Plantar fasciitis is a common condition affecting one in 10 people, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. While common in runners, anyone — even sedentary people – can experience this problem. With the right treatment, 80 percent of patients will improve within a year. While icing and stretching can help with discomfort, and … Read more

At The Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine, we’re always looking for ways to increase our patients’ experience, whether through new technology in the regenerative medicine field or new providers. Recently we added a new Board-Certified physician to our practice, Dr. Robert Farhat. Dr. Farhat brings a wealth of experience that we’re excited to tap into … Read more

Often referred to as ‘narcotics, ‘ opioids are beneficial in many medical settings and may be used to treat chronic or acute pain. Yet, they also have a high chance of abuse and can lead to a dangerous addiction that is accompanied by life-altering side effects and even death. At any dose, even in low … Read more

At The Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine, we’re constantly looking at new technologies and treatment options to help improve overall outcomes for our patients. Being members of the Interventional Orthobiologics Foundation gives us insight into the newest and best treatments in Regenerative Medicine.  Shockwave and EMTT have both been showing excellent outcomes in treating musculoskeletal conditions … Read more

Does your hip give you trouble when the weather gets cold? Do you have a hard time sitting in one position for an extended stretch of time? Approximately 1 in 7 adults over the age of 60 report significant hip pain on a daily basis (Source). Let’s explore some common hip pain causes, treatments, and … Read more

Prolotherapy is an injection treatment that relieves pain by jumpstarting the body’s natural healing abilities. While not yet regulated by the FDA, this alternative treatment is used to help those suffering from musculoskeletal conditions affecting the bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and soft tissues. Also known as proliferative therapy, prolotherapy is known as a non-surgical ligament … Read more

Orthopedics is a branch of medicine that focuses on your muscles, bones, joints, and tendons. If you need relief for joint pain, bone fractures, soft tissue injuries, and other musculoskeletal issues, you’ll likely work with an orthopedist. Interventional orthopedics (IO) refers to an advanced treatment path that only a small fraction of providers have the … Read more

Acute Pain or Chronic Pain? Acute pain is a short-term pain with an identifiable source, such as when you pull your back while exercising or after making an awkward movement when lifting boxes. This type of injury will usually heal within a few weeks without treatment beyond self-care, allowing you to return to your normal … Read more

The fear of all athletes is the fear of sustaining a sports injury, whether on the field, court, ring, or track. Bad injuries not only sideline you from play, but they can lead to lasting damage if left untreated. This could be a career ender if you’re a professional athlete. If you’re a weekend warrior … Read more

About 87 percent of people experience foot and ankle pain at one time or another, whether from injury or even from poorly-fitted shoes. It’s no wonder so many people have foot pain: the average person spends four hours a day standing on their feet and takes 5,000 steps. Obviously, for certain occupations, these numbers can … Read more