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Regenerative Medicine Talk at the Briargate YMCA

In conjunction with Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers, Dr. Martin will be giving a lecture at the Briargate YMCA Community Room on August 13 from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. This informative talk will focus on non-surgical approaches to pain relief, and Dr. Martin will discuss the role of stem cells and PRF/PRP. Dr. Martin started […]

is there a pill that will drastically improve my life?

Have you ever wondered if there is a pill you could take that would dramatically improve your life? Are you interested in decreased inflammation, repairing damaged nerves, repairing compromised blood vessels, and losing weight? Additionally, would you like to enjoy the benefits of intestinal repair and mood improvement? We have an answer that might radically […]

PRP vs. PRF: What’s the Difference?

At Spine & Joint Solutions, we are proud to offer the newest and most exciting addition to the field of regenerative medicine. Up to this point, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has been the only platelet-based product offered for treatment of tissue damage. More recently, platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) has emerged as a more advanced and effective product […]

Headaches

Headaches are an extremely common ailment that can be quite limiting. There are multiple different causes of headaches and several different types of headaches. There is a very specific type of headache that can be caused from the upper cervical spine (neck) that is frequently misdiagnosed as simply a tension headache or migraine headache. The […]

The Importance of Ultrasound

Musculoskeletal ultrasound is an emerging field in medicine. To become proficient at performing musculoskeletal ultrasound in both the diagnostic and therapeutic arenas takes years of practice. In using the ultrasound machine from a diagnostic standpoint, real-time evaluation of the injured region of the body can occur. Damage can typically be clearly outlined and monitored for […]

Ultrasound Accreditation

Spine & Joint Solutions of Colorado Springs would like to take this opportunity to announce a recent accreditation that we have been granted. After several months of effort, SJS has been awarded full accreditation for both Diagnostic and Therapeutic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound. The accreditation is through the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM). In order […]

Joint replacement vs regenerative medicine

I recently reviewed an interesting article that presented a 54-year-old male with moderate-grade knee osteoarthritis who was healthy and active. The article argued the points for total knee arthroplasty (TKA) versus regenerative medicine therapy. An orthopedic surgeon was making the argument that TKA was a safe and successful surgery and that the patient should be […]

Effective PRP Therapy in Colorado Springs

Anyone that has participated in sports, either amateur or professional, can tell you that while they love the game, they don’t like the injuries that come along with it. It can be very frustrating when an injured muscle or pulled tendon that keeps you off the court or the field for an extended period of […]