Medical Articles

I have written and edited over 70 medical articles in my time at Ospina Medical, covering an array of topics in regenerative medicine, orthopedic pain management, alternative therapies, and lifestyle improvement.

These articles are categorized, with higher-trafficked articles linked below.

Content

  • Neuromodulation

    • A Shock to Your System: What is Spinal Cord Stimulation?

    • Spinal Cord Stimulation: Non-Invasive Control Over Your Chronic Pain

    • MBBs are the MVPs: Medial Branch Blocks for Chronic Back Pain

    • Treating Chronic Knee Pain: Radio-Frequency Ablation of the Genicular Nerves

    • Botox Injections for Migraines, Muscular Spasms, and More!

    Interventional Procedures

    • See Major Relief with MILD: The Minimally-Invasive Procedure for Low Back Pain

    • SI Joint Fusions: One Solution to Solving SI Pain

    • Bring on the Celebratory Balloons: Kyphoplasty for Relieving Back Pain

    • Say Hi to Hyaluronic Acid: The Benefits of Viscosupplementation for Knee Pain

    Conservative Care

    • The Power of Physical Therapy: Why It’s A Necessary Step on Your Healing Journey

    • Hot N Cold Therapies: When to Apply Heat and When to Apply Ice

  • Treating Neuropathic Pain

    • What is Platelet Rich Plasma?

    • Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP): A Better Treatment Option for Neuropathic Pain

    • Ospina's Secret Sauce: Platelet Lysate by Regenexx for Treating Back Pain

    • Two Therapies, One Common Goal: SCP & Platelet Lysate by Regenexx for Pain

    • Healing Sourced from Within: Stem Cell Injections for Chronic Pain Relief

    Treating Sports Injuries

    • Regenerative Medicine as a Sports Surgery Alternative

    • Take a Swing at Regenerative Medicine: Baseball Players Who Have Seen Success

    PRP for Hair Restoration

    • Turning Back the Clock: Regenexx-Patented PRP for Hair Loss

    • What Hair Loss Treatments Can Help with Androgenic Alopecia?

    Comparing and Contrasting Treatments

    • Literature Review of PRP and Stem Cells for Chronic Discogenic Low Back Pain

    • Let's Look at the Numbers: How Effective are Regenexx Treatments?

    • Finding Out Which Regenexx Procedure is Right for You

    • Give it a Shot! Deciding Between Prolotherapy and Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy

    • Battle of the Procedures: Regenerative Medicine vs. Interventional Medicine

  • Intravenous Therapies

    • IV Peptide Therapy: Treating Your Pain Drip by Drip

    • Intravenous Ketamine: Promising Treatment for Opioid-Induced Hyperalgesia

    Alternative Therapies

    • Looks Painful, Feels Great: Acupuncture for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain & More!

    • A Light in the Dark: Laser Therapy for Musculoskeletal Pain Relief

    Medicinal Pain Solutions

    • The Best of Both Worlds: Integrating Supplementation into Chronic Pain Management

    • Marijuana vs Migraines: Can Cannabis Conquer the Pain?

    • The Potential of Kava Kava for the Brain and Pain

    • Aromatic Plants and Chronic Pain: Make the Switch!

    • Make Sleep Smell Good: Aromatherapy for Insomnia

  • The New Age of W.F.H.

    • Is Working From Home Worsening My Back Pain?

    • Working from Bed: Better in Theory than Reality

    • How Can Lower Back Pain be Managed at Home

    Technology and Health

    • More Than a High-Tech Fashion Statement: Apple Watch for Health and Fitness

    • "Tech Neck" and How to Prevent It: How Improper Cellphone Usage Causes Neck Pain

    • Oura Ring: The Unsuspecting Device for Monitoring Your HealthItem description

    The Importance of Proper Sleep

    • Getting Your Sleep Back on Track: Why Selecting the Right Mattress is Important!

    • What is the Best Way to Sleep With Shoulder Pain?

  • Lifestyle Changes

    • The Impact of Weight-Loss on the Management of Chronic Pain

    • Better Food, Better Looking: How a Healthy Diet Can Transform Your Skin

    • The Effect of Breathing Exercises On the Mind and Body

    • The Importance of Maintaining Muscle Mass

    Pain Management Techniques

    • Your Neck, Your Back, Your Joints, and Whether They Should Crack

    • Neck Pain Can Be a Pain in the…Neck: Easy Stretches for Reducing Tightness

    • How Can I Avoid Overstretching My Lower Back?

    • Importance of Home Stretches for Lower Back Pain Relief

    Psychological Aspects of Pain

    • Pros of the Placebo Effect: Changing Your Mindset to Maximize Treatment Benefits

    • Say No to the Nocebo Effect

  • Regulations and Quality Assurance

    • Setting the Standard: How Ospina’s QuadA Certification Ensures Quality Care

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