If you’re living with osteoarthritis, you know how frustrating joint pain and stiffness can be. Simple activities like walking, climbing stairs, or even getting out of a chair may be more difficult. While medications and physical therapy help temporarily, you might be looking for more...
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common entrapment neuropathy of the upper extremity and is due to compression of the median nerve at the level of the wrist. It is typically characterized by sensory symptoms, including pain, numbness, and paresthesias...
If you or someone you know has ever suffered from a compression fracture, then you know just how painful it can be. A vertebral compression fracture (VCF) occurs when a vertebra in your spine is weakened (such as from osteoporosis) and collapses under pressure. When...
Are you looking for easy, actionable steps to improve your health and wellness? Desert Spine and Sports Physicians has created a practical guide packed with tips on nutrition, exercise, and sleep to help you feel your best. From fueling your body with the right foods...
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is an exciting treatment option used to treat musculoskeletal pain and promote regeneration of damaged tissues by injecting it directly into the target area. Utilizing a portion of the patient’s own blood, which is concentrated using the process of centrifugation, PRP...
Knee pain and discomfort can put a damper on your life, affecting everything from starting a new exercise routine to simply walking up the stairs. If you're struggling with a knee injury and have yet to find effective relief, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy offers a...
What Is PRP? Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a groundbreaking non-surgical treatment option that has gained significant popularity in recent years. At Desert Spine and Sports Physicians, we've been at the forefront of this regenerative therapy for over a decade, administering over 300,000 injections in this...
Chronic pain in your back or neck causes more than just discomfort—it can significantly disrupt your day-to-day activities, as anyone who struggles with it knows. Simple tasks like bending down to pet your dog, getting out of bed, or even climbing into your car can...
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a type of regenerative medicine that is gaining traction and popularity for its excellent safety profile and its positive outcomes in treating musculoskeletal disorders. Prior blog posts have discussed the efficacy of PRP for tendon and ligament injuries and PRP being...
What is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis (OA)1 - the “wear and tear” type of arthritis - is the leading type of arthritis worldwide. As patients age, their risk of OA increases. Other risk factors include previous injury to the joint, obesity, genetics, and a myriad of other factors.1...