A rotator cuff is a class of four tendons that function as the primary stabilizers for the shoulder joint. They attach to the humerus...
Whether due to degenerative arthritis or injury, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality reports that more than 450,000 total hip replacements are performed...
Diabetics' numbers continue to rise every year. Recent statistics show that 11% of the total US population has diabetes. This means that every 17...
If you have been experiencing a tingling or numbness in your hands after a long day of typing, you may be suffering from carpal...
Biologics have been used in sports medicine for decades to heal injuries and repair knee dislocations, patellar tendon ruptures, andligament and rotator cuff tears....
It has been nearly 18 years since the researchers and scientists of the international Human Genome Project first mapped our genetic blueprint. Their breakthrough...
Although it’s common to think of muscle sprains and tears happening only to athletes, they can also occur on the job or in the...
Sports injuries are injuries that happen when playing sports. Anyone is liable to find themselves injured from sports, there is no age limit on...
What are Spinal Injuries? Spinal injuries occur when the spinal cord or spinal nerves become damaged, which results in the impairment of strength, muscle...
Knee ligaments are tight; elastic bands of connective tissue encircle a knee joint to support and limit mobility. Your knee ligaments are robust enough...
The airwaves and internet are full of ads for collagen supplements, some promising “younger-looking skin” and others promising relief from osteoarthritis pain. But as...
What is Neuropathic Pain? When damage or dysfunction is caused to the nervous system, the nerves are unable to function properly which can cause...
Orthopedic pain can come in all shapes and sizes. Acute pain is often caused by an abrupt tear to a soft tissue such as...
You may have heard of platelet-rich plasma before, but what is it, and how does it help reduce pain from arthritis? These injections, composed...
As the largest joints in the body, the knees often suffer the most from the wear-and-tear that comes with a lifetime of use (or...
At Nashville Regenerative Orthopedics we don’t specifically deal with diet plans per se. However, you will hear us tout the importance of an anti-inflammatory...
The pandemic of the novel COVID19 has changed a lot of our way of life. And more recently, fears have arisen over the increase...
Autoimmune Disorders Are on the Rise Autoimmune disease is a disorder in which your body’s immune system fails to properly function – often resulting...
What is Functional Medicine? Functional Medicine is the holistic approach to medicine that focuses on locating and handling the root or underlying cause of...
Is cardio or weight lifting better for losing (or maintaining) weight? It’s a very common question when it comes to weight or fat loss....
You may think that if you have knee pain you would need to do knee exercises. Some physical therapists even have their clients do...
In my daily work with patients, I’m helping them improve mobility and reduce pain. The fuel you’re putting in your body can most definitely...
Many people ask me, “Can my small rotator cuff tear get bigger over time?” Some patients put off getting their rotator cuff tear treatment...
Do you have shoulder pain to the point that you’re considering surgery? Now more than ever people are deciding to skip the surgery and...
Knee arthritis (also called osteoarthritis) is a very common orthopedic condition. People experiencing knee arthritis know the pain it causes and how much this...
When it comes to health care, prevention is the best medicine. And when we consider general health maintenance, boosting the immune system is high...
