\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Peter-–-Neck.jpg\" alt=\"Peter Neck\"]\r\n<strong>Peter - Neck</strong>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<h4>Prolotherapy Neck Treatment for Pain and Headaches</h4>\r\nOur Prolotherapy neck treatment can help people like you with head and neck pain that can completely keep an athlete from participating in sports. If you are a cyclist, the riding position can be too painful to maintain for long distances. In cases of contact sport trauma, a hit to the head or neck can loosen the ligaments in the neck which hold the vertebrae together. This can lead to neck instability and chronic headaches.\r\n\r\nMost patients try to self-treat with NSAID medications (Ibuprofen, Naproxen). Those drugs eventually become ineffective and often a patient seeks even stronger prescription medications, nerve blocks or an MRI is taken and surgery is recommended. There is an alternative to cervical fusion for chronic neck pain and headaches by using comprehensive <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Prolotherapy/Dextrose-Prolotherapy\">Prolotherapy</a> neck treatment at OrthoRegen.\r\n<h4>Prolotherapy Neck Treatment by Peter A Fields, MD DC</h4>\r\nDr. Fields, <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Our-Office/The-Athletic-Doc\">The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></a>, has treated athletes at all levels of sport, Olympic hopefuls to weekend warriors, Ironman competitors to student athletes. They all have confidence in a physician who is also an athlete. Dr. Fields has competed in Ironman Triathlons, marathons, long-distance cycling events and swimming. You can get back to your training and competitions without surgery, without medications, and without extended time away from your sport.\r\n\r\nIn our experience, a comprehensive Prolotherapy next treatment and Natural Medicine program is the preferred way to treat neck pain and headaches for optimal long term results.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"#\">Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Some of the most common neck and head injuries we treat with comprehensive Prolotherapy neck treatment are:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Atypical facial pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Barre-Lieou Syndrome</li>\r\n 	<li>Cervical instability</li>\r\n 	<li>Jaw pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Migraine headaches</li>\r\n 	<li>Muscle contraction headache</li>\r\n 	<li>Neck arthritis</li>\r\n 	<li>Neck pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Post cervical fusion pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Post-surgical neck pain</li>\r\n 	<li>TMJ syndrome</li>\r\n 	<li>Whiplash</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 neck 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/Cellular-Regeneration\">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://1-4243256695\">(424) 325-6695</a>.\r\n\r\nStill not convinced? Check out the testimonials on this page and on our <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Neck-Testimonials\">Neck testimonials</a> and <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Headache-Testimonials\">Head Testimonials</a> pages.\r\n','Neck Injury Treatment','','inherit','closed','closed','','536-revision-v1','','','2019-06-12 03:45:44','2019-06-12 03:45:44','',536,'https://www.drfields.com/536-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1285,8,'2019-06-12 03:47:59','2019-06-12 03:47:59','Dr.doug – Headaches & Shoulder','Dr.doug – Headaches & Shoulder','Dr.doug – Headaches & Shoulder','inherit','open','closed','','dr-doug-headaches-shoulder','','','2019-06-12 03:47:59','2019-06-12 03:47:59','',0,'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Dr.Doug-–-Headaches-Shoulder.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1286,8,'2019-06-12 03:49:21','2019-06-12 03:49:21','<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/Prolotherapy/Dextrose-Prolotherapy\">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/Our-Office/The-Athletic-Doc\">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=\"#\">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/Cellular-Regeneration\">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://1-310-627-2458\">(310) 627-2458</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<strong>(sports injuries)</strong>','Shoulder Injury Treatment','','inherit','closed','closed','','545-revision-v1','','','2019-06-12 03:49:21','2019-06-12 03:49:21','',545,'https://www.drfields.com/545-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1287,8,'2019-06-12 03:53:31','2019-06-12 03:53:31','<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/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/\">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/prp-treatment/\">PRP Prolotherapy</a> and <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/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:+1-310-627-2458\">(310) 627-2458</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<strong>(sports injuries)</strong>','Shoulder Injury Treatment','','inherit','closed','closed','','545-revision-v1','','','2019-06-12 03:53:31','2019-06-12 03:53:31','',545,'https://www.drfields.com/545-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1288,8,'2019-06-12 03:57:28','2019-06-12 03:57:28','<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\n\r\n<h4>Prolotherapy Back and Pelvic Treatment</h4>\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<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/Prolotherapy/Dextrose-Prolotherapy\">Prolotherapy</a>. In that way, patients see long term optimal results.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"#\">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/Prolotherapy/Dextrose-Prolotherapy\">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/Cellular-Regeneration\">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://1-310-956-0569\">(310) 956-0569</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','','','2019-06-12 03:57:28','2019-06-12 03:57:28','',567,'https://www.drfields.com/567-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1289,8,'2019-06-12 05:04:44','2019-06-12 05:04:44','<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\">\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\"]\n<strong>Wilbur - Low Back</strong>\n</div>\n\n<h4>Prolotherapy Back and Pelvic Treatment</h4>\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.\n\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.\n\n<h4>Does Prolotherapy Back Treatment Work?</h4>\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.\n\nIn our experience, the preferred way to treat back and pelvic with a comprehensive program of <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\">Prolotherapy</a>. In that way, patients see long term optimal results.\n\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">  Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\n\n<strong>Some of the most common back and pelvic pains and injuries that we treat with comprehensive <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\">Prolotherapy</a> are:</strong>\n<ul>\n 	<li>Arthritis</li>\n 	<li>Back pain</li>\n 	<li>Bulging discs</li>\n 	<li>Buttock pain</li>\n 	<li>Coccyx pain</li>\n 	<li>Degenerated discs</li>\n 	<li>Herniated discs</li>\n 	<li>Ischial tuberosity pain</li>\n 	<li>Failed back fusion pain</li>\n 	<li>Failed back surgery syndrome</li>\n 	<li>Lower back pain</li>\n 	<li>Muscle spasms</li>\n 	<li>Pelvic floor dysfunction</li>\n 	<li>Pelvic pain</li>\n 	<li>Retrolisthesis</li>\n 	<li>Sacroiliac injury</li>\n 	<li>Stiffness</li>\n 	<li>Tailbone pain</li>\n 	<li>Thoracic spine pain</li>\n 	<li>SI instability</li>\n 	<li>Subluxation</li>\n 	<li>Yoga injury</li>\n</ul>\n<h4>Are You A Candidate for Prolotherapy?</h4>\nDr. Fields and our staff at OrthoRegen offer traditional Dextrose Prolotherapy back treatment, as well as <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/prp-treatment/\">PRP Prolotherapy</a> and <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/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:+1-310-956-0569\">(310) 956-0569</a>.\n\nStill not convinced? Check out the testimonials on this page and on our <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Low-Back-Testimonials\">Prolotherapy Back Testimonials page</a>.','Back Injury Treatment','','inherit','closed','closed','','567-autosave-v1','','','2019-06-12 05:04:44','2019-06-12 05:04:44','',567,'https://www.drfields.com/567-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1290,8,'2019-06-12 04:00:42','2019-06-12 04:00:42','<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\n\r\n<h4>Prolotherapy Back and Pelvic Treatment</h4>\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<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/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/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/prp-treatment/\">PRP Prolotherapy</a> and <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/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:+1-310-956-0569\">(310) 956-0569</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','','','2019-06-12 04:00:42','2019-06-12 04:00:42','',567,'https://www.drfields.com/567-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1291,8,'2019-06-12 04:18:48','2019-06-12 04:18:48','<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\">\r\n[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>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<h4>Prolotherapy Elbow Treatment</h4>\r\nOrthoRegen offers you the most effective treatment for elbow injuries. Avoid the long term side effects of NSAID and cortisone injections with comprehensive <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Prolotherapy/Dextrose-Prolotherapy\">Prolotherapy</a> elbow treatment. We offer our patients experience and knowledgeable treatment for their elbow pain and injuries. From future Olympians to weekend warriors, we can help you return to your sport without surgery, without pain medications and without extended periods of time away from your sport.\r\n<h4>Why Prolotherapy Elbow Treatment with Dr. Fields?</h4>\r\nDr. Peter Fields, <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Our-Office/The-Athletic-Doc\">The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></a>, is an experienced marathoner, long-distance cyclist and swimmer. He has participated in Triathlons as well as Ironman competitions. He understands the passion that athletes have to train and compete. In our experience, our comprehensive Prolotherapy elbow treatment is the best way to treat elbow injuries for long term positive results.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"#\">Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Some of the most common elbow pain and injuries we treat with comprehensive Prolotherapy are:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Arthritis</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Chronic-Pain/Chronic-Elbow-Pain\">Elbow pain</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Elbow sprain</li>\r\n 	<li>Golfers elbow</li>\r\n 	<li>Lateral epicondylitis</li>\r\n 	<li>Medial epicondylitis</li>\r\n 	<li>Post-surgical elbow pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Tendonitis</li>\r\n 	<li>Tendinosis</li>\r\n 	<li>Tennis elbow</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h4>Are You A Candidate for Prolotherapy?</h4>\r\nDr. Fields and our staff at OrthoRegen offer traditional Dextrose Prolotherapy elbow treatment, as well as <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Regenerative-Techniques/PRP-Treatment\">PRP Prolotherapy</a> and <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Regenerative-Techniques/Cellular-Regeneration\">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://1-424-325-6695\">(310) 928-2886</a>.\r\n\r\nStill not convinced? Check out the testimonials on this page and on our <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Elbow-Testimonials\">Prolotherapy Elbow Testimonials page</a>.','Elbow Injury Treatment','','inherit','closed','closed','','582-revision-v1','','','2019-06-12 04:18:48','2019-06-12 04:18:48','',582,'https://www.drfields.com/582-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1292,8,'2019-06-12 04:19:06','2019-06-12 04:19:06','<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\">\r\n[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"RJCzx6yt0zY\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Jennifer-Elbow.jpg\" alt=\"Jennifer- Elbow\"]\r\n<strong>Jennifer - Elbow</strong>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<h4>Prolotherapy Elbow Treatment</h4>\r\nOrthoRegen offers you the most effective treatment for elbow injuries. Avoid the long term side effects of NSAID and cortisone injections with comprehensive <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Prolotherapy/Dextrose-Prolotherapy\">Prolotherapy</a> elbow treatment. We offer our patients experience and knowledgeable treatment for their elbow pain and injuries. From future Olympians to weekend warriors, we can help you return to your sport without surgery, without pain medications and without extended periods of time away from your sport.\r\n<h4>Why Prolotherapy Elbow Treatment with Dr. Fields?</h4>\r\nDr. Peter Fields, <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Our-Office/The-Athletic-Doc\">The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></a>, is an experienced marathoner, long-distance cyclist and swimmer. He has participated in Triathlons as well as Ironman competitions. He understands the passion that athletes have to train and compete. In our experience, our comprehensive Prolotherapy elbow treatment is the best way to treat elbow injuries for long term positive results.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"#\">Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Some of the most common elbow pain and injuries we treat with comprehensive Prolotherapy are:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Arthritis</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Chronic-Pain/Chronic-Elbow-Pain\">Elbow pain</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Elbow sprain</li>\r\n 	<li>Golfers elbow</li>\r\n 	<li>Lateral epicondylitis</li>\r\n 	<li>Medial epicondylitis</li>\r\n 	<li>Post-surgical elbow pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Tendonitis</li>\r\n 	<li>Tendinosis</li>\r\n 	<li>Tennis elbow</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h4>Are You A Candidate for Prolotherapy?</h4>\r\nDr. Fields and our staff at OrthoRegen offer traditional Dextrose Prolotherapy elbow treatment, as well as <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Regenerative-Techniques/PRP-Treatment\">PRP Prolotherapy</a> and <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Regenerative-Techniques/Cellular-Regeneration\">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://1-424-325-6695\">(310) 928-2886</a>.\r\n\r\nStill not convinced? Check out the testimonials on this page and on our <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Elbow-Testimonials\">Prolotherapy Elbow Testimonials page</a>.','Elbow Injury Treatment','','inherit','closed','closed','','582-revision-v1','','','2019-06-12 04:19:06','2019-06-12 04:19:06','',582,'https://www.drfields.com/582-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1293,8,'2019-06-12 04:28:03','2019-06-12 04:28:03','Foot Injury Treatment Joel','Foot Injury Treatment Joel','Foot Injury Treatment Joel','inherit','open','closed','','foot-injury-treatment-joel','','','2019-06-12 04:28:03','2019-06-12 04:28:03','',0,'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Foot-Injury-Treatment-Joel.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1294,8,'2019-06-12 04:29:11','2019-06-12 04:29:11','<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\">\r\n[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"0jafVf5mDIk\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Foot-Injury-Treatment-Joel.jpg\" alt=\"Foot Injury Treatment Joel\"]\r\n<strong>Joel - Foot</strong>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<h4>Prolotherapy Foot and Ankle Treatment</h4>\r\nAre you looking for relief from your foot pain that does not include surgery? Are you looking for an alternative to surgery for your chronic ankle sprains? Every day, OrthoRegen treats people with foot and ankle injuries by the use of comprehensive <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Prolotherapy/Dextrose-Prolotherapy\">Prolotherapy</a> foot treatments. Nearly every type of painful foot and ankle injury can be treated at our Medical Wellness Center. We work diligently with and for our patients, to help them get back to their sport without surgery, without medications, and without extended time away from the activity they love.\r\n\r\n<h4>Why Prolotherapy Foot Treatment by Dr. Fields?</h4>\r\nWhether you are an Olympic hopeful, a triathlete or a weekend warrior, Prolotherapy can help you. Dr. Fields, <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Our-Office/The-Athletic-Doc\">The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></a>, is passionate about helping his clients eliminate their foot and ankle pain for optimal long term results, with the use of comprehensive Prolotherapy.  Like you, Dr. Fields enjoys training and competing. As a Triathlete and Ironman competitor, he continues to train and improve his times.\r\n\r\nBe treated by a physician who understands your enjoyment of sports and your need for peak performance. If you are experiencing foot or ankle pain and want to see if you would be a candidate for Prolotherapy treatment, see us for a consultation. If you want a second opinion on a recommended surgery, and are not ready to retire from your favorite sport, call us for a consultation <a href=\"tel://1-4243256695\">(424) 325-6695</a>.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"#\">Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n\r\n<h4><strong>Common Foot and Ankle Injuries Treated with Prolotherapy</strong></h4>\r\n<strong>Some of the most common foot and ankle pain and injuries we treat with comprehensive <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Prolotherapy/Dextrose-Prolotherapy\">Prolotherapy</a> at OrthoRegen are:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Achilles tendinopathy</li>\r\n 	<li>Ankle fusion pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Ankle instability</li>\r\n 	<li>Ankle pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Ankle sprains</li>\r\n 	<li>Arthritis</li>\r\n 	<li>Bunion pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Fallen arch</li>\r\n 	<li>Hammertoe pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Heel pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Heel spur</li>\r\n 	<li>Metatarsalgia</li>\r\n 	<li>Morton\'s neuroma</li>\r\n 	<li>Pain after ankle surgery</li>\r\n 	<li>Pain after foot surgery</li>\r\n 	<li>Plantar fasciitis</li>\r\n 	<li>Tarsal tunnel syndrome</li>\r\n 	<li>Tendonitis</li>\r\n 	<li>Toe pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Turf toe</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 foot and ankle 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/Cellular-Regeneration\">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://1-4243256695\">(424) 325-6695</a>.\r\n\r\nStill not convinced? Check out the testimonials on this page and on our <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Foot-Testimonials\">Prolotherapy Foot Testimonials</a> and <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Ankle-Testimonials\">Ankle Testimonials</a> pages.','Foot Injury Treatment','','inherit','closed','closed','','595-revision-v1','','','2019-06-12 04:29:11','2019-06-12 04:29:11','',595,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/595-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1295,8,'2019-06-12 04:32:08','2019-06-12 04:32:08','<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\">\n[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"0jafVf5mDIk\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Foot-Injury-Treatment-Joel.jpg\" alt=\"Foot Injury Treatment Joel\"]\n<strong>Joel - Foot</strong>\n</div>\n\n<h4>Prolotherapy Foot and Ankle Treatment</h4>\nAre you looking for relief from your foot pain that does not include surgery? Are you looking for an alternative to surgery for your chronic ankle sprains? Every day, OrthoRegen treats people with foot and ankle injuries by the use of comprehensive <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\">Prolotherapy</a> foot treatments. Nearly every type of painful foot and ankle injury can be treated at our Medical Wellness Center. We work diligently with and for our patients, to help them get back to their sport without surgery, without medications, and without extended time away from the activity they love.\n\n<h4>Why Prolotherapy Foot Treatment by Dr. Fields?</h4>\nWhether you are an Olympic hopeful, a triathlete or a weekend warrior, Prolotherapy can help you. Dr. Fields, <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Our-Office/The-Athletic-Doc\">The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></a>, is passionate about helping his clients eliminate their foot and ankle pain for optimal long term results, with the use of comprehensive Prolotherapy.  Like you, Dr. Fields enjoys training and competing. As a Triathlete and Ironman competitor, he continues to train and improve his times.\n\nBe treated by a physician who understands your enjoyment of sports and your need for peak performance. If you are experiencing foot or ankle pain and want to see if you would be a candidate for Prolotherapy treatment, see us for a consultation. If you want a second opinion on a recommended surgery, and are not ready to retire from your favorite sport, call us for a consultation <a href=\"tel://1-4243256695\">(424) 325-6695</a>.\n\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"#\">Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\n\n<h4><strong>Common Foot and Ankle Injuries Treated with Prolotherapy</strong></h4>\n<strong>Some of the most common foot and ankle pain and injuries we treat with comprehensive <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Prolotherapy/Dextrose-Prolotherapy\">Prolotherapy</a> at OrthoRegen are:</strong>\n<ul>\n 	<li>Achilles tendinopathy</li>\n 	<li>Ankle fusion pain</li>\n 	<li>Ankle instability</li>\n 	<li>Ankle pain</li>\n 	<li>Ankle sprains</li>\n 	<li>Arthritis</li>\n 	<li>Bunion pain</li>\n 	<li>Fallen arch</li>\n 	<li>Hammertoe pain</li>\n 	<li>Heel pain</li>\n 	<li>Heel spur</li>\n 	<li>Metatarsalgia</li>\n 	<li>Morton\'s neuroma</li>\n 	<li>Pain after ankle surgery</li>\n 	<li>Pain after foot surgery</li>\n 	<li>Plantar fasciitis</li>\n 	<li>Tarsal tunnel syndrome</li>\n 	<li>Tendonitis</li>\n 	<li>Toe pain</li>\n 	<li>Turf toe</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h4>Are You A Candidate for Prolotherapy?</h4>\nDr. Fields and our staff at OrthoRegen offer traditional Dextrose Prolotherapy foot and ankle 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/Cellular-Regeneration\">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://1-4243256695\">(424) 325-6695</a>.\n\nStill not convinced? Check out the testimonials on this page and on our <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Foot-Testimonials\">Prolotherapy Foot Testimonials</a> and <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Ankle-Testimonials\">Ankle Testimonials</a> pages.','Foot Injury Treatment','','inherit','closed','closed','','595-autosave-v1','','','2019-06-12 04:32:08','2019-06-12 04:32:08','',595,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/595-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1296,8,'2019-06-12 04:33:18','2019-06-12 04:33:18','<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\">\r\n[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"0jafVf5mDIk\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Foot-Injury-Treatment-Joel.jpg\" alt=\"Foot Injury Treatment Joel\"]\r\n<strong>Joel - Foot</strong>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<h4>Prolotherapy Foot and Ankle Treatment</h4>\r\nAre you looking for relief from your foot pain that does not include surgery? Are you looking for an alternative to surgery for your chronic ankle sprains? Every day, OrthoRegen treats people with foot and ankle injuries by the use of comprehensive <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\">Prolotherapy</a> foot treatments. Nearly every type of painful foot and ankle injury can be treated at our Medical Wellness Center. We work diligently with and for our patients, to help them get back to their sport without surgery, without medications, and without extended time away from the activity they love.\r\n\r\n<h4>Why Prolotherapy Foot Treatment by Dr. Fields?</h4>\r\nWhether you are an Olympic hopeful, a triathlete or a weekend warrior, Prolotherapy can help you. Dr. Fields, <a href=\"/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></a>, is passionate about helping his clients eliminate their foot and ankle pain for optimal long term results, with the use of comprehensive Prolotherapy.  Like you, Dr. Fields enjoys training and competing. As a Triathlete and Ironman competitor, he continues to train and improve his times.\r\n\r\nBe treated by a physician who understands your enjoyment of sports and your need for peak performance. If you are experiencing foot or ankle pain and want to see if you would be a candidate for Prolotherapy treatment, see us for a consultation. If you want a second opinion on a recommended surgery, and are not ready to retire from your favorite sport, call us for a consultation <a href=\"tel:+1-4243256695\">(424) 325-6695</a>.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">  Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n\r\n<h4><strong>Common Foot and Ankle Injuries Treated with Prolotherapy</strong></h4>\r\n<strong>Some of the most common foot and ankle pain and injuries we treat with comprehensive <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\">Prolotherapy</a> at OrthoRegen are:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Achilles tendinopathy</li>\r\n 	<li>Ankle fusion pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Ankle instability</li>\r\n 	<li>Ankle pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Ankle sprains</li>\r\n 	<li>Arthritis</li>\r\n 	<li>Bunion pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Fallen arch</li>\r\n 	<li>Hammertoe pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Heel pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Heel spur</li>\r\n 	<li>Metatarsalgia</li>\r\n 	<li>Morton\'s neuroma</li>\r\n 	<li>Pain after ankle surgery</li>\r\n 	<li>Pain after foot surgery</li>\r\n 	<li>Plantar fasciitis</li>\r\n 	<li>Tarsal tunnel syndrome</li>\r\n 	<li>Tendonitis</li>\r\n 	<li>Toe pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Turf toe</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 foot and ankle treatment, as well as <a href=\"/regenerative-techniques/prp-treatment/\">PRP Prolotherapy</a> and <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Regenerative-Techniques/Cellular-Regeneration\">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://1-4243256695\">(424) 325-6695</a>.\r\n\r\nStill not convinced? Check out the testimonials on this page and on our <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Foot-Testimonials\">Prolotherapy Foot Testimonials</a> and <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Ankle-Testimonials\">Ankle Testimonials</a> pages.','Foot Injury Treatment','','inherit','closed','closed','','595-revision-v1','','','2019-06-12 04:33:18','2019-06-12 04:33:18','',595,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/595-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1297,8,'2019-06-12 04:34:18','2019-06-12 04:34:18','<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\">\r\n[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"0jafVf5mDIk\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Foot-Injury-Treatment-Joel.jpg\" alt=\"Foot Injury Treatment Joel\"]\r\n<strong>Joel - Foot</strong>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<h4>Prolotherapy Foot and Ankle Treatment</h4>\r\nAre you looking for relief from your foot pain that does not include surgery? Are you looking for an alternative to surgery for your chronic ankle sprains? Every day, OrthoRegen treats people with foot and ankle injuries by the use of comprehensive <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\">Prolotherapy</a> foot treatments. Nearly every type of painful foot and ankle injury can be treated at our Medical Wellness Center. We work diligently with and for our patients, to help them get back to their sport without surgery, without medications, and without extended time away from the activity they love.\r\n\r\n<h4>Why Prolotherapy Foot Treatment by Dr. Fields?</h4>\r\nWhether you are an Olympic hopeful, a triathlete or a weekend warrior, Prolotherapy can help you. Dr. Fields, <a href=\"/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></a>, is passionate about helping his clients eliminate their foot and ankle pain for optimal long term results, with the use of comprehensive Prolotherapy.  Like you, Dr. Fields enjoys training and competing. As a Triathlete and Ironman competitor, he continues to train and improve his times.\r\n\r\nBe treated by a physician who understands your enjoyment of sports and your need for peak performance. If you are experiencing foot or ankle pain and want to see if you would be a candidate for Prolotherapy treatment, see us for a consultation. If you want a second opinion on a recommended surgery, and are not ready to retire from your favorite sport, call us for a consultation <a href=\"tel:+1-4243256695\">(424) 325-6695</a>.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">  Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n\r\n<h4><strong>Common Foot and Ankle Injuries Treated with Prolotherapy</strong></h4>\r\n<strong>Some of the most common foot and ankle pain and injuries we treat with comprehensive <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\">Prolotherapy</a> at OrthoRegen are:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Achilles tendinopathy</li>\r\n 	<li>Ankle fusion pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Ankle instability</li>\r\n 	<li>Ankle pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Ankle sprains</li>\r\n 	<li>Arthritis</li>\r\n 	<li>Bunion pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Fallen arch</li>\r\n 	<li>Hammertoe pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Heel pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Heel spur</li>\r\n 	<li>Metatarsalgia</li>\r\n 	<li>Morton\'s neuroma</li>\r\n 	<li>Pain after ankle surgery</li>\r\n 	<li>Pain after foot surgery</li>\r\n 	<li>Plantar fasciitis</li>\r\n 	<li>Tarsal tunnel syndrome</li>\r\n 	<li>Tendonitis</li>\r\n 	<li>Toe pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Turf toe</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 foot and ankle treatment, as well as <a href=\"/regenerative-techniques/prp-treatment/\">PRP Prolotherapy</a> and <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Regenerative-Techniques/Cellular-Regeneration\">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:+14243256695\">(424) 325-6695</a>.\r\n\r\nStill not convinced? Check out the testimonials on this page and on our <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Foot-Testimonials\">Prolotherapy Foot Testimonials</a> and <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Ankle-Testimonials\">Ankle Testimonials</a> pages.','Foot Injury Treatment','','inherit','closed','closed','','595-revision-v1','','','2019-06-12 04:34:18','2019-06-12 04:34:18','',595,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/595-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1298,8,'2019-06-12 04:35:25','2019-06-12 04:35:25','<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\">\r\n[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"0jafVf5mDIk\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Foot-Injury-Treatment-Joel.jpg\" alt=\"Foot Injury Treatment Joel\"]\r\n<strong>Joel - Foot</strong>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<h4>Prolotherapy Foot and Ankle Treatment</h4>\r\nAre you looking for relief from your foot pain that does not include surgery? Are you looking for an alternative to surgery for your chronic ankle sprains? Every day, OrthoRegen treats people with foot and ankle injuries by the use of comprehensive <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\">Prolotherapy</a> foot treatments. Nearly every type of painful foot and ankle injury can be treated at our Medical Wellness Center. We work diligently with and for our patients, to help them get back to their sport without surgery, without medications, and without extended time away from the activity they love.\r\n\r\n<h4>Why Prolotherapy Foot Treatment by Dr. Fields?</h4>\r\nWhether you are an Olympic hopeful, a triathlete or a weekend warrior, Prolotherapy can help you. Dr. Fields, <a href=\"/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></a>, is passionate about helping his clients eliminate their foot and ankle pain for optimal long term results, with the use of comprehensive Prolotherapy.  Like you, Dr. Fields enjoys training and competing. As a Triathlete and Ironman competitor, he continues to train and improve his times.\r\n\r\nBe treated by a physician who understands your enjoyment of sports and your need for peak performance. If you are experiencing foot or ankle pain and want to see if you would be a candidate for Prolotherapy treatment, see us for a consultation. If you want a second opinion on a recommended surgery, and are not ready to retire from your favorite sport, call us for a consultation <a href=\"tel:+14243256695\">(424) 325-6695</a>.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">  Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n\r\n<h4><strong>Common Foot and Ankle Injuries Treated with Prolotherapy</strong></h4>\r\n<strong>Some of the most common foot and ankle pain and injuries we treat with comprehensive <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\">Prolotherapy</a> at OrthoRegen are:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Achilles tendinopathy</li>\r\n 	<li>Ankle fusion pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Ankle instability</li>\r\n 	<li>Ankle pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Ankle sprains</li>\r\n 	<li>Arthritis</li>\r\n 	<li>Bunion pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Fallen arch</li>\r\n 	<li>Hammertoe pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Heel pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Heel spur</li>\r\n 	<li>Metatarsalgia</li>\r\n 	<li>Morton\'s neuroma</li>\r\n 	<li>Pain after ankle surgery</li>\r\n 	<li>Pain after foot surgery</li>\r\n 	<li>Plantar fasciitis</li>\r\n 	<li>Tarsal tunnel syndrome</li>\r\n 	<li>Tendonitis</li>\r\n 	<li>Toe pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Turf toe</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 foot and ankle treatment, as well as <a href=\"/regenerative-techniques/prp-treatment/\">PRP Prolotherapy</a> and <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Regenerative-Techniques/Cellular-Regeneration\">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:+14243256695\">(424) 325-6695</a>.\r\n\r\nStill not convinced? Check out the testimonials on this page and on our <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Foot-Testimonials\">Prolotherapy Foot Testimonials</a> and <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Ankle-Testimonials\">Ankle Testimonials</a> pages.','Foot Injury Treatment','','inherit','closed','closed','','595-revision-v1','','','2019-06-12 04:35:25','2019-06-12 04:35:25','',595,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/595-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1299,8,'2019-06-12 04:37:43','2019-06-12 04:37:43','Suzie Wrist','Suzie Wrist','Suzie Wrist','inherit','open','closed','','suzie-wrist','','','2019-06-12 04:37:43','2019-06-12 04:37:43','',0,'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Suzie-Wrist.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1300,8,'2019-06-12 04:40:15','2019-06-12 04:40:15','<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\">\n[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"ThzUVq3rx2Y\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Suzie-Wrist.jpg\" alt=\"Hand Injury Treatment Suzie Wrist\"]\n<strong>Suzie - Wrist</strong>\n</div>\n<h4>Prolotherapy Hand and Wrist Injuries and Treatment</h4>\nWhether you are suffering from a sprained finger from football or baseball, or wrist pain from tennis or golf, OrthoRegen treats numerous finger, hand and wrist injuries with comprehensive <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\n\">Prolotherapy</a> hand treatments. We can treat your pain or injury without surgery, without pain medications or without extended time away from training and competition.\n\nIn our experience, comprehensive Prolotherapy can successfully treat pain in your fingers, hands and wrists, with optimal long term results. Dr. Fields, <a href=\"/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></a>, can consult with you to determine if you are a candidate for <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\">Prolotherapy</a>. Because of his participation in Triathlons and Ironman competitions, he understands your desire to return quickly to the sports in which you participate.\n\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">  Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\n\n<h4>Common Hand and Wrist Injuries Treatable by Prolotheraphy</h4>\nThe most common finger, wrist and hand pain and injuries we treat with comprehensive Prolotherapy are:\n<ul>\n 	<li>Arthritis</li>\n 	<li>Baseball injuries</li>\n 	<li>Carpal tunnel</li>\n 	<li>Finger pain</li>\n 	<li>Football injuries</li>\n 	<li>Golf injuries</li>\n 	<li>Hand pain</li>\n 	<li>Overuse injury</li>\n 	<li>Sprain injury</li>\n 	<li>Stiffness</li>\n 	<li>Tennis injuries</li>\n 	<li>Thumb pain</li>\n 	<li>Wrist pain</li>\n</ul>\n<h4>Are You A Candidate for Prolotherapy?</h4>\nDr. Fields and our staff at OrthoRegen offer traditional Dextrose Prolotherapy hand and wrist treatments, 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/Cellular-Regeneration\">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://1-4243256695\">(424) 325-6695</a>.\n\nStill not convinced? Check out the testimonials on this page and on our <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Knee-Testimonials\">Prolotherapy Hand and Wrist Testimonials page</a>.','Hand Injury Treatment','','inherit','closed','closed','','615-autosave-v1','','','2019-06-12 04:40:15','2019-06-12 04:40:15','',615,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/615-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1301,8,'2019-06-12 04:39:12','2019-06-12 04:39:12','<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\">\r\n[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"ThzUVq3rx2Y\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Suzie-Wrist.jpg\" alt=\"Hand Injury Treatment Suzie Wrist\"]\r\n<strong>Suzie - Wrist</strong>\r\n</div>\r\n<h4>Prolotherapy Hand and Wrist Injuries and Treatment</h4>\r\nWhether you are suffering from a sprained finger from football or baseball, or wrist pain from tennis or golf, OrthoRegen treats numerous finger, hand and wrist injuries with comprehensive <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Prolotherapy/Dextrose-Prolotherapy\">Prolotherapy</a> hand treatments. We can treat your pain or injury without surgery, without pain medications or without extended time away from training and competition.\r\n\r\nIn our experience, comprehensive Prolotherapy can successfully treat pain in your fingers, hands and wrists, with optimal long term results. Dr. Fields, <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Our-Office/The-Athletic-Doc\">The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></a>, can consult with you to determine if you are a candidate for <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Prolotherapy/Dextrose-Prolotherapy\">Prolotherapy</a>. Because of his participation in Triathlons and Ironman competitions, he understands your desire to return quickly to the sports in which you participate.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"#\">Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n\r\n<h4>Common Hand and Wrist Injuries Treatable by Prolotheraphy</h4>\r\nThe most common finger, wrist and hand pain and injuries we treat with comprehensive Prolotherapy are:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Arthritis</li>\r\n 	<li>Baseball injuries</li>\r\n 	<li>Carpal tunnel</li>\r\n 	<li>Finger pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Football injuries</li>\r\n 	<li>Golf injuries</li>\r\n 	<li>Hand pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Overuse injury</li>\r\n 	<li>Sprain injury</li>\r\n 	<li>Stiffness</li>\r\n 	<li>Tennis injuries</li>\r\n 	<li>Thumb pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Wrist pain</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 hand and wrist treatments, 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/Cellular-Regeneration\">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://1-4243256695\">(424) 325-6695</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\">Prolotherapy Hand and Wrist Testimonials page</a>.','Hand Injury Treatment','','inherit','closed','closed','','615-revision-v1','','','2019-06-12 04:39:12','2019-06-12 04:39:12','',615,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/615-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1302,8,'2019-06-12 04:40:56','2019-06-12 04:40:56','<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\">\r\n[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"ThzUVq3rx2Y\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Suzie-Wrist.jpg\" alt=\"Hand Injury Treatment Suzie Wrist\"]\r\n<strong>Suzie - Wrist</strong>\r\n</div>\r\n<h4>Prolotherapy Hand and Wrist Injuries and Treatment</h4>\r\nWhether you are suffering from a sprained finger from football or baseball, or wrist pain from tennis or golf, OrthoRegen treats numerous finger, hand and wrist injuries with comprehensive <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\r\n\">Prolotherapy</a> hand treatments. We can treat your pain or injury without surgery, without pain medications or without extended time away from training and competition.\r\n\r\nIn our experience, comprehensive Prolotherapy can successfully treat pain in your fingers, hands and wrists, with optimal long term results. Dr. Fields, <a href=\"/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></a>, can consult with you to determine if you are a candidate for <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\">Prolotherapy</a>. Because of his participation in Triathlons and Ironman competitions, he understands your desire to return quickly to the sports in which you participate.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">  Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n\r\n<h4>Common Hand and Wrist Injuries Treatable by Prolotheraphy</h4>\r\nThe most common finger, wrist and hand pain and injuries we treat with comprehensive Prolotherapy are:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Arthritis</li>\r\n 	<li>Baseball injuries</li>\r\n 	<li>Carpal tunnel</li>\r\n 	<li>Finger pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Football injuries</li>\r\n 	<li>Golf injuries</li>\r\n 	<li>Hand pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Overuse injury</li>\r\n 	<li>Sprain injury</li>\r\n 	<li>Stiffness</li>\r\n 	<li>Tennis injuries</li>\r\n 	<li>Thumb pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Wrist pain</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 hand and wrist treatments, as well as <a href=\"/regenerative-techniques/prp-treatment/\">PRP Prolotherapy</a> and <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Regenerative-Techniques/Cellular-Regeneration\">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:+14243256695\">(424) 325-6695</a>.\r\n\r\nStill not convinced? Check out the testimonials on this page and on our <a href=\"/Testimonials/Knee-Testimonials\">Prolotherapy Hand and Wrist Testimonials page</a>.','Hand Injury Treatment','','inherit','closed','closed','','615-revision-v1','','','2019-06-12 04:40:56','2019-06-12 04:40:56','',615,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/615-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1303,8,'2019-10-21 08:54:52','2019-10-21 08:54:52','<h4>Sports Injuries Treatment</h4>\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.\n\n<h4>How Can Prolotherapy Help Your Sports Injury?</h4>\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.\n\n<h4>Are You Suffering from a Sports Injury?</h4>\n<ul>\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Conditions/Sports-Injuries/Knee-Injury-Treatment\">K</a><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Conditions/Sports-Injuries/Knee-Injury-Treatment\">nee Pain</a></li>\n 	<li> ACL Tear</li>\n 	<li>Torn Meniscus</li>\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Conditions/Chronic-Pain/Chronic-Neck-Pain\">Neck pain</a></li>\n 	<li>Back Pain</li>\n 	<li>Shin Splints</li>\n 	<li>Plantar Fasciitis</li>\n 	<li>Hamstring Strain</li>\n 	<li>IT Band Injury</li>\n 	<li>Turf Toe</li>\n</ul>\n<strong><em> Prolotherapy Sports Injuries Treatment can help you get back in the game – and get back quickly!</em></strong>\n\n<h4>Prolotherapy Doctor Treats Sports Injuries Without Surgery</h4>\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?\n\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.\n\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">  Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\n\n<h4>Are You A Candidate for Non- Surgical Sports Injuries Treatment?</h4>\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:+13106272458\">(310) 627-2458</a>.\n\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-autosave-v1','','','2019-10-21 08:54:52','2019-10-21 08:54:52','',632,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/632-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1304,8,'2019-06-12 04:43:07','2019-06-12 04:43:07','<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/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=\"/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=\"/regenerative-techniques/prp-treatment/\">PRP Prolotherapy</a> and <a href=\"/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:+13106272458\">(310) 627-2458</a>.\r\n\r\nStill not convinced? Check out the testimonials on this page and on our <a href=\"/Testimonials/Knee-Testimonials\">Testimonials page</a>.','Sports Injuries Treatment Overview','','inherit','closed','closed','','632-revision-v1','','','2019-06-12 04:43:07','2019-06-12 04:43:07','',632,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/632-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1305,8,'2019-06-12 04:43:47','2019-06-12 04:43:47','<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=\"/Conditions/Sports-Injuries/Knee-Injury-Treatment\">K</a><a href=\"/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=\"/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=\"/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=\"/regenerative-techniques/prp-treatment/\">PRP Prolotherapy</a> and <a href=\"/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:+13106272458\">(310) 627-2458</a>.\r\n\r\nStill not convinced? Check out the testimonials on this page and on our <a href=\"/Testimonials/Knee-Testimonials\">Testimonials page</a>.','Sports Injuries Treatment Overview','','inherit','closed','closed','','632-revision-v1','','','2019-06-12 04:43:47','2019-06-12 04:43:47','',632,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/632-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1306,8,'2019-06-12 04:48:09','2019-06-12 04:48:09','<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\">\r\n[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>\r\n</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=\"/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\r\n<h4>Who Is Prolotherapy Hip Treatment For?</h4>\r\nOur patients include Olympic hopefuls to weekend warriors. Dr. Peter Fields, <a href=\"/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=\"/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\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:+13103407407\">(310) 340-7407</a>','Hip Injury Treatment','','inherit','closed','closed','','528-revision-v1','','','2019-06-12 04:48:09','2019-06-12 04:48:09','',528,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/528-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1307,8,'2019-06-12 04:52:29','2019-06-12 04:52:29','Knee Small','Knee Small','','inherit','open','closed','','knee-small','','','2019-06-12 04:52:33','2019-06-12 04:52:33','',533,'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Knee-Small.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1308,8,'2019-06-12 04:52:38','2019-06-12 04:52:38','<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/Prolotherapy/Dextrose-Prolotherapy\">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=\"/regenerative-techniques/prp-treatment/\">PRP Prolotherapy</a> and <a href=\"/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:+13107766154\">(310) 776-6154</a>.\r\n\r\nStill not convinced? Check out the testimonials on this page and on our <a href=\"/Testimonials/Knee-Testimonials\">Testimonials page</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Sports Injuries</strong>\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=\"/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','','','2019-06-12 04:52:38','2019-06-12 04:52:38','',533,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/533-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1309,8,'2019-06-12 04:54:42','2019-06-12 04:54:42','<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/Prolotherapy/Dextrose-Prolotherapy\">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=\"/regenerative-techniques/prp-treatment/\">PRP Prolotherapy</a> and <a href=\"/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:+13107766154\">(310) 776-6154</a>.\r\n\r\nStill not convinced? Check out the testimonials on this page and on our <a href=\"/Testimonials/Knee-Testimonials\">Testimonials page</a>.