Are you a candidate? Did you know that your body’s own cells and blood platelets can be used to help reduce pain and improve function if you’re suffering from a sports injury, arthritis, back pain, or other orthopedic condition? Some common applications are the treatment of osteoarthritis, partial to complete ligament tears, rotator cuff tears, …
Why your knees hurt. When I was in medical school, the knee was probably the most uninteresting thing that I studied. Maybe second most uninteresting after having to memorize the Kreb’s cycle or studying antifungals. However, in treating chronic pain and injuries over the years, I find it to be one of the most astonishing …
The Genicular Nerve Block – A Cortisone Alternative for Rapid Relief from Knee Pain READ MORE»
What is an MRI Scan? How do MRI machines work? What does an MRI show? Physio Logic‘s Dr. Tanuj Palvia, MD answers these questions and discusses the changes in MRI machines over the years and what and how they’re used today. Over my many years of practice, I have noted incredible advances in imaging capabilities …
By Dr. Tanuj Palvia All it takes is a simple misstep, and suddenly you have a sprained ankle. An ankle sprain is one of the most common musculoskeletal injuries in people of all ages, athletes, and couch potatoes alike. The injury occurs when one or more of the ligaments in the ankle are stretched or …
Ouch! I rolled my ankle! What exactly is a rolled ankle? READ MORE»
By: Dr. Tanuj Palvia, MD There are times when NSAIDs (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), such as Motrin, ibuprofen, Aleve, naproxen, Celebrex, Indocin, indomethacin, and aspirins, are appropriate, especially in the acute setting over a short course to reduce inflammation. However, for long-term use, there can be an increased risk of side effects with long-term use, including …
By: Dr. Stephen Szaro, DC, and Dr. Tanuj Palvia, MD. Low back pain is the leading cause of disability globally. It is estimated that 80% of Americans will experience back pain at some point in their lifetime and the prevalence of low back pain is on the rise. Also, 7 in 10 people with back …
Regenerative Chiropractic Solutions Part 2: Low Back Pain READ MORE»
By: Dr. Tanuj Palvia, MD You’ve tried medications. You’ve tried physical therapy. You’ve tried steroid injections. It is frustrating. When nothing works for the chronic pain of osteoarthritis, it can leave you feeling defeated. But there is possible hope in a procedure for treating certain kinds of osteoarthritis, including the spine and knee, known as …
Lumbar Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) for Pain Relief READ MORE»
By: Tanuj Palvia, MD. Unbeknownst to many folks, I used to be significantly overweight up until my teenage years. As a result, my knees suffered premature wear, and now that I am about to hit my 40s, I am reminded of my chunky past more than ever! And even though the knee sounds anatomically mundane, …
My Knees Hurt: What Are the Most Common Knee Pain Causes? READ MORE»
By: Dr. Tanuj Palvia What You Need to Know About Back Pain: Everyone’s back pain is different. Back pain is one of the most common health problems in the United States. It is estimated that 50 to 80 percent of adults have had back pain at some time and that 10 percent of all Americans …
