The Most Common Treatments for Knee Pain… And What to Try If They Don’t Help

Shelly Sharma, MD Blog

If the common treatments listed above haven’t worked for you or leave you worried about other health risks, there is an alternative. At Core Medical & Wellness, we offer non-surgical orthopedics and regenerative medicine as innovative ways to treat knee pain. Our menu of treatment options for you include: Lubrication joint injections Nerve blocks Trigger point injections Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) …

The Most Common Causes of Knee Pain… and a New Treatment You May Not Know About

Jag Desai, MD Blog

If these common causes of knee pain have prompted you to seek professional help, you may have been frustrated by conventional medicine’s approach to knee problems. Frequently, doctors recommend over-the-counter or prescription medications, which cover the pain without getting to the root of it and come with side effects or the possibility of addiction. Or they may even suggest surgery, …

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The Most Common Causes of Shoulder Pain

JENNY GARTSHTEYN, MD Blog

There are innovative alternative treatments that your doctor may not be aware of. These treatments are better for you because they don’t just mask the pain — they seek to eliminate it at the source whenever possible. And they don’t carry the hazardous adverse events of drugs, the expense of lifetime treatment, or the risks of surgery. What are these new …

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The Most Common Causes of Back Pain

JENNY GARTSHTEYN, MD Blog

Many of the back pain patients we see at Core Medical & Wellness have turned to us because they’re frustrated with the expense, hazards, and short-term approach of the conventional treatments listed above. We are able to offer innovative alternatives, particularly regenerative medicine, through our non-surgical spine and orthopedics division that treat the source of your back pain. What is regenerative …

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The Most Common Treatments for Back Pain

JENNY GARTSHTEYN, MD Blog

Fortunately, regenerative medicine is a new back pain treatment option that is at the forefront of arthritis and sports injury management. At Core Medical & Wellness, we use regenerative medicine as part of a comprehensive plan to relieve back pain from multiple causes. Our non-surgical spine and sports medicine team has a number of treatment modalities to reduce and eliminate …

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The Most Common Exercises for Back Pain

JENNY GARTSHTEYN, MD Blog

Some people try a variety of exercises, but it doesn’t help their back pain. If this happens to you, it can be tempting to head to the drugstore for some over-the-counter anti-inflammatories or to ask your doctor for a prescription pain medication. But this is only masking your pain; it doesn’t treat its source. Also, even non-prescription medications have side …

Common Causes of Hip Pain… and Solutions You May Not Have Heard About

JENNY GARTSHTEYN, MD Blog

The Most Common Causes of Hip PainArthritisMost people are familiar with arthritis, the degenerative joint disease that can cause joint pain, stiffness, and swelling throughout the body. Osteoarthritis is likely to develop as people age, and it is estimated that over 32 million people in the US have this form of arthritis. However, there are many other common types of …

Popular Treatments for Osteoporosis…And Why They’re Not Enough

JENNY GARTSHTEYN, MD Blog

Have you been diagnosed with osteoporosis, or are you worried about developing it? You may not really know too much about this common bone condition, but you may have already started using popular home treatments to fight it because your friends or family suggested them. Here’s what you need to know about osteoporosis and why those home remedies may not …

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5 Vaccines Rheumatic Patients Should Get

Jenny Gartshteyn, MD Blog

When you have an autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic disease like lupus, psoriatic arthritis, or rheumatoid arthritis, it’s important to receive certain vaccinations as a safeguard against infection. Many of our patients have questions about which vaccines they need, when to get them, and their safety. Below, we’ll go over some common concerns and help dispel a few myths about the relationship …

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When is a Sports Injury Serious?

Team Member Blog

“Sports injury” is a broad term used for any kind of physical injury that occurs either while playing sports or during a workout. One of our specialties at CORE Medical & Wellness is the treatment of these injuries, using advanced technology and cutting-edge techniques to alleviate pain and improve patients’ quality of life. Nearly everyone who participates in physical activity …

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Rules for Ski Resort Safety – Preventing Sports Injuries

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Many of our patients take a trip at some point each winter to hit the slopes. Whether you’re flying out to your favorite resort out west or packing the car and heading to Mountain Creek for the weekend, it’s important to stay safe. Because skiing isn’t something we do every day like other sports and workouts, it’s easy to get …

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Realistic New Year’s Resolutions for a Healthier New Year with Arthritis

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As we approach the new year, it’s time to look ahead and make plans for a healthy, happy 2020. If you have arthritis, that means setting realistic lifestyle goals so you can stay active and feel better. Here are some big and small New Year’s resolutions to help you make 2020 your best year yet. Sleep Better Let’s start with …

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Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Jenny Gartshteyn, MD Blog

It took a lot longer than it should have to get a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, is the most common form of autoimmune arthritis, but I suffered from chronic pain for almost a decade before I found out the cause.  Doctors are supposed to listen; they’re supposed to help. When I first brought up the difficulty …

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Before and After Laser Vein Treatment: Benefits from a Patient Perspective

Steven Kim, MD Blog

When patients visit our laser vein treatment center, they’re not just worried about the appearance of varicose veins––in most cases, varicose veins are having a negative impact on their quality of life as well. We’ve shared some of the most common questions patients have about laser vein treatment, but now we’re going to take a look at what the experience …