\r\n\r\n<div class=\"chronic-bar\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n<h2>Sports Injuries</h2>	\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"left_menu_articles_item more_items\">\r\n<a href=\"/Conditions/Sports-Injuries/Knee-Injuries\">\r\n<img alt=\"Knee Injuries\" title=\"Knee Injuries\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/knee-pain.png\">\r\n<span class=\"left_menu_articles_text more_items\"><strong>Knee<br>\r\nInjuries</strong></span></a>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"left_menu_articles_item more_items\">\r\n<a href=\"/Conditions/Sports-Injuries/Shoulder-Injuries\"><img alt=\"shoulder pain\" title=\"shoulder pain\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/shoulder-pain.png\">\r\n<span class=\"left_menu_articles_text more_items\"><strong>Shoulder<br>\r\nInjuries</strong></span></a>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"left_menu_articles_item more_items\">\r\n<a href=\"/Conditions/Sports-Injuries/Elbow-Injuries\"><img alt=\"elbow pain\" title=\"elbow pain\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/elbow-pain.png\">\r\n<span class=\"left_menu_articles_text more_items\"><strong>Elbow<br>\r\nInjuries</strong></span></a>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"left_menu_articles_item more_items\">\r\n<a href=\"/Conditions/Sports-Injuries/Hand-Injuries\"><img alt=\"finger pain\" title=\"finger pain\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/finger-pain.png\">\r\n<span class=\"left_menu_articles_text more_items\"><strong>Hand<br>\r\nInjuries</strong></span></a>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"left_menu_articles_item more_items\">\r\n<a href=\"/Conditions/Sports-Injuries/Neck-Injuries\"><img alt=\"neck pain\" title=\"neck pain\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/neck-pain.png\">\r\n<span class=\"left_menu_articles_text more_items\"><strong>Neck<br>\r\nInjuries</strong></span></a>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"left_menu_articles_item more_items\">\r\n<a href=\"/Conditions/Sports-Injuries/Back-Pain\"><img alt=\"back pain\" title=\"back pain\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/back-pain.png\">\r\n<span class=\"left_menu_articles_text more_items\"><strong>Back<br>\r\nInjuries</strong></span></a>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"left_menu_articles_item more_items\">\r\n<a href=\"/Conditions/Sports-Injuries/Hip-Injuries\"><img alt=\"hip pain\" title=\"hip pain\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/hip-pain.png\">\r\n<span class=\"left_menu_articles_text more_items\"><strong>Hip<br>\r\nInjuries</strong></span></a>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"left_menu_articles_item more_items\">\r\n<a href=\"/Conditions/Sports-Injuries/Foot-Injuries\"><img alt=\"foot pain\" title=\"foot pain\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/foot-pain.png\">\r\n<span class=\"left_menu_articles_text more_items\"><strong>Foot<br>\r\nInjuries</strong></span></a>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n</div>	\r\n</div>\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=\"/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','','','2019-06-12 04:54:42','2019-06-12 04:54:42','',533,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/533-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1310,8,'2019-06-12 04:56:06','2019-06-12 04:56:06','<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/Prolotherapy/Dextrose-Prolotherapy\">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=\"/regenerative-techniques/prp-treatment/\">PRP Prolotherapy</a> and <a href=\"/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:+13107766154\">(310) 776-6154</a>.\r\n\r\nStill not convinced? Check out the testimonials on this page and on our <a href=\"/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=\"/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','','','2019-06-12 04:56:06','2019-06-12 04:56:06','',533,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/533-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1311,8,'2019-06-12 04:58:22','2019-06-12 04:58:22','<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\">\r\n[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"-SyCX5PtrL4\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Peter-–-Neck.jpg\" alt=\"Peter Neck\"]\r\n<strong>Peter - Neck</strong>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<h4>Prolotherapy Neck Treatment for Pain and Headaches</h4>\r\nOur Prolotherapy neck treatment can help people like you with head and neck pain that can completely keep an athlete from participating in sports. If you are a cyclist, the riding position can be too painful to maintain for long distances. In cases of contact sport trauma, a hit to the head or neck can loosen the ligaments in the neck which hold the vertebrae together. This can lead to neck instability and chronic headaches.\r\n\r\nMost patients try to self-treat with NSAID medications (Ibuprofen, Naproxen). Those drugs eventually become ineffective and often a patient seeks even stronger prescription medications, nerve blocks or an MRI is taken and surgery is recommended. There is an alternative to cervical fusion for chronic neck pain and headaches by using comprehensive <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\">Prolotherapy</a> neck treatment at OrthoRegen.\r\n\r\n<h4>Prolotherapy Neck Treatment by Peter A Fields, MD DC</h4>\r\nDr. Fields, <a href=\"/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></a>, has treated athletes at all levels of sport, Olympic hopefuls to weekend warriors, Ironman competitors to student athletes. They all have confidence in a physician who is also an athlete. Dr. Fields has competed in Ironman Triathlons, marathons, long-distance cycling events and swimming. You can get back to your training and competitions without surgery, without medications, and without extended time away from your sport.\r\n\r\nIn our experience, a comprehensive Prolotherapy next treatment and Natural Medicine program is the preferred way to treat neck pain and headaches for optimal long term 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 neck and head injuries we treat with comprehensive Prolotherapy neck treatment are:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Atypical facial pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Barre-Lieou Syndrome</li>\r\n 	<li>Cervical instability</li>\r\n 	<li>Jaw pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Migraine headaches</li>\r\n 	<li>Muscle contraction headache</li>\r\n 	<li>Neck arthritis</li>\r\n 	<li>Neck pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Post cervical fusion pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Post-surgical neck pain</li>\r\n 	<li>TMJ syndrome</li>\r\n 	<li>Whiplash</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 neck treatment, as well as <a href=\"/regenerative-techniques/prp-treatment/\">PRP Prolotherapy</a> and <a href=\"/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:+14243256695\">(424) 325-6695</a>.\r\n\r\nStill not convinced? Check out the testimonials on this page and on our <a href=\"/Testimonials/Neck-Testimonials\">Neck testimonials</a> and <a href=\"/Testimonials/Headache-Testimonials\">Head Testimonials</a> pages.\r\n','Neck Injury Treatment','','inherit','closed','closed','','536-revision-v1','','','2019-06-12 04:58:22','2019-06-12 04:58:22','',536,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/536-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1312,8,'2019-06-12 05:02:03','2019-06-12 05:02:03','<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=\"/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=\"/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=\"/regenerative-techniques/prp-treatment/\">PRP Prolotherapy</a> and <a href=\"/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:+13106272458\">(310) 627-2458</a>.\r\n\r\nStill not convinced? Check out the testimonials on this page and on our <a href=\"/Testimonials/Shoulder-Testimonials\">Shoulder Prolotherapy Testimonials page</a>.\r\n\r\n','Shoulder Injury Treatment','','inherit','closed','closed','','545-revision-v1','','','2019-06-12 05:02:03','2019-06-12 05:02:03','',545,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/545-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1313,8,'2019-06-12 05:05:31','2019-06-12 05:05:31','<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\n\r\n<h4>Prolotherapy Back and Pelvic Treatment</h4>\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=\"/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=\"/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=\"/regenerative-techniques/prp-treatment/\">PRP Prolotherapy</a> and <a href=\"/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:+13109560569\">(310) 956-0569</a>.\r\n\r\nStill not convinced? Check out the testimonials on this page and on our <a href=\"/Testimonials/Low-Back-Testimonials\">Prolotherapy Back Testimonials page</a>.','Back Injury Treatment','','inherit','closed','closed','','567-revision-v1','','','2019-06-12 05:05:31','2019-06-12 05:05:31','',567,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/567-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1314,8,'2019-06-19 05:37:47','2019-06-19 05:37:47','<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\">\n[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"RJCzx6yt0zY\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Jennifer-Elbow.jpg\" alt=\"Jennifer- Elbow\"]\n<strong>Jennifer - Elbow</strong>\n</div>\n\n<h4>Prolotherapy Elbow Treatment</h4>\nOrthoRegen offers you the most effective treatment for elbow injuries. Avoid the long term side effects of NSAID and cortisone injections with comprehensive <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\">Prolotherapy</a> elbow treatment. We offer our patients experience and knowledgeable treatment for their elbow pain and injuries. From future Olympians to weekend warriors, we can help you return to your sport without surgery, without pain medications and without extended periods of time away from your sport.\n\n<h4>Why Prolotherapy Elbow Treatment with Dr. Fields?</h4>\nDr. Peter Fields, <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></a>, is an experienced marathoner, long-distance cyclist and swimmer. He has participated in Triathlons as well as Ironman competitions. He understands the passion that athletes have to train and compete. In our experience, our comprehensive Prolotherapy elbow treatment is the best way to treat elbow injuries for long term positive results.\n\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"http://www.drfields.com/contact/\">  Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\n\n<strong>Some of the most common elbow pain and injuries we treat with comprehensive Prolotherapy are:</strong>\n<ul>\n 	<li>Arthritis</li>\n 	<li><a href=\"/conditions/chronic-pain/chronic-elbow-pain/\">Elbow pain</a></li>\n 	<li>Elbow sprain</li>\n 	<li>Golfers elbow</li>\n 	<li>Lateral epicondylitis</li>\n 	<li>Medial epicondylitis</li>\n 	<li>Post-surgical elbow pain</li>\n 	<li>Tendonitis</li>\n 	<li>Tendinosis</li>\n 	<li>Tennis elbow</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h4>Are You A Candidate for Prolotherapy?</h4>\nDr. Fields and our staff at OrthoRegen offer traditional Dextrose Prolotherapy elbow treatment, as well as <a href=\"/regenerative-techniques/prp-treatment/\">PRP Prolotherapy</a> and <a href=\"/regenerative-techniques/stem-cell-treatment/\n\">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:+14243256695\">(310) 928-2886</a>.\n\nStill not convinced? Check out the testimonials on this page and on our <a href=\"/Testimonials/Elbow-Testimonials/\">Prolotherapy Elbow Testimonials page</a>.','Elbow Injury Treatment','','inherit','closed','closed','','582-autosave-v1','','','2019-06-19 05:37:47','2019-06-19 05:37:47','',582,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/582-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1315,8,'2019-06-12 05:07:28','2019-06-12 05:07:28','<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\">\r\n[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"RJCzx6yt0zY\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Jennifer-Elbow.jpg\" alt=\"Jennifer- Elbow\"]\r\n<strong>Jennifer - Elbow</strong>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<h4>Prolotherapy Elbow Treatment</h4>\r\nOrthoRegen offers you the most effective treatment for elbow injuries. Avoid the long term side effects of NSAID and cortisone injections with comprehensive <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\">Prolotherapy</a> elbow treatment. We offer our patients experience and knowledgeable treatment for their elbow pain and injuries. From future Olympians to weekend warriors, we can help you return to your sport without surgery, without pain medications and without extended periods of time away from your sport.\r\n\r\n<h4>Why Prolotherapy Elbow Treatment with Dr. Fields?</h4>\r\nDr. Peter Fields, <a href=\"/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></a>, is an experienced marathoner, long-distance cyclist and swimmer. He has participated in Triathlons as well as Ironman competitions. He understands the passion that athletes have to train and compete. In our experience, our comprehensive Prolotherapy elbow treatment is the best way to treat elbow injuries for long term positive results.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"#\">Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Some of the most common elbow pain and injuries we treat with comprehensive Prolotherapy are:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Arthritis</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"/conditions/chronic-pain/chronic-elbow-pain/\">Elbow pain</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Elbow sprain</li>\r\n 	<li>Golfers elbow</li>\r\n 	<li>Lateral epicondylitis</li>\r\n 	<li>Medial epicondylitis</li>\r\n 	<li>Post-surgical elbow pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Tendonitis</li>\r\n 	<li>Tendinosis</li>\r\n 	<li>Tennis elbow</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<h4>Are You A Candidate for Prolotherapy?</h4>\r\nDr. Fields and our staff at OrthoRegen offer traditional Dextrose Prolotherapy elbow treatment, as well as <a href=\"/regenerative-techniques/prp-treatment/\">PRP Prolotherapy</a> and <a href=\"/regenerative-techniques/stem-cell-treatment/\r\n\">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:+14243256695\">(310) 928-2886</a>.\r\n\r\nStill not convinced? Check out the testimonials on this page and on our <a href=\"/Testimonials/Elbow-Testimonials\">Prolotherapy Elbow Testimonials page</a>.','Elbow Injury Treatment','','inherit','closed','closed','','582-revision-v1','','','2019-06-12 05:07:28','2019-06-12 05:07:28','',582,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/582-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1316,8,'2019-06-12 05:09:13','2019-06-12 05:09:13','<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\">\r\n[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"bC6PwyGefiY\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Mark-neck-pain.jpg\" alt=\"Mark-Neck\"]\r\n<strong>Mark - Neck</strong>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<h4>Prolotherapy for Chronic Neck Pain</h4>\r\nBecause the neck is less protected than the rest of the spine, it is far more vulnerable to injuries and disorders that can cause pain and even restrict your motion. The neck enables the head to move and to rotate, but if you can\'t move your neck normally, your life can be severely disrupted and your activities can be limited. Depending on the cause and type of your neck injury or condition, your best choice may be prolotherapy for chronic neck pain.\r\n\r\n<h4>What Causes Neck Pain?</h4>\r\nYour neck is composed of seven cervical vertebrae. These vertebrae support your head, serve as an attachment point for the muscles that move your head, and protect the spinal cord between the brain and thoracic vertebrae.\r\n\r\nSymptoms of <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-faq/\">neck pain</a> can include:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Headaches</li>\r\n 	<li>Pain in the shoulder, arm or hand</li>\r\n 	<li>Reduced range of motion in the neck</li>\r\n 	<li>Numbness, weakness, and slower reflexes in the arms, legs, hands and feet.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nIf you are experiencing minor neck pain, you may be experiencing early symptoms of arthritis. Osteoarthritis can begin as young as thirty and symptoms may begin to appear years after the disease begins.\r\n\r\nA strain or spasm of the muscles in the neck or inflammation of the neck can be the causes of the neck pain you feel. Pain in the neck can also be caused by injury such as whiplash or a blow to the head or neck while playing sports. Cervical disk degeneration, a pinched nerve, meningitis, influenza, a heart attack or torticollis, can also be causes of neck pain. Anything that causes stress on the muscles in the upper body and arms, including poor posture, and sleeping on a pillow that is too high, can be causes of localized neck pain.\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 Neck 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 pain.\r\n\r\nMost of the time, musculoskeletal pain is due to weakness in the ligaments, tendons and possibly cartilage. Prolotherapy can regenerate these damaged tissues 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 neck 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 Neck 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 neck 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\nWould you like a <strong>second opinion before you have neck surgery or begin other treatments</strong>? Would you like to know if you are you a candidate for Prolotherapy for your chronic neck 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:+14243256695\">(424) 325- 6695</a>.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">  Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Chronic Neck Pain','','inherit','closed','closed','','509-revision-v1','','','2019-06-12 05:09:13','2019-06-12 05:09:13','',509,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/509-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1317,8,'2019-06-12 05:09:42','2019-06-12 05:09:42','<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:+13106272458\">(310) 627-2458</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','','','2019-06-12 05:09:42','2019-06-12 05:09:42','',511,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/511-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1318,8,'2019-06-12 05:10:14','2019-06-12 05:10:14','<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\">\r\n[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>\r\n</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\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\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/Prolotherapy/Dextrose-Prolotherapy\">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:+13109560569\">(310) 956-0569</a>.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n','Chronic Elbow Pain','','inherit','closed','closed','','524-revision-v1','','','2019-06-12 05:10:14','2019-06-12 05:10:14','',524,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/524-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1340,8,'2019-06-12 06:00:21','2019-06-12 06:00:21','[video-menu-cat]\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/testimonials/written-testimonials/\" class=\"btn-more\"><em class=\"fa fa-video-camera\"></em>&nbsp;&nbsp;View Written Testimonials</a></p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"youtubeleft\" class=\"youtube-click-div \">[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"jhN7D30YcYI\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/kelsey.jpg\" alt=\"Kelsey Stem Cell Knee\"]<strong>Kelsey - 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Knee\"]<strong>May - Knee</strong></div>\r\n<div id=\"youtubeleft\" class=\"youtube-click-div \">[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"9pkum_ODeLk\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Gayle-Low-Back.jpg\" alt=\"Gayle - Low Back\"]<strong>Gayle - Low Back</strong></div>\r\n<div id=\"youtubeleft\" class=\"youtube-click-div \">[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=\"Roberto - Knee (Spanish)\"]<strong>Roberto - Knee (Spanish)</strong></div>\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n<div id=\"youtubeleft\" class=\"youtube-click-div \">[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"bC6PwyGefiY\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Mark-neck-pain.jpg\" alt=\"Mark - Neck\"]<strong>Mark - Neck</strong></div>\r\n<div id=\"youtubeleft\" class=\"youtube-click-div \">[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"k4qgeZ5hEsk\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Dan-Shoulder.jpg\" alt=\"Dan - 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Learn About Prolotherapy</a></p>\r\n','Prolo News','','draft','open','closed','','prolo-news-2','','','2019-06-14 13:18:08','2019-06-14 13:18:08','',0,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=1372',0,'post','',0),(1373,8,'2019-06-12 07:41:23','2019-06-12 07:41:23','<p><a href=\"/Low-Back-Pain-Challenges-and-Treatment\">Low Back Pain Challenges and Treatment</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"/ACL-Tears-and-Knee-Ligament-Injuries\">ACL Tears and Knee Ligament Injuries</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"/Relieve-Arthritis-Pain\">Relieve Arthritis Pain</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"/Failed-Back-Surgery-Syndrome\">Failed Back Surgery Syndrome</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"/Get-Rid-of-Knee-Arthritis-Symptoms-by-Treating-the-Source-of-the-Pain\">Get Rid of Knee Arthritis Symptoms by Treating the Source of the Pain</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"/Neck-Pain-Treatment-and-Relief\">Neck Pain Treatment and Relief</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"/articles/prolo-news/what-is-behind-joint-pain\">What is Behind Joint Pain?&nbsp;</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"/articles/prolo-news/Meniscus-and-Labral-Tears\">Meniscus&nbsp;and Labral Tears</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"/articles/prolo-news/Is-There-Help-for-Arthritis\">Is There help For Arthritis?&nbsp;</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"/articles/prolo-news/Runners-Knee-Pain\">Runner\'s Knee Pain</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"/articles/prolo-news/Do-You-Have-a-Hip-Injury\">Do You Have a Hip Injury?</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"/articles/prolo-news/Avoid-Joint-Replacement\">Avoid Joint Replacement</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"/articles/prolo-news/Stop-Shoulder-Pain-from-Rotator-Cuff-and-Other-Shoulder-Injuries\">Stop Shoulder Pain from Rotator Cuff and Other Shoulder Injuries</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"/articles/prolo-news/Unrelenting-Back-Pain-Repaired-with-Regenerative-Orthopedics\">Unrelenting Back Pain Repaired with Regenerative Orthopedics</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"/articles/prolo-news/Do-Your-Knees-Hurt\">Do Your Knees Hurt?</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"articles/prolo-news/Repairing-Sports-Injuries-with-Regenerative-Orthopedics\">Repairing Sports Injuries with Regenerative Orthopedics</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"/articles/prolo-news/Stem-Cell-Therapy-Options-for-Arthritis\">Stem Cell Therapy Options for Arthritis</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"/articles/prolo-news/REGENERATIVE-MEDICINE-LECTURE-IN-MEXICO-CITY-ENGLISH\">Regenerative Medicine Lecture in Mexico City (English) </a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"/articles/prolo-news/REGENERATIVE-MEDICINE-LECTURE-IN-MEXICO-CITY-SPANISH\">Regenerative Medicine Lecture in Mexico City (Spanish)</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"/articles/prolo-news/How-to-Avoid-Joint-Spine-Surgery-and-Live-Pain-Free\">How to Avoid Joint &amp; Spine Surgery and Live Pain Free</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"/articles/prolo-news/Dr-Fields-Lectures-to-Over-400-Physicians-in-Las-Vegas\">Dr. Fields Lectures to Over 400 Physicians in Las Vegas</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"/articles/prolo-news/2019-Lecture-Schedule\">2019 Regenerative Orthopedics Lecture Schedule</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"FDA-Warns-of-Serious-Neurologic-Problems-After-Epidural-Corticosteroid-Injections\">FDA Warns of Serious Neurologic Problems After Epidural Corticosteroid Injections</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"/articles/prolo-news/Prolotherapy-for-Knee-Pain-Abstract\">Prolotherapy for Knee-Pain Abstract</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"/articles/prolo-news/Download-Dr-Fields-Prolotherapy-Lecture-Today\">Download Dr. Fields Prolotherapy Lecture Today</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"/articles/prolo-news/Dr-Fields-interviewed-on-KCAL-CBS-about-Prolotherapy\">Dr. Fields interviewed on KCAL/CBS about \'Prolotherapy\'</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"/articles/prolo-news/Dr-Fields-is-giving-a-presentation-on-prolotherapy\">Dr. Fields is giving a presentation on prolotherapy</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"/articles/prolo-news/New-York-Times-Article-Injections-to-Kick-Start-Tissue-Repair\">New York Times Article: Injections to Kick-Start Tissue Repair</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"/articles/prolo-news/View-and-Download-Dr-Fields-Latest-Lecture-on-Arthritis-and-Prolotherapy\">View and Download Dr. Fields Latest Lecture on Arthritis and Prolotherapy</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"/articles/prolo-news/LA-Times-Article-A-Ski-Run-for-Border\">LA Times Article \"A Ski Run for Border\"</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"varticles/prolo-news/Dr-Fields-Free-Open-to-the-Public-Lecture-on-Arthritis-Joint-Pain-and-Inflammation\">Dr. Fields Free Open to the Public Lecture on Arthritis, Joint Pain and Inflammation</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"/articles/prolo-news/What-to-Ask-When-Looking-for-a-Prolotherapist\">What to Ask When Looking for a Prolotherapist</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"/articles/prolo-news/Chronic-Pain-or-Injuries-Prolotherapy-Might-be-the-Answer\">Chronic Pain or Injuries? Prolotherapy Might be the Answer</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"/articles/prolo-news/Prolotherapy-Is-It-For-You\">Prolotherapy - Is It For You</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"/articles/prolo-news/Prolotherapy-for-Shoulder\">Prolotherapy for Shoulder</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"/articles/prolo-news/Cortisone-Is-it-Really-Good-for-You\">Cortisone - Is it Really Good for You</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"/articles/prolo-news/Chronic-Pain-Prolotherapy-May-be-the-Answer\">Chronic Pain? - Prolotherapy May be the Answer</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"/articles/prolo-news/Joint-Surgery-Think-Again-Learn-About-Prolotherapy\">Joint Surgery? Think Again! Learn About Prolotherapy</a></p>\r\n','Prolo News','','inherit','closed','closed','','1372-revision-v1','','','2019-06-12 07:41:23','2019-06-12 07:41:23','',1372,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/1372-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1374,8,'2019-06-12 07:45:49','2019-06-12 07:45:49','In Snapping Hip Syndrome, sufferers hear or feel a snap, pop, or click when they move their hip joint. Encountering these symptoms is not a normal process, but one that points to an injury or degenerative condition.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<h5>What Is the Cause of Snapping Hip Syndrome?</h5>\r\nThere are several reasons Snapping Hip Syndrome occurs, and they can be due to problems either inside or outside of the hip joint. Most commonly, the condition involves a thick, wide tendon called the iliotibial band that runs along the outside or lateral side of the hip joint. The iliotibial band snaps over the bony prominence, a part of the thigh bone that sticks out, called the greater trochanter on the outside of the hip.&nbsp; When a person with this condition moves into a standing position for example, the band may be positioned behind the trochanter, and then when bending the hip, the band will move and “snap” over towards the front of the bony prominence. Over time, irritation from this “snapping” may also result in bursitis.\r\n\r\nAnother tendon is involved in the second cause of Snapping Hip Syndrome, as it catches on underlying bony prominences of the pelvis. The iliopsoas tendon snaps over the iliopectineal eminence when bending or flexing the hip. The annoying snapping sensation or sound is generally the only symptom involved when the iliopsoas tendon is the source.\r\n\r\nAn additional area where snapping can occur is where the ball of the hip joint fits into the socket. This snapping involves the rectus femoris tendon as it runs from inside the thighbone and up through the pelvis. When the hip joint bends and straightens, the tendon moves and snaps back and forth across the ball of the hip joint.\r\n\r\nThe least common cause of Snapping Hip Syndrome occurs inside the hip joint and involves a tear in the hip labrum or a tear in the cartilage. Bits of cartilage or even bone can also become loose inside the joint, in these types of injuries. These pieces are called loose fragments and can be an associated cause of Snapping Hip Syndrome which can cause the hip to lock up. In this scenario inside the hip, the sufferer often experiences pain that is disabling.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA combination of the various causes, plus muscle injury can also occur. Additionally, if the problem is ongoing and the tendons remain lax over a prolonged period of time, Snapping Hip Syndrome can lead to arthritis.\r\n\r\n<h5>Who Experiences Snapping Hip Syndrome?</h5>\r\nSnapping Hip Syndrome is common in young athletes like ballet dancers, soccer players, and runners. Dancers and other athletes repetitively move their hip in order to perform their dance or sport. If the hip and the tendons are moving abnormally, such as with Snapping Hip Syndrome, the abnormal rubbing and snapping of the tissue over bony prominences will occur again and again. When experiencing the symptoms, these athletes will frequently turn to treatments to relieve tight muscles, because they attribute their problem to overtraining. Treating muscles may give some relief, but will not repair the underlying injury to the ligaments, tendons, and/or hip labrum. Treatments that repair these soft tissue structures are necessary to stabilize the hip joint and stop the snapping from occurring.\r\n\r\n<h5>Regenerative Orthopedic Treatments for Snapping Hip Syndrome</h5>\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics directed towards the strengthening of these tendons and any involved ligaments, plus repair of the hip labrum, can tighten the joint and resolve the problem. Oftentimes an underlying problem of looseness or laxity of the hip joint is involved, causing instability of the hip joint. Regenerative Orthopedics treats the hip instability, because it tightens and strengthens the injured and lax structures, and regenerates the areas that need healing. The treatment actually gets to the root cause of the problem, and is effective at repairing the injured soft tissue, and resolving the problem.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe injected solutions in Regenerative Orthopedic treatments draw immune cells and growth factors to the area in an effort to build new healthy soft tissue. The healing and repair boosts the body’s natural response of healing in soft-tissue injuries.&nbsp; The result is ligaments and tendons that are stronger, and no longer loose.&nbsp; The snapping and pain goes away, and the athlete can return to the sport they love.\r\n\r\nIf the cause of Snapping Hip Syndrome is a torn labrum or cartilage, a more advanced technique of Regenerative Orthopedics, including Stem Cell Therapy and/or PRP, may be required.&nbsp; Labral tears respond well to these treatments, and cartilage can regenerate. If loose fragments are involved, the physician will need to determine whether or not surgical removal is necessary.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedic treatments for Snapping Hip Syndrome get to the root cause of the condition, specifically the damaged connective tissues like tendons ligaments, and labrum, and return you quickly to the activities you enjoy doing.&nbsp;\r\n','Snapping Hip Syndrome','','publish','closed','closed','','snapping-hip-syndrome','','','2019-06-13 08:07:18','2019-06-13 08:07:18','',0,'https://www.drfields.com/?page_id=1374',0,'page','',0),(1375,8,'2019-06-12 07:45:49','2019-06-12 07:45:49','\r\nIn Snapping Hip Syndrome, sufferers hear or feel a snap, pop, or click when they move their hip joint. Encountering these symptoms is not a normal process, but one that points to an injury or degenerative condition.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<h3>What Is the Cause of Snapping Hip Syndrome?</h3>\r\nThere are several reasons Snapping Hip Syndrome occurs, and they can be due to problems either inside or outside of the hip joint. Most commonly, the condition involves a thick, wide tendon called the iliotibial band that runs along the outside or lateral side of the hip joint. The iliotibial band snaps over the bony prominence, a part of the thigh bone that sticks out, called the greater trochanter on the outside of the hip.&nbsp; When a person with this condition moves into a standing position for example, the band may be positioned behind the trochanter, and then when bending the hip, the band will move and “snap” over towards the front of the bony prominence. Over time, irritation from this “snapping” may also result in bursitis.\r\n\r\nAnother tendon is involved in the second cause of Snapping Hip Syndrome, as it catches on underlying bony prominences of the pelvis. The iliopsoas tendon snaps over the iliopectineal eminence when bending or flexing the hip. The annoying snapping sensation or sound is generally the only symptom involved when the iliopsoas tendon is the source.\r\n\r\nAn additional area where snapping can occur is where the ball of the hip joint fits into the socket. This snapping involves the rectus femoris tendon as it runs from inside the thighbone and up through the pelvis. When the hip joint bends and straightens, the tendon moves and snaps back and forth across the ball of the hip joint.\r\n\r\nThe least common cause of Snapping Hip Syndrome occurs inside the hip joint and involves a tear in the hip labrum or a tear in the cartilage. Bits of cartilage or even bone can also become loose inside the joint, in these types of injuries. These pieces are called loose fragments and can be an associated cause of Snapping Hip Syndrome which can cause the hip to lock up. In this scenario inside the hip, the sufferer often experiences pain that is disabling.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA combination of the various causes, plus muscle injury can also occur. Additionally, if the problem is ongoing and the tendons remain lax over a prolonged period of time, Snapping Hip Syndrome can lead to arthritis.\r\n\r\n<h3>Who Experiences Snapping Hip Syndrome?</h3>\r\nSnapping Hip Syndrome is common in young athletes like ballet dancers, soccer players, and runners. Dancers and other athletes repetitively move their hip in order to perform their dance or sport. If the hip and the tendons are moving abnormally, such as with Snapping Hip Syndrome, the abnormal rubbing and snapping of the tissue over bony prominences will occur again and again. When experiencing the symptoms, these athletes will frequently turn to treatments to relieve tight muscles, because they attribute their problem to overtraining. Treating muscles may give some relief, but will not repair the underlying injury to the ligaments, tendons, and/or hip labrum. Treatments that repair these soft tissue structures are necessary to stabilize the hip joint and stop the snapping from occurring.\r\n\r\n<h3>Regenerative Orthopedic Treatments for Snapping Hip Syndrome</h3>\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics directed towards the strengthening of these tendons and any involved ligaments, plus repair of the hip labrum, can tighten the joint and resolve the problem. Oftentimes an underlying problem of looseness or laxity of the hip joint is involved, causing instability of the hip joint. Regenerative Orthopedics treats the hip instability, because it tightens and strengthens the injured and lax structures, and regenerates the areas that need healing. The treatment actually gets to the root cause of the problem, and is effective at repairing the injured soft tissue, and resolving the problem.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe injected solutions in Regenerative Orthopedic treatments draw immune cells and growth factors to the area in an effort to build new healthy soft tissue. The healing and repair boosts the body’s natural response of healing in soft-tissue injuries.&nbsp; The result is ligaments and tendons that are stronger, and no longer loose.&nbsp; The snapping and pain goes away, and the athlete can return to the sport they love.\r\n\r\nIf the cause of Snapping Hip Syndrome is a torn labrum or cartilage, a more advanced technique of Regenerative Orthopedics, including Stem Cell Therapy and/or PRP, may be required.&nbsp; Labral tears respond well to these treatments, and cartilage can regenerate. If loose fragments are involved, the physician will need to determine whether or not surgical removal is necessary.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedic treatments for Snapping Hip Syndrome get to the root cause of the condition, specifically the damaged connective tissues like tendons ligaments, and labrum, and return you quickly to the activities you enjoy doing.&nbsp;\r\n','Snapping Hip Syndrome','','inherit','closed','closed','','1374-revision-v1','','','2019-06-12 07:45:49','2019-06-12 07:45:49','',1374,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/1374-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1376,8,'2019-06-12 07:48:25','2019-06-12 07:48:25','<h2>Low Back Pain Treatments: How to Successfully Meet the Challenges of Finding Relief</h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4653\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"wp-image-4653 size-medium\" title=\"Low Back Pain Treatments\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/back-stop-the-cycle--500x500.png\" alt=\"Low Back Pain Treatments\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" /> <em><strong>Low Back Pain? Stop The Cycle with Regenerative Orthopedics!</strong></em>[/caption]\r\n\r\nLow back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal pain conditions in the United States. Interestingly, thousands upon thousands of people are disabled due to some low back condition that causes pain. And it wreaks havoc on their physical, social, emotional, and economic welfare. Many are looking for low back pain treatments to find relief.\r\n\r\nAt some point in almost everyone’s life, they will experience low back pain to some degree. And those who are fortunate enough not to suffer from low back pain themselves are certain to know someone else who has endured the pain.\r\n<h3>The Challenge to Find Relief with Low Back Pain Treatments</h3>\r\nThere are a variety of treatments for low back pain. But despite many available remedies, relief for low back pain is frequently only temporary. And it can be challenging too!\r\n\r\nWe see many people in our office who have come to us after trying numerous treatments that left their back pain unresolved. It’s not uncommon for patients to tell us they have received weeks, months, and years of therapy, taken various over-the-counter medications, received corticosteroid injections, or maybe even tried surgery. But after all of that, the pain persists. And unfortunately, many low back surgeries do not relieve the pain or fix the problem. Plus, they might even result in a recommendation for another surgery!\r\n<h3>Many Common Low Back Pain Treatments Only Cover Up the Pain</h3>\r\nSo why do low back pain sufferers have a difficult time finding relief? Unrelieved back pain poses some challenges to the medical community. That\'s because, very often, many of the common treatments only attempt to cover up rather than actually repair the problem.\r\n\r\nThink about it! Do pain medications repair the problem? No! They might reduce the pain. But they don\'t actually repair anything. <strong>Pain medications aren’t taken because the person has an Advil or Aspirin deficiency, right?! </strong>\r\n\r\nAnd in the same way, NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) might provide some short-term benefit. But in the long run, they do not result in repair of the underlying problem.\r\n\r\nChiropractors are very good at helping dysfunctional backs and can provide back pain relief. But when doctors must see patients multiple times a week for months on end, and adjustments simply do not hold, one must then think outside the box. The problem may be ligamentous. Or it may have to do with tendon instability. The cause needs to be found. And then, the physician should direct the treatment at fixing the root of the problem.\r\n\r\nImaging tools are helpful at times. But even though they are highly accessible, their usage has not caused the rates of back pain to go down. Ongoing back pain that will not resolve very often originates from injury to ligaments (and sometimes tendons). These soft tissue structures surround the spine, sacrum, and even the sacroiliac joint in the low back. And when injured, it will cause the spine to become unstable. This is called spinal instability.\r\n<h3>Low Back Pain and Spinal Instability</h3>\r\nMost low back pain is a chronic condition due to years and years of working, playing sports, hiking, and working out. And even daily normal daily activities with repeated walking and sitting can cause the ligaments and other supporting structures to weaken.\r\n\r\nOriginal injuries that can lead to low back pain due to spinal instability most often occur with sudden movements and poor body mechanics or trauma during a sports activity, fall, or motor vehicle accident. Of course, diseases such as infections, endometriosis, fibroids, and cancer can also cause low back pain and need to be ruled out.\r\n<h3>Poor Body Mechanics and Ligament Injury</h3>\r\nAn example of poor body mechanics that may injure spinal ligaments might include instances when an individual bends over and twists. The knees are also often locked during this time, stretching the ligaments too much and making them vulnerable to injury. When this occurs, sufferers can try therapies for relief of muscle pain in the low back. But if the pain persists for a prolonged period and the low back continues to “give out,” there is a good chance injured ligaments are the problem.\r\n\r\nMassage and physical therapy are beneficial but, unfortunately, cannot repair ligament damage. The muscles will continue to spasm because they are overcompensating due to the ligament injury that has left the spine unstable. Until the root cause is treated, the spinal instability will continue. That\'s because the ligaments are designed to keep the spine in the correct place and in proper alignment. But now they are too loose from injury. This is where Regenerative Orthopedics comes in! Ligament damage and injury are conditions this therapy very effectively resolves and repairs.\r\n<h3>A Bit More Explanation about the Connection between Ligaments and Low Back Pain</h3>\r\nLigaments are structures joining bone to bone. And in the low back or lumbar spine, they are the structures that connect adjacent vertebrae and facet joints. And the facets, two on each of five lumbar vertebrae, actually have a capsule surrounding them made of ligaments. Ligaments serve as some of the primary stabilizing structures of the spinal column. They allow for adequate motion while restricting excessive motion. So they protect the spinal column and the nerve roots as they exit the spine.\r\n\r\nWe need the low back or lumbar spine to maintain an upright posture, bend, turn and sit. These positions and activities place quite a bit of stress on the low back and the soft tissue structures like the ligaments. The function of the ligaments involves the transfer of all of the various loads that occur from bone to bone as they manage the forces placed on the spine. Normally, they do a great job.\r\n\r\nBut when loads and forces exceed what they can tolerate, the ligaments weaken and become lax or loose. Imagine a rubber band that has lost its elasticity. A stretched-out ligament is similar. When they are stretched out, the injured ligaments cannot provide adequate stability to the lumbar spine. Again, this is called spinal instability.\r\n<h3><strong>Ligaments Have A Lot of Nerves</strong></h3>\r\n<strong>Ligaments are highly innervated.</strong> That means they have a lot of nerves. So when they are injured, pain is the result. Therefore, with bending, turning, and any other activity that engages the vertebrae of the lumbar spine, nerve fibers in the ligaments will start firing and sending out pain signals.\r\n<h3>Symptoms of Spinal Instability in the Low Back</h3>\r\nBesides pain, other symptoms of spinal instability in the low back include a feeling of the back giving out, cracking sensations with movement, catching or locking, a frequent need to crack the back, and recurrent muscle spasms. Unaddressed, this condition of spinal instability will result in low back pain that will not go away.\r\n\r\nIn addition, spinal instability allows for too much movement in the vertebral segments, which produces too much pressure on the discs due to the altered joint mechanics. And that fosters even more degeneration and disc herniation. The pathological process involved in spinal instability is at the core of many spinal conditions.\r\n<h3>Regenerative Orthopedics: Low Back Pain Treatments that Repair the Spinal Instability and Resolve Low Back Pain</h3>\r\nSo what can I do to fix my back pain and find actual relief? Fortunately, for sufferers of low back pain, Regenerative Orthopedics offers pain relief and healing and repair at the source of the pain. Treatment directed at the injured stretched out, and lax ligaments can strengthen them. That, in turn, stabilizes the vertebral segments, eliminating the excessive movement and resolving the pain.\r\n\r\nThe common denominator for many painful musculoskeletal conditions causing low back pain is spinal instability due to injury to ligaments. Still, Regenerative Orthopedics treatments such as Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, and Prolotherapy can get rid of the pain. Plus, these treatments repair the source of the problem. That means the pain is not just covered up. The source of the pain is actually repaired. So you can get pain relief and enjoy improved function too!\r\n<h3>Find Out More</h3>\r\nRead our other articles about <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/conditions/chronic-pain/stop-back-pain/\">low back pain by clicking here.</a> Experiencing <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/treat-sciatica-pain-non-surgically/\">sciatica pain</a>? Find out how Regenerative Orthopedics can help by <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/treat-sciatica-pain-non-surgically/\">reading our article</a>.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">Contact us to schedule an appointment.</a>','Low Back Pain Treatments: How to Successfully Meet the Challenges of Finding Relief','','publish','open','closed','','low-back-pain-treatments-and-the-challenges-at-finding-relief','','','2021-04-28 00:20:20','2021-04-28 00:20:20','',0,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=1376',0,'post','',0),(1377,8,'2019-06-12 07:48:25','2019-06-12 07:48:25','Low back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal pain conditions in the United States, with thousands upon thousands of people disabled due to some type of low back condition that causes pain, and wreaks havoc on their physical, social, emotional and economic welfare. At some point in almost everyone’s life, low back pain will be experienced.  And for those who are fortunate enough to not suffer from low back pain themselves, they are certain to know someone else who has endured the pain.\r\n\r\n<h6>The Challenge of Treating Low Back Pain</h6>\r\nDespite many available remedies, relief for low back pain is frequently only temporary. We see many people in our office who have come to us after having tried numerous treatments that left their back pain unresolved. It’s not uncommon for patients to tell us they have received weeks, months and years of therapy, taken various over-the-counter medications, received corticosteroid injections, or maybe even tried surgery. Unfortunately, many low back surgeries to do not relieve the pain or fix the problem, and result in a recommendation for another surgery!\r\n\r\nSo why do low back pain sufferers have a difficult time finding relief? Unrelieved back pain poses some challenges to the medical community, because very often many of the common treatments only attempt to cover up, rather than actually repair the problem. If you think about it, pain medications can’t repair the problem, but might only minimize pain. Pain medications aren’t taken because the person has an Advil or Aspirin deficiency, right?! Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs might provide some short-term benefit, but in the long-run do not result in repair of the underlying problem. Chiropractors are very good at helping dysfunctional backs and can provide back pain relief. But when patients must be seen multiple times a week for months on end and adjustments simply do not hold, one must think outside the box. The problem may be ligamentous or tendon instability. Imaging tools are helpful, but even though they are highly accessible, their usage has not caused the rates of pain to go down. Ongoing back pain that will not resolve, very often originates from injury to ligaments (and sometimes tendons) that surround the spine, sacrum and even the sacroiliac joint, which causes the spine to become unstable. This is called spinal instability.\r\n\r\n<h6>Low Back Pain and Spinal Instability</h6>\r\nMost low back pain is a chronic condition, due to years and years of working, playing sports, hiking, working out, normal daily activities and even just walking and sitting, which can cause the ligaments and other supporting structures to weaken.\r\n\r\nOriginal injuries that can lead to low back pain due to spinal instability most often occur with sudden movements and poor body mechanics or from trauma during a sports activity, fall or motor vehicle accident (diseases such as infections, endometriosis, fibroids and cancer can also cause low back pain and need to be ruled out). An example of poor body mechanics that may injure spinal ligaments might include instances when an individual bends over and twists, while the knees are locked, stretching the ligaments too much, and making them vulnerable to injury. Therapies can be tried for relief of muscle pain in the low back, but if the pain remains for a prolonged period, and the low back continues to “give out,” there is a good chance injured ligaments are the problem. Massage and physical therapy unfortunately cannot repair ligament damage. The muscles will continue to spasm, because they are overcompensating due to the ligament injury that has left the spine unstable. Until the root cause is treated, the spinal instability will continue, since the ligaments that are designed to keep the spine in the correct place and in proper alignment are now too loose from injury. This is where Regenerative Orthopedics comes in! Ligament damage and injury are conditions this therapy very effectively resolves and repairs.\r\n\r\n<h6>A Bit More Explanation about the Connection between Ligaments and Low Back Pain</h6>\r\nLigaments are structures joining bone to bone, and in the low back or lumbar spine, are the structures that connect adjacent vertebrae and facet joints (the facets, two on each of five lumbar vertebrae, actually have a capsule surrounding them that is made of ligaments). Ligaments serve as some of the primary stabilizing structures of the spinal column. They allow for adequate motion while restricting excessive motion, which protects the spinal column and the nerve roots as they exit the spine.\r\n\r\nWe need the low back or lumbar spine to maintain an upright posture, bend, turn and sit. All of these positions and activities place quite a bit of stress on the low back and the soft tissue structures like the ligaments. The function of the ligaments involves the transfer of all of the various loads that occur from bone to bone as they manage the forces placed on the spine. Normally, they do a great job. But when loads and forces exceed what they are able to tolerate, the ligaments weaken and become lax or loose, similar to a rubber band that has lost its elasticity.