Blog Archives - Page 8 of 22 - Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine

A female doctor holding a digital tablet shows information about PRP benefits to an older woman with gray hair. Both are smiling and standing in a bright room with natural light coming through a window.

PRP, or platelet-rich plasma injections, have grown in popularity over the past several years. At the Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine, we have always been at the forefront of the latest technology surrounding PRP procedures. Because of this, we decided to provide a resource to help potential patients better understand this treatment method. If you’re … Read more

Promotional graphic for the 15th Annual TOBI Orthobiologic Conference, featuring event details, Caesars Palace Las Vegas, and a smiling man in a suit. Dates listed are June 15 and June 20, 2024.

We’re extremely proud to share some of the key takeaways from our very own Dr. John Santa Ana’s talk at the recent TOBI conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. TOBI or The Orthobiologic Institute, worked in collaboration with the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians to put on the 15th annual TOBI Orthobiologic Symposium. We were … Read more

A woman with light brown hair and freckles looks into the camera, holding her hair back with one hand to reveal gray roots—a candid look at hair awaiting PRP therapy. She wears a black and white striped shirt, standing in a softly lit room.

According to Harvard Health, approximately one-third of women experience hair thinning or hair loss at some point in their lives. This may happen with aging, childbirth, hormonal changes, or any number of other circumstances. If you are dealing with alopecia or female pattern baldness, there are treatments available to help you restore hair thickness and … Read more

A man and woman on an outdoor pickleball court, smiling and holding paddles. The woman, who's benefited from PRP therapy, holds a green pickleball; they appear happy, with trees and buildings in the background.

The “fountain of youth” might be closer than you think. Your body has tons of regenerative powers packed inside, just waiting to get to work. Platelet-rich plasma injections take advantage of the healing properties your body makes all on its own. Let’s explore how PRP injections work and determine if they are a good fit … Read more

An elderly man with gray hair and a mustache sits on a black sofa indoors, holding his knee in discomfort—perhaps seeking bursitis relief. A table with water glasses is in the foreground, and a modern clock and artwork hang behind him.

If you suffer from bursitis, you know just how painful it can be on a daily basis. This condition results when small, fluid-filled sacs (bursae) get inflamed and can no longer optimally perform their job of cushioning the bones, muscle and tendons near joints. Bursitis is a kind of joint pain that is closely related … Read more

A woman sitting on a couch, wearing light blue jeans and a white long-sleeve shirt, holds her lower leg and ankle with both hands, suggesting discomfort or ankle pain.

Feet are complex body parts, comprised of a dizzying array of bones (26), joints (33), and a host of muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves (120+). It’s no wonder, then, that even the slightest turn of the ankle or dropping of an object on the toes can result in great pain, strains, breaks, and more. Foot … Read more

A woman maintains correct posture at her computer in a bright room, sitting on an exercise ball. Nearby, a toddler in casual clothes reaches for the desk as large windows reveal a snowy scene—a perfect setting for National Correct Posture Month.

Heed These 5 Tips For Better Posture May is National Correct Posture Month, which means it’s the perfect time to explore some ways in which you can achieve better posture. After all, correct posture is essential to overall health, resulting in a variety of benefits such as reduced back and neck pain, increased energy, and … Read more

Dr. John Santa Ana will be presenting at the TOBI Orthobiologic Conference in Las Vegas, June 20th – 22nd. During this conference, he will be presenting patient outcomes and tracking Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and Bone Marrow Concentrate (BMC) treatments.

A woman with curly hair tied up, wearing glasses and a white shirt, works on a laptop at a modern desk with papers, mindful of desk job health in a room with large windows, plants, and a partially weathered wall.

Working from home or working in an office may not seem like a labor-intensive profession, but it can still take a toll on your body. Research shows that approximately 82% of workers spend most of their workday sitting down, and 65% of them develop musculoskeletal pain. If you have experienced pain from sitting at a … Read more

A nurse in blue scrubs discusses information on a tablet with an older woman, who is recovering from a car accident, while an older man stands beside her holding her hand, in a medical clinic setting.

Auto accidents can be frightening and traumatic from a mental health standpoint, but they can be equally devastating from a physical perspective. From injuries to ligaments, muscles and tendons, to damage to joint tissue and fractures, auto accidents can produce injuries that take many weeks and months to heal. Many people turn to surgery to … Read more