Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy (PRP) is a non-surgical treatment for soft tissue injuries and joint pain. PRP stimulates the body’s natural healing forces. Often a patient using PRP will be able to avoid more invasive procedures such as surgery. Chronic soft tissue injuries can be treated with PRP as an alternative to steroids.

Back pain is a very common complaint. It is the second most common complaint made to a primary care doctor by a patient, surpassed only by the common cold. It is estimated that 331 million Americans have low back pain at any given time and one of every two adults in the U.S. experience at least one day of back pain every year.

This article gives basic information on different types of over the counter pain medications and how they work. It also gives information on possible side effects of the medication, and cautions those looking to take them in taking them for long periods of time.

These are some more of the questions I’m constantly asked about Fibromyalgia. Over time, I’d like to cover the range of different questions and my answers as there are so any. I hope this is of some help as Fibromyalgia is probably the most misunderstood illness. The majority of people and doctors (for that matter), really don’t recognize it, don’t understand it and don’t know what to do with it. We do!

Embracing change is part of growing older gracefully. What worked for us at 20 doesn’t hold true for us at 60 or 70 and certainly not in our 80s. Each age brings some new adjustments. Mitigate the difficulties associated with aging by living your best, healthiest lifestyle.