\r\n\r\nWhen this occurs, the injured ligaments are unable to provide adequate stability to the lumbar spine. Again, this is called spinal instability. Ligaments are highly innervated. That means they have a lot of nerves. So when they are injured, pain is the result. Therefore, with bending, turning and any other activity that engages the vertebrae of the lumbar spine, nerve fibers in the ligaments will start firing and sending out pain signals. Other symptoms of spinal instability in the low back include a feeling of the back giving out, cracking sensations with movement, catching or locking, a frequent need to crack the back and recurrent muscle spasms. Unaddressed, this condition of spinal instability will result in low back pain that will not go away. In addition, spinal instability allows for too much movement in the vertebral segments, which produces too much pressure on the discs due to the altered joint mechanics, which then fosters degeneration and disc herniation. The pathological process involved in spinal instability is at the core of a number of spinal conditions.\r\n\r\n<h6>Regenerative Orthopedics Repairs the Spinal Instability and Resolves Low Back Pain</h6>\r\nFortunately, for sufferers of low back pain, Regenerative Orthopedics offers not only pain relief, but healing and repair at the source of the pain. Treatment directed at the injured and lax ligaments, strengthens them, which in turn stabilizes the vertebral segments, eliminating the excessive movement and resolving the pain. The common denominator for many painful musculoskeletal conditions causing low back pain is spinal instability due to injury to ligaments, but Regenerative Orthopedics treatments such as Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, and Prolotherapy are treatments that can get rid of the pain plus repair the source of the problem.','Low Back Pain Challenges and Treatment','','inherit','closed','closed','','1376-revision-v1','','','2019-06-12 07:48:25','2019-06-12 07:48:25','',1376,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/1376-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1379,8,'2019-06-12 08:00:15','2019-06-12 08:00:15','<h2>ACL Tears and Knee Ligament Injuries</h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4633\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"368\"]<img class=\" wp-image-4633\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ACL-400x500.png\" alt=\"ACL Tear\" width=\"368\" height=\"460\" /> <strong>                     Non-Surgical ACL Tear Repair </strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\nACL tears are a pretty common injury! With ACL tears and other ligament injuries, the knee becomes unbalanced. And the knee will become unstable when these various structures of the knee are injured, torn, or degenerated.\r\n\r\nThere is a very complex yet intricate interplay between the different structures of the knee, such as the tendons, ligaments, meniscus, and muscles. And when any of these are injured, the whole knee becomes out of sorts.\r\n<h3>ACL Tears &amp; Ligament Injuries Can Disrupt Knee Balance</h3>\r\nLigament injuries are one of the common disruptions to this balance. The four major ligaments of the knee include the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), the medial collateral ligament (MCL), and the lateral collateral ligament (LCL).\r\n\r\nInjuries that damage the meniscus and cartilage can also injure these ligaments. And once the injury to ligaments occurs, whether by trauma or by wear and tear, the other structures will be affected. Then, over time, the injury will lead to degeneration of the knee joint and arthritis. The ligaments become loose with injury. And similar to a stretched-out rubber band, they lose their tautness. When injury to one ligament occurs, as in the case of an ACL tear, it is not uncommon that some of the other ligaments are injured as well.\r\n<h3>Stabilize the Knee by Treating the Injured Ligaments with Regenerative Orthopedics</h3>\r\nSurgery is often resorted to for ligament injuries. However, surgical cutting and removal of important knee structures actually add to the instability. Why? Because the loss of these stabilizing structures boosts the degenerative process.\r\n\r\n<strong>But you do have a non-surgical option.</strong> Regenerative Orthopedics is a non-surgical option capable of repairing torn and injured ligaments. The treatment strengthens the loose ligaments and restores the normal motion back to the knee. And it resolves the pain too!\r\n\r\nRemember, it is very likely that more than just one ligament or joint structure is affected. Therefore, all of the affected structures need to be treated. Otherwise, the knee will remain unstable. And then the instability&gt;degeneration&gt;pain cycle will continue. Comprehensive treatment of the knee and all of the affected soft tissue structures will ensure that the knee will be strong and stable.\r\n\r\nSurgery is necessary when the ligament is completely torn. But the majority of cases are partial tears. And Regenerative Orthopedics is effective at repairing these ligaments, and stabilizing the knee once the ligaments are repaired.\r\n<h3>The Cruciate Ligaments and ACL Repair</h3>\r\nThe anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments help stabilize the knee. They also prevent excessive forward and backward movement. When these ligaments are injured, the knee may feel like it is loose. That\'s because these ligaments are powerhouses at keeping the knee stable. Pain with injury to these ligaments is often felt at the back of the knee.\r\n\r\nEven after the ACL ligament is repaired surgically, knee instability can occur. And there may be a feeling of looseness or a sensation that the knee can still give way. ACL reconstructive surgery works for many patients, but others experience continued symptoms.\r\n<h4><em>What About Athletes and ACL Reconstruction Surgery?</em></h4>\r\nOftentimes, those who are athletes want to get their knee repaired as quickly as possible. And they often resort to surgery thinking it will be a quick fix. But research suggests there are high levels of failure rates to restore stability in ACL repairs. And many of the patients in these studies are unable to return to their previous level of the sport.\r\n\r\nSurgical ACL reconstruction also accelerates the degeneration of the knee. <strong>Researchers have found that those who have had ACL reconstruction have an advanced risk for arthritis, as well as a higher long-term risk of requiring a knee replacement.</strong> But how many people does this really affect? Unfortunately, it’s not just a few. Researchers show that the failure rate is 10-25%. The problems of knee instability following an ACL tear reconstruction surgery can be severe enough to require repeat surgery.\r\n<h3>ACL Tear Repair at OrthoRegen</h3>\r\nFortunately, Regenerative Orthopedics is a non-surgical alternative to ACL surgery or even repeat surgery. In our opinion, it is a better solution to repair a stretched-out, loose, torn, or injured ligament. This treatment approach strengthens and heals the injured ligament in a non-surgical fashion, restoring the stability of the knee.\r\n\r\nAvoid the unsatisfactory outcome of incomplete healing and repair, and seek a consult with a clinician familiar with Regenerative Orthopedics. These <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/platelet-rich-plasma-treatments-and-prolotherapy/\">regenerative options</a> include Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, and Prolotherapy. And all of them have the goal of restoring normal ligament function and getting you back quickly to performing the sport and activity you love.\r\n\r\nWe see patients in our clinic who have already had ACL tear surgery too. These patients come to see us because they continue to have symptoms that are keeping them from doing the sports and activities they want to do. They thought for sure once they had the ACL surgery they would be back to doing what they were doing before the surgery. But they can’t. Other patients come because they are suffering from post-surgical complications and are looking for answers and a solution to their ongoing pain.\r\n\r\nGet your life back with Regenerative Orthopedics. <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">Contact us</a> soon!','ACL Tears and Knee Ligament Injuries','','publish','open','closed','','acl-tears-and-knee-ligament-injuries','','','2021-04-20 20:54:00','2021-04-20 20:54:00','',0,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=1379',0,'post','',0),(1380,8,'2019-06-12 08:00:15','2019-06-12 08:00:15','The knee will become unstable when the various structures of the knee are injured, torn, or degenerated. There is a very complex yet intricate interplay between the different structures of the knee, such as the tendons, ligaments, meniscus and muscles, and when any of these are injured, the whole knee becomes out of sorts. Ligament injuries are one of the common disruptions to this balance. The four major ligaments of the knee are the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), the medial collateral ligament (MCL), and the lateral collateral ligament (LCL). Injuries that damage the meniscus and cartilage can also injure these ligaments.  Once injury to ligaments occurs, whether by trauma or by wear and tear, the other structures will be affected, and over time, the injury will lead to degeneration of the knee joint and arthritis. The ligaments become lose with injury, and similar to a stretched out rubber band, they lose their tautness. When injury to one ligament occurs, as in the case of a torn ACL, it is not uncommon that some of the other ligaments are injured as well.\r\n\r\n<h6>Stabilize the Knee by Treating the Injured Ligaments with Regenerative Orthopedics</h6>\r\nSurgery is often resorted to for ligament injuries. However, surgical cutting and removal of important knee structures actually adds to the instability, which boosts the degenerative process. Regenerative Orthopedics is a non-surgical option capable of repairing torn and injured ligaments. The treatment strengthens the loose ligaments and restores the normal motion back to the knee, and resolves the pain too.  Remember that it is very likely that more than just one ligament or joint structure is affected. Therefore, all of the affected structures need to be treated, or otherwise the knee will remain unstable, and the cycle will continue. A comprehensive treatment will address all of the ligament attachments to ensure that the knee will be strong and stable. Surgery is necessary when the ligament is completely torn, but the majority of cases are partial tears, and Regenerative Orthopedics is effective at repairing these ligaments, and stabilizing the knee once the ligaments are repaired.\r\n\r\n<h6>The Cruciate Ligaments and ACL Repair</h6>\r\nThe anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments help stabilize the knee, and prevent excessive forward and backward movement. When these ligaments are injured, the knee may feel like it is loose, because these ligaments are powerhouses at keeping the knee stable. Pain with injury to these ligaments is often felt at the back of the knee. Even after the ACL ligament is repaired surgically, knee instability can occur, and there may be a feeling of looseness or a sensation that the knee can still give way. ACL reconstructive surgery works for many patients, but others experience continued symptoms.\r\n\r\nWe see patients in our clinic who have had ACL surgery, and are concerned because their symptoms are keeping them from doing the sports and activities they want to do. They thought for sure once they had the ACL surgery that they would be back to doing what they were doing before the surgery, but they can’t. Other patients suffer from post-surgical complications and are looking for answers and a solution to their ongoing pain.\r\n\r\nAthletes want to get their knee repaired as quickly as possible, and often resort to surgery with this in mind. But research suggests there are high levels of failure rates to restore stability in ACL repairs, and many of the patients are unable to return to their previous level of sport. Surgical ACL reconstruction also accelerates the degeneration of the knee. Researchers have found that those who have had ACL reconstruction have an advanced risk for arthritis, as well as higher long-term risk of requiring a knee replacement. But how many people does this really affect? Unfortunately, it’s not just a few. Researchers show that the failure rate is 10-25%. The problems of knee instability following an ACL reconstruction surgery can be severe enough to require repeat surgery.\r\n\r\nFortunately, there are other options besides ACL surgery or even repeat surgery. In our opinion, a better solution to repair a stretched out, loose, torn, or injured ligament, is Regenerative Orthopedics. This treatment approach strengthens and heals the injured ligament in a non-surgical fashion, restoring the stability of the knee. Avoid the unsatisfactory outcome of incomplete healing and repair, and seek a consult with a clinician familiar with Regenerative Orthopedics, such as Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, and Prolotherapy, with the goal of restoring normal ligament function and getting you back quickly to performing the sport and activity you love.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>','ACL Tears and Knee Ligament Injuries','','inherit','closed','closed','','1379-revision-v1','','','2019-06-12 08:00:15','2019-06-12 08:00:15','',1379,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/1379-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1381,8,'2019-06-12 08:15:47','2019-06-12 08:15:47','<h2>Relief from Arthritis Pain that Lasts!</h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4625\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"448\"]<img class=\"wp-image-4625 \" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/avoid-replacement-400x500.png\" alt=\"Avoid Replacement\" width=\"448\" height=\"560\" /> Lasting Arthritis Pain Relief with Regenerative Orthopedics[/caption]\r\n\r\nAnyone with arthritis is familiar with the ongoing pain, joint stiffness, and the limitations the disease causes. Arthritis damages the joints, and the progressive loss of cartilage changes the joint structure. And that changes the way the joint moves. We are all aware of how limiting this disease is! And many of us are on a quest to find lasting relief from arthritis pain.\r\n\r\n<strong>Arthritis affects us at home, in our workplace, and while attempting to enjoy activities we love.</strong> Besides that, arthritis affects our finances. We lose pay because of hours of work lost. Then there is the cost for surgery, rehabilitation, various treatments, pain medications, and disability. Arthritis is a huge health concern.\r\n\r\nIn this article, we will discuss how to find lasting relief from arthritis pain. And to understand how to find relief, it helps to know how the condition develops in the first place.\r\n<h3>What’s the Reason Behind Arthritis?</h3>\r\nArthritis does not just happen because of old age. There is a reason for it. Arthritis occurs over time. But it occurs as a result of joint instability. And the instability transpires after some injury that never fully healed. Of course, the eventual cartilage loss with its inhibition of joint motion plays a central role in arthritis. But that’s not where it all began.\r\n\r\nInjury to or failure of other joint structures, such as an injured ligament or tendon, actually initiates the change in equilibrium that leads to this breakdown of cartilage. <strong>Arthritis almost always begins with ligament weakness or injury.</strong> And that injury initiates a cycle of abnormal motion in the joint, which eventually changes the structure and function of the joint.\r\n\r\nLigaments hold the bones together. And along with healthy cartilage and other soft tissue, they allow for smooth joint motion. When the ligaments are weak due to injury, the motion becomes uneven. That uneven motion puts stress on other areas of the joint, which then causes some areas of bone to bear additional weight on the articular cartilage. This uneven distribution worsens and worsens with ongoing joint stress. And that weakens the ligaments further, causing additional instability of the joint.\r\n\r\nThe whole process leads to the eventual breakdown of the articular cartilage. The joint then is unable to glide smoothly, which causes limitations in joint function. The unstable bony surfaces continue to rub roughly and unevenly, causing bone loss. This bony loss leads to joint space narrowing and exposure of the underlying subchondral bone. And that precipitates the process of bone remodeling, in which the subchondral bone thickens. This accumulated or thickened bony overgrowth is called <strong>osteoarthritis</strong>.\r\n<h3>Arthritis Pain and Symptoms</h3>\r\nArthritis typically causes pain, but not everyone is symptomatic. People with arthritis do not all have the same level of symptoms. And the same degree of arthritis can involve various levels of pain. When pain does arise, it generally occurs with activity and is relieved by rest.\r\n\r\nAny joint can be affected by arthritis. But it is found more commonly in the weight-bearing joints, like the knees, hips, and back. Arthritis pain and symptoms generally start and get worse with movement and activity. And in the beginning, they often go away at rest.\r\n\r\nAs the condition progresses, pain is present at rest too. At this point, pain is commonly experienced as a non-localized deep, aching pain accompanied by joint stiffness. In time, the aching and stiffness curtail activity and function. Since arthritis puts limitations on life, emotional symptoms develop as well. Since arthritis limits people from the enjoyment of doing the things they love, psychological distress is understandable.\r\n\r\n<strong>Interestingly, the pain of arthritis does not come from the cartilage!</strong> There are <strong>no</strong> nerve fibers or blood vessels in cartilage tissue. And therefore, cartilage is incapable of generating pain or inflammation or any of the symptoms commonly described with arthritis. The pain actually comes from the ligaments, tendons, and their insertion sites at the bone, which are all highly innervated. Lasting relief from arthritis pain will need to come from treatment at the source of the pain.\r\n<h3>Diagnosing Arthritis</h3>\r\nArthritis is diagnosed after a thorough history and physical examination. Radiography can be utilized to confirm the presence of joint space narrowing and bone spurs and to rule out the presence of other conditions.\r\n<h3>Relief from Arthritis Pain that Lasts with Regenerative Orthopedics</h3>\r\nSince arthritis begins with injury to the soft tissue structures like the ligaments and tendons, treatments that target repair of these structures are needed to restore joint physiology and biomechanics. Otherwise, the cycle will continue. Regenerative Orthopedic therapies, such as Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, and Prolotherapy, target the ligaments, tendons, and their insertion sites.\r\n\r\nBy treating the problem\'s source, regenerative medicine physicians can fix the involved structures and stabilize the joint. The treatments end the abnormal joint motion, stabilizing the joint and effectively stopping the cycle.\r\n<h3>If You Want Lasting Relief from Arthritis Pain: Regenerate, Don\'t Degenerate!</h3>\r\nIt is important to choose treatments that repair rather than cover up or mask the symptoms. Regenerative Orthopedic treatments increase blood flow in the tissue. And the result is an increase in the flow of immune cells to the injured tissue. That triggers the repair process! The solutions act as proliferants that boost the natural wound healing cascades, resulting in strengthening and repairing the injured joint structures.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics offers benefits in pain relief, regenerative properties, and cartilage repair for people affected by arthritis. And they result in lasting relief from arthritis pain!\r\n<h3>The Gold Standard in Regenerative Therapies</h3>\r\nIn patients with more advanced arthritic conditions, the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy can be utilized, which combines Prolotherapy with components of blood, fat, and bone marrow. Many clinics use only one or two of these procedures. But we have discovered that this combination of four regenerative therapies acts as an amazing regenerative solution to reverse arthritis damage on the joint.\r\n\r\nArthritis is a complex and unique condition, affecting individuals and those they love. In a time when healthcare providers have limited options for effective arthritis treatment and pain resolution, Regenerative Orthopedics is a promising treatment option. It is an option that aids in the relief of pain and one that results in increased motion. Plus, it provides gains in function and quality of life.\r\n\r\nThese treatments stimulate the regrowth of the injured tissue and tighten the ligaments around the joint, which often reduces joint pain immediately. They are safe and effective and are amazing non-surgical alternatives, with the potential to slow the disease progression, get rid of pain, and promote the regeneration of cartilage. What a great opportunity for healing and return to function for those suffering from the pain and disability of arthritis! Get lasting relief from arthritis pain with Regenerative Orthopedics!\r\n\r\nInterested in reading more about relief from arthritis pain with Regenerative Orthopedics? Great! We have more articles. Click <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/?s=arthritis\">here</a> to read articles about arthritis pain relief.','Get Lasting Relief from Arthritis Pain','','publish','open','closed','','get-lasting-arthritis-pain-relief','','','2021-04-16 02:18:03','2021-04-16 02:18:03','',0,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=1381',0,'post','',0),(1382,8,'2019-06-12 08:15:47','2019-06-12 08:15:47','Anyone suffering with arthritis is familiar with the ongoing pain, joint stiffness, and the limitations the disease causes. Arthritis damages the joints and the progressive loss of cartilage changes the joint structure and the way the joint moves. Arthritis affects us at home, in our work place, and when we try to enjoy the activities we love. In addition, arthritis affects our finances, from hours of work lost to the cost for surgery, rehabilitation, various treatments, pain medications and disability. Arthritis is a huge health concern.\r\n\r\n<h6>What’s the Reason behind Arthritis?</h6>\r\nArthritis does not just happen because of old age. There is a reason for it. Arthritis does occur over time but it is a result of joint instability that transpires after some type of injury that never fully healed. Of course, the eventual cartilage loss with its inhibition of joint motion plays a central role in arthritis, but that’s not where it all began. Injury to or failure of other joint structures, such as an injured ligament or tendon, actually initiated the change in equilibrium that led to this breakdown of cartilage. Arthritis almost always begins with ligament weakness or injury. The injury initiates a cycle of abnormal motion in the joint which eventually changes the structure and function of the joint. Ligaments hold the bones together, and along with healthy cartilage and other soft tissue, allow for smooth joint motion. When the ligaments are weak due to injury, the motion becomes uneven, putting stress on other areas of the joint, which causes one area of bone to bear additional weight on the articular cartilage. This uneven distribution worsens and worsens with ongoing joint stress, weakening the ligaments further, causing additional instability of the joint, and leading to the eventual breakdown of the articular cartilage. The joint then is unable to glide smoothly which causes limitations in joint function. The unstable bony surfaces continue to rub roughly and unevenly, causing bone loss. This bony loss leads to joint space narrowing, exposure of the underlying subchondral bone, which precipitates the process of bone remodeling, in which the subchondral bone thickens. This accumulated or thickened bony overgrowth is called osteoarthritis.\r\n\r\n<h6>Arthritis Pain and Symptoms</h6>\r\nArthritis typically causes pain, but not everyone is symptomatic. Plus, people with the same degree of arthritis can experience various levels of pain. When pain does arise, it generally occurs with activity and is relieved by rest. Arthritis can affect any joint, but it is more common in the weight bearing joints, like the knees, hips, and back. The symptoms generally start and get worse with movement and activity, and go away at rest. As the condition progresses, pain is present at rest too, and is commonly experienced as a non-localized deep, aching pain accompanied by joint stiffness. In time, the aching and stiffness curtail activity and function. Since arthritis puts limitations on life, and the enjoyment of doing the things people love, psychological distress is understandably another associated factor endured by those who suffer from it.\r\n\r\nAnother interesting point is that the pain in arthritis is not coming from the cartilage! There are no nerve fibers or blood vessels in cartilage tissue, and therefore it is incapable of generating pain or inflammation or any of the symptoms commonly described with arthritis.  The pain actually comes from the ligaments, tendons and their insertion sites at the bone, which are all highly innervated.\r\n\r\n<h6>Diagnosing Arthritis</h6>\r\nArthritis is diagnosed after a thorough history and physical examination. Radiography can be utilized to confirm the presence of joint space narrowing and bone spurs, and to rule out the presence of other conditions.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedic Treatments Target and Repair the Source of Injury\r\nSince arthritis begins with injury to the soft tissue structures like the ligaments and tendons, treatments that target repair of these structures are needed to restore the joint physiology and biomechanics. Otherwise the cycle will continue. Regenerative Orthopedic therapies, such as Stem Cell Therapy, PRP and Prolotherapy, target the ligaments, tendons and their insertion sites, and treat the source of the problem, fixing the involved structures and stabilizing the joint. They put an end to the abnormal joint motion so the joint becomes stabilized and effectively stop the cycle.\r\n\r\nIt is important to choose treatments that repair, rather than those that just cover up or mask the symptoms. Regenerative Orthopedic treatments increase blood flow in the tissue which causes an increase in the flow of immune cells to the injured tissue, which triggers the repair process.  The solutions act as proliferants and boost the natural wound healing cascades, resulting in strengthening and repair of the injured joint structures.  Regenerative Orthopedics offers benefits in terms of pain relief, regenerative properties, and cartilage repair for people affected by arthritis.\r\n\r\nIn patients with more advanced arthritic conditions, the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy can be utilized, which combines Prolotherapy with components of blood, fat, and bone marrow. Many clinics use only one or two of these procedures, but we have discovered that this combination acts as an amazing regenerative solution to reverse the damage of arthritis on the joint.\r\n\r\nArthritis is a complex and unique condition, affecting individuals and those they love. In a time when healthcare providers have limited options for effective arthritis treatment and pain resolution, Regenerative Orthopedics is a promising treatment option to aid in relief of pain, results in increased motion, and provides gains in function and quality of life. These treatments stimulate the regrowth of the injured tissue, and tighten the ligaments around the joint, which often reduces joint pain immediately.   They are safe and effective and are amazing non-surgical alteratives, with the potential to slow the disease progression, get rid of pain, and promote the regeneration of cartilage. What a great opportunity for healing and return to function for those suffering from the pain and disability of arthritis!','Relieve Arthritis Pain','','inherit','closed','closed','','1381-revision-v1','','','2019-06-12 08:15:47','2019-06-12 08:15:47','',1381,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/1381-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1385,8,'2022-12-02 06:01:39','2019-06-12 08:17:37','','Articles','','publish','closed','closed','','articles','','','2022-12-02 06:01:39','2022-12-02 06:01:39','',0,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=1385',61,'nav_menu_item','',0),(1388,8,'2022-12-02 06:01:39','2019-06-12 08:34:22',' ','','','publish','closed','closed','','1388','','','2022-12-02 06:01:39','2022-12-02 06:01:39','',30,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=1388',62,'nav_menu_item','',0),(1389,8,'2019-06-12 10:01:26','2019-06-12 10:01:26','<h2>Failed Back Surgery Syndrome</h2>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4606\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4606\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/failed-back-surgery-500x500.png\" alt=\"Failed Back Surgery\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" /> <strong>                 A Solution for Failed Back Surgery Syndrome </strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\nBy the time people reach midlife, more than half of them will experience significant episodes of low back pain. That’s how common low back pain is! And because of the prevalence, low back pain often leads to surgery.\r\n\r\nSurgery for back pain may give the sufferer some relief, but many continue to experience a significant amount of pain. But wasn\'t the surgery done to put an end to the pain? And if surgery was performed to stop the pain, why would there still be pain after the surgery to relieve it?\r\n\r\nBack surgery requires removing some of the spine structures that help to stabilize the spine. So when they are removed, their absence will weaken the spine.\r\n\r\nAlso, in surgeries that involve fusion of the spinal vertebrae, the areas above and below the fusion often degenerate. It makes sense that movement needs to occur somewhere.  And the areas above and below the fusion take on a lot of the stress.\r\n\r\nThe various back surgeries alter the spinal dynamic and make the patient more susceptible to new pain. <strong>Unfortunately, ten to forty percent of lower back surgeries for disabling pain end up in the person needing repeat surgery due to ongoing pain</strong>.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>New or persistent back or leg pain after back surgery is a condition known as Failed Back Surgery Syndrome.</strong></em> The numbers are so overwhelming that this condition has its own diagnosis.\r\n<h3>A Little Background on the Low Back and Low Back Pain</h3>\r\nThe lumbar spine is composed of five vertebrae separated by discs and supported by strong muscles and ligaments. Cumulative trauma through years of certain activities or sports can result in small tears of the ligaments.\r\n\r\nIf a major trauma transpires, the ligament injury can be of such severity that ligament healing never occurs, leaving the vertebrae unstable and without the support they need. The instability and ligament laxity cause ongoing low back pain.\r\n\r\nThis pain is what sends people by the droves to orthopedic surgeons. If the back pain leads to back surgery, important muscles and ligaments are cut, adding to an already unstable lumbar structure.\r\n<h3>Explain What Failed Back Surgery Syndrome Involves</h3>\r\nBack surgery may be considered “successful” by the surgeon just because the anatomic area was surgically “fixed correctly.” However, the patient may still suffer from Failed Back Surgery Syndrome. And they continue to experience the defining symptoms, which include persistent back and/or leg pain.\r\n\r\nPain that occurs right after surgery is often due to sensitized nerves. Many nerves have to be cut by the surgeon to get to the area of the vertebrae being repaired. And sometimes, those nerves become inflamed and/or compressed. In cases where the post-surgical pain becomes chronic and ongoing, the pain is often from spinal instability.\r\n\r\nAnd the instability may be from causes, including removing too much bone or due to damage to the spinal ligaments. <strong>Any time surgery is performed on the spine; it will alter the mechanics of the spine. </strong>And this will result in more force being generated at and around the areas where the surgery is done.\r\n\r\nThe pain and discomfort of Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS) cause a major negative impact on the ability of those with the syndrome to manage everyday life activities. Even simple ones like standing, lifting, and traveling.\r\n\r\nPhysicians see many patients who have had back surgery or multiple surgeries who continue to have pain. Sometimes the surgery fixes the pain for a year or so. But then the pain returns. And the individual who had the surgery is terrified about going through another surgery. Plus, they are also afraid of the prospects of living in pain and on pain medication. A horrifying predicament!\r\n<h3>With so much progress technologically, how does FBSS still happen?</h3>\r\nSometimes surgery is done when it was never indicated. Surgery may be recommended based on MRI findings primarily. And that means it is not after a thorough history and review of symptoms to match the MRI. This results in performing surgery on a structure that looked bad on MRI but which was actually not the true cause of pain.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, while operating on one condition, another condition may be overlooked. For example, the surgeon m remove a disc. But its removal does not address the underlying instability, causing disc degeneration and stenosis. If the issue causing the problem in the first place is never addressed, disappointing results and pain will result.\r\n\r\nPlus, the surgeon may even operate on the wrong spinal levels. Failed Back Surgery Syndrome may result from outright inappropriate surgeries, inadequate surgeries where the underlying pathology is not addressed, or even unnecessary surgeries.\r\n<h3>Fusion Surgery Can Result in Failed Back Surgery Syndrome</h3>\r\nFailed Back Surgery Syndrome may result after fusion surgery. Once the joints are fused, motion in the spine has to come from somewhere else, creating added stress on the sections above and below the spine. It is then only a matter of time before arthritis and pain develop in the adjacent segments.\r\n\r\nFusion surgery is recommended because there is too much movement or instability in the spine. The surgeon is looking to place artificial material to fuse the area together to keep it from moving permanently. But this doesn’t always resolve the pain. Plus, it will eventually cause degeneration at the levels below and above the fusion.  And this will frequently leave the back pain sufferer with more back pain and arthritis because of the surgery.\r\n<h3>How Is Failed Back Surgery Syndrome Treated</h3>\r\nPatients with Failed Back Surgery Syndrome experience prolonged pain. And because of that, treatment often includes narcotics, steroids, and even anti-depressants, since the prolonged pain often results in depression. All of these medications come with their own set of problems.\r\n\r\nSpinal cord stimulation is also utilized and allows for relief in a subset of FBSS patients with radicular leg pain. These patients, however, continue to experience difficulties in function and quality of life.\r\n<h3>Regenerative Orthopedics Help in Failed Back Surgery Syndrome</h3>\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics refers to therapies that stimulate the body to heal itself, such as Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, and Prolotherapy. These regenerative injection therapies stimulate the body to repair without the need for surgery. Our bodies have amazing regenerative capabilities. This is a novel approach because we are triggering the body to strengthen the tissue independently without the use of artificial hardware.\r\n\r\nAn initial consultation to discuss these treatments would be recommended for those patients who are taking narcotics or for those with spinal cord stimulators. Regenerative Orthopedics therapies resolve the problems that damaged the spine. And for optimal healing, other therapies that are suppressing the ability of the body to heal need to be limited or stopped. Regenerative Orthopedic therapies are reparative treatments and are alternatives to surgery. They can also help when surgery has already been done but failed to address the root issue.\r\n\r\nWe strongly recommend looking into regenerative therapies first for those with back pain who have not had surgery yet. One of the wonderful things about Regenerative Orthopedics for back pain is that the individual can maintain activity and get back to the activities they enjoy without extensive downtime. Treatments and exercise programs are individually tailored to promote healing and return people to their active lives. It’s really an amazing transformation to see people regain their mobility and independence!\r\n<h4>Regenerative Orthopedics helps almost all types of back pain</h4>\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics helps almost all types of back pain: herniated discs, bulging discs, degenerative disc disease, chronic subluxation of the sacroiliac joints, and more. And these treatments may save you from unnecessary surgery because the treatments address the problems causing the instability and offer a way of repair when other treatments often fail.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics treatments correct the underlying problem of spinal instability. Without this correction, the patient is more likely to continue on the course of pain and symptom chasing pain management therapies that only temporarily calm the pain. Remember, spinal instability is a progressive disorder, meaning that the area will continue to degenerate until regenerative treatments are used to restore them.','Failed Back Surgery Syndrome','','publish','open','closed','','failed-back-surgery-syndrome','','','2021-04-05 22:40:23','2021-04-05 22:40:23','',0,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=1389',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1390,8,'2019-06-12 10:01:26','2019-06-12 10:01:26','By the time people reach midlife, more than half of them will experience significant episodes of low back pain. That’s how common low back pain is, and because of the prevalence, low back pain often leads to surgery. The surgery may give the back pain sufferer some relief, but many continue to experience a significant amount of pain. You may wonder, if surgery was done to stop the pain, then why would there still be pain after the surgery to relieve it? Back surgery requires the removal of some of the structures of the spine that help to stabilize the spine. So when they are removed, the spine will be weakened. Also, in surgeries that involve fusion of the spinal vertebrae, the areas above and below the fusion often degenerate, since movement needs to occur somewhere. The various back surgeries alter the spinal dynamic and make the patient more susceptible to new pain. Unfortunately, ten to forty percent of lower back surgeries for disabling pain end up in the person needing repeat surgery due to ongoing pain. New or persistent back or leg pain after back surgery is a condition known as Failed Back Surgery Syndrome. The numbers are so overwhelming that this condition has its own diagnosis.\r\n\r\n<h6>A Little Background on Low Back Pain</h6>\r\nThe lumbar spine is composed of five vertebrae separated by discs and supported by strong muscles and ligaments. Cumulative trauma through years of certain activities or sports can result in small tears of the ligaments. If a major trauma transpires, the injury to the ligament can be of such severity that ligament healing never occurs, leaving the vertebrae unstable and without the support they need. The instability and ligament laxity cause ongoing low back pain. This pain is what sends people by the droves to orthopedic surgeons. If the back pain leads to back surgery, important muscles and ligaments are cut, adding to an already unstable lumbar structure.\r\n\r\n<h6>Explain What Failed Back Surgery Syndrome Involves?</h6>\r\nA back surgery may be considered “successful” by the surgeon just because the anatomic area was surgically “fixed correctly.” However, the patient may still suffer from Failed Back Surgery Syndrome, and continue to experience the defining symptoms which include persistent back and/or leg pain. Pain that occurs right after surgery is often due to sensitized nerves. Many nerves have to be cut by the surgeon in order to get to the area of the vertebrae being repaired, and sometimes those nerves become inflamed and/or compressed. In cases where the post-surgical pain becomes chronic and ongoing, the pain is often from spinal instability from causes which may include the removal of too much bone or due to damage to the spinal ligaments. Any time surgery is performed on the spine, it will alter the mechanics of the spine, and this will result in more force being generated at and around the areas where the surgery is done.\r\n\r\nThe pain and discomfort of Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS) cause a major negative impact on the ability of those with the syndrome to manage everyday life activities such as standing, lifting and traveling. Physicians see many patients who have had back surgery or multiple surgeries who continue to have pain. Sometimes the surgery fixes the pain for a year or so, but then the pain returns. The individual who had the surgery is both terrified about going through another surgery, and is also afraid of the prospects of living in pain and on pain medication.\r\n<h6>With so much progress technologically, how does FBSS still happen?</h6>\r\nSometimes surgery is done when it was never indicated. Surgery may be recommended based on MRI findings primarily and not after a thorough history and review of symptoms to match up to the MRI. This results in performing surgery on a structure that looked bad on MRI, but which was actually not the true cause of pain.\r\n\r\nWhile operating on one condition, another condition may be overlooked. A disc may be removed, for example, but the underlying instability, causing disc degeneration and stenosis were not addressed. If the issue causing the problem in the first place is never addressed, disappointing results and pain will result. Wrong spinal levels may even be operated on. Failed Back Surgery Syndrome may be the result of outright inappropriate surgeries, inadequate surgeries where the underlying pathology is not addressed, or even unnecessary surgeries.\r\n\r\n<h6>Fusion Surgery</h6>\r\nFailed Back Surgery Syndrome may result after fusion surgery. Once the joints are fused together, motion in the spine has to come from somewhere else, creating added stress on the sections above and below the spine. It is then only a matter of time before arthritis and pain develop in the adjacent segments.\r\n\r\nFusion surgery is recommended because there is too much movement or instability in the spine. The surgeon is looking to place artificial material to permanently fuse the area together, to keep it from moving. But this doesn’t always resolve the pain, and will eventually cause degeneration at the levels below and above the fusion, frequently leaving the back pain sufferer with more back pain and arthritis because of the surgery.\r\n\r\n<h6>How Is Failed Back Surgery Syndrome Treated</h6>\r\nPatients with Failed Back Surgery Syndrome experience prolonged pain and because of that treatment often includes narcotics, steroids and even anti-depressants, since the prolonged pain often results in depression. All of these medications come with their own set of problems. Spinal cord stimulation is also utilized and allows for some relief in a subset of FBSS patients with radicular leg pain. These patients, however, continue to experience difficulties in function and quality of life.\r\n\r\n<h6>Regenerative Orthopedics Help with Failed Back Surgery Syndrome</h6>\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics refers to therapies that stimulate the body to heal itself, such as Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, and Prolotherapy.  These regenerative injection therapies stimulate the body to repair, without the need for surgery. Our bodies have amazing regenerative capabilities. This is a novel approach because we are triggering the body to strengthen the tissue on its own, without the use of artificial hardware.\r\n\r\nFor those patients who are taking narcotics, or for those with spinal cord stimulators, an initial consultation to discuss these treatments would be recommended. Regenerative Orthopedics therapies resolve the problems that damaged the spine, and for optimal healing, other therapies that are suppressing the ability of the body to heal need to be limited or stopped. Regenerative Orthopedic therapies are reparative treatments and are alternatives to surgery. They can also help when surgery has already been done, but failed to address the root issue.\r\n\r\nFor those with back pain who have not had surgery yet, we strongly recommend looking into regenerative therapies first. One of the wonderful things about Regenerative Orthopedics for back pain is, the individual can maintain activity and get back to the activities they enjoy, without the need for extensive downtime. Treatments and exercise programs are individually tailored to promote healing and return people to their active lives. It’s really an amazing transformation to see people regain their mobility and independence!\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics is helpful for almost all types of back pain: herniated discs, bulging discs, degenerative disc disease, chronic subluxation of the sacroiliac joints, and more. Regenerative Orthopedics may save you from an unnecessary surgery, because the treatments address the problems causing the instability, and offer a way of repair when other treatments often fail.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics treatments correct the underlying problem of spinal instability. Without this correction, the patient is more likely to continue on the course of pain and symptom chasing pain management therapies that only temporarily calm the pain. Remember, spinal instability is a progressive disorder, meaning that the area will continue to degenerate until regenerative treatments are used to restore them.','Failed Back Surgery Syndrome','','inherit','closed','closed','','1389-revision-v1','','','2019-06-12 10:01:26','2019-06-12 10:01:26','',1389,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/1389-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1391,8,'2019-06-12 10:02:21','2019-06-12 10:02:21','<h2>Get Rid of Knee Arthritis Symptoms by Treating the Source of the Pain</h2>\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4672 alignright\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/knee-arthritis-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"Knee Arthritis\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\r\n\r\nWe treat a lot of knees at our clinic. Part of the reason is that knee injuries are so prevalent. Another reason is that, quite often, the other treatments patients receive only provide temporary relief. Plus, unhealed knee injuries often lead to painful knee arthritis.\r\n\r\nWhen an injury is left untreated or when the treatment fails to repair an injury adequately, the knee becomes unstable. The instability sets the knee up for a cycle of abnormal joint motion. And that abnormal motion in the knee promotes degeneration and destroys the joint over time. All of that sets the knee up for the development of arthritis.\r\n\r\nIf you already have arthritis in your knee, we can help. If you have knee injuries such as a torn meniscus or ACL, we can help too! Regenerative Orthopedics are effective therapies capable of repairing the injury and stopping the cycle that leads to arthritis. Regenerative Orthopedics are ideal treatments for anyone looking to avoid knee replacement!\r\n<h3>The Healthy Knee versus An Injured Knee</h3>\r\nThe knee is the largest joint in the body and one of the more complex joints. To accomplish all of the tasks the knee needs to do, many forces and stressors are placed on it.\r\n\r\nA healthy knee moves smoothly during walking activities and also when running, jumping, and turning. One of the most important keys to a healthy knee is maintaining stability in response to the forces placed upon it. When any part of the knee joint is injured, such as the bony configuration, muscles, menisci, joint capsule, or ligaments, the whole stability of the knee is disrupted. And that can cause symptoms and pain.\r\n\r\nWhen knee injury does occur, Regenerative Orthopedics stops the disruption and stabilizes the knee again. The treatment does this by promoting the healing of unstable and weakened ligaments. And it repairs the other injured joint structures too. The result is the elimination of the pain associated with knee conditions caused by abnormal joint motion.\r\n<h3>Knee Arthritis and Pain</h3>\r\nKnee pain is one of the most common reasons people seek out medical help. And knee osteoarthritis is a primary player, impairing the mobility and activity level of those who suffer from it. The prevalence of knee pain increases with age. Plus, it is affected by lifestyle factors, such as obesity and lack of exercise. Arthritis patients deal with chronic pain, joint stiffness, structural damage, and the progressive loss of cartilage, which can be disabling.\r\n\r\n<strong>Did you know the pain of arthritis does not come from the cartilage?</strong> Even though cartilage loss plays a central role in arthritis, it is not the source of pain. That\'s because cartilage tissue does not contain nerve fibers. The tissue containing many nerve fibers includes the ligaments, tendons, meniscus, joint capsule, synovium, and periosteum. Arthritis pain is due to injury to these types of tissue.\r\n<h3>The Painful Process Leading to Knee Arthritis</h3>\r\nSoft-tissue structures are mainly responsible for the smooth movement of the knee joint. But when abnormal forces are placed on them, injury occurs that disrupts the balance between normal motion and instability. This is where the painful process begins. The nerve endings that cause pain are also present where the ligaments and tendons insert into the bone. And this area can become a source of ongoing knee pain. Regenerative Orthopedic treatments are often directed at these sites and as such are recognized as one of the most effective non-surgical therapies to treat knee pain.\r\n\r\nLigaments play a crucial role in the knee\'s stability because they guide the motion of the knee joints and restrain excessive motion to prevent dislocation. Ligament injuries are also the most common form of a knee injury. Ligament injury then upsets and disrupts the balance in the motion of the knee joint.\r\n\r\nInjuries that result in ligament damage also commonly result in injury to other knee structures, such as the meniscus, tendons, and cartilage. As mentioned, these injuries can eventually lead to arthritis, which can transpire within a few years with severe injuries or possibly over decades if the injury is less severe.\r\n<h3>Regenerative Orthopedic Treatments Heal the Soft Tissue Injuries</h3>\r\nAlthough many treatments may offer temporary pain relief, it is important to find a treatment that does more than chase the symptoms. <strong>It is important to repair the injured soft tissue to restore normal motion to the knee joint.</strong> Regenerative Orthopedic treatment options, such as Stem Cell Therapy, Platelet Rich Plasma, and Prolotherapy, are effective therapies that do just that.\r\n\r\nThese treatments stimulate the healing of ligaments, tendons, and menisci and restore normal functioning of the knee joint, thus preventing arthritic progression. In more advanced cases, the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy can be used to promote the regeneration of articular cartilage.