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...
by Dr Chris Wellwood NP-C, MSN, DC, MS | Sep 7, 2017 | Hip Pain, Knee Pain
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) One Treatment Option for Hip Pain and Iliotibial Band Syndrome What is it? Iliotibial band syndrome is inflammation of the Iliotibial band on the outside of the knee as it rubs against the outside of the knee joint. Iliotibial band syndrome...
by Dr Chris Wellwood NP-C, MSN, DC, MS | Jul 31, 2017 | Knee Pain
Prolotherapy Can Heal an Athlete’s Knee Pain Treatments for Knee Pain/Injury Knee pain is one of the most common reasons athletes seek medical care. Traditional treatments for knee pain can include bracing, cortisone injections, exploratory surgery, and long...
by Dr Chris Wellwood NP-C, MSN, DC, MS | Feb 28, 2017 | Knee Pain
Prolotherapy Will Treat Knee Pain The knee is the largest joint in the body and is subject to a wide variety of traumatic and inflammatory disorders. The leading injuries to the knee in both adults and children alike are primarily ligament strains and tears, Meniscus...
by Dr Chris Wellwood NP-C, MSN, DC, MS | Feb 6, 2017 | Knee Pain
Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy (PRP) – A Treatment Option for Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis. While it can occur even in young people, the chance of developing osteoarthritis tends to rise after age 45. According to the...
by Dr Chris Wellwood NP-C, MSN, DC, MS | Feb 3, 2017 | Knee Pain
Knee Pain Can Be Prevented Knee problems are one of the most common joint issues in the world. Chronic knee pain can make you feel like an 80-year-old in a 30 – 40 year old body. In fact, it affects 1 in 4 American adults right this very moment. It’s not...