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

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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

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

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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

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

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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 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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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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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

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

Treating Pain and Injuries with Non-Operative Orthopedic Sports Medicine

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Some patients develop injuries or sports injuries and want to avoid surgery. Others develop these injuries or pain but simply aren’t candidates for surgery. Whatever group you fall into as a patient, non-operative orthopedic sports medicine is an option available to help you get relief from your pain, improve your body’s functioning, and have a … Read more