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedic treatments target and repair the structures generating the pain in knee arthritis, effectively resolving the pain. These therapies give hope to people living with arthritis because they provide pain relief and joint repair, resulting in improved function and a better quality of life.','Get Rid of Knee Arthritis Symptoms by Treating the Source of the Pain','','publish','open','closed','','get-rid-of-knee-arthritis-symptoms-by-treating-the-source-of-the-pain','','','2021-05-12 21:45:50','2021-05-12 21:45:50','',0,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=1391',0,'post','',0),(1392,8,'2019-06-12 10:02:21','2019-06-12 10:02:21','We treat a lot of knees at our clinic. Part of the reason is because knee injuries are so prevalent. Another reason is that quite often the other treatments patients receive, only provide temporary relief. When an injury is left untreated or when the treatment fails to adequately repair an injury, the knee becomes unstable. The instability sets the knee up for a cycle of abnormal joint motion, which promotes knee degeneration and destroys the joint over time, setting the knee up for the development of arthritis. If you already have arthritis in your knee, we can help. If you have injured your meniscus or ACL, Regenerative Orthopedics is an effective therapy capable of repairing the injury and stopping the cycle that leads to arthritis. Regenerative Orthopedics is also an ideal treatment for anyone looking to avoid knee replacement!\r\n\r\n<h6>The Healthy Knee vs An Injured Knee</h6>\r\nThe knee is the largest joint in the body and one of the more complex joints. In order to accomplish all of the tasks the knee needs to do, many forces and stressors are placed on it. A healthy knee moves smoothly during walking activities, and also when running, jumping and turning.  One of the most important keys to a healthy knee is maintaining stability in response to the forces placed upon it. When any part of the knee joint is injured, such as the bony configuration, muscles, menisci, joint capsule or the ligaments, the whole stability of the knee is disrupted, causing symptoms and pain. When knee injury does occur, Regenerative Orthopedics stops the disruption and stabilizes the knee again. The treatment does this by promoting the healing of unstable and weakened ligaments, and other injured joint structures, which then eliminates the pain associated with knee conditions caused by abnormal joint motion.\r\n\r\n<h6>Knee Pain from Arthritis</h6>\r\nKnee pain is one of the most common reasons people seek out medical help, and knee osteoarthritis is a primary player, impairing the mobility and activity level of those who suffer from it. The prevalence of knee pain increases with age, and is affected by lifestyle factors, such as obesity and lack of exercise. Arthritis sufferers deal with chronic pain, joint stiffness, structural damage, and the progressive loss of cartilage, which can be disabling. Did you know the pain of arthritis does not come from the cartilage? Even though cartilage loss plays a central role in arthritis, it is not the source of pain, since cartilage tissue does not contain nerve fibers. The tissue that does contain a lot of nerve fibers includes the ligaments, tendons, meniscus, joint capsule, synovium and periosteum. Arthritis pain is due to injury to these types of tissue. Since soft tissue is mainly responsible for the smooth movement of the knee joint, when abnormal forces are placed on them, injury occurs that disrupts the balance between normal motion and instability. This is where the painful process begins. The nerve endings that cause pain are also present where the ligaments and tendons insert to the bone, and this area can become a source of ongoing knee pain. Regenerative Orthopedic treatments are often directed at these sites and as such are recognized as one of the most effective non-surgical therapies to treat knee pain.\r\n\r\nLigaments play a crucial role in the stability of the knee, because they guide the motion of the knee joints, and restrain excessive motion to prevent dislocation. Ligament injuries are also the most common form of knee injury. Ligament injury then upsets and disrupts the balance in the motion of the knee joint. Injuries that result in ligament damage also commonly result in the injury to other knee structures, such as the meniscus, tendons and cartilage. As mentioned, these injuries can eventually lead to arthritis, which can transpire within a few years with severe injuries or possibly over decades if the injury is less severe.\r\n\r\n<h6>Regenerative Orthopedic Treatments Heal the Soft Tissue Injuries</h6>\r\nAlthough many treatments may offer temporary pain relief, it is important to find a treatment that does more than chase the symptoms, and one that actually repairs the injured soft tissue in order to restore normal motion to the knee joint. Regenerative Orthopedic treatment options, such as Stem Cell Therapy, Platelet Rich Plasma and Prolotherapy are effective therapies that do just that. These treatments stimulate healing of ligaments, tendons and menisci, and restore normal functioning of the knee joint, thus preventing the arthritic progression. In more advanced cases, the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy can be used to promote the regeneration of articular cartilage.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedic treatments target and repair the structures generating the pain in knee arthritis, effectively resolving the pain.  Regenerative Orthopedic treatments give hope to arthritis sufferers, because they provide not only pain relief, but also joint repair, resulting in improved function and a better quality of life.','Get Rid of Knee Arthritis Symptoms by Treating the Source of the Pain','','inherit','closed','closed','','1391-revision-v1','','','2019-06-12 10:02:21','2019-06-12 10:02:21','',1391,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/1391-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1393,8,'2019-06-12 10:20:56','2019-06-12 10:20:56','<h2>Neck Pain Relief</h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4614\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"wp-image-4614 size-medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Cervivcal-Instability-copy-2-500x500.png\" alt=\"Neck Pain Relief\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" /> <strong>                                   Cervical Instability and Neck Pain</strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\nLooking for neck pain relief? Joint pain in the various joints of the body is usually caused by weakness in the soft tissue. And pain in the neck is no different. Relief is possible with non-surgical regenerative therapy.\r\n\r\nLigament weakness is very often the underlying cause of neck pain. And it can also be the reason behind the headaches, ear and mouth pain which often accompany neck pain.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics, such as Prolotherapy, have been proven to stimulate the healing of weakened ligaments behind this pain effectively. That’s great news because these treatments are an answer for those suffering from these ailments and often a way to find permanent pain relief.\r\n<h4>Neck Ligaments, Cervical Instability, and Symptoms</h4>\r\nWhen the ligaments of the neck are weakened, the instability that transpires in the neck is called cervical instability. Sufferers with this malady often experience a bunch of bizarre symptoms. In addition to neck pain, symptoms can include dizziness, visual disturbances, eye pressure, mouth pain, sinus congestion, tinnitus, and many others.\r\n\r\nInstability of the ligaments of the neck is implicated in conditions like disc herniation, whiplash, cervicocranial syndrome, and spondylosis. When these ligaments are injured, they elongate and become weak. And that allows for excessive movement in the vertebrae of the neck.\r\n<h3>Symptoms of Upper Neck Instability and Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency</h3>\r\nThe instability that arises in the upper part of the neck or cervical spine (C0-C2) can manifest symptoms such as vertigo, tinnitus, dizziness, facial pain, arm pain, and migraine headaches.\r\n\r\nAlso, a condition called vertebrobasilar insufficiency (VBI) can develop. VBI, with its associated symptoms of neck pain, headaches/migraines, dizziness, drop attacks, vertigo, difficulty swallowing and/or speaking, and auditory and visual disturbances, can develop in instances of upper cervical spine instability.  That\'s because excessive movement in the neck can alter the flow of vertebral arterial blood.\r\n<h3>Symptoms of Lower Neck Instability</h3>\r\nSometimes the instability in the neck is located at the lower part of the cervical spine. When the instability is located in the lower neck or cervical spine (C3-C7), the resultant symptoms include muscle spasms, crepitation, and feelings of pins and needles along with neck pain.\r\n\r\nAs the instability worsens, so do the symptoms. Surgery to fuse the vertebrae of the neck is often recommended in cases of cervical instability. But those suffering from this condition should seek a consultation from an expert in Regenerative Orthopedics first. Why? Because this therapy can often prevent the need for fusion surgery. Plus, Regenerative Orthopedics can strengthen the involved ligaments and restore proper motion to the neck.\r\n<h4>The Neck Is Unique</h4>\r\nThe neck is quite unique! The vertebrae in the neck are smaller and more mobile than all of the movable vertebrae of the spine.  And a high degree of mobility is required of the neck vertebrae to move the head through its varied range of motion.\r\n\r\nThese anatomic features are necessary for optimal functioning. But they also make the area more vulnerable to injury due to the demands placed upon the neck. The ligaments of the neck, which are the stabilizing structures primarily responsible for connecting adjacent bones, are especially vulnerable when trauma occurs.\r\n\r\nWhen the neck is stable, it moves and functions normally while remaining in proper alignment and protecting the blood vessels, nerves, and spinal cord—injury to the ligaments changes this dynamic. And the injury leads to instability of the cervical spine. Add to that all of the stresses and loads placed upon the neck, and a cycle of imbalance is set in motion generating even more abnormal changes in the vertebral alignment.\r\n\r\nRemember that cervical instability involves excessive motion between adjacent vertebrae, which causes excessive stress on the supporting ligaments and the nerve endings within them. The result is a cycle of pain and the associated variety of aforementioned symptoms.\r\n<h4>Whiplash: A Type of Cervical Instability</h4>\r\nWhiplash injuries are a common source of cervical instability. The sudden acceleration and deceleration during rear-end collisions cause the head to whip backward and forward severely. The backward “whip,” or hyperextension, is often associated with more injury to the soft tissue of the neck 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 and adjoining neck joints.\r\n\r\nThe ligaments of the neck are particularly vulnerable to injury during a whiplash event. And more notably, when the head is rotated at the time of the collision, such as when looking in the rear-view mirror. The ligaments that function to limit side-to-side head movement become susceptible to failure in this turned position, compromising their ability to limit motion.\r\n\r\nThe lack of a stabilizing structure can lead to further injury of the soft tissue and joint structures and the possibility of nerve injury and irritation of the sympathetic nervous system. The provocation of these nerve endings alters firing patterns and increases the sympathetic nervous system\'s activation, resulting in a myriad of symptoms. Another condition fraught with these many varied symptoms is called Barré-Liéou Syndrome, or cervicocranial syndrome encompasses.\r\n<h3>Neck Pain Relief and Resolution of the Underlying Ligament Injury and Symptoms of Cervical Instability with Regenerative Orthopedics</h3>\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics strengthens weakened ligaments. It is effective in repairing and regenerating the ligaments and structures involved in cervical instability. And the treatment eliminates the instability and abnormal movement, which then resolves the neck pain and associated symptoms.\r\n\r\nCervical instability can be a frustrating and life-altering condition. But Regenerative Orthopedics is a safe, non-surgical option that can stabilize the neck. Plus, it can increase functionality in the person suffering from it and essentially help the patient get their life back.\r\n\r\nWe have written other articles on <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/conditions/sports-injuries/neck-injury-treatment/\">neck pain</a> and <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/cervical-instability/\">cervical instability</a>. Read them by clicking <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/?s=cervical+instability\">here</a>.','Neck Pain Relief','','publish','open','closed','','neck-pain-relief','','','2021-04-06 00:34:42','2021-04-06 00:34:42','',0,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=1393',0,'post','',0),(1394,8,'2019-06-12 10:20:56','2019-06-12 10:20:56','Joint pain in the various joints of the body is usually caused by some sort of weakness in the soft tissue. Pain in the neck is no different. Ligament weakness is very often the underlying cause of neck pain and it can also be the reason behind headaches, and even ear and mouth pain. Regenerative Orthopedics, such as Prolotherapy, has been proven to effectively stimulate the healing of weakened ligaments that are behind all of this pain. That’s great news because there is an answer for those suffering with these ailments and a way to find permanent pain relief.\r\n\r\n<h4>Neck Ligaments and Cervical Instability</h4>\r\nWhen the ligaments of the neck are weakened, the instability that transpires in the neck is called cervical instability. Sufferers with this malady often experience a bunch of bizarre symptoms in addition to neck pain which can include dizziness, visual disturbances, eye pressure, mouth pain, sinus congestion, tinnitus, and many others. Instability of the ligaments of the neck is implicated in conditions like disc herniation, whiplash, cervicocranial syndrome and spondylosis. When these ligaments are injured, they elongate and become weak, which allows for excessive movement in the vertebrae of the neck.\r\n\r\nInstability that arises in the upper part of the neck or cervical spine (C0-C2) can manifest symtoms such as vertigo, tinnitus, dizziness, facial pain, arm pain, and migraine headaches. A condition called vertebrobasilar insufficiency (VBI) with its associated symptoms of neck pain, headaches/migraines, dizziness, drop attacks, vertigo, difficulty swallowing and/or speaking, and auditory and visual disturbances can also develop in instances of upper cervical spine instability, because the excessive movement in the neck can alter the flow of vertebral arterial blood.\r\nWhen the instability is located in the lower neck or cervical spine (C3-C7), the resultant symptoms include muscle spasms, crepitation, and feelings of pins and needles along with neck pain. As the instability worsens, so do the symptoms. Surgery to fuse the vertebrae of the neck is often recommended in cases of cervical instability, but a consultation from an expert in Regenerative Orthopedics should be sought, since this therapy can often prevent the need for the fusion, as well as strengthen the involved ligaments and restore proper motion to the neck.\r\n\r\n<h4>The Neck Is Unique</h4>\r\nThe neck is unique, because the vertebrae in the neck are smaller and more mobile than all of the movable vertebrae of the spine. The high degree of mobility in the neck vertebrae is required to move the head through its varied range of motion. These anatomic features are necessary for optimal functioning, but also make the area vulnerable to injury due to the demands placed upon the neck. The ligaments of the neck, which are the stabilizing structures primarily responsible for connecting adjacent bones, are especially vulnerable when trauma occurs. When the neck is stable, it moves and functions normally, while remaining in proper alignment and protecting the blood vessels, nerves and spinal cord. Injury to the ligaments changes this dynamic, and leads to instability of the cervical spine. Add to that all of the stresses and loads placed upon the neck and a cycle of imbalance is set in motion generating even more abnormal changes in the vertebral alignment. Remember that cervical instability involves excessive motion between adjacent vertebrae which causes excessive stress on the supporting ligaments and the nerve endings within them. The result is a cycle of pain and the associated variety of aforementioned symptoms.\r\n\r\n<h4>Whiplash: A Type of Cervical Instability</h4>\r\nWhiplash injuries are a common source of cervical instability. The sudden acceleration and deceleration during rear end collisions causes the head to severely whip backwards and forwards. The backward “whip,” or hyperextension, is often associated with more injury to the soft tissue of the neck, 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, and adjoining neck joints.\r\n\r\nThe ligaments of the neck are particularly vulnerable to injury during a whiplash event and more notably when the head is rotated at the time of collision, such as when looking in the rear-view mirror. The ligaments that function to limit side-to-side head movement become susceptible to failure in this turned position, which then compromises their ability to limit motion. The lack of a stabilizing structure can lead to further injury of the soft tissue and joint structures and the possibility of nerve injury as well as irritation of the sympathetic nervous system. Provocation of these nerve endings alters firing patterns and increases activation of the sympathetic nervous system resulting in a myriad of symptoms, as those that occur in the condition called Barré-Liéou Syndrome or cervicocranial syndrome.\r\n\r\nResolve the Underlying Ligament Injury and the Symptoms with Regenerative Orthopedics\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics strengthens weakened ligaments. It is effective in repairing and regenerating the ligaments and structures involved in cervical instability, eliminating the instability and abnormal movement, which then resolves the neck pain and associated symptoms. Cervical instability can be a frustrating and life-altering condition, but Regenerative Orthopedics, a safe non-surgical option, can stabilize the neck and increase functionality in the person suffering it, and essentially help the patient get their life back.\r\n','Neck Pain Treatment and Relief','','inherit','closed','closed','','1393-revision-v1','','','2019-06-12 10:20:56','2019-06-12 10:20:56','',1393,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/1393-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1395,8,'2019-06-12 10:52:39','2019-06-12 10:52:39','[caption id=\"attachment_4597\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"324\"]<img class=\" wp-image-4597\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/joint-pain-400x500.png\" alt=\"Joint Pain\" width=\"324\" height=\"405\" /> <strong>                   What\'s Behind Joint Pain?</strong>[/caption]\r\n<h2>What is Behind Joint Pain?</h2>\r\nSimply put, joint pain is due to weakness. Most of the joint pain we experience, whether from pain located in the neck, back, hip or knee, is due to weakness. More specifically, the weakness is coming from an injury of the ligaments and tendons, which will then cause the joint to become unstable.\r\n\r\n<em><strong> A joint is literally only as strong as its weakest ligament.</strong></em> Why is that? Because once one of the ligaments becomes injured and weak, the whole joint then moves abnormally. It would be like having a loose nut on a bicycle handlebar. You know that when that bar has a loose nut, the bar will eventually become loose. And right when you don\'t want it to, it will turn to the right or turn to the left or even drop down. Now everything is off-kilter and steering becomes nearly impossible.\r\n\r\nA weakened ligament makes a joint off-kilter too. And the joint left in this condition will wear away and cause more and more damage. It only worsens the cycle of abnormal movement and joint destruction.\r\n<h3>Pain-Free Joint Motion Requires Strong and Healthy Joint Structures</h3>\r\nMost of the joint tissue structures that become worn in this destructive pattern are structures with poor blood supply. And that, unfortunately, compromises the healing ability of the joint once it sustains an injury. These blood-poor structures include cartilage, discs, labrum, ligaments, meniscus, and tendons.\r\n\r\nWhen muscles are injured, they don’t have this difficulty in healing. Why? Because they, fortunately, have a great blood supply and can repair easily. Muscles, bone, and all of these other joint structures work together to stabilize the joint. But for the joint to function correctly, all of the structures need to be strong and healthy.\r\n<h3>Ligaments Are Key to Maintaining Joint Health and Integrity</h3>\r\nLigaments are an integral part of the proper functioning of the joint. But they are also, unfortunately, one of the most common causes of musculoskeletal pain. The ligaments are a sensory organ--meaning they are full of free nerve endings. When they are injured, they generate pain.\r\n\r\nWhen the ligament is injured, the joint harmony between ligaments, muscles, and bony structures is disrupted. And this disruption interferes with mobility and joint stability. The integrity of the joint is disrupted, and abnormal forces are conveyed throughout the joint, causing damage to other structures in and around the joint.\r\n\r\nAnd when the ligaments are left untreated, the body will try to stabilize the joint by causing chronic muscle spasms, joint swelling, and eventually bone spur formation and degenerative arthritis. <em><strong>And there you have the cycle of chronic joint pain.</strong></em>\r\n<h3>Ligament Injury May Lead to Other Painful Joint Conditions</h3>\r\nThe cycle of joint pain, which begins with ligament injury, will continue. Why is that? Because joint instability instigated by injured ligaments also can lead to a number of other painful conditions.\r\n\r\nLigament injury to the knee, for example, may give rise to jumper’s knee, osteochondral defects, iliotibial band syndrome, chondromalacia patella, osteoarthritis, bone spurs, and more. Painful joint conditions, such as these, are often treated with medications to reduce pain and inflammation temporarily.\r\n\r\nBut what happens when you turn off the pain signal with pain medications while the joint is still injured and without addressing the underlying source of injury, such as the ligament injury? The individual or athlete who continues to work, play and remain active on an injured joint will cause further damage!\r\n<h3>An Injured Joint Can Be Repaired Non-Surgically with Regenerative Orthopedics</h3>\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics works great at healing these blood-poor soft tissue structures. That\'s because it actually stimulates blood flow to the joint structures. And the result is enhanced healing and repair of the joint. Healing and regeneration are what Regenerative Orthopedics does.\r\n\r\nAs a regenerative technique, the treatment stimulates the repair of injured joint tissue and relieves joint pain. It works by stimulating ligaments and tendons to proliferate at the injection site and promotes the three stages of healing: inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedic treatments trigger healing via inflammation. After the solutions are injected at the injury site, a cellular reaction takes place. And various cells, including fibroblasts, endothelial cells, and myofibroblasts, form new blood vessels. The process ultimately lays down collagen, which enhances tissue repair and strength. The collagenous connective tissue produced is new tissue identical to the collagen fabric of normal connective tissue, resulting in stronger ligament attachments.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, blood flow is stimulated by movement and exercise. Since there is basically no downtime with Regenerative Orthopedics, exercise and movement are encouraged. Motion causes an increase in blood flow to the affected joint. And that provides the damaged ligament tissue with the nutrients and metabolites necessary for tissue repair and healing.\r\n\r\nA ligament is not completely healed until all of the signs and symptoms of ligament injury are gone. The symptoms include pain, tenderness, crepitus, and inhibited or excessive motion. The individual will experience restored function.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics treats joint pain at its source, including all of the difficult to heal joint structures. Ligaments and other involved joint structures are comprehensively treated with this therapy. And the result of treatment is a healed and strengthened joint and resolved joint pain.\r\n<h3>Contact Us!</h3>\r\nFind out how you can get rid of your joint pain with Regenerative Orthopedics. <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">Contact us</a> now.\r\n\r\nRead more of our <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/?s=joint+pain\">articles</a> about joint pain resolution and joint repair <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/?s=joint+pain\">here</a>.','What is Behind Joint Pain?','','publish','open','closed','','what-is-behind-joint-pain','','','2021-03-31 19:17:32','2021-03-31 19:17:32','',0,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=1395',0,'post','',0),(1396,8,'2019-06-12 10:52:39','2019-06-12 10:52:39','Simply put, joint pain is due to weakness. Most of the joint pain we experience, whether from pain located in the neck, back, hip or knee, is due to weakness. More specifically, the weakness is coming from an injury of the ligaments and tendons, which will then cause the joint to become unstable. A joint is literally only as strong as its weakest ligament. Why is that?  Because once one of the ligaments becomes injured and weak, the whole joint then moves abnormally. It would be like having a loose nut on a bicycle handle bar. You know that when that bar has a loose nut, the bar will eventually turn to the right or turn to the left or even drop down. Then it becomes difficult to steer since everything is now off kilter. A weakened ligament makes a joint off kilter too. And the joint left in this condition will wear away and cause more and more damage, only worsening the cycle of abnormal movement and joint destruction.\r\n<h6>Pain-Free Joint Motion Requires Strong and Healthy Joint Structures</h6>\r\nMost of the joint tissue structures that become worn in this destructive pattern are structures with a poor blood supply which unfortunately compromises the healing ability of the joint once it sustains an injury. These structures include cartilage, discs, labrum, ligaments, meniscus and tendons. When muscles are injured, they don’t have this difficulty in healing, because they fortunately have a great blood supply and can repair easily. Muscles, bone, and all of these other joint structures work together to stabilize the joint.  In order for the joint to function correctly, all of the structures need to be strong and healthy.\r\n<h6>Ligaments Are Key to Maintaining Joint Health and Integrity</h6>\r\nLigaments are an integral part of proper functioning of the joint, but they are also unfortunately, one of the most common causes of musculoskeletal pain. The ligaments are a sensory organ, meaning they are full of free nerve endings. When they are injured, they generate pain. When the ligament is injured, the joint harmony between ligaments, muscles and bony structures is disrupted, interfering with mobility and joint stability. The integrity of the joint is disrupted, and abnormal forces are conveyed throughout the joint, causing damage to other structures in and around the joint. When the ligaments are left untreated, the body will try to stabilize the joint by causing chronic muscle spasms, joint swelling and eventually bone spur formation and degenerative arthritis. <em><strong>And there you have the cycle of chronic joint pain.</strong></em>\r\n<h6>Ligament Injury May Lead to Other Painful Joint Conditions</h6>\r\nThe cycle of joint pain which begins with ligament injury will continue, because joint instability instigated by injured ligaments also has the potential to lead to a number of other painful conditions.  Ligament injury to the knee, for example, may give rise to jumper’s knee, osteochondral defects, iliotibial band syndrome, chondromalacia patella, osteoarthritis, bone spurs and more.\r\nPainful joint conditions, such as these, are often treated with medications to temporarily reduce the pain and inflammation. But what happens when you turn off the pain signal, while the joint is still injured, and without addressing the underlying source of injury, such as the ligament injury? The individual or athlete who continues to work, play and remain active on an injured joint, will cause further damage!\r\n<h6>How Can An Injured Joint Be Repaired?</h6>\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics stimulates blood flow to the joint structures, enhances healing, and repairs the joint. Regenerative Orthopedics is a regenerative technique used to stimulate repair of injured joint tissue and relieve joint pain. It works by stimulating ligaments and tendons to proliferate at the injection site and promotes the three stages of healing: inflammation, proliferation and remodeling.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedic treatments trigger healing via inflammation. After the solutions are injected at the injury site, a cellular reaction takes place in which various cells including fibroblasts, endothelial cells and myofibroblasts form new blood vessels and ultimately lay down collagen which enhances tissue repair and strength.The collagenous connective tissue produced, is new tissue identical to the collagen fabric of normal connective tissue, resulting in ligament attachments that are stronger.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, blood flow is stimulated by movement and exercise. Since there is basically no downtime with Regenerative Orthopedics, exercise and movement are encouraged.  Motion causes an increase of blood flow to the affected joint, providing the damaged ligament tissue with the nutrients and metabolites necessary for tissue repair and healing.\r\n\r\nA ligament is not completely healed until all of the signs and symptoms of ligament injury are gone (which include pain, tenderness, crepitus, inhibited or excessive motion), and the individual has restored function.\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics treats joint pain at its source, including all of the difficult to heal joint structures.  Ligaments, and other involved joint structures are comprehensively treated with this therapy, which results in a healed and strengthened joint, and resolves joint pain.\r\n','What is Behind Joint Pain?','','inherit','closed','closed','','1395-revision-v1','','','2019-06-12 10:52:39','2019-06-12 10:52:39','',1395,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/1395-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1397,8,'2019-10-16 10:54:01','2019-10-16 10:54:01','Meniscus tears of the knee and labral tears of the hip commonly occur from some form of trauma. Sporting events and activities are common culprits. The tears are not always immediate, but can arise after another structure of the hip or knee is damaged.\r\n\r\nInjury or damage to the joint inhibits normal functioning. And with continual use and wear and tear, the bones in the joint will rub against each other abnormally. Oftentimes,  the injury of ligaments, tendons and the meniscus or labrum make the joint unstable and painful. As this course continues, the knee or hip joint will degenerate and progress to arthritis.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4036\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"wp-image-4036 size-medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/meniscus-tears-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"Meniscus Tears\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" /> <strong>          Meniscus Tears Can Be Repaired Non-Surgically</strong>[/caption]\r\n<h4>The Meniscus Tears and Surgery</h4>\r\nThe menisci protect the cartilage in the knee from high stresses placed upon the joint. They are located between the femur and the tibia bones. Injury to the meniscus is one of the most common knee injuries for which people seek medical care.\r\n\r\nSurgery is frequently recommended for various types of meniscus tears. Types of meniscus tears include bucket handle tears, radial tears, horizontal tears, and oblique tears. When more than one of these patterns is present, the tear is called a complex tear. Surgery is frequently recommended for these tears. But surgery, including arthroscopic surgery, adds to the instability of the joint. Why? Because during the surgery joint structures are cut, scraped and removed.\r\n\r\nThe meniscus and the articular cartilage are the most commonly removed structures, when arthroscopic surgery of the knee is performed. When the meniscus and cartilage are removed, the femur bone is unable to glide smoothly over the tibia. This enhances knee instability and hastens the arthritic rate. It changes the dynamics within the joint causing abnormal knee joint function.\r\n\r\nArthroscopic surgery boosts arthritic degeneration, because pressure on the cartilage escalates when the meniscus is removed, and the joint becomes more unstable with the stretching, cutting and scraping of the ligaments, tendons and cartilage. The degeneration of the articular cartilage appears to be proportional to the size of the segment removed. The joint breakdown leads to further thinning of the remaining articular cartilage. This allows for increased pressure on the underlying tibia bone which then increases pressure on the ligaments.\r\n\r\nWhen the ligaments tear, the instability becomes even worse. The result of this breakdown of the joint is a cycle of knee pain, joint degeneration, structure damage, and even more pain.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4038\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4038\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/labral-tear-copy-500x446.png\" alt=\"Labral Tear Copy\" width=\"500\" height=\"446\" /> <strong>   Treat Labral Tears Effectively with Regenerative Orthopedics</strong>[/caption]\r\n<h4>Hip Labral Tears</h4>\r\nThe hip labrum, along with various hip ligaments and the normal deep socket configuration of the anatomy of the hip joint, provide most of the stability of the hip\r\n\r\nInjury to the ligaments, tendons and labrum, initiate the same damage and pain cycle that we described for the knee, which results in ongoing hip pain and can lead to hip arthritis. Surgical repair of the hip labrum and hip replacement are needed at times, but in our opinion, should be sought as a last resort.Tr\r\n\r\nJust as removal of the meniscus increases instability in the knee, extraction of the labrum makes the hip joint more unstable, and will eventually degenerate the hip and lead to further arthritis.\r\n<h4>Treating Meniscus &amp; Labral Tears Non-Surgically with Regenerative Orthopedics</h4>\r\nNon-surgical options do exist to treat both meniscal and labral tears.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics, a regenerative injection therapy, has been successfully utilized to repair and regenerate the injured ligaments, tendons, meniscus, labrum and cartilage in injured and degenerated knee and hip joints. The therapy boosts collagen formation both outside and inside the knee and hip joint, by stimulating the body to repair itself.\r\n<h3>Meniscus and Labral Tears With Joint Instability Should Be Treated Comprehensively</h3>\r\nComprehensively treating all of the ligament attachments of the joint, ensures the stability of the hip and knee joint, since treating the ligaments tightens the loose supporting structures, aiding in the elimination of pain. In cases of advanced degeneration and arthritis, the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy can be utilized, which incorporates bone marrow stem cells, as well as adipose stem cells, plus Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), and Prolotherapy in a combined regenerative procedure.\r\n\r\nStem cells can self-renew and differentiate (or change) into a variety of cell types, and repair injured tissue. PRP and Prolotherapy activate growth factors which augment stem cell proliferation and aid in the repair of conditions with cellular deficiencies, like a damaged meniscus or labrum. The Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy provides the cells and growth factors that the damaged tissues and degenerative conditions lack, to aid in their healing.\r\n\r\nMost painful joint conditions begin with joint instability due to damage to the surrounding ligaments. The instability can progress to meniscal injuries or labral degeneration and eventually to knee or hip arthritis. Treatments such as arthroscopy to repair these tears can actually increase the arthritic process.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','Meniscus and Labral Tears','','publish','open','closed','','meniscus-and-labral-tears','','','2020-08-26 02:44:35','2020-08-26 02:44:35','',0,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=1397',0,'post','',0),(1398,8,'2019-06-12 10:54:01','2019-06-12 10:54:01','Meniscus tears of the knee and labral tears of the hip commonly occur from some form of trauma, such as that which transpires during a sporting event. The tears are not always immediate, but can arise after another structure of the hip or knee is damaged. Injury or damage to the joint inhibits normal functioning, and with continual use and wear and tear, the bones in the joint will rub against each other abnormally. Oftentimes, ligaments, tendons and the meniscus or labrum are all injured making the joint unstable and painful. As this course continues, the knee or hip joint will degenerate and progress to arthritis.\r\n\r\n<h4>The Meniscus Tears and Surgery</h4>\r\nThe menisci protect the cartilage in the knee from high stresses that are placed upon the joint. They are located between the femur and the tibia bones. Injury to the meniscus is one of the most common knee injuries where medical care is sought due to knee pain. Surgery is frequently recommended for various types of meniscus tears, including bucket handle tears, radial tears, horizontal tears, and oblique tears. When more than one of these patterns is present, the tear is called a complex tear.  Although frequently recommended, surgery, including arthroscopic surgery, adds to the instability of the joint, because joint structures are cut, scraped and removed. The meniscus and the articular cartilage are the most commonly removed structures, when arthroscopic surgery of the knee is performed. When the meniscus and cartilage are removed, the femur bone is unable to glide smoothly over the tibia, enhancing knee instability and hastening the arthritic rate. The dynamics within the joint are changed and the knee joint no longer functions normally. Arthroscopic surgery boosts arthritic degeneration, because pressure on the cartilage escalates when the meniscus is removed, and the joint becomes more unstable with the stretching, cutting and scraping of the ligaments, tendons and cartilage. The degeneration of the articular cartilage appears to be proportional to the size of the segment removed. The joint breakdown leads to further thinning of the remaining articular cartilage. This allows for increased pressure on the underlying tibia bone which then increases pressure on the ligaments. When the ligaments tear, the instability becomes even worse. The result of this breakdown of the joint is a cycle of knee pain, joint degeneration, structure damage, and even more pain.\r\n\r\n<h4>Hip Labral Tears</h4>\r\nThe hip labrum, along with various hip ligaments and the normal deep socket configuration of the anatomy of the hip joint, provide most of the stability of the hip. Injury to the ligaments, tendons and labrum, initiate the same damage and pain cycle that we described for the knee, which results in ongoing hip pain and can lead to hip arthritis. Surgical repair of the hip labrum and hip replacement are needed at times, but in our opinion, should be sought as a last resort. Just as removal of the meniscus increases instability in the knee, extraction of the labrum makes the hip joint more unstable, and will eventually degenerate the hip and lead to further arthritis.\r\n\r\n<h4>Treating Meniscus &amp; Labral Tears Non-Surgically with Regenerative Orthopedics</h4>\r\nNon-surgical options do exist to treat both meniscal and labral tears.  Regenerative Orthopedics, a regenerative injection therapy, has been successfully utilized to repair and regenerate the injured ligaments, tendons, meniscus, labrum and cartilage in injured and degenerated knee and hip joints. The therapy boosts collagen formation both outside and inside the knee and hip joint, by stimulating the body to repair itself. Comprehensively treating all of the ligament attachments of the joint, ensures the stability of the hip and knee joint, since treating the ligaments tightens the loose supporting structures, aiding in the elimination of pain. In cases of advanced degeneration and arthritis, the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy can be utilized, which incorporates bone marrow stem cells, as well as adipose stem cells, plus Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), and Prolotherapy  in a combined regenerative procedure. Stem cells can self-renew and differentiate (or change) into a variety of cell types, and repair injured tissue. PRP and Prolotherapy activate growth factors which augment stem cell proliferation and aid in the repair of conditions with cellular deficiencies, like a damaged meniscus or labrum. The Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy provides the cells and growth factors that the damaged tissues and degenerative conditions lack, to aid in their healing.\r\n\r\nMost painful joint conditions begin with joint instability due to damage to the surrounding ligaments. The instability can progress to meniscal injuries or labral degeneration and eventually to knee or hip arthritis. Treatments such as arthroscopy to repair these tears can actually increase the arthritic process. Non-surgical Regenerative Orthopedics is available as an excellent option to stimulate the body to repair the entire joint, and alleviate knee and hip pain, due to arthritis and/or as a result of ligament, tendon, meniscal and labral tears.\r\n','Meniscus and Labral Tears','','inherit','closed','closed','','1397-revision-v1','','','2019-06-12 10:54:01','2019-06-12 10:54:01','',1397,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/1397-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1399,8,'2019-06-12 10:55:29','2019-06-12 10:55:29','<h2>Is There Help for Arthritis Pain without Needing to Have Surgery?</h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4581\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"wp-image-4581 size-medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/arthritis-steals-500x500.png\" alt=\"Help Arthritis Pain without Surgery\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" /> <strong>Regenerative Orthopedics: Help Arthritis Pain without Surgery</strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\nArthritis is the most common joint disease in the world, representing a major cause of disability and an enormous financial and economic burden. Oftentimes, the result of arthritis is some type of surgery, and often joint replacement surgery. In this article, we will discuss arthritis, its cause, its progression, and ways to treat it. We will also talk about a non-surgical treatment option that is an amazing help for arthritis pain. Plus, it does not require hospitalization or surgery.\r\n<h3>Arthritis: The Disease and its Progression</h3>\r\nArthritis is a chronic disease that debilitates the articular joints. It occurs through a sequence of events that has at its core, a loss of joint cartilage. This affects other joint structures and eventually will lead to joint space narrowing and bony overgrowth. And the disease will continue to progress until joint movement becomes noticeably restricted.\r\n\r\nBony overgrowth with the appearance of bone spurs or osteophytes, detected by x-ray, has become the criterion for diagnosing advanced arthritis or radiographic osteoarthritis.\r\n\r\nBut what occurs before the cartilage loss? Arthritis almost always begins with ligament weakness or injury. Joints are composed of two bones covered with articular cartilage. Healthy cartilage allows the joint to slide because it has a smooth lubricated surface. And healthy ligaments hold the bones together. So, along with the cartilage, they enable the bones to glide evenly over one another when the joints are in motion.\r\n<h3>Weak and Injured Ligaments Add to the Arthritis Problem</h3>\r\nHowever, when the ligaments are weak, the bones will glide over one another in an uneven manner. And that causes one area of bone to bear additional weight on the articular cartilage when the joint is stressed. This uneven distribution expands with ongoing joint stress, weakening the ligaments further, and causing instability of the joint.\r\n\r\nThe increase in abnormal weight distribution inside the joint causes a breakdown of the articular cartilage. Without this surface, the joint loses its smooth gliding motion and becomes limited in its movement. With the ligaments unable to stabilize the joint, the muscles and their tendons will tense in an attempt to stabilize the weakened area. But they too will eventually weaken, producing “knots” and eliciting painful trigger points.\r\n\r\nThe unstable bony surfaces continue to rub roughly and unevenly, causing bone loss. This bony loss leads to joint space narrowing and exposure of the underlying subchondral bone.  And that precipitates a process of bone remodeling, in which the subchondral bone thickens. This accumulated or thickened bony overgrowth is called osteoarthritis.\r\n\r\nArticular cartilage has no blood supply and therefore tends to heal slowly and imperfectly. <strong>Interestingly, cartilage also lacks a neural network and does not elicit pain itself.</strong> <em><strong>The pain in arthritis occurs from the pressure on the subchondral bone after the loss of cartilage tissue and from the stress on the tendons and ligaments of the joint.</strong></em>\r\n<h3>Ways to Help with Arthritis Pain</h3>\r\nThere are many medications and procedures that have been tried over the years for relief of pain and treatment of arthritis. But there is still no cure. Exercise, medications, physical therapy, and lifestyle modification may provide symptom relief, but they do nothing to regenerate the joint.\r\n\r\nThere are, however, treatments available that stimulate the regenerative processes in the joint to facilitate the restoration of degenerated cartilage to a healthy state--Regenerative Orthopedics. Stem Cell Therapy is one type of regenerative medicine. It is a  non-surgical treatment that supplies the affected joint with chondrogenic (cartilage forming) stem cells, which we obtain from both bone marrow and fat. Injecting these cells into the degenerated joint supports chondrogenesis or the process by which cartilage is developed. Let\'s explain the process further...\r\n<h4>The Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy: A Combination Treatment Far Above the Rest</h4>\r\nIn our practice, we stand apart from most other clinics when it comes to Stem Cell Therapy, because we use the Gold Standard. Instead of just one type, we use several different successful regenerative treatments in combination to effectively repair arthritic joints.\r\n\r\nAnd you don\'t have to be hospitalized or laid up for prolonged periods of type for these treatments either. They are non-surgical, so you can stay active. You don’t have to take extended time off of work, and you can still travel and be mobile! Those are such great benefits!\r\n\r\nAll Regenerative Orthopedic therapies, including Stem Cell Therapy, Platelet Rich Plasma, and Prolotherapy, are reparative and effective non-surgical alternatives! Prolotherapy alone is a technique to treat arthritis and to aid the body to heal. It prompts the body to create new collagen. And various trials and studies have shown the effectiveness of dextrose prolotherapy in treating osteoarthritis, as well as ligament and tendon injuries.\r\n\r\nIn some arthritis cases, Prolotherapy is sufficient to bring the pain relief and repair needed. But in cases of arthritis where the degeneration is advanced, we may recommend the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy. This treatment option combines Prolotherapy with components of blood, fat, and bone marrow.\r\n<h4><em>Four Types of Regenerative Therapies Combined for Amazing Reparative Results</em></h4>\r\nMany clinics use only one or two of these procedures. But we have discovered that Gold Standard combination acts as an amazing regenerative solution to reverse the damage of arthritis on the joint. We comprehensively treat the entire joint with multiple injections of the Platelet Rich Plasma portion of the blood. Plus, we use progenitor cells from an aspiration of adipose and bone marrow aspiration.\r\n\r\nThese regenerative treatments, along with Prolotherapy in and around the involved joint offer benefits in terms of pain relief, regenerative properties, and cartilage repair for people affected by arthritis. Prolotherapy involves the injection of a hyperosmolar dextrose solution into an injury site to elicit localized inflammation---which is the first step in healing the damaged area.\r\n\r\nThe dextrose solution acts as a proliferant via the induction of local inflammatory and wound healing cascades, including fibroblast cells that make collagen. With the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy, the goal is to enhance the effects of prolotherapy and improve treatment outcomes in patients with advanced arthritic conditions.\r\n<h3>What is the Expected Outcome?</h3>\r\nPatients treated with the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy report significantly decreased pain. Plus, they experience significant gains in function and quality of life, exercise ability, and range of motion, as well as losses in stiffness and crepitus. These regenerative therapies in conjunction with Prolotherapy are a safe and effective treatment for arthritis. And it has the potential to slow down the progression of the disease and promote the regeneration of articular cartilage. This treatment option is essentially a new paradigm in the treatment of arthritis.\r\n\r\nIn our opinion, nothing comes close to the effectiveness of Regenerative Orthopedics. That\'s because it can stimulate the regrowth of the injured tissue, and tighten the ligaments around the joint, which often reduces joint pain immediately. Proper exercise can then be resumed in order to bring the strength and flexibility of the surrounding muscles to a normal level.\r\n\r\nThe goal of treatment is not only pain relief but also the regeneration of joint structures--- including articular cartilage. This regeneration and repair allow the individual with arthritis to get back to the sport, activity, or way of life they love.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">Contact us</a> to find out if you are a candidate for non-surgical Regenerative Orthopedics and the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy!\r\n\r\nWe have written a number of articles about <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/?s=arthritis\">arthritis</a>. Click <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/?s=arthritis\">here</a> to read more articles.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Is there Help for Arthritis Pain?','','publish','open','closed','','is-there-help-for-arthritis-pain-without-having-to-have-surgery','','','2021-03-23 00:14:26','2021-03-23 00:14:26','',0,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=1399',0,'post','',0),(1400,8,'2019-06-12 10:55:29','2019-06-12 10:55:29','Arthritis is the most common joint disease in the world, representing a major cause of disability and an enormous financial and economic burden.