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Category / Lumbar Spine
Piriformis Syndrome: Ultrasound Therapy is Superior
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Centeno-Schultz Clinic treatment of piriformis syndrome, piriformis and sciatica, piriformis muscle pain, piriformis syndrome and ultrasound therapy, piriformis syndrome and x-ray treatment, piriformis syndrome treatment, pirifromis syndrome symptoms, treatment of piriformis syndrome
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March 28, 2011 |
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The piriformis is a small but important muscle in the gluteal (buttock) area. It originates from sacrum(base of lumbar spine), exits the pelvis through the sciatic foramen and inserts on the greater trochanter of the femur(hip bone). The piriformis muscle functions to laterally rotate the hip. Piriformis syndrome is a condition in which the piriformis muscle irritates the traversing sciatic...
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Nutrition and Stem Cell Therapy Final
Posted by: John R. Schultz M.D.
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hyperglycemia and stem cells, hypergylcemia and Regenexx, metabolic syndrome and stem cell therapy, nutrition and PRP, Obesity and infection after knee replacment, pre diabetic state and hip replacment infection, pre diabetic state and stem cell therapy, Regenexx and nutrition
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March 13, 2011 |
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Is there a correlation between nutrition and osteoarthritis? Yes! At the Centeno-Schultz Clinic and Regenexx we acknowledge the critical role between the two. 1 in 5 patients have metabolic syndrome characterized by central obesity, hypertension and elevated lipids and serum glucose. This syndrome results in the release of detrimental chemicals into the joints which can lead to the breakdown of cartilage...
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Successful Knee Stem Cell Therapy Returns Skier to Slopes
Posted by: John R. Schultz M.D.
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back pain treatments, knee arthritis treatments, mesenchymal stem cell therapy for lumbar disc disease, patellar femoral joint dysfunction, stem cell and leg pain, stem cell therapy for lumbar radiculopathy, stem cell therapy for ski injuries
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March 11, 2011 |
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Aggressive skiing particularly in the moguls can take it's toll on one's knees and back. PM is 55y/o Canadian physician who was passionate about skiing and moguls. Unfortunately he had significant bilateral knee and lower back pain. As a physician and a an avid skier he recognized that knee replacement and lumbar fusion would most likely prematurely end his life-long passion. Accordingly he rejected...
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Steroids and Cell Death: Apoptosis
Posted by: John R. Schultz M.D.
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alternatives to steroids for ligament injuries, alternatives to steroids for sciatica, alternatives to steroids for tendonitis, Apoptosis and Steroids, Cell death and steroids, tennis elbow treatment options
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March 3, 2011 |
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Apoptosis is the process of programmed cell death. The process is controlled by a variety of factors both within and outside of cells. High dose steroids have been demonstrated to create cell death in muscles, bones, cartilage and ligaments. High dose steroids are commonly used to treat a variety of painful conditions which include rotator cuff tears, lateral epicondylitis, patellar and Achilles...
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Radiofrequency Ablation for Facet Pain
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alternatives to radiofrequency, prolotherapy for facet pain, radiofrequency Alation, Regenexx SCP for facet pain, RF treatment
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December 27, 2010 |
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Radiofrequency ablation is a treatment for neck, thoracic and back pain that is arising from the facet joint. The facet joint is a small cartilage lined joint in the spine that is susceptable to injury and can cause significant pain and restriction in range of motion. Small nerves within the facet joint transmit a pain signal from the joint to the brain. Radiofrequency ablation works by interrupting...
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Sciatica and Stem Cell Therapy
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al;ternatives to steroid epidural injections, alternatives to steroid injections, Regenexx PLand sciatica
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December 22, 2010 |
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Sciatica is a debilitating searing pain in the lower extremity commonly as a result of nerve root irritation. Disc herniation, disc protrusion, overgrowth of the facet joint and thickening of the ligaments can result in nerve root compression or irritation. Non-surgical treatments to date have included x-ray guided epidural injections of local anesthetics and steroids. As discussed in previous...
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Discectomy: Nip and Tuck of the Disc
Posted by: John R. Schultz M.D.
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lumbar discectomy alternatives, lumbar disectomy, PRP and sciatica, stem cell therapy for lumbar discs
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November 2, 2010 |
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Discectomy is the surgical removal of a portion of the disc that is thought to be causing pain. The disc may have a bulge (distention) which presses on a nerve root causing leg pain(sciatica). Removal of the disc bulge is intended to relieve pain. How successful is lumbar discectomy? Not particularly. Loupasis examined long-term outcomes after lumbar discectomy. The long-term...
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Low back pain: Lumbar Facets
Posted by: John R. Schultz M.D.
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lumbar facets, radiofrequency of lumbar facets, RF of lumbar facets
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October 27, 2010 |
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Low back pain can erode the quality of one's life, spiritual and physical wellbeing. At the Centeno-Schultz Clinic we acknowledge that there many sources of low back pain which include muscle dysfunction, ligament laxity, lumbar degenerative disc disease (DDD) and lumbar facet injury. The facet joint is located in the posterior aspect of the spine. It is lined with cartilage and allows for smooth...
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