by Dr Chris Wellwood NP-C, MSN, DC, MS | Sep 20, 2017 | Neck
Prolozone – An Effective Treatment for Bulging Disc Pain A bulging disc in the neck occurs when a disc in the upper, or cervical, spine is damaged and weakened to the point that it protrudes outward. This protrusion is caused by continual pressure from the...
by Dr Chris Wellwood NP-C, MSN, DC, MS | Sep 19, 2017 | Knee Pain
What is Runners Knee? Runners knee – an aching pain around the kneecap that is not just for runners. Any activity that causes you to bend your knees a lot, like walking, biking, and jumping, can cause runner’s knee . Runner’s knee isn’t a specific...
by Dr Chris Wellwood NP-C, MSN, DC, MS | Sep 19, 2017 | Hip Pain
Hip osteoarthritis occurs when inflammation and injury to a joint cause a breaking down of cartilage tissue. In turn, that breakdown causes pain, swelling, and deformity. The primary function of cartilage is to reduce friction in the joints and serve as a...
by Dr Chris Wellwood NP-C, MSN, DC, MS | Sep 18, 2017 | Back Pain
Scar tissue affects every part of your body including your organs, muscles and connective tissue. Scar tissue forms when the body undergoes trauma or inflammation of your cells and tissue. In some cases, scar tissues link together to form an adhesion, which is a band...
by Dr Chris Wellwood NP-C, MSN, DC, MS | Sep 12, 2017 | Knee Pain
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Effective in Treating Patellar Tendonitis Patellar tendonitis is a common injury or inflammation of the tendon that connects your kneecap (patella) to your shinbone (tibia). Your pain may be mild or severe with Patellar tendonitis. Though...