\r\n\r\n<h4>Arthritis: The Disease and its Progression</h4>\r\nArthritis is a chronic disease that debilitates the articular joints. It occurs through a sequence of events that has at its core, a loss of joint cartilage. This affects other joint structures, and eventually will lead to joint space narrowing and bony overgrowth, progressing until joint movement becomes noticeably restricted. Bony overgrowth with the appearance of bone spurs or osteophytes, detected by x-ray, has become the criterion for diagnosing advanced arthritis or radiographic osteoarthritis.\r\n\r\nBut what occurs before the cartilage loss? Arthritis almost always begins with ligament weakness or injury. Joints are composed of two bones covered with articular cartilage. Healthy cartilage allows the joint to slide, because it has a smooth lubricated surface. Healthy ligaments hold the bones together, and along with the cartilage enable the bones to glide evenly over one another when the joints are in motion.\r\n\r\nWhen the ligaments are weak, the bones will glide over one another in an uneven manner, causing one area of bone to bear additional weight on the articular cartilage when the joint is stressed. This uneven distribution expands with ongoing joint stress, weakening the ligaments further, and causing instability of the joint. The increase in abnormal weight distribution inside the joint causes a breakdown of the articular cartilage. Without this surface, the joint loses its smooth gliding motion and becomes limited in its movement. With the ligaments unable to stabilize the joint, the muscles and their tendons will tense in an attempt to stabilize the weakened area, but they too will eventually weaken, producing “knots” and eliciting painful trigger points. The unstable bony surfaces continue to rub roughly and unevenly, causing bone loss. This bony loss leads to joint space narrowing, exposure of the underlying subchondral bone and precipitating a process of bone remodeling, in which the subchondral bone thickens. This accumulated or thickened bony overgrowth is called osteoarthritis.\r\n\r\nArticular cartilage has no blood supply, and therefore tends to heal slowly and imperfectly. Cartilage also lacks a neural network and does not elicit pain itself. The pain in arthritis occurs from the pressure on the subchondral bone after the loss of cartilage tissue and from the stress on the tendons and ligaments of the joint.\r\n\r\n<h4>Ways to Help with Arthritis Pain</h4>\r\nThere are many medications and procedures that have been tried over the years for relief of pain and treatment of arthritis, but there is still no cure. Exercise, medications, physical therapy, and lifestyle modification may provide symptom relief, but they do nothing to regenerate the joint. There are however, treatments available that stimulate the regenerative processes in the joint to facilitate the restoration of degenerated cartilage to a healthy state. Stem Cell Therapy is a non-surgical treatment supplying the affected joint with chondrogenic (cartilage forming) stem cells, which we obtain from both bone marrow and fat. Injecting these cells into the degenerated joint supports chondrogenesis, or the process by which cartilage is developed.\r\n\r\n<h4>The Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy: A Combination Treatment Far Above the Rest</h4>\r\nIn our practice, we go even further in using regenerative therapies for arthritis. We use several different successful regenerative treatments in combination to effectively repair arthritic joints. You don’t have to be laid up for these treatments either. They are non-surgical, so you can stay active. You don’t have to take extended time off of work, and you can still travel and be mobile! Regenerative Orthopedic Therapies are reparative and effective non-surgical alternatives! Prolotherapy itself is a technique that is used to aid the body in healing by prompting it to create new collagen. Various trials and studies have shown the effectiveness of dextrose prolotherapy in treating osteoarthritis, as well as ligament and tendon injuries.,, In some cases, prolotherapy alone is sufficient to bring the pain relief and repair needed. When cases of degeneration are advanced, we use the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy, which combines prolotherapy with components of blood, fat, and bone marrow. Many clinics use only one or two of these procedures, but we have discovered that this combination acts as an amazing regenerative solution to reverse the damage of arthritis on the joint. We comprehensively treat the entire joint with multiple injections of the Platelet Rich Plasma portion of the blood, progenitor cells from an aspiration of adipose, and bone marrow aspiration. These regenerative treatments, along with prolotherapy in and around the involved joint offer benefits in terms of pain relief, regenerative properties, and cartilage repair for people affected by musculoskeletal disorders such as arthritis. Prolotherapy involves the injection of a hypersmolar dextrose solution into an injury site to elicit localized inflammation, which is the first step in healing the damaged area. The dextrose solution acts as a proliferant via the induction of local inflammatory and wound healing cascades, including fibroblast cells that make collagen. With the addition of the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy, the goal is to enhance the effects of prolotherapy and improve treatment outcomes in patients with advanced arthritic conditions.\r\n\r\n<h4>What is the Expected Outcome?</h4>\r\nPatients treated with the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy report significantly decreased pain and significant gains in function and quality of life, exercise ability, and range of motion, as well as losses in stiffness and crepitus. These regenerative therapies in conjunction with prolotherapy are a safe and effective treatment for arthritis, one that has the potential to slow down the progression of the disease and one that promotes the regeneration of articular cartilage, which is essentially a new paradigm in the treatment of arthritis.\r\n\r\nIn our opinion, nothing comes close to the effectiveness of Regenerative Orthopedics, because it can stimulate the regrowth of the injured tissue, and tighten the ligaments around the joint, which often reduces joint pain immediately. Proper exercise can then be resumed in order to bring the strength and flexibility of the surrounding muscles to a normal level.\r\n\r\nThe goal of treatment is not only pain relief but also regeneration of joint structures including articular cartilage. This regeneration and repair allows the individual with arthritis to get back to the sport, activity or way of life they love.\r\n\r\nPatients treated with the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy report significantly decreased pain and significant gains in function and quality of life, exercise ability, and range of motion, as well as losses in stiffness and crepitus. These regenerative therapies in conjunction with prolotherapy are a safe and effective treatment for arthritis, one that has the potential to slow down the progression of the disease and one that promotes the regeneration of articular cartilage, which is essentially a new paradigm in the treatment of arthritis.\r\n\r\nIn our opinion, nothing comes close to the effectiveness of Regenerative Orthopedics, because it can stimulate the regrowth of the injured tissue, and tighten the ligaments around the joint, which often reduces joint pain immediately. Proper exercise can then be resumed in order to bring the strength and flexibility of the surrounding muscles to a normal level. The goal of treatment is not only pain relief but also regeneration of joint structures including articular cartilage. This regeneration and repair allows the individual with arthritis to get back to the sport, activity or way of life they love.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Is There help For Arthritis?','','inherit','closed','closed','','1399-revision-v1','','','2019-06-12 10:55:29','2019-06-12 10:55:29','',1399,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/1399-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1401,8,'2019-06-12 10:57:08','2019-06-12 10:57:08','[caption id=\"attachment_4571\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"wp-image-4571 size-medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Runners-Knee-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"Runner\'s Knee Pain\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" /> Runner\'s Knee Pain[/caption]\r\n<h2>Runner\'s Knee Pain: Get Relief Non-Surgically</h2>\r\nRunner’s Knee is a painful knee condition that commonly affects runners. Another name for Runner’s Knee is also called Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS). The condition is characterized by anterior knee pain. <em>And Runner\'s Knee pain is commonly experienced behind and around the kneecap or patella. </em>\r\n\r\nRunner’s Knee can affect one or both knees and is a knee complaint among athletes and non-athletes alike. And it particularly affects adolescents and young adults. Also, the condition is quite common in younger recreational runners, with females suffering more frequently than males.\r\n<h3>Runner\'s Knee Pain &amp; Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome</h3>\r\nSeveral forces act on the patella to provide stability and keep it tracking properly, as it articulates with the patellofemoral groove in the femur. The patella not only moves up and down but also tilts and rotates. And that movement allows for various points of contact between the patella and femur.\r\n\r\nRepetitive contact at these locations combined with the abnormal articulation of the patella is thought to be the cause of the pain behind and around the patella in patellofemoral pain syndrome. Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome should be distinguished from chondromalacia, which is actual fraying and damage to the underlying patellar cartilage. Chondromalacia patella can be a cause of patellofemoral pain syndrome.\r\n<h3>What\'s Behind Runner\'s Knee Pain?</h3>\r\n<h4><em>Theories</em></h4>\r\nThere are many theories to explain the pathophysiology of Runner’s Knee. They include muscular, overuse, and biomechanical theories. The cause of pain and dysfunction of Runner’s Knee may result from abnormal forces. Forces such as tight or weak quadriceps along with subluxation or dislocation of the patellofemoral joint. Runner’s Knee may be due to prolonged repetitive activities such as running or jumping, which put excessive sheering forces on the patellofemoral joint.\r\n<h4><em>Anatomic factors</em></h4>\r\nAnatomic factors that predispose towards patellofemoral pain or instability include excessive rotation of the hip or shin bone, knock knees, hyperextended knees, and/or poor foot alignment. Ligamentous, meniscal, and soft tissue damage can also cause patellofemoral pain syndrome. Other causes of patellofemoral pain are fractures, arthritis of the knee, and bony tumors in or around the knee.\r\n<h4><em>Etiology: What Causes Runner\'s Knee?</em></h4>\r\nAlthough the exact etiology of Runner’s Knee is unclear, the abnormal articulation along with abnormal muscular and other biomechanical factors change the forces placed upon the patellofemoral joint, which causes instability and improper tracking as the patella articulates with the patellofemoral groove in the femur.\r\n\r\nFor example, when the knee is flexed, the patella glides through the groove in the femur. If the bones in the lower leg are not aligned correctly, this gliding becomes abnormal. An overload on the patellofemoral joint occurs with flexion of the knee as this movement increases the pressure between the patella and the various contact points with the femur. With repeated episodes, the joint becomes unstable, especially if the joint remains out of alignment. This abnormal tracking can lead to increased wear between the bone surfaces and, eventually, the articular cartilage.\r\n<h4>Runner’s Knee Symptoms</h4>\r\nBesides the tenderness behind, around, and at the center of the patella, there may also be pain toward the back of the knee. Crepitation or cracking sounds may be heard, as well as a feeling of instability in the knee joint. The pain typically occurs with activity and often worsens with those activities that include steps, hills, and uneven surfaces. Going downhill or downstairs aggravates the condition.\r\n\r\nPain can also be triggered by prolonged sitting due to the extra pressure between the patella and femur during knee flexion. Straightening of the legs may decrease the discomfort. Squatting and kneeling also exacerbate the pain, which can be dull, sharp, or burning.\r\n<h4>How is Runner’s Knee Treated?</h4>\r\nThe common treatment approach for Runner’s Knee usually involves activity modification, anti-inflammatory medications, the RICE protocol, ultrasound, orthotics. Plus, physical therapy with quadriceps-based exercises together with hamstrings, quadriceps, gastrocnemius, anterior hip muscles, and iliotibial band stretching exercises.\r\n\r\nThis approach may temporarily help, but it does not fix the problem of instability in the knee joint, causing the misalignment. With Runner’s Knee, instead of tracking in the groove of the femur, the patella oftentimes tracks laterally. A sunrise view X-Ray and a functional assessment of the knee by the physician will reveal how the patella is tracking. Strengthening of the vastus medialis may be helpful, and exercises such as cycling are recommended, but often that alone will not resolve the Runner’s Knee.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics, including PRP and/or Prolotherapy injections to the medial side of the patella, will strengthen the attachment of the vastus medialis to the patella. The resultant strengthening will pull the patella into the groove, allowing for a realignment of the patella.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics, along with vastus medialis strengthening, will relieve the pain and speed up the process of normalizing the patellar tracking in Runner’s Knee. The treatment allows for a quick return to activities without the need for surgery.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">Contact OrthoRegen</a> for more information.','Runner\'s Knee Pain: Get Relief Non-Surgically','','publish','open','closed','','runners-knee-pain-get-relief-non-surgically','','','2021-03-22 22:52:19','2021-03-22 22:52:19','',0,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=1401',0,'post','',0),(1402,8,'2019-06-12 10:57:08','2019-06-12 10:57:08','Runner’s Knee is a painful knee condition that is, like the name says, common in runners.  Runner’s Knee is also called Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS), and is characterized by anterior knee pain. Sufferers of this condition commonly experience pain behind and around the kneecap or patella. Runner’s Knee can affect one or both knees and is a knee complaint among athletes and non-athletes alike. Runner’s Knee particularly affects adolescents and young adults, is quite common in younger recreational runners, with females suffering more frequently than males.\r\n\r\nSeveral forces act on the patella to provide stability and keep it tracking properly, as it articulates with the patellofemoral groove in the femur. The patella not only moves up and down, but also tilts and rotates, allowing for various points of contact between the patella and femur. Repetitive contact at these locations combined with abnormal articulation of the patella, is thought to be the cause of the pain behind and around the patella in patellofemoral pain syndrome. Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome should be distinguished from chondromalacia, which is actual fraying and damage to the underlying patellar cartilage. Chondromalacia patella can be a cause of patellofemoral pain syndrome.\r\n\r\n<h4>What\'s Behind Runner\'s Knee?</h4>\r\nThere are many theories to explain the pathophysiology of Runner’s Knee. They include muscular, overuse, and biomechanical theories. The cause of pain and dysfunction of Runner’s Knee may result from abnormal forces such as tight or weak quadriceps along with subluxation or dislocation of the patellofemoral joint. Runner’s Knee may be due to prolonged repetitive activities such as running or jumping, which put excessive sheering forces on the patellofemoral joint. Anatomic factors that predispose toward patellofemoral pain or instability include excessive rotation of the hip or shin bone, knock knees, hyperextended knees, and/or poor foot alignment. Ligamentous, meniscal, and soft tissue damage can also cause patellofemoral pain syndrome. Other causes of patellofemoral pain are fractures, arthritis of the knee, and bony tumors in or around the knee.\r\n\r\nThere are many theories to explain the pathophysiology of Runner’s Knee. They include muscular, overuse, and biomechanical theories. The cause of pain and dysfunction of Runner’s Knee may result from abnormal forces such as tight or weak quadriceps along with subluxation or dislocation of the patellofemoral joint. Runner’s Knee may be due to prolonged repetitive activities such as running or jumping, which put excessive sheering forces on the patellofemoral joint. Anatomic factors that predispose toward patellofemoral pain or instability include excessive rotation of the hip or shin bone, knock knees, hyperextended knees, and/or poor foot alignment. Ligamentous, meniscal, and soft tissue damage can also cause patellofemoral pain syndrome. Other causes of patellofemoral pain are fractures, arthritis of the knee, and bony tumors in or around the knee.\r\n\r\nAlthough the exact etiology of Runner’s Knee is unclear, the abnormal articulation along with abnormal muscular and other biomechanical factors change the forces placed upon the patellofemoral joint, which causes instability and improper tracking as the patella articulates with the patellofemoral groove in the femur. For example, when the knee is flexed, the patella glides through the groove in the femur. If the bones in the lower leg are not aligned correctly, this gliding becomes abnormal. An overload on the patellofemoral joint occurs with flexion of the knee as this movement increases pressure between the patella and the various contact points with the femur. With repeated episodes, the joint becomes unstable, especially if the joint remains out of alignment. This abnormal tracking can lead to increased wear between the bone surfaces, and eventually the articular cartilage.\r\n\r\n<h4>Runner’s Knee Symptoms</h4>\r\nBesides the tenderness behind, around and at the center of the patella, there may also be pain toward the back of the knee. Crepitation or cracking sounds may be heard, as well as a feeling of instability in the knee joint.  The pain typically occurs with activity and often worsens with activities that include steps, hills, and uneven surfaces. Going downhill or downstairs aggravates the condition. Pain can also be triggered by prolonged sitting, due to the extra pressure between the patella and femur during knee flexion. Straightening of the legs may decrease the discomfort. Squatting and kneeling also exacerbate the pain, which can be dull, sharp, or burning.\r\n\r\n<h4>How is Runner’s Knee Treated?</h4>\r\nThe common treatment approach for Runner’s Knee usually involves activity modification, anti-inflammatory medications, the RICE protocol, ultrasound, orthotics and physical therapy with quadriceps-based exercises together with hamstrings, quadriceps, gastrocnemius, anterior hip muscles and iliotibial band stretching exercises. This approach may help temporarily, but it does not fix the problem of instability in the knee joint which is causing the misalignment. With Runner’s Knee, instead of tracking in the groove of the femur, the patella oftentimes tracks laterally. A sunrise view X-Ray and a functional assessment of the knee by the physician will reveal how the patella is tracking. Strengthening of the vastus medialis may be helpful, and exercises such as cycling are recommended, but often that alone will not resolve the Runner’s Knee. Regenerative Orthopedics, including PRP and/or Prolotherapy injections to the medial side of the patella will strengthen the attachment of the vastus medialis to the patella. The resultant strengthening will pull the patella into the groove, allowing for a realignment of the patella.\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics along with vastus medialis strengthening will relieve the pain and speed up the process of normalizing the patellar tracking in Runner’s Knee, allowing for a quick return to activities.\r\n','Runner\'s Knee Pain','','inherit','closed','closed','','1401-revision-v1','','','2019-06-12 10:57:08','2019-06-12 10:57:08','',1401,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/1401-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1403,8,'2019-06-12 10:58:32','2019-06-12 10:58:32','[caption id=\"attachment_4600\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"445\"]<img class=\"wp-image-4600 \" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/hip-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"Hip\" width=\"445\" height=\"445\" /> <strong>              Hip Joint Injuries and Pain Getting in Your Way?</strong>[/caption]\r\n<h2>Is Hip Injury and Pain Getting in Your Way?</h2>\r\nA hip injury and pain can often get in the way of us enjoying life and doing all of the things we love to do. In this article, we will talk about the hip, how it works, the types of hip injuries, and how to best repair them so you can get back to what you love.\r\n<h4><em>Hip Strength and Stability</em></h4>\r\nThe hip joint is a ball-and-socket joint with massive ligaments, making the hip quite stable. The bony anatomy, muscles, labrum, and ligaments of the hip contribute to its strength and stability.\r\n\r\nThe ball and socket are sealed by the hip labrum, a ring of cartilage that helps with movement between the leg and the pelvis. The hip ligaments are primarily responsible for maintaining smooth hip motion. And they keep the hip in place while it moves in a pain-free, strong and stable fashion.\r\n<h3>What Causes Hip Injury?</h3>\r\nEven though the hip has been known for its strength and stability, hip injuries have become increasingly recognized as a source of pain and disability. This makes sense when one considers we move our hips at least one million times per year during activities of daily living. The high rates of wear and tear attributable to normal use of the hip alone can result in long-term problems.\r\n\r\nAdd to that sports activities, and the requirements on athletes to become bigger and stronger places more and more force on the hip. The increased requirements place tremendous forces year after year. And that adds to the growth in hip injuries. When the hip\'s soft tissue structures, such as the labrum, tendons, and ligaments, are subjected to forces beyond their normal range, injury and failure occur, resulting in hip injury and instability.\r\n<h3>Types of Hip Injuries</h3>\r\nHip injuries are common in sports activities like soccer, ice hockey, and football. But they also include overuse injuries from repetitive use in activities like cycling, yoga, hiking, aerobics, and more. Symptoms from overuse injuries often have an insidious onset and become residual and chronic.\r\n\r\nHip injuries cause instability of the hip, which results in abnormal movement between the structures of the hip joint. And it is associated with an array of hip conditions, including labral tears, femoroacetabular impingement, ligament tears, dislocations, and osteoarthritis.\r\n<h4><em>Dislocation of the Hip</em></h4>\r\nOne of the most common conditions is dislocation of the hip. Hip dislocations are seen in sports like football, rugby, hurling, and soccer. And they commonly occur posteriorly due to the greater strength of the anterior capsule of the joint. In this situation, the individual is hit in the front of the thigh, forcing the thigh/hip complex backward. The result is hip dislocation and injury to the ligamentum teres and the posterior capsule.\r\n\r\nA joint dislocation significantly disrupts all the structures that support the joint. Long-term consequences of posterior hip dislocations can include sciatic nerve injury, avascular necrosis of the femoral head, and significant arthritis and cartilage damage.\r\n<h4><em>Anterior Hip Capsule Laxity</em></h4>\r\nLaxity of the anterior hip capsule is seen in sports injuries and overuse injuries. Activities that demand supraphysiologic joint motion such as figure skating, dance, and gymnastics are causative factors. The ileofemoral ligament of the anterior hip capsule may stretch out, causing a focal rotational type of instability. This type of instability can cause labral tears and associated pain.\r\n<h4><em>Overuse Injuries of the Hip and Femoroacetabular Impingement</em></h4>\r\nStances repeatedly taken by athletes such as hockey goalies and baseball catchers can cause overuse injuries and lead to femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). However, the most common cause of FAI is simply some soft tissue injury, such as an iliofemoral or ischiofemoral ligament injury.\r\n\r\nOver time, hip instability from ligament injuries and a hip labral tear can cause premature arthritis and FAI. The association between hip instability from athletic injuries and the development of arthritis has been well documented.\r\n<h3>Treating Hip Injury</h3>\r\nA thorough understanding of hip anatomy and instability is essential to managing hip instability and initiation of treatment. In most cases, the physician should be able to find the correct cause of instability with history taking, clinical examination, and radiographs.\r\n\r\nImaging such as MRI and MRI arthrography is also helpful. The evaluation of the hip range of motion, including flexion, internal/external rotation in flexion, abduction, and adduction, should be performed compared to the contralateral hip to confirm the presence of instability.\r\n<h3>Non-Surgical Treatment of the Hip with Regenerative Orthopedics</h3>\r\nThe majority of hip injury and instability cases can be managed non-surgically. Surgical intervention is required in cases of large acetabular fractures. Standard therapeutic approaches (pain medications, corticosteroid injections, and arthroscopy) employed to address hip instability have often been ineffective. That\'s because they do not repair the underlying cause of the problem, the injured ligaments and labrum.\r\n\r\nNon-surgical regenerative therapies, including Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, and Prolotherapy, are alternative modalities that can repair the instability by stimulating the natural regenerative processes in and around the hip joint. These treatments facilitate the restoration of the degenerated ligaments and labrum to a healthy state, improving joint support, function and reducing pain and symptoms.\r\n\r\nPlus, they get you back to doing what you love without the need for surgery and extended time off.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/prolo-news/\">Click here for more articles by Dr. Fields</a>.</strong>','Is Hip Injury and Pain Getting in Your Way?','','publish','open','closed','','is-hip-injury-and-pain-getting-in-your-way','','','2021-03-31 22:37:55','2021-03-31 22:37:55','',0,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=1403',0,'post','',0),(1404,8,'2019-06-12 10:58:32','2019-06-12 10:58:32','<h4>Hip Strength and Stability</h4>\r\nThe hip joint is a ball-and-socket joint with massive ligaments, which make the hip quite stable and able to prevent many injuries. The bony anatomy, muscles, labrum and ligaments of the hip all contribute to its strength and stability. The ball and socket is sealed by the hip labrum, a ring of cartilage that helps with movement between the leg and the pelvis.The hip ligaments are structures that are primarily responsible for maintaining smooth hip motion, keeping the hip in place, while it moves in a pain-free, strong and stable fashion.\r\n\r\n<h4>What Causes Hip Injuries?</h4>\r\nEven though the hip has been known for its strength and stability in the past, hip injuries have become increasingly recognized as a source of pain and disability. This makes sense when one considers we move our hips at least one million times per year during activities of daily living. The high rates of wear and tear, attributable to normal use of the hip alone can result in long term problems. Add to that sports activities, and the requirements on athletes to become bigger and stronger, places more and more force on the hip. These tremendous forces increase every year, which sheds light on our understanding of the growth in hip injuries. When the soft tissue structures of the hip, such as the labrum, tendons, and ligaments are subjected to forces beyond their normal range, injury and failure occur, resulting in hip joint injury and instability.\r\n\r\n<h4>Types of Hip Injuries</h4>\r\nHip injuries are common in sports activities like soccer, ice hockey and football. But they also include overuse injuries from repetitive use in activities like, cycling, yoga, hiking, aerobics and more. Symptoms from overuse injuries often have an insidious onset, and become residual and chronic. Hip injuries cause instability of the hip, which is demonstrated in abnormal movement between the structures of the hip joint, and is associated with an array of hip conditions, including labral tears, femoroacetabular impingement, ligament tears, dislocations and osteoarthritis.\r\n\r\nOne of the most common conditions is dislocation of the hip. Hip dislocations are seen in sports like football, rugby, hurling and soccer, and they commonly occur posteriorly due to the greater strength of the anterior capsule of the joint. The individual is hit in the front of the thigh, forcing the thigh/hip complex backward, resulting in the hip dislocation and injury to the ligamentum teres and the posterior capsule. A joint dislocation significantly disrupts all the structures that support the joint.  Long-term consequences of posterior hip dislocations can include sciatic nerve injury, avascular necrosis of the femoral head and significant arthritis and cartilage damage.\r\n\r\nLaxity of the anterior hip capsule is seen in sports injuries and overuse injuries. Activities that demand supraphysiologic joint motion such as figure skating, dance and gymnastics are causative factors. The ileofemoral ligament of the anterior hip capsule may stretch out causing a focal rotational type of instability. This type of instability can cause labral tears and associated pain.\r\n\r\nStances repeatedly taken by athletes such as hockey goalies and baseball catchers can cause overuse injuries and may lead to femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). However, the most common cause of FAI is simply some type of soft tissue injury such as an iliofemoral or ischiofemoral ligament injury. Over time, hip instability from ligament injuries as well as a hip labral tear can cause premature arthritis and FAI. The association between hip instability from athletic injuries and the development of arthritis has been well documented.\r\n\r\nA thorough understanding of hip anatomy and cause of instability are essential to the management of hip instability and initiation of treatment. In the majority of cases, the physician should be able to find the correct cause of instability with history taking, clinical examination and radiographs. Imaging such as MRI and MRI arthrography are also helpful. Evaluation of hip range of motion including flexion, internal/external rotation in flexion, abduction and adduction should be performed with comparison to contralateral hip, to confirm the presence of instability.\r\n\r\n<h4>How Are Hip Injuries Treated?</h4>\r\nThe majority of hip instability cases can be managed non-surgically. Surgical intervention is required in cases of large acetabular fractures. Standard therapeutic approaches (pain medications, corticosteroid injections and arthroscopy) employed to address hip instability have often been ineffective, because they do not repair the underlying cause of the problem, the injured ligaments and labrum.\r\n\r\nNon-surgical regenerative therapies including Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, and Prolotherapy are alternative modalities that can repair the instability by stimulating the natural regenerative processes in and around the hip joint to facilitate the restoration of the degenerated ligaments and labrum to a healthy state, improving joint support, function and reducing pain and symptoms.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/prolo-news/\"><strong>Click here for more articles by Dr. Fields</strong></a>','Do You Have a Hip Injury?','','inherit','closed','closed','','1403-revision-v1','','','2019-06-12 10:58:32','2019-06-12 10:58:32','',1403,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/1403-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1406,8,'2019-06-12 10:59:49','2019-06-12 10:59:49','[caption id=\"attachment_4520\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"400\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4520\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/knee.-avoid-replacement2-1-400x500.png\" alt=\"Knee. Avoid Replacement2\" width=\"400\" height=\"500\" /> <em><strong>                   Joint Replacement Alternative</strong></em>[/caption]\r\n<h3>What\'s Your Joint Replacement Alternative?</h3>\r\nJoint replacements are on the rise. In fact, they have increased so much that, in the last ten years, knee replacements have more than doubled and hip replacements more than tripled. <sup><strong>1</strong></sup> As life expectancy increases, this number will continue to go up. What\'s the reason for so many? Arthritis is the most common cause of chronic knee and hip pain, and this condition eventually leads to joint replacement. Other causes of knee and hip pain include bursitis, tendonitis, sports injuries, chondromalacia patellae, ligament injury, meniscal injury, hip impingement, and labral injury, which often lead to an eventual surgical recommendation or joint replacement intervention. With all of these problems, am I destined for joint replacement? Or is there a joint replacement alternative?\r\n<h4>Traditional Therapies for Joint Pain May Buy You Time. But They Aren\'t Joint Replacement Alternatives.</h4>\r\nThere are a lot of common treatments that people with joint pain encounter before considering joint replacement. But why don\'t they fix the problem? It seems they just buy you time until the eventual joint replacement. So why is that?\r\n\r\nThe goal of traditional therapies is to decrease pain and improve function. Treatments, such as weight loss, exercise, physiotherapy, bracing, and orthotics, may help temporarily. They only buy you more time because they are unfortunately unable to repair the joint instability or source of the pain.\r\n\r\nLet\'s take a look at what\'s behind the problem. The increased mechanical stress caused by injury to the ligaments, meniscus, labrum, etc., changes the joint functions and makes the joint unstable. And that instability makes the soft tissue of the joint even more susceptible to further injury. What is the result? When left unrepaired, the long-lasting effect of continual joint instability is arthritis.\r\n\r\nAgain, many conventional treatments do not last in providing pain relief because they fail to repair the instability. They are also unable to prevent the eventual joint replacement. The road to arthritis, and the ensuing joint replacement, can only be remedied when the problem of joint instability is addressed.\r\n<h4>NSAIDs and Cortisone Interfere with Healing</h4>\r\nNSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) and corticosteroid injections are conservative, non-surgical therapies generally recommended initially for pain alleviation. Although steroid injections and NSAIDs have been shown to be effective in decreasing inflammation and pain short-term, they do not reverse the disease.\r\n\r\nThey do, however, inhibit the properties of healing. For this reason, their use is cautioned in those who have joint injuries and arthritis. Did you know that NSAIDs and corticosteroids have no beneficial effect on articular cartilage in arthritis? Instead, they accelerate the very disease they are most often used and prescribed and are a catalyst towards joint replacement. That means, instead of being a joint replacement alternative, they actually propel you more quickly towards the problem.\r\n\r\nIt is interesting to point out that not long after doctors started injecting cortisone and other steroids into joints way back in the 1950s, reports of terrible joint diseases were already surfacing. And even back then, the intra-articular use of steroids was discouraged. Corticosteroid injections accelerate cartilage degeneration and joint destruction. Today, despite the dangers, cortisone use is widespread and has become the standard of care.\r\n<h4>What about the Popular Use of Hyaluronic Acid Injections for Joint Pain? Are They Joint Replacement Alternatives?</h4>\r\nUnfortunately, those who do find some pain relief from hyaluronic acid generally only experience short-term results, which are frequently designed to delay the inevitable joint replacement.\r\n<h4>Does Arthroscopic Surgery Prevent Joint Replacement?</h4>\r\nAn attempt to eliminate pain or a painful area by arthroscopic shaving, cutting, or tissue removal will only delay the pain for a few years until the remaining tissue becomes degenerated. Arthroscopy is a direct assault on the joint tissue. Arthroscopy, like the aforementioned treatments, may give some temporary relief of symptoms. But in the long-term, it will destabilize the joint and boost degeneration. In the long-run, these surgeries can lead to even more surgeries and eventual joint replacement.\r\n\r\nEven athletes, when faced with surgical repair of injuries, like an ACL tear, for example, have a low rate of return to sport and a high rate of new injury. That\'s because surgery makes the joint instability worse, not better. Many surgeries such as labral repair and ACL reconstruction can provide remarkable short-term pain relief. However, the replacement material will not function long-term like the original.\r\n\r\nACL grafts and labral repairs with titanium tacks just do not have the same pliability as the original tissue and cannot restore the joint back to normal. Eventually, they will cause problems.\r\n\r\nThe athlete or any joint pain patient must realize that with each procedure and each shaving or cutting of tissue, NSAID prescription, or corticosteroid injection, the risk of developing long-term arthritis and the eventual joint replacement is greatly increased. The key to keeping the joint strong is to stimulate the area to heal.\r\n<h4>Regenerative Orthopedics Is An Actual Joint Replacement Alternative Because It Repairs the Joint</h4>\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics can help you to avoid joint replacement by stimulating healing and by repairing the joint. Plus, it does not interfere with the normal healing process of the body. PRP, Prolotherapy, and the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy, as utilized at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, are types of Regenerative Orthopedics that stimulate the normal reparative mechanisms of the body by laying down new collagen, strengthening the tendons and ligaments, repairing the meniscus of the knee and hip labrum, and boosting cartilage growth.\r\n\r\nAll of these regenerative therapies work to reduce the chance of long-term arthritis and joint replacement. Platelet Rich Plasma, Prolotherapy, and Stem Cell Therapy offer hope to those suffering from various joint pain types and those trying to avoid joint replacement. While surgery is necessary for a small percentage of patients, non-surgical regenerative therapies should be first-line, conservative treatments tried before surgery.\r\n\r\nHave you already had surgery but continue to experience pain? Regenerative Orthopedics is effective even after surgery, when continued pain is experienced or for arthritis accelerated due to the surgery. Regenerative Orthopedics offers a promising alternative to joint replacement and the opportunity for healing and return to function for those suffering from chronic joint pain.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/prolo-news/\"><strong>Ever Wonder If There Is A Joint Replacement Alternative? Click here for more articles by Dr. Fields</strong></a>\r\n\r\n<em>1. Kim, S. Changes in surgical loads and economic burden of hip and knee replacements in the US: 1997–2004. Arthritis &amp; Rheumatism,2008: 59: 481–488. </em>doi<em>:10.1002/art.23525</em>','Ever Wonder If You Have Another Choice Other Than Joint Replacement?','','publish','open','closed','','ever-wonder-if-there-is-a-joint-replacement-alternative','','','2021-02-23 00:43:48','2021-02-23 00:43:48','',0,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=1406',0,'post','',0),(1407,8,'2019-06-12 10:59:49','2019-06-12 10:59:49','<h4>Regenerative Orthopedics: An Alternative to Joint Replacement</h4>\r\nJoint replacements are on the rise. They have increased so much that, in the last ten years, knee replacements have more than doubled and hip replacements more than tripled. <sup><strong>1</strong></sup> As life expectancy increases, this number will continue to go up. Arthritis is the most common cause of chronic knee and hip pain, and this condition eventually leads to joint replacement. Other causes of knee and hip pain include bursitis, tendonitis, sports injuries, chondromalacia patellae, ligament injury, meniscal injury, hip impingement, and labral injury, all of which often lead to an eventual surgical recommendation or joint replacement intervention.\r\n\r\n<h4>Traditional Therapies for Joint Pain</h4>\r\nThe goal of traditional therapies is to decrease pain and improve function. Treatments, such as weight loss, exercise, physiotherapy, bracing, and orthotics, may help temporarily, but are unfortunately unable to actually repair the joint instability or source of the pain. The increased mechanical stress caused by injury to the ligaments, meniscus, labrum, etc. changes the way the joint functions and makes the joint unstable and even more susceptible to further soft tissue injury. What is the result? When left unrepaired, the long-lasting effect of continual joint instability is arthritis. Again, many conventional treatments do not last in providing pain relief because they fail to repair the instability. They are also unable to prevent the eventual joint replacement. The road to arthritis, and the ensuing joint replacement, can only be remedied when the problem of joint instability is addressed.\r\n\r\n<h4>NSAIDS and Cortisone Interfere with Healing</h4>\r\nNSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) and corticosteroid injections are conservative, non-surgical therapies generally recommended initially for pain alleviation. Although steroid injections and NSAIDs have been shown to be effective in decreasing inflammation and pain short-term, they do not reverse the disease, but rather inhibit the properties of healing. For this reason, their use is cautioned in those who have joint injuries and arthritis. Interestingly, NSAIDs and corticosteroids have no beneficial effect on articular cartilage in arthritis, but rather accelerate the very disease for which they are most often used and prescribed, and are a catalyst towards joint replacement. It is interesting to point out that not long after doctors started injecting cortisone and other steroids into joints way back in the 1950s, reports of terrible joint diseases were already surfacing, and even back then, their intra-articular use was discouraged. Corticosteroid injections accelerate cartilage degeneration and joint destruction. Today, despite the dangers, cortisone use is widespread and has become the standard of care.\r\n\r\n<h4>What about the Popular Use of Hyaluronic Acid Injections for Joint Pain?</h4>\r\nUnfortunately, those who do find some pain relief from hyaluronic acid, generally only experience short-term results, which are frequently designed to delay the inevitable joint replacement.\r\n\r\n<h4>Does Arthroscopic Surgery Prevent Joint Replacement?</h4>\r\nAn attempt to eliminate pain or a painful area by the arthroscopic shaving, cutting, or removal of tissue will only delay the pain for a few years until the remaining tissue becomes degenerated. Arthroscopy is a direct assault to the joint tissue. Arthroscopy, like the aforementioned treatments, may give some temporary relief of symptoms, but in the long-term, will destabilize the joint and boost degeneration. In the long-run, these surgeries can lead to even more surgeries and the eventual joint replacement. Athletes, who have surgical repair of injuries, like an ACL tear for example, have a low rate of return to sport, and a high rate of new injury. Surgery makes joint instability worse, not better. Many surgeries such as labral repair and ACL reconstruction can provide remarkable short-term pain relief. However, the replacement material will not function long-term like the original. ACL grafts and labral repairs with titanium tacks just do not have the same pliability as the original tissue and cannot restore the joint back to normal. Eventually, they will cause problems. The athlete or any joint pain patient must realize that with each procedure and each shaving or cutting of tissue, NSAID prescription, or corticosteroid injection, the risk of developing long-term arthritis and the eventual joint replacement is greatly increased. The key to keeping the joint strong is to stimulate the area to heal.\r\n\r\n<h4>Regenerative Orthopedics Repairs the Joint</h4>\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics stimulates healing and repairs the joint, and does not interfere with the normal healing process of the body. PRP, Prolotherapy, and the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy, as utilized at OrthoRegen, are types of Regenerative Orthopedics that stimulate the normal reparative mechanisms of the body by laying down new collagen, strengthening the tendons and ligaments, repairing the meniscus of the knee and hip labrum, and boosting cartilage growth. They work to reduce the chance of long-term arthritis and joint replacement. PRP, Prolotherapy, and Stem Cell Therapy, offer hope to those suffering from various types of joint pain and to those trying to avoid joint replacement. While surgery is necessary in a small percentage of patients, non-surgical regenerative therapies should be first-line, conservative treatments tried prior to surgery.  Regenerative Orthopedics is effective even after surgery, when continued pain is experienced or for arthritis that was accelerated due to the surgery. Regenerative Orthopedics offers a promising alternative to joint replacement and the opportunity for healing and return to function for those suffering from chronic joint pain.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/prolo-news/\"><strong>Click here for more articles by Dr. Fields</strong></a>\r\n\r\n<em>1. Kim, S. Changes in surgical loads and economic burden of hip and knee replacements in the US: 1997–2004. Arthritis &amp; Rheumatism,2008: 59: 481–488. </em>doi<em>:10.1002/art.23525</em>','Avoid Joint Replacement','','inherit','closed','closed','','1406-revision-v1','','','2019-06-12 10:59:49','2019-06-12 10:59:49','',1406,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/1406-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1408,8,'2019-06-12 11:00:36','2019-06-12 11:00:36','[caption id=\"attachment_4530\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4530\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/shoulder-copy-2-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"Stop Pain from Rotator Cuff Injuries\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" /> <em><strong> Stop Pain from Rotator Cuff Injuries and Other Shoulder Problems</strong></em>[/caption]\r\n<h2>Stop Shoulder Pain from Rotator Cuff Injuries</h2>\r\nMany of us really enjoy participating in indoor and outdoor activities. Our favorite sport or activity might include swimming, golfing, bicycling, playing tennis, volleyball, or another favorite sport. But injuries to the shoulder are common. How do you stop pain from rotator cuff injuries and other shoulder problems?\r\n<h3>The Unique Shoulder Joint and How That Uniqueness Predisposes Us to Shoulder Injury</h3>\r\nThe shoulder is a unique joint in that it is incredibly flexible. The shoulder joint is one of the body’s ball and socket joints, equipped with a huge range of motion. That’s a great feature! Why? Because so many of the activities the shoulder is called upon to perform require mobility and flexibility.\r\n\r\n<em>But there is a balance between flexibility and the maintenance of joint stability.</em> The downside of all that flexibility and motion is injury and instability. And that unfortunately results in pain and impaired function! Athletes such as pitchers, quarterbacks, tennis players, and swimmers, are prone to shoulder injuries. These sports all require repetitive overhead movements. Even golfers suffer regularly from shoulder injuries due to the positioning in the backswing, which commonly affects the non-dominant shoulder. Jobs requiring repeated overhead motion, like painting, can aggravate the shoulder as well and lead to shoulder injury and pain.\r\n<h3>What\'s Behind Rotator Cuff and Other Shoulder Injuries?</h3>\r\nAggressive, repetitive use can cause ligaments to stretch out and elongate. Does your shoulder click and clunk? That\'s not normal. But it is a result of stretched-out soft tissue and abnormal motion in the shoulder joint. Unfortunately, the ligaments do not have much of a blood supply. And when injured, the lower blood supply means ligament healing can be insufficient. If complete healing does not occur, then the abnormal joint motion from unstable ligaments continues.\r\n\r\nDamaged ligaments need time to remodel and repair. For instance, a tennis player with shoulder pain may need to reduce training hours and allow for proper rest time between workouts. The same is true for the golfer, swimmer, pitcher, and painter! With inadequate healing, the shoulder becomes unstable and will start making a clunking or clicking noise. When this occurs with every stroke or swing motion, it can indicate a more severe, multidirectional shoulder instability. The shoulder joint at this point is moving abnormally in a variety of directions, generating more shoulder injury and provoking shoulder pain.\r\n<h3>Shoulder Pain from Rotator Cuff Injury</h3>\r\nHave you or someone you know suffered from a rotator cuff injury? It’s quite a common shoulder injury. A rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and tendons surrounding the glenohumeral joint. The function of the rotator cuff is to provide motion for activities above the waist and shoulders. Because of this, injuries to this group of muscles and tendons often transpire with overhead activities.\r\n\r\nOngoing instability causes strain and weakness in the rotator cuff muscles, which persists at fatiguing the muscles. This will alter the way they function and move, and can lead to injury to other shoulder structures. You can picture how continuing to use poor form, or persisting to work out with an injured shoulder, can set the sufferer on an ongoing course of abnormal joint motion and shoulder injury. Continued overuse results in increased instability, a weaker rotator cuff, and an eventual tear and shoulder degeneration.\r\n<h4>Glenoid Labral Tears of the Shoulder</h4>\r\nAnother affliction common to the shoulder is a glenoid labrum injury. The glenoid labrum is a very important structure because it stabilizes the shoulder. The glenoid is the shoulder socket and the labrum is basically the soft tissue surrounding the socket. A tear to this soft tissue labrum is prevalent in workers who do a lot of manual labor and is also a common injury in athletes.