Prolotherapy versus prolozone by Dr. Fred Arnold — Patients frequently have questions regarding two of the regenerative medicine treatments we provide — prolotherapy and prolozone. Since both therapies are used for most of the painful back and joint problems we treat, the treatment of choice is dependent upon the patient. Many similarities and differences exist […]
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Does your MRI really mean you need surgery?
February 23, 2014
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by Dr. Fred Arnold — Far too often, a patient will say a doctor has recommended surgery for a painful back or joint condition based on a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) test. This diagnostic test can visualize the internal structures of the body and be an invaluable tool to identify abnormalities in an area […]
Osteoarthritis and vitamin C
December 19, 2013
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by Dr. Fred G. Arnold — Arthritis is a leading cause of disability in the world, affecting 43 million persons. One of the most common conditions that will affect most of us to some degree is osteoarthritis (OA), also known as degenerative arthritis or degenerative joint disease (DJD). It is a breakdown of joints, including […]
Steroid vs. regenerative medicine injections
June 13, 2013
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by Dr. Fred G. Arnold — Standard of care is defined as the appropriate medical treatment based on scientific evidence and collaboration between the medical professionals involved in the treatment of a given condition. For the treatment of painful musculoskeletal conditions, steroid injections, such as cortisone injections, are considered the standard of care by many […]
Replacement medicine vs. regenerative medicine
March 24, 2013
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by Dr. Fred G. Arnold — Far too often, I hear from a patient that he or she was never told that there was an alternative — such as regenerative medicine — to surgery and joint replacement. It is particularly sad when a patient has had replacement medicine and is still in pain. This article […]
Using ozone for healing
February 19, 2013
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by Dr. Paul Stallone — Either by firsthand experience or through the grapevine, you may be familiar with Prolozone, a remarkable, natural treatment that can permanently treat most joint pain and degenerative joint disease. If you have done any research on Prolozone, the name Frank Shallenberger, M.D., may sound familiar. He pioneered the treatment and […]
When the game is over but pain is left
December 14, 2012
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by Dr. Paul Stallone — For most fans, football is much more than a game. It may remind them of the quality time they spent with their own fathers and teammates, or it may have been the first time they were part of a team and felt pride in something bigger than themselves. Most men […]
Do you pop pain pills for arthritis?
March 1, 2012
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by Dr. Paul Stallone — Anyone who has arthritis knows how difficult it can be to treat. The usual palliative treatment includes pills, creams or a tough-it-out attitude. Yet over-the-counter pills barely work and/or last only a few hours, while prescription drugs may cause a multitude of side effects and be dangerous. Many find that […]
Treat the cause of arthritis, not the symptoms
February 28, 2012
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by Dr. Paul Stallone — Are you suffering from arthritis? Has your life become a painful struggle? Would you do almost anything to be free of the hurt? There is an answer, a cutting-edge therapy that will help relieve your arthritis pain at the source. When discussing arthritis treatment choices, you typically have two options: […]
Regenerative joint therapy with Prolozone
February 26, 2012
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by Dr. Paul Stallone — If you suffer from any form of musculoskeletal or joint pain, including painful knees, hips, back, rotator cuffs or shoulders, or if you have been suffering from degenerative hips, knees or arthritis, Prolozone can offer much needed relief. Prolozone is a modification of Prolotherapy and can also be referred to […]
April 14, 2014
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