The Most Common Treatments for Shoulder Pain…But Some May Hurt More Than Help

The Most Common Treatments for Shoulder Pain…But Some May Hurt More Than Help

Shelly Sharma, MD Blog

For serious or chronic shoulder pain, there are new treatments available today that are safer and more long-lasting than most of those listed above. Our focus at Core Medical & Wellness has been to provide these alternatives to conventional shoulder pain treatments so that our patients are not subject to increased health risks or therapies that only mask their pain …

What Does A Foot And Ankle Surgeon Do?

Efe Ozturk, DPM Blog

A foot and ankle surgeon is a highly trained medical professional who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of conditions that affect the feet and ankles. These specialists are responsible for providing comprehensive care for patients with a wide range of foot and ankle conditions, from common injuries and deformities to more complex disorders. The primary role of a …

The Most Common Causes of Shoulder Pain

The Most Common Causes of Shoulder Pain

Jag Desai, MD Blog

For serious shoulder pain that doesn’t get better with physical therapy or other non-risky treatments, there are alternatives to medications and surgery, both of which carry the potential for life-threatening complications. At Core Medical & Wellness, we offer a range of therapies that don’t expose you to the increased likelihood of cardiovascular events or a pulmonary embolism. In addition to …

Podiatric Wound Care

Efe Ozturk, DPM Blog

Another important aspect of podiatric wound care is pain management. Many wounds can be quite painful, especially if they are located on weight-bearing areas of the foot. To manage pain, a podiatrist may prescribe over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen. In some cases, a podiatrist may also recommend using a topical pain medication, such as a lidocaine patch, …

The Most Common Exercises for Neck Pain

The Most Common Exercises for Neck Pain

JENNY GARTSHTEYN, MD Blog

If your neck pain persists, it can be tempting to go the conventional route: over-the-counter medications, prescription painkillers, steroid injections, or even surgery. However, these treatments all have serious risks associated with them. Instead, why not try something safer with better results? At Core Medical & Wellness, we’re committed to resolving pain with the most minimally invasive, least risky, and …

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Efe Ozturk, DPM Blog

Another common condition treated with minimally invasive podiatric surgery is hammertoe. Hammertoe is a deformity of the toes in which the middle joint becomes permanently bent. This can cause pain, calluses, and difficulty fitting into shoes. Traditionally, hammertoe was treated with open surgery, which involved making a large incision on the top of the foot, and it required a long …

The Most Common Treatments for Neck Pain

The Most Common Treatments for Neck Pain

Shelly Sharma, MD Blog

Even if you are at the point where it feels like surgery is the only choice, there are new options available for the treatment of neck pain. At Core Medical & Wellness, we have a Non-Surgical Orthopedics, Spine, and Sports department that offers multiple safe, effective, and in many cases, long-lasting treatments for neck pain. We treat osteoarthritis, sports injuries, …

Sports Medicine

Efe Ozturk, DPM Blog

Stress fractures are another common foot and ankle injury seen in sports medicine. A stress fracture is a small bone crack that can occur due to overuse or repetitive stress. Stress fractures are most commonly seen in the bones of the foot and ankle, such as the metatarsals or the tibia. Symptoms of a stress fracture include pain, swelling, and …

Osteoporosis: Innovative Treatments that Go Beyond Risky Drugs

Jag Desai, MD Blog

Regenerative medicine, which we also practice at Core Medical & Wellness, is at the cutting edge of therapies for osteoporosis. In our clinic, we use regenerative medicine for a variety of joint injuries and disorders via these treatments: Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy Bone marrow concentrate (BMC) therapy Stem cell therapy Regenerative medicine involves injecting your own cells into a problem …

The Most Common Causes of Neck Pain and How to Get Relief When Regular Treatments Fail

Efe Ozturk, DPM Blog

If you head to the doctor’s office for your serious neck pain, you are likely to have one of three treatments suggested: Steroid injections Over-the-counter or prescription medications Surgery However, each one of these treatments has many downsides, and only surgery – the riskiest of them all – has any chance of permanently stopping your neck pain, but it’s not …