\r\n\r\nThis shoulder injury can occur in a traumatic event, through repetitive motion, or with recurrent dislocations. When the labrum is torn, other ligaments and tendons surrounding the shoulder are often injured too. So if the forces involved in the injury were significant enough to tear the labrum, they were most likely also sufficient to injure the ligaments or tendons.\r\n\r\nKeep this in mind when seeking repair, because all of the injured shoulder structures need to be treated to have a completely healed shoulder joint. Otherwise, the healing will be incomplete, and a cycle of shoulder injury, shoulder re-injury, and shoulder pain is set in motion.\r\n<h4>Should Surgery Be Sought in Shoulder Injuries?</h4>\r\nSurgery is commonly sought to stop pain from rotator cuff injuries and labral tears, but the correction is often ineffective. Why is that? The reason is that surgery, including arthroscopic treatment, involves the removal or debridement of the shoulder structures. When these structures are removed, the shoulder joint is left more unstable, and prone to re-injury!\r\n\r\nGuess what happens when the instability is not repaired? The ongoing <em><strong>abnormal movement</strong></em> will eventually result in the development of arthritis. That\'s because the body will try to stop the movement or stabilize the shoulder by growing more bone! More instability results in more problems and more shoulder pain.\r\n<h4><em>What About Other Conservative Treatment Options to Stop Shoulder Pain from Rotator Cuff Injuries?</em></h4>\r\nConservative treatments such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) and corticosteroids are often recommended too. And although they may give some short-term pain relief, these treatments do not resolve the underlying soft tissue tears and shoulder injury. Sadly, these treatments inhibit healing and further the problem they are given for in the first place. The shoulder pain sufferer is then left with unhealed soft tissue in the shoulder, abnormal motion, and continued pain.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4964\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4964\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Shoulder.-Journal-of-Clinical-Imaging-500x419.png\" alt=\"Shoulder. Journal Of Clinical Imaging\" width=\"500\" height=\"419\" /> <strong>             PRP is effective at reducing shoulder pain</strong>[/caption]\r\n<h4><strong>Regenerative Treatments That Heal the Shoulder</strong></h4>\r\nWhen shoulder injuries do occur or when injuries do not heal properly despite trials of multiple treatment modalities, an effective option is available. Non-Surgical Regenerative Orthopedics, such as Stem Cell Therapy, Prolotherapy, and PRP are treatments that can be utilized to treat and repair shoulder injuries such as glenoid labral tears and rotator cuff injuries. These treatments work because they correct the underlying problem and naturally alleviate shoulder pain.\r\n\r\nProlotherapy, Stem Cell Therapy, and PRP require almost no downtime. They are ideal for athletes who need to continue training, the weekend golfer who doesn’t want to stop their beloved sport, and the painter who cannot afford much downtime. Shoulder injuries often need a treatment that restarts or reboots the ability to repair, and these regenerative therapies do just that. Shoulder instability, rotator cuff injuries, glenoid labral tears (as long as the tear is not complete), and pain can be successfully addressed with these regenerative medicine techniques.\r\n\r\nProlotherapy, Stem Cell Therapy, and PRP are designed to help repair the painful shoulder without cutting, suturing, sewing, or stapling. This is a natural injection therapy that strengthens loose and unstable shoulder joints and the involved ligaments and tendons, creating a more stable, strong, and pain-free shoulder. And this results in the active person being able to continue working or engaging in the sports and activities they love!\r\n<h3>References</h3>\r\n1Sengodan, Vetrivel Chezian, Sajith Kurian, and Raghupathy Ramasamy. \"Treatment of partial rotator cuff tear with ultrasound-guided platelet-rich plasma.\" <em>Journal of clinical imaging science</em> 7 (2017).\r\n2Mora, Maria Valencia, et al. “Stem cell therapy in the management of shoulder rotator cuff disorders.” <em>World Journal of Stem Cells</em>.4 (2015): 691.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/prolo-news/\"><strong>Click here for more articles by Dr. Fields</strong></a>','Stop Shoulder Pain from Rotator Cuff Injuries','','publish','open','closed','','stop-pain-from-rotator-cuff-injuries-and-other-shoulder-injuries','','','2022-04-05 00:12:25','2022-04-05 00:12:25','',0,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=1408',0,'post','',0),(1409,8,'2019-06-12 11:00:36','2019-06-12 11:00:36','The hot days of summer will soon be upon us with the draw to engage in the pleasure of outdoor activities. What better time to swim, golf, bike ride or play tennis, volleyball or another favorite sport. Shoulder pain should not interfere with those plans!\r\n\r\n<h4>The Unique Shoulder Joint</h4>\r\nThe shoulder is a unique joint in that it is incredibly flexible. The shoulder joint is one of the body’s ball and socket joints, equipped with a huge range of motion. That’s a great feature, because so many of the activities the shoulder is called upon to perform require mobility and flexibility. But there is a balance between flexibility and the maintenance of joint stability. The downside of all that flexibility and motion is injury and instability, which unfortunately results in pain and impaired function! Athletes such as pitchers, quarterbacks, tennis players and swimmers, are prone to shoulder injuries. These sports all require repetitive overhead movements. Even golfers suffer regularly from shoulder injuries due to the positioning in the backswing, which commonly affect the non-dominant shoulder. Jobs requiring repeated overhead motion, like painting, can aggravate the shoulder as well and lead to shoulder injury and pain.\r\n\r\nAggressive, repetitive use can cause ligaments to stretch out and elongate. Does your shoulder click and clunk? That is not normal but is a result of stretched out soft tissue and abnormal motion in the shoulder joint. Unfortunately, the ligaments do not have much of a blood supply, which causes problems of insufficient healing that promotes continued abnormal joint motion. When they become damaged, ligaments need time to remodel and repair. For instance, a tennis player with shoulder pain may need to reduce training hours and allow for proper rest time between workouts. The same is true for the golfer, swimmer, pitcher, and painter! With inadequate healing, the shoulder becomes unstable, and will start making a clunking or clicking noise. When this occurs with every stroke or swing motion, it can indicate a more severe, multidirectional shoulder instability. That’s right! The shoulder joint at this point is moving abnormally in a variety of directions, generating more shoulder injury and provoking shoulder pain.\r\n\r\n<h4>Rotator Cuff Injury</h4>\r\nHave you or someone you know suffered from a rotator cuff injury? It’s quite a common shoulder injury. The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and tendons surrounding the glenohumeral joint. The function of the rotator cuff is to provide motion for activities above the waist and shoulders. Because of this, injuries to this group of muscles and tendons, often transpires with overhead activities. Ongoing instability causes strain and weakness in the rotator cuff muscles, which persists at fatiguing the muscles. This will alter the way they function and move, and can lead to injury to other shoulder structures. You can picture how continuing to use poor form, or persisting to work out with an injured shoulder, can set the sufferer on an ongoing course of abnormal joint motion and shoulder injury. Continued overuse results in increased instability, a weaker rotator cuff, and an eventual tear and shoulder degeneration.\r\n\r\n<h4>Glenoid Labral Tears</h4>\r\nAnother affliction common to the shoulder is a glenoid labrum injury. The glenoid labrum is a very important structure because it stabilizes the shoulder. The glenoid is the shoulder socket and the labrum is basically the soft tissue surrounding the socket. A tear to this soft tissue labrum is prevalent in workers who do a lot of manual labor and is also a common injury in athletes. This shoulder injury can occur in a traumatic event, through repetitive motion, or with recurrent dislocations. When the labrum is torn, other ligaments and tendons surrounding the shoulder are often injured too, because if the forces involved in the injury were significant enough to tear the labrum, they were most likely also sufficient to injure the ligaments or tendons. Keep this in mind when seeking repair, because all of injured shoulder structures need to be treated to have a completely healed shoulder joint. Otherwise, the healing will be incomplete, and a cycle of shoulder injury, shoulder re-injury, and shoulder pain is set in motion.\r\n\r\n<h4>Should Surgery Be Sought?</h4>\r\nSurgery is common for rotator cuff and labral tears, but correction is often ineffective. Why is that? The reason is that surgery, including arthroscopic treatment, involves the removal or debridement of the shoulder structures. When these structures are removed, the shoulder joint is left more unstable, and prone to re-injury! Guess what happens when the instability is not repaired? The ongoing abnormal movement will eventually result in the development of arthritis, because the body will try to stop the movement or stabilize the shoulder by growing more bone! More instability results in more problems and more shoulder pain.\r\n\r\nConservative treatments such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDS) and corticosteroids may be sought, and although they may give some short-term pain relief, these treatments do not resolve the underlying soft tissue tears and shoulder injury. Sadly, these treatments inhibit healing and further the problem they are given for in the first place. The shoulder pain sufferer is left with unhealed soft tissue in the shoulder, abnormal motion, and continued pain.\r\n\r\n<h4>Treatments That Heal the Shoulder</h4>\r\nWhen shoulder injuries do occur or when injuries do not heal properly despite trials of multiple treatment modalities, an effective option is available. Non-surgical Regenerative Orthopedics, such as Prolotherapy and PRP, are treatments that can be utilized to treat and repair shoulder injuries such as glenoid labral tears and rotator cuff injuries. These treatments work because they correct the underlying problem and naturally alleviate shoulder pain. Prolotherapy and PRP require almost no down time. They are ideal for athletes who need to continue training, the weekend golfer who doesn’t want to stop their beloved sport, and the painter who cannot afford much downtime. Shoulder injuries often need a treatment that restarts or reboots its ability to repair, and Prolotherapy and PRP do just that. Shoulder instability, rotator cuff injuries, glenoid labral tears (as long as the tear is not complete) and pain can be successfully addressed with these regenerative medicine techniques.\r\n\r\nProlotherapy or PRP are designed to help repair the painful shoulder without cutting, suturing, sewing, or stapling. This is a natural injection therapy that strengthens loose and unstable shoulder joints and the involved ligaments and tendons, creating a more stable, strong, and pain-free shoulder so the active person can continue working or engage in the sports and activities they love!\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/prolo-news/\"><strong>Click here for more articles by Dr. Fields</strong></a>','Stop Shoulder Pain from Rotator Cuff and Other Shoulder Injuries','','inherit','closed','closed','','1408-revision-v1','','','2019-06-12 11:00:36','2019-06-12 11:00:36','',1408,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/1408-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1410,8,'2019-06-12 11:01:24','2019-06-12 11:01:24','[caption id=\"attachment_4490\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"445\"]<img class=\" wp-image-4490\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/BACK-pain-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"Back Pain\" width=\"445\" height=\"445\" /> <em><strong>          Unrelenting Back Pain Resolved with Prolotherapy</strong></em>[/caption]\r\n<h3>Unrelenting Back Pain Repaired with Regenerative Orthopedics</h3>\r\nIs your unrelenting back pain becoming progressively worse? And is prolonged sitting or standing for extended periods of time getting more and more difficult? Do you frequently pop or crack your own back to get some relief or are your adjustments not holding? Have you tried all different types of treatments to find some relief?\r\n<h3>Common Treatment Options for Unrelenting Back Pain</h3>\r\nDoes this sound like you? It\'s true that many commonly used treatments for back pain can ease some of the pain. For example, sOTC pain medication, NSAIDs, and massage can provide a bit of relief.\r\n\r\nWhen the pain persists, some folks with back pain turn to narcotics, steroids,, and even anti-depressants. But these treatment options come with their own set of problems. Oftentimes, back pain becomes chronic, and can last three to six months or more, with the pain returning again and again.\r\n<h3>Pain Will Continue Until the Underlying Cause Is Addressed</h3>\r\nSo why don’t these treatments make the pain go away for good? The pain stays because the underlying causative factor has not been repaired. Pain medications, NSAIDs, steroids, and anti-depressants are not reparative. And they do not fix the ligamentous source of the musculoskeletal pain. They may relieve some of the symptoms for a period of time, but they do not correct the problem. Injured ligaments are frequently the root cause of back pain. Therefore, when they remain unrepaired, the back pain sufferer is left with ongoing pain and will continue to experience difficulties in function and quality of life.\r\n\r\nChiropractors can provide relief for back pain, with care that is often excellent in many cases. However, there are times when back pain becomes more and more frequent, and the adjustments do not hold. In these instances, the patient experiences pain again only a few days after getting treatment. Ligament and/or tendon injuries are very likely at the root of this back pain problem.\r\n\r\nImaging tools, like X-rays and MRI’s, may be helpful in certain situations. But although highly accessible, their usage has not caused the rates of back pain to go down.\r\n<h3>What Causes Back Pain?</h3>\r\nBack pain is often the result of an injury, possibly due to sudden movements and poor body mechanics. It may also be due to trauma that transpires during a sports activity, fall,, or motor vehicle accident. Acute injuries, such as minor muscle strains, frequently heal quickly due to the great blood supply and healing capacity of the muscles.\r\n\r\nHowever, many back pain sufferers deal with chronic pain, or pain that lasts more than three to six months. And all too often, the underlying cause is not identified. The common denominator for many painful musculoskeletal conditions causing back pain is spinal instability due to injury to the ligaments. <em><strong>Regenerative Orthopedics is a non-surgical treatment that can provide the solution to heal those injured ligaments and get rid of your back pain.</strong></em>\r\n<h4>Let’s Explain What Happens In Disc Degeneration and Herniated Discs:</h4>\r\nA herniated disc actually herniates <em><strong>through</strong></em> ligaments. Disc degeneration occurs when ligaments around the spine are injured. That’s why treatment needs to be directed at healing these injured ligaments. Interestingly, when scientists want to induce a disc herniation or degeneration in an animal, they damage the ligaments. After the ligaments are intentionally injured, within a short period of time, the discs will become degenerated or herniated.\r\n\r\nLigaments are supportive structures joining bone to bone. In the back or spine, they connect adjacent vertebrae. The ligaments of the back serve as one of the primary stabilizing structures of the spinal column. They help to provide adequate motion and also restrict excessive movement, which protects the spinal column and nerve roots as they exit the spine.\r\n\r\nInstability is part of the pathophysiology of the degenerated and herniated disc. When the ligaments around the spine are injured, excessive joint mobility occurs, and the bones (vertebrae) move too much. The extra movement creates unstable vertebrae, which will result in back pain.\r\n\r\nWhy does movement lead to pain? The exaggerated motion from instability causes abnormal forces and pressure on the discs between the vertebrae.  And that will eventually produce degeneration of the discs. Disc degeneration eventually leads to arthritis. When the ligaments become stretched out or injured, the muscles tighten and generate pain. You feel this in the form of muscle spasms.\r\n\r\nIf the ligaments and/or muscles are unable to stabilize the vertebrae, the body overgrows bone. This overgrowth of bone produces the loss of motion noted in arthritis as the body tries to stabilize the spine.\r\n<h4>Does Fusion Surgery Help the Instability?</h4>\r\nFusion surgery can prevent the motion of these segments that are moving excessively. However, the fusion does not resolve the underlying ligament injury. Back pain may continue even after surgery due to damage in other vertebral regions, like the segments above or below the fusions, or the unaddressed ligament injury.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedic treatments to the area above and below the disc degeneration strengthen the ligaments, resolve the subluxation and instability, and relieve the back pain. The therapy stabilizes the joint by treating the disc degeneration\'s underlying cause and relieving back pain.\r\n<h4>Regeneration, Not Surgery</h4>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4960\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4960\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Back-Pain.Hauser-500x419.png\" alt=\"Back Pain.hauser\" width=\"500\" height=\"419\" /> <strong>             Prolotherapy and PRP Are Beneficial for Back Pain</strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedic physicians utilize regenerative injection therapies to stimulate the body to repair the ligaments. Our bodies have exceptional regenerative capabilities. The regenerative medicine approach triggers the body to strengthen the tissue on its own. Regenerative Orthopedics, such as Prolotherapy, Platelet Rich Plasma and Stem Cell Therapy, stimulate the body to heal itself. In the case of unrelenting back pain, regenerative techniques specifically stimulate the repair of the ligaments through which the disc herniates and the ligaments connecting the vertebrae.\r\n\r\nOne of the wonderful things about Regenerative Orthopedics for back pain is that the individual can maintain activity and get back to sports or other activities they enjoy without extensive downtime. Treatments are individually tailored to promote healing and return people to their active lives. It’s really an amazing transformation to see people regain their mobility and independence!\r\n\r\nWe strongly recommend looking into Regenerative Orthopedics for those with back pain because it is helpful for many back pain related conditions, including herniated discs, bulging discs, and degenerative disc disease. Why continue to suffer when you can eliminate back pain with Regenerative Orthopedics.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/prolo-news\"><strong>Click here for more articles by Dr. Fields</strong></a>\r\n<h3>References</h3>\r\nHauser, Ross A., et al. \"Lumbar instability as an etiology of low back pain and its treatment by prolotherapy: A review.\" <i>Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation</i> Preprint (2021): 1-12.','Unrelenting Back Pain Repaired with Regenerative Orthopedics','','publish','open','closed','','unrelenting-back-pain-repaired-with-regenerative-orthopedics','','','2022-03-26 16:11:29','2022-03-26 16:11:29','',0,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=1410',0,'post','',0),(1411,8,'2019-06-12 11:01:24','2019-06-12 11:01:24','Is your back pain becoming progressively worse? Prolonged sitting, or standing for extended periods of time is getting more and more difficult. You frequently pop or crack your own back to get some relief and your adjustments aren’t holding. You try all different types of treatments in an effort to find some relief.\r\n\r\nMany of the commonly used treatments for back pain can ease the pain, such as OTC pain medication, NSAIDS, and massage. When the pain persists, some folks with back pain turn to narcotics, steroids and even anti-depressants, but these come with their own set of problems. Oftentimes, back pain becomes chronic, lasting more than three to six months, with the pain returning again and again. Why don’t these treatments make the pain go away for good? The pain stays, because the underlying causative factor has not been repaired. Pain medications, NSAIDS, steroids, and anti-depressants are not reparative, and do not fix the ligamentous source of the musculoskeletal pain. They may relieve some of the symptoms, for a period of time, but they do not correct the problem. Injured ligaments are frequently the root cause of back pain, and when they remain unrepaired, the back pain sufferer is left with ongoing pain and will continue to experience difficulties in function and quality of life.\r\n\r\nChiropractors can provide relief for back pain, with care that is often excellent in many cases. There are times, however, when back pain becomes more and more frequent and the adjustments do not hold. In these instances, the patient experiences pain again only a few days after getting treatment. Ligament and/or tendon injuries are very likely at the root of this back pain problem.\r\n\r\nImaging tools, like X-rays and MRI’s, may be helpful in certain situations. But although highly accessible, their usage has not caused the rates of back pain to go down.\r\n\r\n<h4>What Causes Back Pain?</h4>\r\nBack pain is most often the result of an injury, possibly due to sudden movements and poor body mechanics or from trauma during a sports activity, fall or motor vehicle accident. Acute injuries, such as minor muscle strains, frequently heal quickly due to the great blood supply and healing capacity of the muscles. However, many back pain sufferers deal with chronic pain, or pain that lasts more than three to six months, and all too often the underlying cause is not identified. The common denominator for many painful musculoskeletal conditions causing back pain is spinal instability due to injury to the ligaments. Regenerative Orthopedics is a non-surgical treatment that can provide the solution to heal those injured ligaments and get rid of your back pain.\r\n\r\n<h4>Let’s Explain What Happens In Disc Degeneration and Herniated Discs:</h4>\r\nA herniated disc actually herniates through ligaments. Disc degeneration occurs when ligaments around the spine are injured. That’s why treatment needs to be directed at healing these injured ligaments. Interestingly, when scientists want to induce a disc herniation or degeneration in an animal, they injure the ligaments and within a short period of time the discs will become degenerated or herniated. Ligaments are supportive structures joining bone to bone, and in the back or spine, connect adjacent vertebrae. The ligaments of the back serve as one of the primary stabilizing structures of the spinal column. They help to provide adequate motion and also restrict excessive motion, which protects the spinal column and nerve roots as they exit the spine.\r\n\r\nInstability is part of the pathophysiology of the degenerated and herniated disc. When the ligaments around the spine are injured, excessive joint mobility occurs and the bones (vertebrae) move too much, creating vertebral instability which will cause back pain. The excessive motion causes abnormal forces and pressure on the discs between the vertebrae, which produces the degeneration of the discs. Disc degeneration eventually leads to arthritis. When the ligaments become stretched out or injured, the muscles tighten and generate pain. You feel this in the form of muscle spasms. If the ligaments and/or muscles are unable to stabilize the vertebrae, the body overgrows bone. This overgrowth of bone produces the loss of motion noted in arthritis, as the body tries to stabilize the spine.\r\n\r\n<h4>Does Fusion Surgery Help the Instability?</h4>\r\nFusion surgery can prevent motion of these segments that are moving excessively. However, the fusion does not resolve the underlying ligament injury. Back pain may continue even after surgery, due to injury in other vertebral regions, the segments above or below the fusions or the unaddressed ligament injury. Regenerative Orthopedic treatments to the area above and below the disc degeneration strengthen the ligaments, resolve the subluxation and instability, and relieve the back pain. The therapy stabilizes the joint by treating the underlying cause of the disc degeneration, and relieving back pain.\r\n\r\n<h4>Regeneration, Not Surgery</h4>\r\nRegenerative Orthopedic physicians utilize regenerative injection therapies to stimulate the body to repair the ligaments. Our bodies have amazing regenerative capabilities. The regenerative medicine approach triggers the body to strengthen the tissue on its own. Regenerative Orthopedics, such as Prolotherapy, Platelet Rich Plasma and Stem Cell Therapy, stimulate the body to heal itself. In the case of back pain, regenerative techniques specifically stimulate the repair of the ligaments through which the disc herniates and the ligaments connecting the vertebrae.\r\n\r\nOne of the wonderful things about Regenerative Orthopedics for back pain is, the individual can maintain activity and get back to sports or other activities they enjoy, without the need for extensive downtime. Treatments are individually tailored to promote healing and return people to their active lives. It’s really an amazing transformation to see people regain their mobility and independence!\r\n\r\nFor those with back pain, we strongly recommend looking into Regenerative Orthopedics, because it is helpful for many back pain related conditions including herniated discs, bulging discs, and degenerative disc disease. Why continue to suffer when you can eliminate back pain with Regenerative Orthopedics.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/prolo-news\"><strong>Click here for more articles by Dr. Fields</strong></a>','Unrelenting Back Pain Repaired with Regenerative Orthopedics','','inherit','closed','closed','','1410-revision-v1','','','2019-06-12 11:01:24','2019-06-12 11:01:24','',1410,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/1410-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1412,8,'2019-06-12 11:02:13','2019-06-12 11:02:13','<h3>Find Relief from Painful Knees with Regenerative Orthopedics</h3>\r\nOur knees are a critical part of our ability to move, especially since they assist us in getting around from place to place. Our knees are called on so we can conquer even the simplest of tasks. We can\'t really accomplish our day to day living without them. How else can we get out of bed every morning? And for those who choose the more daunting endeavors like running a marathon, working knees are pretty important. Painful knees can sure get in the way!\r\n\r\nWhen our knees are healthy, we go about our daily activities without much thought. That\'s because our knees are strong, stable, and pain-free. Healthy knees can help us conquer uneven terrain, move around obstacles, walk over wet and slippery surfaces, run, jump and twist. It takes a complex balance of coordinated efforts between all of the structures of the knee to move normally, maintain performance, and remain healthy.\r\n\r\nBut once we sustain an injury, all of that changes. When our knees begin to hurt, we sure take notice! It\'s then that even simple, every-day tasks feels daunting. Besides causing pain, a knee injury alters the way the knee structures work together. Any change in the structures of the knee set it up for imbalance. That\'s because the muscles, tendons, ligaments, menisci, cartilage and bone cooperate together to ensure smooth function. And when they are injured, the distribution of stresses changes, allowing for instability of the knee, further injury, and pain.\r\n<h3>Strong Ligaments Are Crucial to Prevent Painful Knees</h3>\r\nLigaments are structures of the knee that play a crucial role in the health and stability of the knee. Yet they are particularly vulnerable when the loads placed on them exceed their allowed elasticity. If ligaments become injured, your knee will hurt! Why? Ligaments are full of nerve endings! When overloaded from an injury, the ligaments stretch out and weaken. And that creates an unstable knee joint, which causes those nerve endings to send out pain signals.\r\n\r\nThere are quite a few secondary conditions that arise from a knee joint that is unstable due to too much pressure placed on other knee structures. Some examples include conditions like patellar tendonitis, meniscal injuries, runner’s knee, jumper’s knee, patellofemoral pain syndrome, chondromalacia patella, and osteoarthritis. All of these conditions arise from altered joint mechanics and injured soft tissue of the knee which end up causing painful knees.\r\n\r\nInjury to the ligaments of the knee is quite common. Those who follow sports will frequently hear of athletes missing their entire season due to injuries like anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears? Since the knee structures all work together in a coordinated effort, an injury to one joint structure can also affect other structures of the knee.\r\n<h4><em>Ligament Injury Can Occur at the Time of the Trauma or Over Time</em></h4>\r\nSometimes the injury to the other structure(s) occurs at the time of the trauma. For example, if the force during the injury is sufficiently excessive, it is capable of tearing the ACL along with the meniscus, and quite possibly injuring other ligaments as well. Secondary injury can also occur over time. This can happen when an injury to one structure allows for an abnormal balance of the knee joint. The imbalance negatively affects the structures as the uneven distribution of motion causes them to work harder.\r\n\r\nThe unstable knee joint transmits impaired forces to the bones, ligaments, tendons and menisci, resulting in pain, excessive joint displacement, lack of smooth motion and joint weakness. Each link is important, so if one link is affected, the dynamics of the rest of the knee are altered.\r\n\r\nThe assault to knee health doesn’t stop there. When injury to the soft tissue or articular surfaces of the knee takes place, it is very common for secondary arthritis to develop in the knee. Arthritis can occur within a few years with severe injuries, or take decades to occur when the injury is less severe. The end result is that your knee will hurt more.\r\n<h3>Treatment Options for Painful Knees</h3>\r\nCurrent treatment options for injured and painful knees generally focus on short-term relief of symptoms. They are utilized in an effort to stop your knees from hurting. Examples include treatments like physical therapy, corticosteroid injections, NSAIDS and intra-articular hyaluronic acid injections. These treatments may provide some pain relief, and stop your knees from hurting for a period of time.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>But not all treatments make your knee healthy.</strong></em> It is important to be aware that corticosteroids and NSAIDS have both been linked to the acceleration of the arthritic process, among other deleterious side effects. In the long run, they may make your knees hurt more.\r\n\r\nTo stop the knees from hurting, treatments need to address the injured joint structures. The soft tissue, such as the ligaments, need to be strengthened. And unfortunately, most treatments are unable to strengthen them. And so they often fail to resolve the pain, since injured ligaments are often at the core of the painful knee. A lack of knee health continues as do symptoms and progression of the disease process. If the root of the problem is not repaired, you are left with knees that continue to hurt.\r\n<h3>Will Surgery Stop My Knee from Hurting?</h3>\r\nAlthough surgical intervention may be needed in cases of fracture and complete tears, surgical arthroscopy for arthritis has been shown to lack benefit, even when compared to exercise and other non-surgical treatments.<sup><strong>1</strong></sup> Repair of meniscal injuries by arthroscopic partial meniscectomy has also been questioned in studies due to lack of efficacy.<sup><strong>2</strong></sup> These surgeries are also highly associated with acceleration of the arthritic process,3 which as you know, will cause your knee to hurt.\r\n<h3>What Treatment Stops the Knee from Hurting?</h3>\r\nThe knee needs to be repair and regeneration! Regenerative Orthopedics does just that. And it addresses knee pain, because it strengthens and repairs the underlying ligament injury and weakness. As a safe and effective non-surgical treatment option, Regenerative Orthopedics, including Prolotherapy, PRP and Stem Cell Therapy, actually repairs the knee joint.\r\n\r\nIt resolves the problem because it promotes healing of the knee structures such as ligaments, tendons, menisci and cartilage.\r\n\r\nIf knee pain has you side-lined, don’t put up with knees that continue to hurt. We can help get you back to doing the things you love, without the nuisance of painful knees!\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/prolo-news/\"><strong>Click here for more articles by Dr. Fields</strong></a>\r\n<h3>References:</h3>\r\n<em>1. Marsh JD, Birmingham TB, Giffin JR, et al. Cost-effectiveness analysis of arthroscopic surgery compared with non-operative management for osteoarthritis of the knee. BMJ Open 2016; 5:e009949.doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2015- 009949</em>\r\n<em>2. Khan M, Evaniew N, Bedi A, Ayeni OR, Bhandari M. Arthroscopic surgery for degenerative tears of the meniscus: a systematic review and meta-analysis. CMAJ.2014;186(14):1057-1064.</em>\r\n<em>3. Berthiaume MJ, Raynauld JP, Martel-Pelletier J, et al. Meniscal tear and extrusion are strongly associated with progression of symptomatic knee osteoarthritis as assessed by quantitative magnetic resonance imaging. Ann Rheum Dis 2005;64(4):556-563.</em>','Relief from Painful Knees','','publish','open','closed','','relief-from-painful-knees','','','2021-02-24 00:05:29','2021-02-24 00:05:29','',0,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=1412',0,'post','',0),(1413,8,'2019-06-12 11:02:13','2019-06-12 11:02:13','<h6>Find Relief with Regenerative Orthopedics</h6>\r\nOur knees are a critical part of our ability to move since they assist us in ambulating from place to place. They are called upon to conquer even the simplest of tasks requiring locomotion in day to day living, such as getting out of bed every morning, and the more daunting endeavors like running a marathon.  With healthy knees, we go about our daily activities without much thought, because our knees are strong, stable, and pain-free. Healthy knees can help us conquer uneven terrain, circle obstacles, walk over wet and slippery surfaces, run, jump and twist. It takes a complex balance of coordinated efforts between all of the structures of the knee to move normally, maintain performance, and remain healthy. Once we sustain an injury, and the knee begins to hurt, we sure take notice, and even simple, every-day tasks feels daunting. Besides causing pain, an injury alters the way the knee structures work together. Any change in the structures of the knee, including the muscles, tendons, ligaments, menisci, cartilage and bone, which cooperate to ensure smooth function and the distribution of stresses, will set the once healthy knee joint up for imbalance, joint instability, further injury, and pain.\r\n\r\n<h6>Strong Ligaments Are Crucial to Keep Your Knee from Hurting</h6>\r\nLigaments are structures of the knee that play a crucial role in the health and stability of the knee, yet are particularly vulnerable when the loads placed on them exceed their allowed elasticity. If ligaments become injured, your knee will hurt! Why? Ligaments are full of nerve endings! When overloaded from an injury, the ligaments stretch out and weaken, creating an unstable knee joint, and causing those nerve endings to send pain signals. There are quite a few secondary conditions that arise from a knee joint that is unstable, because too much pressure is placed on the other knee structures, including patellar tendonitis, meniscal injuries, runner’s knee, jumper’s knee, patellofemoral pain syndrome, chondromalacia patella, and osteoarthritis. All of these conditions cause your knees to hurt.\r\n\r\nInjury to the ligaments of the knee is quite common. Those who follow sports will frequently hear of athletes missing their entire season due to injuries such as an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear? Since the knee structures all work together in a coordinated effort, an injury to one joint structure can also affect other structures of the knee. Sometimes that occurs at the time of the trauma, if the force is sufficiently excessive, capable of tearing the ACL along with the meniscus, and quite possibly injuring other ligaments as well. Secondary injury can also occur over time, when an injury to one structure, allows for an abnormal balance of the knee joint, negatively affecting the structures as the uneven distribution of motion causes them to work harder. The unstable knee joint transmits impaired forces to the bones, ligaments, tendons and menisci, resulting in pain, excessive joint displacement, lack of smooth motion and joint weakness. Each link is important, so if one link is affected, the dynamics of the rest of the knee are altered.\r\n\r\nThe assault to knee health doesn’t stop there. When injury to the soft tissue or articular surfaces of the knee takes place, it is very common for secondary arthritis to develop in the knee. Arthritis can occur within a few years with severe injuries, or take decades to occur when the injury is less severe. The end result is that your knee will hurt more.\r\n\r\n<h6>Treatment Options for Knees That Hurt</h6>\r\nCurrent treatment options for injured and painful knees generally focus on short-term relief of symptoms. They are utilized in an effort to stop your knees from hurting, and may include treatments like physical therapy, corticosteroid injections, NSAIDS and intra-articular hyaluronic acid injections. These treatments may provide some pain relief, and stop your knees from hurting for a time period, but not all treatments make your knee healthy. It is important to be aware that corticosteroids and NSAIDS have both been linked to the acceleration of the arthritic process, among other deleterious side effects. In the long run, they may make your knees hurt more. To stop the knees from hurting, treatments need to address the injured joint structures. The soft tissue, such as the ligaments, need to be strengthened, and most treatments are unable to strengthen them, and so they often fail to resolve the pain, since injured ligaments are often at the core of the hurting knee. A lack of knee health continues as do symptoms and progression of the disease process. If the root of the problem is not repaired, you are left with knees that continue to hurt.\r\n\r\n<h6>Will Surgery Stop My Knee from Hurting?</h6>\r\nAlthough surgical intervention may be needed in cases of fracture and complete tears, surgical arthroscopy for arthritis has been shown to lack benefit, even when compared to exercise and other non-surgical treatments.<sup><strong>1</strong></sup> Repair of meniscal injuries by arthroscopic partial meniscectomy has also been questioned in studies due to lack of efficacy.<sup><strong>2</strong></sup> These surgeries are also highly associated with acceleration of the arthritic process,3 which as you know, will cause your knee to hurt.\r\n\r\n<h6>What Treatment Stops the Knee from Hurting?</h6>\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics addresses knee pain, because it strengthens and repairs the underlying ligament injury and weakness. As a safe and effective non-surgical treatment option, Regenerative Orthopedics, including Prolotherapy, PRP and Stem Cell Therapy, actually repairs the knee joint. It works because it promotes healing of the knee structures such as ligaments, tendons, menisci and cartilage. If knee pain has you side-lined, don’t put up with knees that continue to hurt. We can help get you back to doing the things you love, without the nuisance of painful knees!\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/prolo-news/\"><strong>Click here for more articles by Dr. Fields</strong></a>\r\n\r\n<em>1. Marsh JD, Birmingham TB, Giffin JR, et al. Cost-effectiveness analysis of arthroscopic surgery compared with non-operative management for osteoarthritis of the knee. BMJ Open 2016; 5:e009949.doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2015- 009949</em>\r\n<em>2. Khan M, Evaniew N, Bedi A, Ayeni OR, Bhandari M. Arthroscopic surgery for degenerative tears of the meniscus: a systematic review and meta-analysis. CMAJ.2014;186(14):1057-1064.</em>\r\n<em>3. Berthiaume MJ, Raynauld JP, Martel-Pelletier J, et al. Meniscal tear and extrusion are strongly associated with progression of symptomatic knee osteoarthritis as assessed by quantitative magnetic resonance imaging. Ann Rheum Dis 2005;64(4):556-563.</em>','Do Your Knees Hurt?','','inherit','closed','closed','','1412-revision-v1','','','2019-06-12 11:02:13','2019-06-12 11:02:13','',1412,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/1412-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1414,8,'2019-06-12 11:02:55','2019-06-12 11:02:55','[caption id=\"attachment_4473\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"400\"]<img class=\"wp-image-4473 size-medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Exercising-at-home-1-copy-400x500.png\" alt=\"Exercising At Home (1) Copy\" width=\"400\" height=\"500\" /> Exercise injuries[/caption]\r\n<h3>Preventing Exercise Injuries</h3>\r\n<strong><em>Many of us are love exercising.</em></strong> And that\'s good because exercise is so much better for us than inactivity. But it\'s always important to stay within our range of abilities when exercising. Why? Because going from little or no exercise to a vigorous regimen can set you up for exercise injuries.\r\n\r\nOf course, injuries can happen to people from all levels of ability. Yes, even professional athletes and avid exercisers get injured. Exercise injuries can occur suddenly, like during a fall or after lifting weights that are too heavy. They can also be more subtle and transpire over weeks or months. An example of a more subtle injury would be an injury that occurs from using poor form repeatedly.\r\n\r\nThe risk of injury is genuine from overtraining, poor abdominal support, too lengthy runs, unfamiliarity with gym equipment or exercises, and the use of poor technique or posture. And typical injuries for those who are not used to working out include back pain, tendinitis, and pulled muscles.\r\n<h4>Tips to Prevent Exercise Injuries Before They Occur</h4>\r\nLet\'s review some tips that can be followed to try to avoid exercise injuries before they happen. When exercising, it\'s better to begin by staying closer to the intensity of activity we are accustomed to. For example, don\'t go immediately from low intensity to high intensity. Going from zero to 60 in a workout regimen can set you up for exercise injuries.\r\n\r\nSecondly, pick activities within your fitness and balance levels and those your body can handle. If the goal is to improve general health and not be sedentary, it\'s wise to progress slowly while listening to your body. There is no need to begin with throwing around heavy weights and doing intense workouts. Keep in mind that after periods of inactivity, running, and even vigorous walking can be damaging or cause an exercise injury. Start slowly and work up to longer times and distances.\r\n<h4>But I Was An Athlete in High School, So I Can Exercise Harder!</h4>\r\nSure, you may have been a distance runner in high school. But that doesn’t mean you can jump right into that level of running without proper training. To prevent exercise injuries, start by easing your way into new exercise routines and gradually build up to heavier weights, faster or longer bike rides, and a more vigorous walking or jogging routine.\r\n<h4>Be Aware of Putting Too Much Strain On Your Joints So You Can Prevent Overuse Exercise Injuries</h4>\r\nPeople make a common mistake by working through the pain felt while exercising, thinking it will eventually go away. The repeated injury from the use of poor form puts too much strain on the joints. These exercise injuries are referred to as overuse injuries and are typical injuries seen by physicians. Tendonitis is an example of an overuse injury from repetitive activity that aggravates the joint. <strong><em>I</em><em>t’s normal to experience muscle soreness after working out, but when that pain lasts more than a few days, that exercise injury has not healed, and it’s time to talk to your doctor.</em></strong>\r\n\r\nSeeking the advice of a physician before initiating an exercise program is always recommended. Use a trainer to educate and supervise for proper form, use of equipment, and variety and frequency of exercise. Even those who are accustomed to exercise may also become injured with overuse injuries. So always be aware of the repeated stress various exercises can place on joints, and use proper body mechanics and posturing.\r\n<h4>What Happens When Injuries Are Not Addressed?</h4>\r\nUnaddressed exercise injuries, overuse injuries, and cumulative traumas can damage the joint’s ligaments, tendons, and cartilage. Whether you are riding the waves, running on the beach, pounding the pavement, or climbing some new height, the repetitive low-grade impact can be enough to damage the soft tissues.\r\n\r\nWhen these injuries are not addressed and the soft tissue is not repaired, degeneration of the joint can occur. Unhealed soft tissue makes the joint unstable, which allows for extra and abnormal motion in the joint. These unhealed sports injuries can frequently lead to symptomatic arthritis in later years due to the injured ligaments that cause instability and abnormal joint motion.\r\n\r\nIn an attempt to stabilize the joint, painful muscle spasms may occur at first. Over time, the body will deposit calcium along the lines of stress, producing bone spurs. Bone spurs are typically a sign that the ligaments were no longer able to stabilize the joint. And the body has sent in reinforcement in the form of additional bone. Arthritis has taken place!\r\n<h4>Treating Exercise Injuries and Sports Injuries with Regenerative Orthopedics</h4>\r\nStandard treatments for musculoskeletal injuries resulting in joint pain usually involve symptom management utilizing NSAIDs, cortisone injections, physical therapy, and chiropractic to provide pain relief. These modalities can often provide relief for sports injuries, but for those who have already exhausted these methods and continue to experience pain, Regenerative Orthopedics should be sought. If cartilage damage has taken place, Stem Cell Therapy may be part of the treatment plan.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics, including Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, and Prolotherapy, are great treatment options that are very effective for injuries that arise from overzealous exercising. Plus, these non-surgical treatments repair those injuries that occur during athletic events, regenerating the damaged ligaments and soft tissue and allowing the exerciser and athlete to continue with their desired activity.\r\n\r\n<strong>If you’ve injured yourself while trying a new exercise or sport or are a regular exerciser or athlete with a sports injury, Regenerative Orthopedics can get you back to the activity you love.</strong>\r\n\r\nFor more information about sports injuries and older athletes, read our article on <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/how-arthritis-affects-older-athletes/\">\"How Arthritis Affects Older Athletes.\" </a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/testimonials/video-testimonials/\">Click here to watch videos from patients who have received Regenerative Orthopedics.</a>','Preventing Exercise Injuries','','publish','open','closed','','exercise-injuries','','','2021-02-03 02:16:52','2021-02-03 02:16:52','',0,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=1414',0,'post','',0),(1415,8,'2019-06-12 11:02:55','2019-06-12 11:02:55','New weight and exercise goals are often set during the first months of the New Year, and people push out of the gate with exhilaration. Overzealous exercising during this early part of the year, however, can result in sports injuries!\r\n\r\nIn preparation for all the new goals, a lot of money is spent on the latest gear, gym memberships, fitness classes and new work-out equipment. Understandably! Exercising is exciting, and so much better for us than inactivity. But going from little or no exercise to a vigorous regimen, can set you up for injuries. These injuries can rack up expensive medical bills, apart from the money spent on the gym and the fitness gear. Sports injuries can occur suddenly, like with a fall, or after lifting weights that are too heavy. They can also be more subtle, and transpire over weeks or months, in instances such as using poor form over and over.\r\n\r\nThe risk of injury is very real, especially for those who have been inactive for prolonged periods. People frequently start rolling into the emergency room or their physician’s office with a new sports injury in the first months of the year, because they push themselves past their capabilities. Frequent causes of sports injuries include overtraining, lifting weights that are too heavy, poor abdominal support, too lengthy runs, unfamiliarity with gym equipment or exercises, and use of poor technique or posture. Typical injuries during this early part of the year include back pain, tendinitis, and pulled muscles.\r\n\r\n<h4>Tips to Prevent Sports Injuries Before They Occur</h4>\r\nWhen exercising, folks need to begin by staying closer to the intensity of activity they are accustomed to and not go immediately from low intensity to high intensity. Going from zero to 60 in a workout regimen can set you up for sports injuries. Pick activities within your fitness and balance levels, and those your body can handle. If the goal is to improve general health and not be sedentary, people can progress slowly while listening to their body, without the need to throw around heavy weights and do intense workouts.  After periods of inactivity, running, and even vigorous walking, can be damaging or cause a sports injury. Start out slowly and work up to longer times and distances. Sure, you may have been a distance runner in high school, but that doesn’t mean you can jump right in to that level of running without proper training. To prevent sports injuries, start by easing your way into new exercise routines and gradually build up to heavier weights, faster or longer bike rides, and a more vigorous walking or jogging routine.\r\n\r\nA common mistake people make is to work through the pain felt while exercising, thinking it will eventually go away. The repeated injury, in addition to the use of poor form, puts too much strain on the joints. These sports injuries are referred to as overuse injuries, and are typical injuries seen by physicians. Tendonitis is an example of an overuse injury from repetitive activity that aggravates the joint. It’s normal to experience muscle soreness after working out, but when that pain lasts more than a few days, that sports injury has not healed and it’s time to talk to your doctor.