The Centeno-Schultz Blog

Ski and snowboarding season is upon us.  Early season conditions mixed with overly enthusiastic fans can result in knee injuries and surgeries, and ACL injuries are one of the most common. What is an ACL?  What is ACL surgery?  Can  ACL reconstruction fail?   Can an ACL tear heal without surgery? Is there a non-surgical treatment for … Continued

Lifting weights has many benefits. Shoulder pain from lifting weights can arise from many sources. Dr. Schultz discusses some of the unrecognized causes of shoulder pain and treatment options.

Patients with back or neck pain often want to know if they can still work out and lift weights, and if so, how can they work out without doing further damage. You’ll be happy to know, lifting weights with back or neck pain is possible with some modifications, which we’re going to provide in just … Continued

I often blog about what I experience on a day by day basis. Yesterday I was sent an email from Colorado Medical Solutions, so I thought it was time for a review. Let’s dig in. What is Colorado Medical Solutions? Colorado Medical Solutions has Clinics in Denver and Colorado Springs. The clinics are run by … Continued

Have you ever wondered whether there is research on how to eat to prevent cancer? Dr. John Pitts, RegenMed physician expert and nutrition author, weighs in, in this new addition to his "Healthy Lifestyle Series".

Tight hamstrings and calves are common and can arise from many sources.  Hamstring stretches are not always the best solution. Dr. Schultz discusses an important and often unrecognized cause of tight hamstring and calves.

Hip replacement recovery can be long and arduous, so let’s review what we know and what to expect. In addition, let’s also go over a hip replacement alternative. Let’s dig in. Hip Replacement Basics Hip replacement is the amputation of the arthritic hip joint and the insertion of a prosthetic hip replacement device. There is … Continued

Heel pain in the morning can make the first several steps excruciating.  Given that, what are the causes of pain in the heel?  What is plantar fasciitis?  Can plantar fasciitis go away on its own?  Are steroid injections helpful?  Let’s dig in What Causes Pain in the Heel? Heel pain is a common foot disorder … Continued

The hip labrum is a ring of fibrocartilage and connective tissue that provides important support to the hip and is susceptible to injury. Dr. Schultz discusses the importance of labral tears, nonsurgical options that include PRP and bone marrow-derived stem cells.

If you’re an aging athlete, you have loads of trigger points and, therefore, vastus lateralis pain. You know what I mean, that small groan you release when you get up from a chair. One of the most problematic areas for all aging athletes is the ITB, yet most of us have no idea why this … Continued