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5 Early Signs of Rheumatoid Arthritis and How PRP Can Help

5 Early Signs of Rheumatoid Arthritis and How PRP Can Help

Over 1.3 million people in the United States have rheumatoid arthritis, a moderate to severe disease that can be a lifelong condition causing your joints to hurt and swell. This disease can make it difficult to engage in everyday activities. Thankfully there are numerous treatments available for managing the symptoms of this chronic disease, including Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP). Rheumatoid arthritis can progress and worsen quickly, that’s why it is crucial to recognize the early signs of rheumatoid arthritis and treat it as soon as possible. (more…)

Rest Pain or Something Else? Signs of Peripheral Artery Disease

Rest Pain or Something Else? Signs of Peripheral Artery Disease

While just simply walking, you might experience leg pain or fatigue. Seems normal, doesn’t it? Maybe it’s just a sign of aging, right? In fact, there may be a chance that it’s more than that. Those could be signs of peripheral artery disease, a clogging of arteries that commonly affects the legs. If left untreated, it could lead to worsening health complications. 

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How Does Prolotherapy Work to Relieve Pain?

How Does Prolotherapy Work to Relieve Pain?

Prolotherapy, also known as regenerative injection therapy or proliferation therapy, is an alternative therapy often used to help repair injuries to connective tissues and joints. The overall goal of prolotherapy is to use the body’s natural healing abilities to provide relief to troubled areas. In this blog, we will discuss how prolotherapy works, treatable conditions, as well if this treatment option is right for you.

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Buyer Beware: Not All Stem Cell Therapies are Alike

Buyer Beware: Not All Stem Cell Therapies are Alike

Truth be told, stem cell therapy is one of the most promising fields of medicine, and with it, doctors have high hopes of regenerating damaged tissue and treating conditions that are untreatable today. However, before agreeing to stem cell treatments and wasting thousands of dollars on unproven and unregulated stem cell procedures, patients should do their homework.

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