orthobiologics

What Causes Degenerative Disc Disease Pain: Discussing causes and non-surgical degenerative disc disease treatment options

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Man playing golf in mid-swing against a blurred background of green grass and trees. Degenerative disc disease treatment options

Degenerative disc disease is a normal part of the aging process. In fact, some adults may show signs of degenerative disc disease on MRI without experiencing any symptoms! Unfortunately, others will experience painful and debilitating symptoms that can affect their quality of life. Pain caused by degenerative disc disease can also be referred to different … Read more

Can Orthobiologic Treatment Options for Osteoarthritis Help Me?

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Older woman performing a yoga stretch while laying on a blue yoga on green grass. Options for osteoarthritis.

An estimated 80% of adults age 55 and older show signs of having osteoarthritis on X-ray. However, only about 60% of these people experience symptoms related to this condition. This translates to about 240 million adults worldwide that deal with pain caused by osteoarthritis. With so many adults currently dealing with this pain, and so … Read more

What Are Annular Tears and How Do They Affect Back Pain?

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annular tears

Back pain is one of the most common conditions that adults deal with. It’s one of the most common reasons for missed days of work and one of the most prevalent causes of disability. However, annular tears, a prevailing cause of back pain, are not as well known as they should be. Considering that this … Read more

Common Winter Injuries & How to Prevent Them

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winter injuries

According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, almost 200,000 people sought medical attention for winter injuries in 2018. These were injuries like sprains, strains, fractures, and back and neck injuries, caused by sports like skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, sledding, and tobogganing. Sports aren’t the only cause of winter injuries, though. Frostbite and hypothermia also … Read more

Do I Need Surgery for a Herniated Disc? Non-surgical Herniated Disc Treatment Options

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herniated disc treatment

Herniated discs are unfortunately common among adults and surgery is typically considered the most effective treatment. However, there are options besides surgery that provide effective options for herniated disc treatment. In this article, we’ll be discussing by non-surgical and non-invasive treatments are the best option as well as the issues that traditional surgery poses. What … Read more

Orthobiologics: A Better Option for Sports Medicine Treatment

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orthobiologics

Orthobiologics are a relatively new but very effective option in the treatment of musculoskeletal and sports medicine-related issues. More and more, patients and physicians alike prefer these options to other treatments for their minimally invasive nature and quick recovery process. These treatments can allow people to quickly return to their preinjury levels of mobility. This … Read more

Regenerative Sports Medicine – Your Best Option for Avoiding Back Surgery

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regenerative sports medicine

There are a variety of spine conditions, and all of these spine conditions can have a variety of causes. These causes can include aging, daily wear and tear of the spine, or an injury, such as a sports injury. Fortunately, just as there are many causes and possible spine conditions that a person can develop, … Read more

SpineRenu: Dr. Brian Shiple’s Biologic Treatment for Back Pain Relief – Featured on WINK News

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back pain relief

Dr. Shiple was recently featured on WINK News to speak about his revolutionary SpineRenu procedure. Rather than treating back pain with invasive surgical procedures, which often lead to a long, difficult recovery or even failed back surgery syndrome, Dr. Shiple has developed his very own regenerative option. Using biologic tissues that come from a patient’s … Read more

How to Prevent Back Injuries During Sports & Activities

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Regardless of fitness level, back injuries or pain are one of the most common complaints of those who lead an active lifestyle. In addition to this, whatever your sport or activity of choice, you are at risk of developing a back injury. This is why taking steps for the prevention of a back injury is … Read more

The Discseel® Procedure: An Effective Lower Back Pain Treatment

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lower back pain treatment

Lower back pain is one of the most common ailments affecting US adults. It can be caused by a variety of issues and conditions, like degenerative disc disease, sciatica, and herniated discs. Unfortunately, many treatments for these conditions, especially surgical treatments, don’t have particularly high success rates. This leaves patients wondering how they can get … Read more