\r\n\r\nSeeking the advice of a physician prior to initiating an exercise program is always recommended. Make use of a trainer, to educate and supervise for proper form, use of equipment, and variety and frequency of exercise. Those who are accustomed to exercise may also experience sports injuries, so always be aware of the repeated stress various exercises can place on joints, and use proper body mechanics and posturing.\r\n\r\n<h4>What Happens When Injuries Are Not Addressed?</h4>\r\nUnaddressed sports injuries, overuse injuries, and cumulative traumas can cause damage to the joint’s ligaments, tendons and cartilage. Whether you are riding the waves, running on the beach, pounding the pavement, or climbing some new height, the repetitive low-grade impact can be enough to damage the soft tissues. When these injuries are not addressed, and the soft tissue is not repaired, degeneration of the joint can occur. Unhealed soft tissue makes the joint unstable, which allows for extra and abnormal motion in the joint.\r\n\r\nMany sports injuries lead to symptomatic arthritis in later years due to injured ligaments and joint instability. The body makes attempts to stabilize the joint, which may result in painful muscle spasms at first. Over time, the body will deposit calcium along the lines of stress, producing bone spurs. Bone spurs are typically a sign that the ligaments were no longer able to stabilize the joint, and the body has sent in reinforcement in the form of additional bone. Arthritis has taken place.\r\n\r\n<h4>Treating Sports Injuries with Regenerative Orthopedics</h4>\r\nStandard treatments for musculoskeletal sports injuries resulting in joint pain involve symptom management utilizing NSAIDS, cortisone injections, physical therapy, and chiropractic to provide pain relief. These modalities can often provide relief for sports injuries, but for those who have already exhausted these methods, and continue to experience pain, Regenerative Orthopedics should be sought. If cartilage damage has taken place, Stem Cell Therapy is a treatment option.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics is a great treatment option that is very effective for sports injuries that arise from overzealous exercising, because the treatments regenerate and repair the damaged ligaments and soft tissue, allowing the exerciser to continue with their desired activity. If you’ve injured yourself with a new sport, or are a regular exerciser with a sports injury, Regenerative Orthopedics can get you back to the activity you love.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/prolo-news/\"><strong>Click here for more articles by Dr. Fields</strong></a>','Repairing Sports Injuries with Regenerative Orthopedics','','inherit','closed','closed','','1414-revision-v1','','','2019-06-12 11:02:55','2019-06-12 11:02:55','',1414,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/1414-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1416,8,'2019-06-12 11:03:40','2019-06-12 11:03:40','Stem Cell Therapy has become a popular treatment and one that can provide very satisfactory results. And Stem Cell Therapy for arthritis, including the repair of degenerated arthritic joints, offers many promising possibilities.1 Stem cells have been shown in research to speed up and enhance bone and cartilage repair in arthritic joints.2,3 Since surgery comes with many disadvantages, <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/stem-cell-treatment/\">Stem Cell Therapy</a> to repair defects of articular cartilage provides an exciting alternative.\r\n\r\nAnother fascinating research finding involves evidence of the reduction in the usual progressive destruction of articular cartilage in arthritic disease by mesenchymal/bone marrow stem cells. Bone marrow stem cells appear to suppress inflammation and release growth factors that combat arthritis and the degenerative process, enabling healing mechanisms to repair articular cartilage and relieve the chronic pain of arthritis.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4805\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4805\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Knee-Stems-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Stem Cells\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" /> <strong>                  Stem Cell Therapy Effective for Osteoarthritis</strong>[/caption]\r\n<h4>One-Shot Magic Cure?</h4>\r\nHave you looked into Stem Cell Therapy for arthritis relief? It’s important to do your homework when it comes to Stem Cell Therapy because not all treatments are alike. You may have seen treatments advertised that may involve just one injection of stem cells. One injection is most likely insufficient to provide an adequate repair of the joint and the pain relief you seek.\r\n\r\nJoint injuries, like those that eventually lead to arthritis, generally involve the entire joint. If one ligament is injured, there’s a huge likelihood that other ligaments or soft tissue are also injured. And these other areas need to be treated too. One injection simply cannot treat the entire joint.\r\n<h4>Underlying Joint Instability Leads to Arthritis</h4>\r\nWhen the supportive joint structures, such as ligaments and other soft tissue are healthy and strong, they prevent abnormal joint motion. But when they become injured, the joint will move in an abnormal pattern, injuring other joint structures, and eventually leading to joint destruction and arthritis.\r\n\r\nThe degeneration and breakdown of cartilage that is evident in arthritis is something that transpires over time. It doesn\'t just appear immediately. The beginning is often an initial injury that begins a process of instability in the joint with movement in the joint that is abnormal. This joint instability then becomes the source of further joint injury. And it causes pain too.\r\n\r\nJoint instability also involves loose, weakened, and unsupportive ligaments. In essence, the whole joint becomes affected. To achieve repair of the entire joint, the supportive structures surrounding the joint need to be treated, as well as the degenerated structures inside the joint. Intra-articular injections during Stem Cell Therapy for arthritis, combined with the growth factors in treatments like PRP and Prolotherapy can improve cartilage quality in arthritis, repair the injured soft tissue, and resolve joint pain.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-3742 alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Kelsey.-knee.stems-copy-500x500.png\" alt=\"Kelsey. Knee.stems Copy\" width=\"420\" height=\"420\" />\r\n<h4>The Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy</h4>\r\nA comprehensive treatment is necessary to strengthen, repair, and stabilize ligaments and structures of the joint to prevent destructive forces from continuing the breakdown of cartilage common in arthritis.\r\n\r\n<strong>A single injection is simply not comprehensive</strong> enough to reverse the damage affecting the entire joint. In our practice, we address these unnatural hypermobile forces with a multi-injection technique called <strong>Comprehensive Regenerative Orthopedics</strong>. It\'s a very effective Stem Cell Therapy for arthritis repair and pain relief.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOur Stem Cell Therapy for arthritis treatment involves the use of four different regenerative therapies. Two sources of stem cells (bone and fat), as well as PRP Prolotherapy and Dextrose Prolotherapy. The supportive joint structures, the inside, and the outer structures of the joint are all treated. This is considered <strong>The Gold Standard</strong> for Stem Cell Regeneration.\r\n\r\nAt OrthoRegen, our Stem Cell Therapy for arthritis is different than at other clinics. <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/stem-cell-therapy-at-orthoregen-why-we-are-different/\">What makes us different?</a> Many other clinics only use one or two of the above procedures, but not all four. All solutions are centrifuged and concentrated to obtain a solution with the most concentration of stem cells. In our experience, we have discovered that this technique is the best for regeneration. We inject both of these sources of stem cells and then combine the use of PRP Prolotherapy to accelerate their healing.\r\n\r\nIn addition, we apply Dextrose Prolotherapy <strong>to the outside supportive structures of the joint</strong> to help stabilize the ligaments and tendons that hold the joint in place. We utilize this style of treatment because it addresses the whole joint and not just the effect. That is why it is considered the <em>Gold Standard</em>.\r\n<h4>What About Amniotic “Stem Cells”?</h4>\r\nAmniotic Stem Cells are being advertised all over the place and people are fascinated with this very popular trend of using amniotic fluid for joint repair. But it needs to be clarified that Amniotic “Stem Cell” Therapy has NO actual stem cells, but rather growth factors found in the extracellular matrix of the amniotic tissue.\r\n\r\nCompanies purchase the afterbirth materials, process it to remove disease, and then freeze-dry it. Understandably, the process preserves the fluid, but it also kills the live cells. What’s left are healing growth factors. <strong>NO live stem cells are present.</strong> <em>Therefore, if claimed as such, it is simply not the truth.</em>\r\n\r\nIn their pre-donated state, amniotic fluid does have an abundance of stem cells, but they do not survive the processing. Many people leave stem cell seminars convinced that their own stem cells are no good and that donated amniotic “stem cells” will help them with their chronic joint pain from arthritis. It’s important to understand that cryopreserved, dehydrated amniotic products do not contain stem cells. It’s also important to understand that bone marrow, even in elderly individuals with arthritis, <strong>does have sufficient stem cells</strong>, and the cells are <strong>alive</strong>! Additionally, your own blood in the form of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) contains live growth factors. Yes, purchased, micronized amniotic fluid does contain growth factor material, but it is processed. Why not just use your own (autologous) live stem cells and PRP growth factors for your arthritis pain?\r\n<h4>The Bottom Line in Arthritis Treatment</h4>\r\nArthritis is a chronic, progressive disease of the articular joints, which to date, has had no cure or effective long-term treatment. However, Regenerative Injection Therapies like Stem Cell Therapy, Platelet Rich Plasma, and Prolotherapy have already been proven to work well to effectively activate cells for regeneration and repair in degenerated arthritic joints. Regenerative Orthopedics is an effective option for treating arthritis with the potential for enhancing the quality of life of individuals with the disease.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/prolo-news/\"><strong>Click here for more articles by Dr. Fields</strong></a>\r\n<h3>References</h3>\r\n<em>1. Chahal, J., Gómez-Aristizábal, A., Shestopaloff, K., Bhatt, S., Chaboureau, A., Fazio, A., Chisholm, J., Weston, A., Chiovitti, J., Keating, A., Kapoor, M., Ogilvie-Harris, D.J., Syed, K.A., Gandhi, R., Mahomed, N.N., Marshall, K.W., Sussman, M.S., Naraghi, A.M. and Viswanathan, S. (2019), Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stromal Cell Treatment in Patients with Osteoarthritis Results in Overall Improvement in Pain and Symptoms and Reduces Synovial Inflammation. STEM CELLS Translational Medicine, 8: 746-757. <a href=\"https://doi.org/10.1002/sctm.18-0183\">https://doi.org/10.1002/sctm.18-0183</a></em>\r\n\r\n<em>2. Wakitani S, Goto T, Pineda SJ, Young RG, Mansour JM, Caplan AI, Goldberg VM. Mesenchymal cell-based repair of large, full-thickness defects of articular cartilage J. Bone Joint Surg. Am. 1994;76:579-92.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>3. Burke J, Hunter M, Kolhe R, </em>Isales<em> C, Hamrick M, Fulzele S. Therapeutic potential of mesenchymal stem </em>cell-based<em> therapy for osteoarthritis. Clinical and translational medicine. 2016 Aug 10;5(1):27.</em>','Stem Cell Therapy for Arthritis','','publish','open','closed','','stem-cell-therapy-options-for-arthritis','','','2021-07-23 22:48:24','2021-07-23 22:48:24','',0,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=1416',0,'post','',0),(1417,8,'2019-06-12 11:03:40','2019-06-12 11:03:40','Stem Cell Therapy has become a popular treatment and one that can provide very satisfactory results. There are many promising possibilities with Stem Cell Therapy, including the reparation of degenerated arthritic joints. Stem cells have been shown in research to speed up and enhance bone and cartilage repair in arthritic joints.<sup>1,2</sup>  Since surgery comes with many disadvantages, Stem Cell Therapy to repair defects of articular cartilage provides an exciting alternative. Another fascinating research finding involves evidence of the reduction in the usual progressive destruction of articular cartilage in arthritic disease by mesenchymal/bone marrow stem cells.  Bone marrow stem cells appear to suppress inflammation and release growth factors that combat arthritis and the degenerative process, enabling healing mechanisms to repair articular cartilage and relieve the chronic pain of arthritis.\r\n\r\n<h4>One Shot Magic Cure?</h4>\r\nIt’s important to do your homework though, when it comes to Stem Cell Therapy, because all treatments are not alike. You may have seen treatments advertised that may involve just one injection of stem cells. One injection is most likely insufficient to provide adequate repair of the joint and the pain relief you seek. Joint injuries, like those that eventually lead to arthritis, generally involve the entire joint. If one ligament is injured, there’s a huge likelihood that other ligaments or soft tissue are also injured. One injection simply cannot treat the entire joint.\r\n\r\n<h4>Underlying Joint Instability Leads to Arthritis</h4>\r\nWhen the supportive joint structures, such as ligaments and other soft tissue are healthy and strong, they prevent abnormal joint motion. If they become injured, the joint will move in an abnormal pattern, injuring other joint structures, and eventually leading to joint destruction and arthritis.  The degeneration and breakdown of cartilage that is present in arthritis transpires over time, after the injury which precipitated the joint to become unstable and move abnormally in the first place. Joint instability is the source of joint injury and pain, and this instability begins with loose, weakened, and unsupportive ligaments. To accomplish repair of the entire joint, the supportive structures surrounding the joint need to be treated, as well as the degenerated structures inside the joint. Intra-articular injections of stem cells combined with the growth factors in treatments like PRP and Prolotherapy, can improve cartilage quality in arthritis, repair the injured soft tissue, and resolve joint pain.\r\n\r\n<h4>The Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy</h4>\r\nA comprehensive treatment is necessary to strengthen, repair and stabilize ligaments and structures of the joint to prevent destructive forces from continuing the breakdown of cartilage common in arthritis. <strong>A single injection is simply not comprehensive</strong> enough to reverse the damage affecting the entire joint. In our practice, we address these unnatural hypermobile forces with a multi-injection technique called <strong>Comprehensive Regenerative Orthopedics</strong>.\r\n\r\nThe treatment involves the use of two sources of stem cells (bone and fat), as well as PRP Prolotherapy and Dextrose Prolotherapy. The supportive joint structures, the inside and outside of the joint are all treated. This is considered\r\n\r\n<strong>The Gold Standard</strong> for Stem Cell Regeneration. Many other clinics only use one or two of the above procedures, but not all four.   All solutions are centrifuged and concentrated to get a solution with the most concentration of stem cells.  In our experience, we have discovered that these stem cells act as great proliferant solutions for regeneration. We inject both of these sources of stem cells and then combine the use of PRP Prolotherapy to accelerate their healing.  In addition, we apply Dextrose Prolotherapy <strong>to the outside supportive structures of the joint</strong> to help stabilize the ligaments and tendons that hold the joint in place.  We utilize this style of treatment because it addresses the whole joint and not just the effect. That is why it is considered the Gold Standard.\r\n\r\n<h4>What About Amniotic “Stem Cells”?</h4>\r\nAmniotic Stem Cells are being advertised all over the place and people are fascinated with this very popular trend of using amniotic fluid for joint repair. But it needs to be clarified that Amniotic “Stem Cell” Therapy has NO actual stem cells, but rather growth factors found in the extracellular matrix of the amniotic tissue. Companies purchase the afterbirth materials, process it to remove disease, and then freeze-dry it. Understandably, the process preserves the fluid, but it also kills the live cells. What’s left are healing growth factors. NO live stem cells are present.  Therefore, if claimed as such, it is simply not the truth. In their pre-donated state, amniotic fluid does have an abundance of stem cells, but they do not survive the processing. Many people leave stem cell seminars convinced that their own stem cells are no good and that donated amniotic “stem cells” will help them with their chronic joint pain from arthritis. It’s important to understand that cryopreserved, dehydrated amniotic products do not contain stem cells. It’s also important to understand that bone marrow, even in elderly individuals with arthritis, does have sufficient stem cells, and the cells are alive! Additionally, your own blood in the form of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) contains live growth factors. Yes, purchased, micronized amniotic fluid does contain growth factor material, but it is processed. Why not just use your own (autologous) live stem cells and PRP growth factors for your arthritis pain?\r\n\r\n<h4>The Bottom Line in Arthritis Treatment</h4>\r\nArthritis is a chronic, progressive disease of the articular joints, which to date, has had no cure or effective long-term treatment. However, Regenerative Injection Therapies like Stem Cell Therapy, Platelet Rich Plasma and Prolotherapy have already been proven to work well to effectively activate cells for regeneration and repair in degenerated arthritic joints. Regenerative Orthopedics is an effective option for treating arthritis with the potential for enhancing the quality of life of individuals with the disease.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/prolo-news/\"><strong>Click here for more articles by Dr. Fields</strong></a>\r\n\r\n<em>1. Wakitani S, Goto T, Pineda SJ, Young RG, Mansour JM, Caplan AI, Goldberg VM. Mesenchymal cell-based repair of large, full-thickness defects of articular cartilage J. Bone Joint Surg. Am. 1994;76:579-92.</em>\r\n<em>2. Burke J, Hunter M, Kolhe R, </em>Isales<em> C, Hamrick M, Fulzele S. Therapeutic potential of mesenchymal stem </em>cell based<em> therapy for osteoarthritis. Clinical and translational medicine. 2016 Aug 10;5(1):27.</em>','Stem Cell Therapy Options for Arthritis','','inherit','closed','closed','','1416-revision-v1','','','2019-06-12 11:03:40','2019-06-12 11:03:40','',1416,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/1416-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1419,8,'2019-06-12 11:04:56','2019-06-12 11:04:56','<h3><strong>STEM CELL THERAPY/PRP/PROLOTHERAPY ARE REGENERATIVE MEDICINE TECHNIQUES AND ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS TO AVOID JOINT</strong> <strong>AND BACK SURGERY. THE FUTURE IS NOW! </strong>BY PETER A. FIELDS, MD, DC</h3>\r\n<em>Presented at the American Academy of Anti-aging medicine; VI World Congress; Anti-aging and Regenerative Medicine</em>\r\n\r\nThe revitalization and regeneration of the joints and of the spinal column are not in the future; it is happening today! Last year in the United States, there were almost 2 million total joint replacement surgeries and another 25 to 30 million partial joint surgeries. That\'s a lot of surgery! And that\'s why each year people are seeking non-surgical alternatives to joint and spinal column surgery. Several sources state that 40% of those surgeries could have been avoided. If avoiding surgery is an option, it sure seems like that option should be considered. Keep in mind, cutting a part of the joint or injecting it with steroids is not the only answer. Let’s remember that <em>surgery can always take place, but can never be undone</em>.\r\n<h3>What If I\'ve Been Told Surgery Is My Only Option?</h3>\r\nHave you been told that you have severe arthritis? You are bone on bone in your joint? Your joint has degenerated and your cartilage which has worn away? And ultimately, the only thing left to do is to replace the joint? Well, the good news here is that you do have another option!\r\n<h3>Regenerative Medicine Treatments</h3>\r\n<p style=\"height: 172px;\">Regenerative Medicine like <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/stem-cell-treatment/\">Stem Cell Therapy</a>/PRP/and Prolotherapy are treatment techniques that are available today. These techniques effectively treat even bone on bone arthritis. And without surgery. Stem cells, for example, have the potential to regenerate any type of the body’s tissue. And its use in regenerative medicine is growing more and more in the medical community as an alternative to invasive surgery, including cases where a replacement was recommended. What is remarkable about stem cells is the fact that when they are injected into a specific area of the body, they know the types of cells that the body needs – for example, the meniscus cells or cartilage cells.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Regenerative Medicine Is An Exciting Field</h3>\r\n<p style=\"height: 172px;\">This is a very exciting time in the field of REGENERATIVE MEDICINE. Results show several patients who have shown a significant functional improvement. Patients who were submitted to arthroscopy after the transplant showed joint cartilage which was close to normal. MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGES (MRI\'s) have revealed complete healing with a congruent cartilage tissue, while other magnetic resonances of the patients showed congruence in the cartilaginous tissue.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>What Do Studies Show?</h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignright\" title=\"Prolo Spanish\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/drfields-Prolo-Spanish-7.jpg\" alt=\"Prolo Spanish\" width=\"356\" height=\"303\" />Several reviews by investigators have concluded that the autologous transplant of the mesenchyme cell culture of the bone marrow, of adipose tissue, and of plasma rich in platelets is a great promise in the treatment of joint cartilage defects, particularly defects of great size (&gt; 4 cm). The clinical results have been positive even at over one year after having been carried out. The procedure in several patients and the procedure’s success have been measured in longer periods of time.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\" wp-image-2337\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Stem-Cell-Doctor-Peter-Fields-MD-DC-1-315x500.jpg\" alt=\"Stem Cell Doctor Peter Fields Md Dc\" width=\"180\" height=\"285\" />\r\n\r\n<em>In his medical practice, Peter A. Fields, MD, DC uses the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy utilizing four types of non-surgical Regenerative Orthopedics to revitalize and support joint regeneration: stem cells from bone marrow, stem cells from adipose tissue,  Platelet Rich Plasma, and Prolotherapy. All of these regenerative techniques cause the tissue to regenerate. When the new cartilage, ligament, tendon, or meniscus tissue is regenerated, the joint becomes more vibrant and strong and it can work well once again. The objective is the same: stimulate and repair damaged tissues.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Peter A. Fields, MD, DC is one of the few doctors in the United States who is both a Doctor of Medicine and a Chiropractor. He is widely recognized as a leader in REGENERATIVE ORTHOPEDICS having been on numerous programs and quoted in magazines and on-line publications.</strong>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Regenerative Medicine Lecture in Mexico City','','publish','open','closed','','regenerative-medicine-lecture-in-mexico-city-english','','','2020-07-26 02:04:08','2020-07-26 02:04:08','',0,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=1419',0,'post','',0),(1420,8,'2019-06-12 11:04:56','2019-06-12 11:04:56','<h4>REGENERATIVE MEDICINE LECTURE IN MEXICO CITY</h4>\r\n<strong><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-medicine-lecture-in-mexico-city-spanish/\">(CLICK HERE FOR SPANISH VERSION)</a></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>PROLOTHERAPY: DEXTROSE/PRP/STEM CELL ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS TO AVOID JOINT</strong> <strong>AND BACK SURGERY. THE FUTURE IS NOW! </strong>BY PETER A. FIELDS, MD, DC\r\n\r\n<em>Presented at the American Academy of Anti-aging medicine; VI World Congress; Anti-aging and Regenerative Medicine</em>\r\n\r\nThe revitalization and regeneration of the joints and of the spinal column are not in the future; it is happening today! Last year in the United States there were almost 2 million total joint replacement surgeries and another 25 to 30 million partial joint surgeries. Because of the previous, each year people are seeking non-surgical alternatives to joint and spinal column surgery. Cutting a part of the joint or injecting it with steroids is not the only answer, let’s remember that <em>surgery can always take place, but can never be undone</em>. Several sources state that 40% of those surgeries could have been avoided.\r\n\r\n<p style=\"height: 172px;\"><img class=\"alignleft\" title=\"Prolo Spanish\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/drfields-Prolo-Spanish-1.jpg\" alt=\"Prolo Spanish\" /> <img class=\"alignleft\" title=\"Prolo Spanish\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/drfields-Prolo-Spanish-2.jpg\" alt=\"Prolo Spanish\" /><img class=\"alignleft\" title=\"Prolo Spanish\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/drfields-Prolo-Spanish-3.jpg\" alt=\"Prolo Spanish\" /></p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" title=\"Prolo Spanish\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/drfields-Prolo-Spanish-4.jpg\" alt=\"Prolo Spanish\" />Those people who have been told that they have severe arthritis, who are bone against bone in their joint; that their joint has degenerated into a great quantity of cartilage which has worn away, and that the only thing left to do is to replace the joint. Now they have another option!\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignright\" title=\"Prolo Spanish\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/drfields-Prolo-Spanish-5.jpg\" alt=\"Prolo Spanish\" />Stem cells have the potential to regenerate any type of the body’s tissue, and its use in regenerative medicine is growing more and more in the medical community as an alternative to invasive surgery, including cases where a replacement is required. What is remarkable about stem cells is the fact that when they are injected into a specific area of the body, they know the types of cells that the body needs – for example, the meniscus cells or cartilage cells. This is a very exciting moment in the field of REGENERATIVE MEDICINE.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" title=\"Prolo Spanish\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/drfields-Prolo-Spanish-6.jpg\" alt=\"Prolo Spanish\" />The results show several patients who have shown a significant functional improvement. The patients that were submitted to arthroscopy after the transplant showed a joint cartilage which was close to normal. MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGES (MRI\'s) have revealed complete healing with a congruent cartilage tissue, while other magnetic resonances of the patients showed congruence in the cartilaginous tissue.\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp; </p>\r\n<p>&nbsp; </p>\r\n<img class=\"alignright\" title=\"Prolo Spanish\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/drfields-Prolo-Spanish-7.jpg\" alt=\"Prolo Spanish\" />Several reviews by investigators have concluded that the autologous transplant of the mesenchyme cell culture of the bone marrow, of adipose tissue and of plasma rich in platelets are a great promise in the treatment of joint cartilage defects, particularly defects of great size (&gt; 4 cm). The clinical results have been positive at over 1 year after having been carried out. The procedure in several patients and the procedure’s success have been measured in longer periods of time.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/drfields-bio-img-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"160\" height=\"216\" />\r\n\r\n<em>In his medical practice, Dr. Peter Fields uses the four types of non-surgical procedures to revitalize and support joint regeneration: the stem cells from the bone marrow, the cells from the adipose tissue, the prp and the prolotherapy with dextrose. All of these are considered different forms that cause the tissue to proliferate or regenerate. When the new tissue whether it is cartilage, bone, ligament, tendon, meniscus or other is regenerated, the joint becomes more vibrant and strong and it can once again work well. The objective is the same: stimulate to repair damaged tissues.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Peter A. Fields, MD, DC is one of the few doctors in the United States who is both a Doctor of Medicine and a Chiropractor. He is widely recognized as a leader in REGENERATIVE ORTHOPEDICS having been on numerous programs and quoted in magazines and on-line publications.</strong>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Regenerative Medicine Lecture in Mexico City (English)','','inherit','closed','closed','','1419-revision-v1','','','2019-06-12 11:04:56','2019-06-12 11:04:56','',1419,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/1419-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1423,8,'2019-06-12 11:07:16','2019-06-12 11:07:16','<img class=\"wp-image-3900 alignright\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Get-rid-of-the-pain-400x500.png\" alt=\"Get Rid Of The Pain\" width=\"366\" height=\"458\" />\r\n<h4><em>Introduction</em></h4>\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics is a natural non-surgical method of assisting the body to heal injured tendons and ligaments so you can live pain-free. Regenerative Orthopedics helps your body make new cells by boosting the body\'s natural healing abilities and the supply of nutrient-rich blood cells to the affected area. This serves to strengthen weakened or torn tendons and ligaments (ligaments are the tough tissues that connect bones to bones, and tendons are the same kind of tissue that connect muscles to bones).\r\n\r\nThe notion of stimulating the body to heal itself goes back to ancient Greece. Prolotherapy, one type of Regenerative Orthopedics, was founded by Dr. George Hackett and passed on to Dr. Gustav Hemwall to form the modern model of prolotherapy in the 1950s and 1960s. The leading education and teaching organization for this, the Hackett-Hemwall Foundation, is named in their honor.\r\n<h4>When Is It Time for Regenerative Orthopedics?</h4>\r\nAre you experiencing pain that just won\'t go away in an area that was injured? Some people put up with weak and painful joints for weeks, months, or even years. Like when you sprain your ankle at some point and then re-injure the ankle again and again. The root of the problem is usually weakened soft tissue, like ligaments or tendons. Both ligaments and tendons have very poor circulation and this lack of blood supply deprives them of the nutrients that they need to heal properly. On the other hand, they have lots of nerves. And that is why you may continue to feel a lot of pain. How does that happen? Well, the nerves around the soft tissues become stretched and irritated, and that causes pain.\r\n\r\nWhen ligaments become relaxed and weak, cartilage degeneration eventually occurs too, which may result in arthritis. It is at this point that a patient is often told that surgery is the only option to “fix” the problem. But surgery is not the only option. Regenerative Orthopedics is the next logical step. Surgery requires weeks of recovery, physical therapy, and more pain. But regenerative techniques don\'t keep you from the activities you love. They get you back to them quickly.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics can consist of 4 to 8 treatments. It\'s an injection treatment. But a local anesthetic is used so that there is minimal discomfort. The weakened area heals, and the patient’s pain is reduced or eliminated. What an excellent alternative to treatments like cortisone injections, which long-term studies have shown can actually weaken tissue.\r\n\r\nMany joints can be treated with Regenerative Orthopedics. Have back pain? We can help! Knee pain? We can repair that too! Conditions such as tendonitis, bursitis, various sports injuries, tendonitis, arthritis, sciatica, headaches, degenerated joints, fibromyalgia, and more can be repaired with Regenerative Orthopedics.\r\n<h4>Three Types of Regenerative Orthopedics</h4>\r\n<strong>Prolotherapy</strong> helps the body to heal in a natural non-surgical way. With Prolotherapy (also called Dextrose Prolotherapy), the weakened areas are injected with a solution that stimulates the growth of healthy, strong tissues. As a result, the immune system sends growth factors. This results in healthy, strong, and vibrant new tissues. As the tendons and ligaments grow stronger and vibrant, the pain is alleviated and motion is restored. The pain is alleviated so joints can function normally. Most ligament and tendon injuries benefit from <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com\">dextrose prolotherapy</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)</strong> uses the patient’s own blood to concentrate platelets by a factor of 7 to 10× (platelets = growth factors). This high concentration of platelets – from 3 to 10 times that of normal blood – can be injected into the damaged areas and boost the growth of new soft tissue. PRP accelerates the regeneration of injured tissues and enhances tissue healing. <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/prp-treatment/\">PRP</a> is good for structures such as the labrum in the shoulder, torn meniscus in the knee, and severe hip arthritis.\r\n\r\n<strong>Stem Cell Therapy</strong> is derived from patient cells in a relatively new process. One type of <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/stem-cell-treatment/\">cell</a> found in the bone marrow is the mesenchymal stem cell. These immature cells can become tissues such as cartilage, bone, and ligaments. Typically the tissue stimulated with bone marrow cells is articular cartilage, but it can also proliferate soft-tissue structures such as ligament and tendons. When is Stem Cell Therapy recommended? Indications for using Stem Cell Therapy include severe arthritis, certain types of tears, and severely degenerated joints.\r\n\r\nAll three regenerative techniques accelerate the fibroblastic proliferation through cell growth, proteosynthesis, reparation, the remodeling of tissues, and chondrocyte proliferation. All of this amplifies the body’s own repair process and accelerates healing and repairs damaged tissue.\r\n<h4>Summary</h4>\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics is a successful non-surgical technique that helps the body heal itself. It works well on many medical conditions that result in painful joints. It is minimally invasive with very little recovery time and is tolerated well by patients of all ages. Regenerative Orthopedics first … surgery last.\r\n<h5><strong>Peter A. Fields, MD, DC, “The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup>,”</strong> is an expert in the field of orthopedic/sports medicine.  Dr. Fields is the director of OrthoRegen in Santa Monica, California. Orthopedic/sports medicine is the main focus of his practice. Dr. Fields has appeared as a regenerative medicine expert on national television as well as on television and radio shows. He lectures at medical and chiropractic conferences in the United States and around the world on these techniques. He has also written for several publications.</h5>\r\n<h5><em>The Athletic Doc Walks His Talk</em></h5>\r\n<h5>Peter A. Fields, MD, DC is a lead clinical instructor with the Hackett-Hemwall Foundation, the nation’s largest teaching and education organization for prolotherapy. And he volunteers with the foundation, treating patients, and teaching physicians from all over the world about prolotherapy. But Dr. Fields doesn\'t just teach. He is a very active and competitive triathlete, having completed eleven Ironman triathlons and many other races. He has had his back and shoulder treated by these techniques, which helped him avoid surgery. In other words, this doc “walks his talk.”</h5>','Pain-Free Living with Regenerative Orthopedics','','publish','open','closed','','how-to-avoid-joint-live-pain-free-with-regenerative-orthopedics','','','2022-12-03 04:33:33','2022-12-03 04:33:33','',0,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=1423',0,'post','',0),(1424,8,'2019-06-12 11:07:16','2019-06-12 11:07:16','<h4>Introduction</h4>\r\nProlotherapy is a natural nonsurgical method of assisting the body to heal injured tendons and ligaments. <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\">Prolotherapy</a> helps your body make new cells through the introduction of an irritant in the painful area. The mild local inflammatory reaction increases the supply of nutrient-rich blood cells to the affected area. This serves to strengthen lax or torn tendons and ligaments (ligaments are the tough tissues that connect bones to bones, and tendons are the same kind of tissue that connect muscles to bones). The notion of irritating an injured area to stimulate the body to heal itself goes back to ancient Greece. Prolotherapy was founded by Dr. George Hackett and passed on to Dr. Gustav Hemwall to form the modern model of prolotherapy in the 1950s and 1960s. The leading education and teaching organization for this, the Hackett-Hemwall Foundation, is named in their honor.\r\n\r\n<h4>When Is It Time for Prolotherapy?</h4>\r\nA patient may present with chronic pain in an injured area or the area remains weak, even after a healing period of weeks, months, or years. The problem lies in the fact that both ligaments and tendons have very poor circulation and it is this lack of blood supply which deprives them of the nutrients that they need to heal properly. These weakened areas may have little or no blood flow, but they have lots of nerves. That is why the patient may continue to feel a significant amount of pain. When ligaments become relaxed and weak, this may lead to increased cartilage degeneration and finally bone-on-bone friction, which may result in arthritis-type pain. Additionally, nerves around the soft tissues become stretched and irritated, producing pain. It is at this point that a patient may have been told that surgery is recommended to “fix” the problem. Prolotherapy is next logical step. Surgery requires weeks of recovery, physical therapy, and more pain.\r\n\r\nThe prolotherapy technique involves a series of 6 to 8 treatments with injections of a proliferant that causes an inflammatory response, which stimulates the healing process. A local anesthetic is used so that there is minimal discomfort with the injections. The weakened area heals, and the patient’s pain is reduced or eliminated. Prolotherapy is an excellent alternative to cortisone injections, which long-term studies have shown can actually weaken tissue. In addition to chronic (and in some cases acute) back and neck, shoulder, knee, and other joint pain; tendonitis; and bursitis, prolotherapy has been shown to be effective at eliminating the pain of such conditions as sports injuries, tendonitis, arthritis, sciatica, some headaches, degenerated joints, fibromyalgia, and more.\r\n\r\n<h4>Prolotherapy Techniques</h4>\r\n<a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\">Dextrose prolotherapy</a> is a natural nonsurgical method of assisting the body to heal injured or weakened ligaments, tendons, or joints. The weakened areas are injected to stimulate the patient’s own immune system to send growth factors. This results in healthy, strong, and vibrant new tissues. With this the pain is alleviated and joints function normally. Most ligament and tendon injuries benefit from dextrose prolotherapy as well.\r\n\r\n<strong>Platelet rich plasma (PRP) prolotherapy</strong> uses the patient’s own blood to concentrate platelets by a factor of 7 to 10× (platelets = growth factors). This high concentration of platelets – from 3 to 10 times that of normal blood – can be injected into the damaged areas and catalyze the growth of new soft tissue. PRP accelerates the regeneration of injured tissues and enhances tissue healing. <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/prp-treatment/\">PRP</a> prolotherapy is good for structures such as the labrum in the shoulder, torn meniscus in the knee, and severe hip arthritis.\r\n\r\n<strong>Bone marrow/cellular regeneration</strong> is derived from patient cells in a relatively new process. One type of <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/stem-cell-treatment/\">cell</a> found in the bone marrow is the mesenchymalstem cell. These immature cells can become tissues such as cartilage, bone, and ligaments. Typically the tissue stimulated with bone marrow cells is articular cartilage, but it can also proliferate soft-tissue structures such as ligament and tendons. Indications for using bone marrow prolotherapy include severe osteoarthritis, certaintypes of tears, and cartilage regeneration typically inseverely degenerated joints such as the knees and hips. All three techniques of prolotherapy acceleratethe fibroblastic proliferation through cell growth, proteosynthesis, reparation, the remodeling of tissues, and chondrocyte proliferation. This amplifies the body’s own repair process and accelerates healing and repairs damaged tissue.\r\n\r\n<h4>Summary</h4>\r\nProlotherapy is a successful nonsurgical technique that helps the body heal itself. It works well on all medical conditions that result in painful joints, is minimally invasive with very little recovery time, and is tolerated well by patients of all ages. Prolotherapy first … surgery last.\r\n\r\n<strong>Peter A. Fields, MD, DC, “The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup>,”</strong> is an expert in the field of orthopedic/sports medicine. He is both a board-certified medical physician and chiropractor, one of only a handful of physicians in the US with both these degrees. Dr. Fields is the director of the Pacific Prolotherapy and Medical Wellness Center in Santa Monica, California. Orthopedic/sports medicine is the main focus of his practice. He also practices holistic medicine, which includes bioidentical hormones, anti-aging medicine, IV nutritional therapy, IV chelation therapy, natural alternatives to prescription medicines, and more. Dr. Fields has appeared as a prolotherapy expert on national television as well as on several television and radio shows. He lectures at medical and chiropractic conferences in the US and around the world on these techniques. He has also written for several publications.\r\n\r\nDr. Fields is a lead clinical instructor with the Hackett-Hemwall Foundation, the nation’s largest teaching and education organization for prolotherapy. He teaches on behalf of the foundation at the University of Wisconsin Medical School. He is also a director of one of three of its clinics in <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/honduras-2013/\">Honduras</a>, where he volunteers yearly with the foundation, treating patients and teaching physicians from all over the world about prolotherapy. Dr. Fields is a very active and competitive triathlete, having recently completed two Ironman triathlons as well as over 60 other races. He has had his back and shoulder treated by these techniques, which helped him avoid surgery. In other words, this doc “walks his talk.”\r\n','How to Avoid Joint & Spine Surgery and Live Pain Free','','inherit','closed','closed','','1423-revision-v1','','','2019-06-12 11:07:16','2019-06-12 11:07:16','',1423,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/1423-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1429,8,'2019-06-12 11:11:34','2019-06-12 11:11:34','A few years ago we reported on an FDA warning about neurological problems after epidural corticosteroid injections. But what is the newest information? A lot of people are in pain, and because of that, many procedures are done to manage that pain. And the number of those pain management procedures are increasing over the years.\r\n<h3>Epidural Corticosteroids</h3>\r\nA variety of painful conditions benefit from techniques that reduce pain. And corticosteroid injections or cortisone injections are a common treatment recommended by many physicians. At OrthoRegen, we treat joint pain with Regenerative Orthopedics, which also are injections, but they do not contain <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/cortisone-is-it-really-good-for-you/\">cortisone</a>.\r\n\r\nCorticosteroid injections are given in different locations. They may be injected into joints, or they may be used as nerve blocks. Injectable corticosteroids are used quite often to reduce swelling or inflammation. And corticosteroids injected into the epidural space of the spine have been performed for many decades.1 But in our previous article, we discussed the FDA warning that injections of corticosteroids into the epidural space of the spine can result in rare but serious adverse events, including loss of vision, stroke, paralysis, and death.\r\n<h3>Stellate Ganglion Nerve Block (SGNB)</h3>\r\nCorticosteroids are also injected into the neck along with some type of anesthetic for a procedure called a stellate ganglion nerve block (SGNB). These procedures have been around for quite a while too. Are they safe? We took a look at the results from a systematic review in the journal, <em>Regional Anesthesia &amp; Pain Medicine</em>. What\'s a systematic review? These types of reviews gather a bunch of different studies and take a look at the overall results of all of those studies.\r\n\r\nThe research team in this particular systematic review looked at eighteen years of results and 4812 studies. The researchers identified 260 cases of adverse events with SGNB, including medication side effects, a patient who developed quadriplegia, five who required a tracheostomy, and one death.\r\n\r\nWhat was the most common side effect? Hoarseness was reported in 27.6% of the cases. This particular type of nerve block is considered relatively safe, with severe complications occurring in 1.7 out of 1000 blocks. Interestingly, complications also occurred in a delayed manner, leading the researchers to conclude, \"The importance of constant vigilance along with accessibility to resuscitation equipment for all SGNB procedures cannot be overstated.\"2\r\n\r\nSerious adverse events include death, paralysis, seizure, stroke, and others that can occur after corticosteroid injections in both epidural and SGNB procedures. Because of this, we recommend seeking more conservative therapies to treat pain first. Regenerative Orthopedics is one way to treat joint pain without the need for surgery. These non-surgical techniques are effective at treating many painful joint conditions.\r\n\r\nWhat are some examples of corticosteroids? Injectable corticosteroids include methylprednisolone, hydrocortisone, triamcinolone, betamethasone, and dexamethasone.\r\n\r\nThere are times that corticosteroids are needed. But there are ways to avoid them and their side effects when they really are not necessary. Regenerative Orthopedics is a great way to avoid cortisone injections to treat and repair painful joint conditions.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.docguide.com/fda-warns-serious-neurologic-problems-after-epidural-corticosteroid-injections\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1 http://www.docguide.com/fda-warns-serious-neurologic-problems-after-epidural-corticosteroid-injections</a>\r\n\r\n2 Goel, Vasudha, et al. \"Complications associated with stellate ganglion nerve block: a systematic review.\" <i>Regional Anesthesia &amp; Pain Medicine</i> 44.6 (2019): 669-678.','Problems After Corticosteroid Injections','','publish','open','closed','','neurologic-problems-after-epidural-corticosteroid-injections','','','2020-07-26 01:19:03','2020-07-26 01:19:03','',0,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=1429',0,'post','',0),(1430,8,'2019-06-12 11:11:34','2019-06-12 11:11:34','<h6>Articles</h6>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Magazine-Column\">Magazine Column</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/29/health/mris-often-overused-often-mislead-doctors-warn.html\">N.Y. Times - On MRIs Overused</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/health-news/\">Health News</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/prolo-news/\">Prolo News</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://fieldsmddc.blogspot.com/\">Blog</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research\">Prolotherapy Research</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<h4>FDA Warns of Serious Neurologic Problems After Epidural Corticosteroid Injections</h4>\r\n\r\nROCKVILLE, Md -- April 23, 2014 -- The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning that injection of corticosteroids into the epidural space of the spine may result in rare but serious adverse events, including loss of vision, stroke, paralysis, and death.\r\n\r\nThe FDA is requiring the addition of a Warning to the drug labels of injectable corticosteroids to describe these risks.\r\n\r\nInjectable corticosteroids are commonly used to reduce swelling or inflammation. Injecting corticosteroids into the epidural space of the spine has been a widespread practice for many decades; however, the effectiveness and safety of the drugs for this use have not been established, and the FDA has not approved corticosteroids for such use.\r\n\r\nThe FDA reviewed a sampling of cases from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) database, as well as cases in the medical literature of serious neurologic adverse events associated with epidural corticosteroid injections. Serious adverse events included death, spinal cord infarction, paraplegia, quadriplegia, cortical blindness, stroke, seizures, nerve injury, and brain oedema. Many cases were temporally associated with the corticosteroid injections, with adverse events occurring within minutes to 48 hours after the corticosteroid injections. In some cases, diagnoses of neurologic adverse events were confirmed through magnetic resonance imaging or computed tomography scan. Many patients did not recover from these reported adverse events.\r\n\r\n<strong>Additional Information for Healthcare Professionals</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Rare but serious neurologic adverse events have been reported with epidural corticosteroid injections, including spinal cord infarction, paraplegia, quadriplegia, cortical blindness, stroke, and death.</li>\r\n\r\n<li>These serious neurologic events have been reported with and without the use of fluoroscopy.</li>\r\n\r\n<li>Discuss with patients the benefits and risks of epidural corticosteroid injections and other possible treatments.</li>\r\n\r\n<li>Counsel patients to seek emergency medical attention immediately if they experience symptoms after receiving an epidural corticosteroid injection, such as loss of vision or vision changes; tingling in their arms or legs; sudden weakness or numbness in their face, arm, or leg on one or both sides of the body; dizziness; severe headache; or seizures.