So, you’re trying to decide if regenerative therapy is right to help treat your pain. The first step in the decision should be visiting a physician and asking the important questions. See some of the most common questions you should bring up to your doctor and some brief, general answers as to what to expect from the procedures.

For many potential patients, stem cell therapy is shrouded in mystery and subject to speculation. Patients’ expectations can be led to be too high or too low depending on the sources of their information. Dr. Alfy dispels the top myths surrounding stem cell regenerative medicine.

In general, candidates for regenerative care are patients that have failed conservative treatment, are poor surgical candidates, or are people who would like to delay other invasive treatments such as surgery.

The body has the amazing ability to heal itself. Regenerative medicine can harness those abilities and amplify the natural growth factors your body uses to heal tissue. These treatments can make a world of difference for orthopedic patients who are not yet ready for invasive surgery.

There are no “little steps” to getting started with a fitness routine. Procrastination can get to us all. Important steps to getting started.

You’ve decided to invest in a home gym. But one of the drawbacks of not working out in a gym is what do you do when you hurt yourself working out at home, far from a trainer who may be able to advise you whether your injury is serious or just a… pain? Let’s talk about the most common injuries that can occur while working out in your home gym.

Talking to your doctor about starting a new fitness regimen — it’s a step many skip. If you’re free and clear of health issues, you’re probably okay to forge ahead. But for some people, it’s critical not to skip the step of consulting with a sports medicine physician.