Most Common Exercises for Elbow Pain

Shelly Sharma, MD Blog

For ongoing elbow pain after an injury or for chronic pain that flares up when you overdo activity, you might turn to your doctor for relief. The problem is that many physicians recommend elbow pain treatments that mask pain without getting to its root cause, such as steroid injections or medications. These treatments also come with a range of side …

The Most Common Treatments for Elbow Pain and Better Choices Available Today

JENNY GARTSHTEYN, MD Blog

Elbow pain can be caused by many things, from repetitive motion at work to playing golf or throwing a softball. If you’re one of the many people whose elbow pain lingers and starts to interfere with life, here are the most common treatments to help resolve it, from the most conservative to the last resort. However, many of these treatments …

The Most Common Causes of Elbow Pain and Why Conventional Treatments Often Fail

Jag Desai, MD Blog

Fortunately, there are other options besides those that mask pain or put your health at risk. At Core Medical & Wellness, we offer a range of new and minimally invasive treatment options for elbow pain through our Non-Surgical Orthopedics, Spine & Sports Medicine and Rheumatology programs. We also have a Pain Management department that is on the cutting edge of …

Sports Medicine for Foot and Ankle

JENNY GARTSHTEYN, MD Blog

Whether you have a new foot and ankle injury or a chronic condition from sports or dance, our team at Core Medical & Wellness is here to help you feel better and maintain top performance levels. At your first appointment, we go over your medical history, perform a physical exam, and take any medical images needed. Together with you, we …

Rheumatoid Arthritis: What You Need to Know and Why Conventional Treatments May Not Be the Answer

Shelly Sharma, MD Blog

People with rheumatoid arthritis today are fortunate to have a revolutionary new treatment method available to them: regenerative medicine. At Core Medical & Wellness, we offer several different treatments in our non-surgical orthopedics and regenerative medicine program, in conjunction with our rheumatology department: Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy Bone marrow concentrate (BMC) therapy Stem cell therapy Each of these treatments entails …

The Most Common Exercises for Ankle Pain

Efe Ozturk, DPM Blog

Sometimes exercise alone isn’t enough to heal ankle pain. Don’t resort to medications that have dangerous side effects. Likewise, surgery carries a lot of risks, especially when there are better options available to you now. At Core Medical & Wellness, we offer non-surgical orthopedic treatments and regenerative medicine therapy to treat ankle pain in a safer, longer-lasting, and more natural …

The Most Common Treatments for Ankle Pain… and What to Do If They Don’t Help

Efe Ozturk, DPM Blog

You don’t have to take weeks off work, risk experiencing drug side effects, or go under the knife to relieve ankle pain with the new options available today. At Core Medical & Wellness, we have a range of non-surgical orthopedic treatments and regenerative medicine therapies that work well for ankle pain. Regenerative medicine is a hot new area of healthcare …

The Most Common Causes of Ankle Pain and the Problem with Conventional Treatments

Efe Ozturk, DPM Blog

There is another option, however, when treating ankle pain. It’s safer and usually longer-lasting than conventional treatments. At Core Medical & Wellness, we use non-surgical orthopedics and regenerative medicine to treat ankle pain (and other types of joint pain) from many different causes. Regenerative medicine is an innovative therapy at the forefront of medical advances today. There are three primary …

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: What Causes It, How It’s Treated, and What to Try When Standard Therapies Don’t Help

Jag Desai, MD Blog

Luckily, advances in medicine today offer alternatives to the standard treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome. At Core Medical & Wellness, we have an extensive menu of nonsurgical orthopedic and sports medicine options for you, including the most innovative: regenerative medicine. We use three different types of regenerative medicine at Core Medical & Wellness: Platelet-rich plasma therapy (PRP) Bone marrow concentrate …

The Most Common Exercises for Knee Pain, Plus a New Alternative Treatment If They Don’t Help

JENNY GARTSHTEYN, MD Blog

Sometimes, no matter how much you change your exercise routine, your knee pain stubbornly remains. It can be hard to reverse conditions like arthritis or exercise away the discomfort of a worn meniscus. Taking pills and getting cortisone injections only mask the pain, and they can have significant side effects. Surgery is even riskier. That’s why it’s time to consider …