</li>\r\n\r\n<li>Report adverse effects following epidural corticosteroid injections to the FDA MedWatch program: <a title=\"https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/medwatch/\" href=\"https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/medwatch/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/medwatch/</a></li>\r\n\r\nTo raise awareness of the risks of epidural corticosteroid injections in the medical community, the FDA’s Safe Use Initiative convened a panel of experts, including pain management experts to help define the techniques for such injections which would reduce preventable harm. The expert panel’s recommendations will be released when they are finalized.\r\n\r\nAs part of the FDA’s ongoing effort to investigate this issue, they plan to convene an Advisory Committee meeting of external experts in late 2014 to discuss the benefits and risks of epidural corticosteroid injections and to determine if further FDA actions are needed.\r\n\r\nInjectable corticosteroids include methylprednisolone, hydrocortisone, triamcinolone, betamethasone, and dexamethasone. This safety issue is unrelated to the contamination of compounded corticosteroid injection products reported in 2012.\r\n\r\nSOURCE: US Food and Drug Administration\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.docguide.com/fda-warns-serious-neurologic-problems-after-epidural-corticosteroid-injections\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http://www.docguide.com/fda-warns-serious-neurologic-problems-after-epidural-corticosteroid-injections</a>\r\n','FDA Warns of Serious Neurologic Problems After Epidural Corticosteroid Injections','','inherit','closed','closed','','1429-revision-v1','','','2019-06-12 11:11:34','2019-06-12 11:11:34','',1429,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/1429-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1434,8,'2022-05-12 10:35:04','2022-05-12 10:35:04','<h3>Zoom Regenerative Orthopedics Lecture</h3>\r\n<h5>Peter A. Fields, MD, DC</h5>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4><strong>You are invited!! </strong><strong>Join us </strong>Sunday, June 5th for this informative <strong>Regenerative Orthopedics Lecture </strong>with leading regenerative medicine expert Peter A. Fields, MD, DC at 9AM Los Angeles time.</h4>\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4968 alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Dr.-Fields-Zoom-Lecture-Facebook-Post.2-500x419.png\" alt=\"Dr. Fields\' Zoom Lecture (facebook Post).2\" width=\"500\" height=\"419\" />\r\n\r\n<b class=\"session-name\">Rege</b><b class=\"session-name\">nerative Orthopedics: Non-Surgical Repair With Stem Cells /PRP /Prolotherapy</b>\r\n<div class=\"session-desc\">\r\n\r\n<em>\"What do you do when a patient presents with a torn meniscus? Torn labrum? Torn ligament or tendon? Or they are told to have their joint replaced?  What options do your patients have?</em>\r\n\r\n<em> As both a medical physician and chiropractor, I understand their dilemma and might have a solution that helps your patients avoid unnecessary orthopedic surgeries and all the pitfalls that come with it. As a leader in the field of Regenerative Orthopedics, I can show you not only what can be done, but how it benefits you and your patients.  This lecture could change your patients’ lives and maybe even yours.</em>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\nWe hope to see you there for this informative conference!\r\n\r\nIf you have questions, please feel free to <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">contact us at OrthoRegen.</a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Non-Surgical Stem Cell, Platelet Rich Plasma, and Prolotherapy Treatments</h3>\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics includes Stem Cell Therapy, Platelet Rich Plasma, and Prolotherapy. All of these treatments are natural non-surgical methods of assisting the body to heal weakened or injured joints, tendons and ligaments. With Regenerative Orthopedics, 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, joint function is improved, and the pain is alleviated.\r\n\r\n<em>Peter 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<sup>®</sup></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 a Chiropractor.</strong> This combination of degrees gives Dr. Fields a broad area of knowledge and expertise that benefits his patients.</em>','Regenerative Orthopedics Lecture on Zoom','','publish','open','closed','','regenerative-orthopedics-lecture','','','2022-05-28 03:55:49','2022-05-28 03:55:49','',0,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=1434',0,'post','',0),(1435,8,'2019-06-12 11:13:04','2019-06-12 11:13:04','<h2>Articles</h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"#\">Magazine Column</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/29/health/mris-often-overused-often-mislead-doctors-warn.html\">N.Y. Times – On MRIs Overused</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/health-news/\">Health News</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/prolo-news/\">Prolo News</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"http://fieldsmddc.blogspot.com/\">Blog</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"#\">Prolotherapy Research</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1003\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/drfields-bio-img-1.jpg\" alt=\"Man Knee Pain\" />\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Prolotherapy_lecture.pdf\">Download Dr. Fields Prolotherapy Lecture Today! 2/22/2009</a>','Download Dr. Fields Prolotherapy Lecture Today','','inherit','closed','closed','','1434-revision-v1','','','2019-06-12 11:13:04','2019-06-12 11:13:04','',1434,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/1434-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1436,8,'2019-06-12 11:13:34','2019-06-12 11:13:34','[caption id=\"attachment_2337\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"166\"]<img class=\" wp-image-2337\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Stem-Cell-Doctor-Peter-Fields-MD-DC-1-315x500.jpg\" alt=\"Stem Cell Doctor Peter Fields Md Dc\" width=\"166\" height=\"264\" /> Peter A. Fields, MD, DC[/caption]\r\n<h3><strong>Prolotherapy Treatment on KCAL/CBS by </strong><strong>Peter A. Fields, MD, DC </strong></h3>\r\nHave you ever seen a Prolotherapy Treatment? Watch it here. In this episode, the folks at <a href=\"https://losangeles.cbslocal.com\">KCAL/CBS</a> talk about Prolotherapy while Dr. Fields treats a patient with knee pain. Karen lived with knee pain for a long time after tearing her meniscus in a skiing accident. Prolotherapy treatments repaired her knee. She got rid of her pain too! And you can get rid of your joint pain because this non-surgical treatment actually repairs the source of the pain. Prolotherapy is extremely effective at joint repair and pain reduction. <a href=\"https://youtu.be/3JIY8OCt1FY\">Watch now! </a>\r\n\r\nIn this episode, KCAL 9 Los Angeles shows how a Prolotherapy can repair injured or painful joints. Do you have arthritis? If you do, you\'ll be happy to know that this popular technique reduces arthritis pain in many patients. And it treats other joint conditions as well. Pain causing tendonitis, bursitis, and other joint conditions are helped too!\r\n\r\nIs it surgery? No, a Prolotherapy treatment is a natural non-surgical method that assists the body to heal injured or weakened joints, ligaments, and tendons. And with Prolotherapy, the weakened areas are injected with a natural solution that stimulates the growth of healthy, strong tissues. Plus, as the tendons and ligaments grow stronger and vibrant, the pain is alleviated.\r\n\r\nThe repair is quick too. And after about two or three treatments, most people notice quite a difference. Then, after a few more treatments, people are back to full function. Why wait? Repair your joint, and get back doing life like you want to. Are you an athlete with a sports injury? We can help you too! Call us today at 310-453-1234.\r\n\r\nYou can read about Regenerative Orthopedics too. Click <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com\">here</a> to find out more.','Prolotherapy Treatment on KCAL/CBS','','publish','open','closed','','dr-fields-interviewed-on-kcal-cbs-about-prolotherapy','','','2020-10-12 18:07:05','2020-10-12 18:07:05','',0,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=1436',0,'post','',0),(1437,8,'2019-06-12 11:13:34','2019-06-12 11:13:34','[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"3JIY8OCt1FY\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Dr.-Fields-interviewed.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Fields Interviewed on KCAL/CBS About \'Prolotherapy\'\"]\r\n\r\n<strong> Dr. Fields Interviewed on KCAL/CBS About \'Prolotherapy\'</strong>','Dr. Fields interviewed on KCAL/CBS about \'Prolotherapy\'','','inherit','closed','closed','','1436-revision-v1','','','2019-06-12 11:13:34','2019-06-12 11:13:34','',1436,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/1436-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1450,8,'2019-06-12 11:19:03','2019-06-12 11:19:03','<div id=\"specialistsInfo\">\r\n<h3>What To Ask When Looking for A Prolotherapist</h3>\r\n<div id=\"specialistsParagraph\">When looking for a Prolotherapist, you definitely want the physician to be experienced. OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, is grateful to have Peter A. Fields, MD, DC, an experienced physician dedicated to providing highly effective, individualized Regenerative Orthopedic treatment plans that relieve pain and help patients return to sports, work, and activities quickly and safely. If you are serious about receiving regenerative treatments from a physician who has many years of experience in repairing the joint injury, then OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, is for you!</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<h3>When Looking for a Prolotherapist, Find Out How Much of the Practice Is Dedicated to <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"/Prolotherapy/Dextrose-Prolotherapy\">Prolotherapy</a>?</h3>\r\nFind out if Prolotherapy is really what they are experts at or is it something they do once in a while. At least 50% of the doctor’s practice should be Prolotherapy. And it\'s better if it is more.\r\n<h3>Find Out Whether the Physician Does Prolotherapy on Every Joint?</h3>\r\nIt is important to find out whether the physician treats the back, knees, shoulder, neck, ankle, feet, wrist, hand, and every other joint? Why or why not? Do they lack the confidence to treat every area? Do they lack training or experience?\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4818 alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Honduras-2011-2-186x500.png\" alt=\"Honduras 2011\" width=\"186\" height=\"500\" />\r\n<h3>Where Did the Physician Learn Their <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"/Prolotherapy/Dextrose-Prolotherapy\">Prolotherapy</a> Skills?</h3>\r\nHow did the Prolotherapist learn their skills? And do they take continuing education in it on a regular basis? It also helps to know whether the Prolotherapist instructs others on how to do it. Peter A. Fields, MD, DC continues to teach other doctors on an ongoing basis and gives seminars on Regenerative Orthopedics.\r\n<h3><strong>I\'m Looking for a Prolotherapist, Can You Give Me a Local Referral from a Physician Who does the Treatments You Do?</strong></h3>\r\nSome people may ask us for a referral to someone closer to them. Unfortunately, we do not have specific referrals for outside of our office, especially if we have not seen someone for an exam and to thoroughly review their case, imaging, and other factors important when doing a detailed exam. We understand that it is not feasible for all patients to come here.  Hopefully, the information we share in our articles can at least help people to learn more about the possible reason for their symptoms.\r\n\r\nWe do try to help educate people and provide information that would help build the understanding about Prolotherapy and the other forms of Regenerative Orthopedics, and how these treatments might be a consideration for various conditions. But keep in mind that every Prolotherapist is different, just like with any medical specialty. We simply do not know everyone who practices or what types of cases their office accepts.\r\n\r\nWe would love for you to choose Peter A. Fields, MD, DC and OrthoRegen.<sup>®      </sup>However, if you need to choose someone closer, we suggest that you speak in detail with the team and/or provider whom you are considering seeing. If the location of a medical provider is most important to you, Google may be a good place to start. And if you do find someone near you, contact them about their experience with your condition and determine if you feel they might be a good fit for your case.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/Contact\">To Learn More Contact Us Today! It\'s Free</a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','What to Ask When Looking for a Prolotherapist','','publish','open','closed','','what-to-ask-when-looking-for-a-prolotherapist','','','2021-08-05 20:57:04','2021-08-05 20:57:04','',0,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=1450',0,'post','',0),(1451,8,'2019-06-12 11:19:03','2019-06-12 11:19:03','<h6>Articles</h6>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"/Articles/Magazine-Column\">Magazine Column</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"/Articles/NY-Times-On-MRIs-Overused\">N.Y. Times - On MRIs Overused</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"/Articles/Health-News\">Health News</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"/Articles/Prolo-News\">Prolo News</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"/Articles/Blog\">Blog</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research\">Prolotherapy Research</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/fully_body_joints.jpg\" alt=\"Fully Body Joints\" width=\"200\" height=\"376\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-712\" />\r\n\r\n<h4>What to Ask When Looking for a Prolotherapist</h4>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>How much of the practice is dedicated to <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"/Prolotherapy/Dextrose-Prolotherapy\">Prolotherapy</a>? At least 50% of the doctor’s practice should be Prolotherapy and better if it is more.</li>\r\n 	<li>Does the doctor do Prolotherapy on every joint (back, knee’s shoulder, neck, ankle, feet, wrist, hand, etc)? If not, then ask why.</li>\r\n 	<li>Does the doctor do the Prolotherapy himself? Only a skilled, trained MD or DO should be doing the injections; not an assistant or mid-level practitioner (PA, Nurse Practitioner, etc).</li>\r\n 	<li>Where did the doctor learn their <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"/Prolotherapy/Dextrose-Prolotherapy\">Prolotherapy</a> skills? And do they take continuing education in it on a regular basis. Better yet if the doctor instructs others how to do it.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<a class = \"buttonlink\" href=\"/Contact\">To Learn More Contact Us Today! It\'s Free</a>\r\n','What to Ask When Looking for a Prolotherapist','','inherit','closed','closed','','1450-revision-v1','','','2019-06-12 11:19:03','2019-06-12 11:19:03','',1450,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/1450-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1452,8,'2019-06-12 11:19:46','2019-06-12 11:19:46','<h2>Staying Out of the Hospital and Avoiding Surgery with Regenerative Orthopedics</h2>\r\nMost of us are doing everything we can to stay out of the hospital during this pandemic age. Who would blame us?! So, we do everything we can think of to keep going and keep moving, even if we are hurting. And those who have an injured joint, who still want to exercise, may choose bicycling instead of running, or swimming instead of hiking. That way, they can still keep exercising since there is less stress on the joint and less pain with the different activities.\r\n\r\nAnd we may also try over-the-counter medications, rest, physical therapy, acupuncture, manipulation, and whatever else we can possibly find in an effort to get relief. But for some, that pain either never goes away, or it just keeps coming back.\r\n\r\n<strong>There is another way!</strong> Regenerative Orthopedics, like Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, and Prolotherapy, is one of the best ways to get relief from your pain without hospitalization or the need for surgery.\r\n<h3>With Regenerative Orthopedics, There Is:</h3>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4538\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"527\"]<img class=\" wp-image-4538\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Avoid-the-hospital-1-500x466.png\" alt=\"Avoid The Hospital (1)\" width=\"527\" height=\"490\" /> <em>   Stay Out of The Hospital and Avoid Surgery with Regenerative Orthopedics</em>[/caption]\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>No Hospitalization               </strong></li>\r\n 	<li><strong>No Surgery</strong></li>\r\n 	<li><strong>No Steroids</strong></li>\r\n 	<li><strong>No Drugs Just to Mask Painful Symptoms</strong></li>\r\n 	<li><strong>No General Anesthesia</strong></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Plus, With Regenerative Orthopedics, You Get:</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Regeneration of Injured Soft Tissue</strong></li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Joint Repair</strong></li>\r\n 	<li><strong>No Down Time</strong></li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Faster Recovery</strong></li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Pain Relief</strong></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>1. No Hospitalization with Regenerative Orthopedics:</h3>\r\nAt OrthoRegen, we see you and treat you in our medical clinic. <strong>There is no need to go to a hospital! </strong>\r\n\r\nPlus, Peter A. Fields, MD, DC is dual degreed as both a<em> medical doctor <strong>and</strong> a chiropractor.</em> And his practice is exclusively Regenerative Orthopedics. That means you get a very experienced practitioner and a leader in regenerative medicine.\r\n\r\nAs a medical doctor with years of experience in regenerative medicine, Peter A. Fields, MD, DC will seek out the best natural medicine solution and perform the optimal type of regenerative therapy for you. And that means you get the treatment that\'s right for you and the best treatment possible to repair your joint quickly. And all of these regenerative therapies are available right in our clinic. As a chiropractor, Dr. Fields understands how the joints work. So, you don\'t have to step into the hospital for what is often unnecessary testing. Sure, if further testing is deemed necessary, they can be prescribed. But a chiropractor\'s familiarity with the joints and referral pain makes imaging less necessary.\r\n\r\nIn most cases, Regenerative Orthopedics is effective at eliminating joint<a href=\"/Chronic-Pain\"> pain</a> due to ligament and tendon injury 80 to 90 percent of the time. That\'s a high rate of success! Plus, all of these regenerative techniques help to stimulate the body’s ability to repair...naturally.\r\n<h3>2. No Surgery Is Needed with Regenerative Orthopedics:</h3>\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics is an in-office injection treatment that both research and medical studies have shown to be an effective, trustworthy, reliable alternative to surgical treatments. We see so many patients in our clinic who are looking to avoid surgery. We are accustomed to that! And we see amazing results. In our opinion, Regenerative Orthopedics is superior to many other treatments in relieving chronic joint and spine pain. Plus, and most importantly, you get back to a happy and active lifestyle without the need for surgery.\r\n\r\n<strong>Regenerative Orthopedics is:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>A viable <strong>alternative to surgery</strong></li>\r\n 	<li><strong>A safe and affordable option</strong> that allows you to keep working and/or training during treatment.</li>\r\n 	<li>Typically the best treatment to <strong>stabilize and repair injured ligaments and tendons</strong>. Plus, multiple joints and structures can be treated with each visit.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Reparative</strong> in nature. Instead of cutting and removing, it will regenerate and repair the joint.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>3. No Steroids or Cortisone Are Used in Regenerative Orthopedics:</strong></h3>\r\nFirst of all, why is this a good thing? <strong>More and more research is pouring in on the detrimental effects of steroids or cortisone </strong><b>injections. Sure, cortisone shots may relieve your pain in the short-term. But they make the problem worse over the long haul.</b>\r\n\r\n<strong>Cortisone injections cause:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Cartilage destruction</li>\r\n 	<li>Cartilage surface deterioration</li>\r\n 	<li>Inhibition of new cartilage growth</li>\r\n 	<li>A decrease in <strong>protein and matrix synthesis</strong> (which refers to the nutrient and healing bed the cells grow in)</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h4><em>What do the studies show?</em></h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Mayo Clinic</strong> says cortisone may hinder the native stem cells in cartilage. \"Studies have shown the deleterious effects of corticosteroids on chondrocytes, suggesting a potentiation of degenerative joint disease.\" And, \"Corticosteroids frequently are used by physicians to reduce inflammation in patients with musculoskeletal disorders, but these agents may hinder MSCs\' innate regenerative capacity in exchange for temporary analgesia.\" <strong>What are Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs)?</strong> They are the building blocks of cartilage and other musculoskeletal tissue. And cortisone threatens their ability to build and repair in exchange for temporary pain relief.1</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h4><em>Many Physicians Routinely Use Cortisone When It Is Damaging to the Joint. We Do Not!</em></h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Another study from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine revealed that \"The combination of methylprednisolone and lidocaine was toxic, with virtually no cells surviving after treatment. In addition, methylprednisolone did not mitigate the inflammatory effects of IL-1beta; rather, <strong>it further potentiated the chondrotoxicity.</strong>\"2</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nSo we can see that intra-articular injections of corticosteroids are toxic to the joint even though they are widely used in clinical practice. The truth is – <strong>When injected into joints, corticosteroids trigger cartilage cell death!</strong> Plus, they also suppress healing by their innate mechanism of action, which suppresses the immune system and blocks inflammation.\r\n<h3>4. No Drugs Just to Mask or Chase Pain...Are Used in Regenerative Orthopedics:</h3>\r\nWe don\'t use addictive pain medications or other medications that just mask or chase the pain. In Regenerative Orthopedics, all of the therapies are natural treatment techniques. For example, the primary ingredient in the Prolotherapy injections is dextrose. This technique involves using the simple and safe base solution dextrose, which is given into and around the entire painful/injured area(s). Why treat the whole area? All of the affected areas are treated comprehensively, so you have the best results.\r\n\r\nIf Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is recommended, we use your own blood.  PRP is used for acute or chronic musculoskeletal injuries. It is a great option to repair particular soft tissue injuries to help you avoid the pain, complications, and recovery time associated with various types of joint surgery. Your blood platelets contain potent growth factors that are exceptional at tissue repair. Again, <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/platelet-rich-plasma-treatments-and-prolotherapy/\">Platelet Rich Plasma</a> naturally accelerates the normal healing process. Plus, it results in tissue repair and the regeneration of weakened torn or damaged ligaments, tendons, and joints.\r\n\r\nWhen Stem Cell Therapy is recommended, we use the <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/stem-cell-treatment/\">Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy</a>. This is also a natural technique where we use all four kinds of Regenerative Orthopedics, including your own stem cells, to help you avoid invasive surgery. Many other clinics only use one or two of these procedures, but not all four.\r\n<h3>5. No General Anesthesia Is Used in Regenerative Orthopedics:</h3>\r\nAre you afraid of receiving general anesthesia? With Regenerative Orthopedics, it\'s not necessary! You not only stay out of the hospital and avoid surgery with Regenerative Orthopedics. But you avoid general anesthesia too! Surgery definitely has its risks. And general anesthesia adds to those risks. Especially for older people.\r\n\r\nA recent medical journal says, \"Postoperative mortality and complications after geriatric hip fracture surgery remain high despite efforts to improve perioperative care for these patients.\" And concludes, \"We found the use of general anesthesia and conversion from regional to general anesthesia were associated with a higher risk of mortality during the in-hospital stay compared with regional anesthetic techniques... We also found general anesthesia to be associated with a higher risk of all-cause readmission compared with regional.\"3\r\n\r\nIt is such a better idea to avoid general anesthesia completely. And you can do that with Regenerative Orthopedics.\r\n<h3>Regenerative Orthopedics Is Your Answer to Resolve Joint Pain Without Needing to Go To the Hospital</h3>\r\nAt OrthoRegen, we use a comprehensive approach and a variety of regenerative techniques. And each treatment is individualized according to your unique needs as a patient. The appropriate technique is recommended depending on you and what is required to produce the best healing results and repair.\r\n\r\nAre you experiencing pain and trying to stay out of the hospital? Would you like to avoid surgery too? Regenerative Orthopedics can be your non-surgical alternative. Contact us! We would be more than happy to give you a recommendation geared to getting you pain-free and back to the activities you love.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/Contact\">To Learn More, Contact Us Today! </a>\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics is effective for sports injuries; back, neck, shoulder, knee, and other joint pain; tendonitis, arthritis, herniated disc, and headaches. Plus, if the injury involves a tendon or ligament, chances are Regenerative Orthopedics will help.\r\n<h3>References:</h3>\r\n1Wyles, Cody C., et al. \"Differential cytotoxicity of corticosteroids on human mesenchymal stem cells.\" <i>Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research®</i> 473.3 (2015): 1155-1164.\r\n\r\n2Seshadri, Venkat, Christian H. Coyle, and Constance R. Chu. \"Lidocaine potentiates the chondrotoxicity of methylprednisolone.\" <i>Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic &amp; Related Surgery</i> 25.4 (2009): 337-347.\r\n\r\n3Desai, Vimal, et al. \"Is anesthesia technique associated with a higher risk of mortality or complications within 90 days of surgery for geriatric patients with hip fractures?.\" <i>Clinical orthopaedics and related research</i> 476.6 (2018): 1178.','Staying Out of the Hospital and Avoiding Surgery with Regenerative Orthopedics','','publish','open','closed','','staying-out-of-the-hospital-and-avoiding-surgery-with-regenerative-orthopedics','','','2021-03-12 03:07:21','2021-03-12 03:07:21','',0,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=1452',0,'post','',0),(1453,8,'2019-06-12 11:19:46','2019-06-12 11:19:46','<h6>Articles</h6>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"/Articles/Magazine-Column\">Magazine Column</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"/Articles/NY-Times-On-MRIs-Overused\">N.Y. Times - On MRIs Overused</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"/Articles/Health-News\">Health News</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"/Articles/Prolo-News\">Prolo News</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"/Articles/Blog\">Blog</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research\">Prolotherapy Research</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/knee-pain.jpg\" alt=\"Knee Pain\" width=\"200\" height=\"233\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1075\" />\r\n\r\n<h4>Chronic Pain or Injuries? Prolotherapy Might be the Answer</h4>\r\nMany of us have aches or pains that just won’t go away no matter what we do. Medications, rest, physical therapy, acupuncture, manipulation, etc. Somehow that pain either never goes away or just keeps coming back. But one thing many of us have not tried is <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"/Prolotherapy/Dextrose-Prolotherapy\">Prolotherapy</a>.\r\n\r\nProlotherapy is a technique that helps to stimulate the body’s ability to repair a painful area when the natural healing process is not enough. In most cases Prolotherapy is effective at eliminating <a href=\"/Chronic-Pain\">chronic pain</a> due to ligament and tendon weakness 80 to 90 percent of the time.\r\n\r\nYou might wonder why you still have pain in an injured area or why that area remains weak, even after a healing period of weeks, months or years. The answer lies in the fact that both ligaments and tendons have very poor circulation. These areas may have little or no blood flow, but they have lots of nerves. When they become weak, nerves around the ligaments and tendons become stretched and irritated which produces pain.\r\n\r\n<a class = \"buttonlink\" href=\"/Contact\">To Learn More Contact Us Today! It\'s Free</a>\r\n\r\n<a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"/Prolotherapy/Dextrose-Prolotherapy\">Prolotherapy</a> involves the injection of a solution that causes an inflammatory response which stimulates the healing process. This results in a stronger or larger tendon or ligament that can hold body structures in place more effectively. The weakened area heals, and the patient\'s pain is reduced or eliminated. It is also an excellent alternative to cortisone injections, which long term studies have shown to actually weaken tissue.\r\n\r\nMost patients require about 6 treatments to restore function and relieve pain. The treatments are usually given at about 3 week intervals.\r\n\r\nIn addition to sports injuries, Prolotherapy is effective in back &amp; neck, shoulder, knee, and other joint pain; tendonitis, arthritis, herniated disc and headaches. If it involves a tendon or ligament, chances are prolotherapy will help.\r\n','Chronic Pain or Injuries? Prolotherapy Might be the Answer','','inherit','closed','closed','','1452-revision-v1','','','2019-06-12 11:19:46','2019-06-12 11:19:46','',1452,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/1452-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1454,8,'2019-06-12 11:20:30','2019-06-12 11:20:30','<h2>Prolotherapy: Is It For You?</h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4513\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"390\"]<img class=\"wp-image-4513\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Dextrose-Prolotherapy-1-copy-500x500.png\" alt=\"Dextrose Prolotherapy\" width=\"390\" height=\"390\" /> <em><strong>Dextrose Prolotherapy: Repair Your Joint Non-Surgically!</strong></em><br /><br />[/caption]\r\n\r\nDextrose Prolotherapy is a natural and effective treatment to strengthen specific joint and spine areas and eliminate the pain. Prolotherapy stimulates the body to repair the painful area and starts developing new healthy, strong tissue. One’s body – and their own immune system – proliferates the tissue.\r\n\r\nProlotherapy is performed as an in-office injection procedure. And research has shown the treatment to be effective, trustworthy, and reliable. In many cases, it can be used as an alternative to surgical treatments. And Prolotherapy is often superior to other treatments because it gets to the root of the problem. This regenerative therapy relieves chronic joint and spine pain problems by getting to the source of the pain. The result? You can get back to your active lifestyle.\r\n<h3>What Can I Expect From Dextrose Prolotherapy at OrthoRegen?</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>In our clinic, we offer Comprehensive Prolotherapy. By using this Prolotherapy technique, it means that all of the affected soft tissue areas of the joint are treated for the best possible repair and outcome. (Platelet Rich Plasma and/or Stem Cell Therapy may be recommended in more serious joint degeneration cases. And at OrthoRegen, we use the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy. Find out more about why the <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/stem-cell-therapy-at-orthoregen-why-we-are-different/\">Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy</a> is different by clicking <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/stem-cell-therapy-at-orthoregen-why-we-are-different/\">here</a>.)</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Regenerative Prolotherapy injection treatments </strong>treat joint and spine pain by repairing damaged and weakened ligaments and tendons.</li>\r\n 	<li>Dextrose Prolotherapy is a viable <strong>alternative to surgery</strong>, <strong>cortisone,</strong> and other steroidal injections.</li>\r\n 	<li>Prolotherapy is a <strong>safe, affordable option</strong> that allows you to keep working and remain active.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>The Comprehensive Prolotherapy difference:</strong> It is typically best to treat <strong>all or most</strong> of the ligaments of an injured and unstable joint, especially when the surrounding structures are painful.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>What makes an ideal <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"/Prolotherapy/Dextrose-Prolotherapy\">Prolotherapy</a> candidate?</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>The presence of ligament or tendon pain</li>\r\n 	<li>A desire to get better and follow the necessary treatment plan</li>\r\n 	<li>Maintaining a positive mental outlook and minimizing stress.</li>\r\n 	<li>Following a healthy diet is recommended.</li>\r\n 	<li>Doing your best to optimize your immune system.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/Contact\">To Learn More, Contact Us Today! It\'s Free</a>\r\n<h2><strong>What Does the Research Say About Prolotherapy?</strong></h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>A May 2020 study in the<strong> <em>Annals of Family Medicine</em></strong> made the following statement about their research findings:<em>“Intra-articular dextrose prolotherapy injections reduced pain, improved function and quality of life in patients with knee osteoarthritis compared with blinded saline injections.</em> The procedure is straightforward and safe; the adherence and satisfaction were high.”1</li>\r\n 	<li>Another May study published in <strong><em>The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine</em></strong> said, <em>“These findings suggest that dextrose prolotherapy is effective at reducing pain and improving the functional status and quality of life in patients with knee osteoarthritis.</em>\"2</li>\r\n 	<li>In January 2019, a research article about Dextrose <span class=\"highlight\">Prolotherapy</span> for Symptomatic <span class=\"highlight\">Knee</span> Osteoarthritis in the <em><strong>Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine</strong> </em>concluded, <em>“These data suggest that prolotherapy in this primary care clinic is feasible and acceptable.\" 3 </em></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>Choose A Natural, Non-Surgical Method: Prolotherapy</h3>\r\nProlotherapy treatments are a natural non-surgical method that assists the body in healing injured or weakened joints, ligaments, and tendons. With Dextrose Prolotherapy, the weakened areas of the joint become stronger. As the tendons and ligaments grow stronger and vibrant, the pain is alleviated, and motion is restored.\r\n\r\nDon\'t wait any longer. Call <a href=\"tel:+310-453-1234\"><span class=\"wsm_phone\">310-453-1234</span></a> today for a free phone consultation with Dr. Peter Fields 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=\"/contact/\">contact Dr. Fields’ office</a> to set up an in-person consultation.\r\n<h3>References:</h3>\r\n1 Shan Sit RW, Keung Wu RW, Rabago D, et al. <a href=\"https://www.annfammed.org/content/18/3/235\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Efficacy of Intra-Articular Hypertonic Dextrose (Prolotherapy) for Knee Osteoarthritis</a>: A Randomized Controlled Trial. <i>Ann Fam Med</i>. 2020;18(3):235‐242. doi:10.1370/afm.2520 [<a href=\"https://scholar.google.com/scholar?cluster=11142953714076712894&amp;hl=en&amp;as_sdt=0,31\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google Scholar</a>]\r\n\r\n2Sert AT, Sen EI, Esmaeilzadeh S, Ozcan E. <a href=\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32223554/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Effects of Dextrose Prolotherapy in Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Study</a>. <i>J Altern Complement Med</i>. 2020;26(5):409‐417. doi:10.1089/acm.2019.0335 [<a href=\"https://scholar.google.com/scholar?cluster=4570911058763587373&amp;hl=en&amp;as_sdt=0,31\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google Scholar</a>]\r\n\r\nRabago D, Kansariwala I, Marshall D, Nourani B, Stiffler-Joachim M, Heiderscheit B. <a href=\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30688517/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dextrose Prolotherapy for Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis</a>: Feasibility, Acceptability, and Patient-Oriented Outcomes in a Pilot-Level Quality Improvement Project. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 2019 Jan 28. [<a href=\"https://scholar.google.com/scholar?cluster=14882716272312898995&amp;hl=en&amp;as_sdt=0,31\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google Scholar</a>]','Dextrose Prolotherapy - Is It For You','','publish','open','closed','','dextrose-prolotherapy-is-it-for-you','','','2021-02-16 23:44:38','2021-02-16 23:44:38','',0,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=1454',0,'post','',0),(1455,8,'2019-06-12 11:20:30','2019-06-12 11:20:30','<h4>Articles</h4>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"/Articles/Magazine-Column\">Magazine Column</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"/Articles/NY-Times-On-MRIs-Overused\">N.Y. Times - On MRIs Overused</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"/Articles/Health-News\">Health News</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"/Articles/Prolo-News\">Prolo News</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"/Articles/Blog\">Blog</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research\">Prolotherapy Research</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/woman-smiling.jpg\" alt=\"Woman Smiling\" width=\"200\" height=\"184\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1078\" />\r\n\r\n<h4>Prolotherapy - Is It For You</h4>\r\nProlotherapy is a natural and effective treatment to strengthen specific areas and eliminate the pain. Prolotherapy stimulates the body to repair the painful area and starts the growth of new healthy, strong tissue. One’s body – and their own immune system – proliferates the tissue.\r\n\r\nWhat makes an ideal <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"/Prolotherapy/Dextrose-Prolotherapy\">Prolotherapy</a> candidate:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Ligament or tendon pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Desire to get better and follow a treatment plan</li>\r\n 	<li>Positive mental outlook</li>\r\n 	<li>Healthy diet</li>\r\n 	<li>Strong immune system</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<a class = \"buttonlink\" href=\"/Contact\">To Learn More Contact Us Today! It\'s Free</a>\r\n\r\nArthritis and Fibromyalgia\r\nArthritis and Fibromyalgia sufferers have some or all of their pain or from ligament and tendon injury. When the underlying ligaments and tendons are weak, the muscles spasm to stabilize the joints, and pain occurs as is the case in Fibromyalgia. The same can be said for arthritis except the body is stabilizing the joints by the overgrowth of bone.\r\n\r\n<a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"/Prolotherapy/Dextrose-Prolotherapy\">Prolotherapy</a> works by causing a strengthening of ligaments which allows the stabilizing of joints. When this happens, the muscle spasms are stopped (as in Fibromyalgia) or the need for the body to overgrow bones (as in arthritis).\r\n','Prolotherapy - Is It For You','','inherit','closed','closed','','1454-revision-v1','','','2019-06-12 11:20:30','2019-06-12 11:20:30','',1454,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/1454-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1457,8,'2019-06-12 11:21:37','2019-06-12 11:21:37','&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4837\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"wp-image-4837 size-medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Rotator-Cuff-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Rotator Cuff\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" /> <strong>      Prolotherapy is effective for chronic rotator cuff pain</strong>[/caption]\r\n<h1><strong>Rotator Cuff Injuries: Tears, Impingement, and Tendonitis </strong></h1>\r\nRotator cuff injuries are prevalent. Most of us have heard about rotator cuff tears and even impingement syndromes. We have probably seen and heard about them in the news. We often hear about professional athletes taken out of the game and possibly facing surgery. But these injuries affect the general public too!\r\n\r\nRotator cuff injuries are so common that they affect about a quarter of the population over 50 years of age.1 Many people are opting for surgery to fix their injury. The numbers of surgical repairs are going up and up! In some locations, surgeries are doubling in number, and particular surgeries, like arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs, have increased by 353%. 2,3 But are all of these surgeries really necessary? Especially considering the economic costs, the time needed for rehabilitation, and other personal risks!\r\n<h3>Non-Surgical Options for Rotator Cuff Injuries</h3>\r\nIn so many rotator cuff injury cases, Regenerative Orthopedic techniques, like Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, and Prolotherapy, can be used to repair the shoulder. Plus, these treatments effectively repair the injury without the need for surgery. Regenerative Orthopedics has many advantages over surgery. First and foremost, it gets to the root cause of the problem. What do we mean by that? Rotator cuff injuries affect the tendon and ligaments of the shoulder. And treatments like Prolotherapy are especially effective at healing soft tissue like tendons and ligaments.\r\n\r\nBesides, Regenerative Orthopedic options require much less rehabilitation time. They also help you avoid the risks associated with rotator cuff surgery, such as frozen shoulder, deep infection, and dislocation. And many patients who develop these complications also end up needing a second surgical procedure.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4483\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"400\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4483\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/rotator-cuff-problem-400x500.png\" alt=\"Rotator Cuff Injuries\" width=\"400\" height=\"500\" /> <em><strong>       Rotator Cuff Injuries Affect Your Sleep Too!</strong></em>[/caption]\r\n<h3>Who Is At Risk for Rotator Cuff Injuries?</h3>\r\nAs mentioned previously, many people are at risk for rotator cuff injuries. Among athletes, these injuries are more common with pitchers, tennis players, swimmers, and any sport that involves a throwing motion or repeated over-the-head movements. Non-athletes who repeatedly use overhead movements are also at increased risk for rotator cuff injuries. For example, rotator cuff tendinitis occurs when the rotator cuff\'s small muscles become strained, causing weakness of these structures and subsequent tendonitis. Left untreated, a chronic condition of tendinosis can develop.\r\n<h4><em>Impingement Syndrome</em></h4>\r\nAnother shoulder condition involving the rotator cuff is impingement syndrome. This condition occurs when the <a href=\"/Articles/Prolo-News/Stem-Cell-Therapy-For-Rotator-Cuff-Injuries\">rotator cuff</a> tendon becomes pinched between the head of the humerus and the acromion process during the arm\'s motion raised above the head. This happens because the space gets narrowed, as occurs when the rotator cuff muscles weaken, and the humeral head rides high in the socket.\r\n\r\nImpingement can also ensue when bone spurs and calcium deposits narrow the space. Impingement also occurs when the contents of the subacromial space increase in size. This is most often due to a swollen rotator cuff tendon or bursa, which is painfully squeezed between the humeral head and the acromion process.\r\n<h3>Common Treatments for Rotator Cuff Injuries</h3>\r\nTreatment for rotator cuff injuries usually includes rest, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), physical therapy, and cortisone injections. Cortisone has a substantial anti-inflammatory property, reducing the tendon and bursa\'s swelling and relieving the symptoms. Unfortunately, cortisone has also been found to lead to degeneration of the soft tissue eventually. It\'s so much better to regenerate the joint. And you can get regenerative results with Regenerative Orthopedics.\r\n\r\nMany common treatments only provide temporary help. That\'s because the underlying cause is not addressed, and the problem usually returns. Degenerative fraying and tearing of the tendon may occur when the tendon is allowed to be in a constant state of irritation over time. Non-Surgical Regenerative Orthopedics is a great way to address the underlying tendon and ligament injuries and repair all of the involved soft tissue. The result is a re-strengthening of the rotator cuff, an improved shoulder joint, and an excellent chance for a full recovery and performance.\r\n<h3><a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/Contact\">To Learn More, Contact Us Today! It\'s free</a></h3>\r\n<h3>References:</h3>\r\n1Blitzer Charles, M. \"Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic &amp; Related Surgery.\" <i>The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery</i> 9.4 (1993): 414-416.\r\n\r\n2Iyengar, Jaicharan J., et al. \"Current trends in rotator cuff repair: surgical technique, setting, and cost.\" <i>Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic &amp; Related Surgery</i> 30.3 (2014): 284-288.\r\n\r\n3Traven, Sophia A., et al. \"The 5-factor modified frailty index predicts complications, hospital admission, and mortality following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.\" <i>Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic &amp; Related Surgery</i> 36.2 (2020): 383-388.\r\n\r\nWant more information about treating Rotator Cuff injuries? Click <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/stop-shoulder-pain-from-rotator-cuff-and-other-shoulder-injuries/\">here</a> to read our article called, <a href=\"http://Stop Shoulder Pain from Rotator Cuff and Other Shoulder Injuries\">\"Stop Shoulder Pain from Rotator Cuff and Other Shoulder Injuries.\"</a>\r\n<h1></h1>\r\n&nbsp;','Rotator Cuff Injuries: Tears, Impingement, and Tendonitis','','publish','open','closed','','rotator-cuff-injuries','','','2021-08-26 22:19:18','2021-08-26 22:19:18','',0,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=1457',0,'post','',0),(1458,8,'2019-06-12 11:21:37','2019-06-12 11:21:37','<h6>Articles</h6>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"/Articles/Magazine-Column\">Magazine Column</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"/Articles/NY-Times-On-MRIs-Overused\">N.Y. Times - On MRIs Overused</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"/Articles/Health-News\">Health News</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"/Articles/Prolo-News\">Prolo News</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"/Articles/Blog\">Blog</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research\">Prolotherapy Research</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/shoulder-joint-pain.jpg\" alt=\"Shoulder Joint Pain\" width=\"200\" height=\"199\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1081\" />\r\n\r\n<h4>Prolotherapy for Shoulder</h4>\r\n\r\nRotator cuff tears, AC joint separations, sprained or strained shoulders, unstable joint, impingement syndromes all are all well known injuries in shoulders.\r\n\r\nThis is because shoulder problems are common with both recreational and more serious athletes. Each of these injuries, and more, can be effectively treated with <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Prolotherapy/Dextrose-Prolotherapy\">Prolotherapy</a>. Prolotherapy has many advantages over surgery, which first and foremost is the fact that it gets at the root cause of the athlete\'s problem, which is tendon or ligament weakness. It also has less rehabilitation time, costs less, and avoids the flaws associated with rotator cuff surgery.\r\n\r\nA study done at the Mayo Clinic in 1997 reported a complication rate of 38 percent in shoulders undergoing rotator cuff repair. In order of frequency, the complications of the surgery were frozen shoulder, deep infection, and dislocation. Many of these patients who developed frozen shoulder needed a second surgical procedure to remove the adhesions.\r\n\r\n<a class = \"buttonlink\" href=\"/Contact\">To Learn More Contact Us Today! It\'s free</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Rotator Cuff Impingement and Tendonitis</strong>\r\n\r\nAll athletes are affected by this but it is even more common with pitchers, tennis players, swimmers and any sport that involves a throwing motion. Rotator cuff tendinitis occurs when the small muscles of the rotator cuff become strained causing weakness of these structures and subsequent tendinitis.\r\n\r\nImpingement syndrome occurs when the <a href=\"/Articles/Prolo-News/Stem-Cell-Therapy-For-Rotator-Cuff-Injuries\">rotator cuff</a> tendon becomes pinched between the head of the humerus and the acromion process when the arm is raised above the head. This happens because the space gets narrowed, as occurs when the rotator cuff muscles weaken and the humeral head rides high in the socket or when bone spurs and calcium deposits narrow the space. Impingement also occurs when the contents of the subacromial space increase in size, most often due to a swollen rotator cuff tendon or bursa, which is painfully squeezed between the humeral head and the acromion process.\r\n\r\nTreatment for the above usually includes rest, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), physical therapy, and cortisone injections. Cortisone has a strong anti-inflammatory property, so it may reduce the swelling in the tendon and bursa, relieving the symptoms. Most of the time, these treatments may temporarily help. But since the underlying cause has not been addressed the problem usually returns. Degenerative fraying and tearing of the tendon may occur if constant irritation of the tendon occurs over time. The way to treat this process is with <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"/Prolotherapy/Dextrose-Prolotherapy\">Prolotherapy</a>. This, combined with gradual re-strengthening of the rotator cuff muscles, give an excellent chance for a full recovery and performance.\r\n','Prolotherapy for Shoulder','','inherit','closed','closed','','1457-revision-v1','','','2019-06-12 11:21:37','2019-06-12 11:21:37','',1457,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/1457-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),