The Centeno-Schultz Blog

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Is Your AC Joint Contributing to Your Ongoing Neck Pain?

At the Centeno-Schultz Clinic, we understand the complexities of the human body and appreciate how structures are interrelated. We  reject the piecemeal approach commonly employed by orthopedic surgeons and pain-management specialists and embrace the body as a whole when evaluating and treating patients. Such is the case with the AC joint and the areas connected … Continued

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Splayed Feet or Splayed Toes? It Could Mean Bigger Problems….

Most of us probably don’t think too much about our toes and feet…that is, until something goes wrong. However, what does it mean when your toes spread when you walk? If you’re worried about your splayed toes or splayed feet, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s dig in. Your Toes Spread When You Walk? … Continued

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When To Consider A Disc Stem Cell Injection

We’ve been injecting stem cells into back discs for over a dozen years. It’s a very complex procedure that should only be performed by a physician with extensive interventional orthopedic training specifically in disc injections because, though sometimes the appropriate treatment, injecting stem cells into a disc is a riskier procedure than treating other structures … Continued

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Evaluation And PRP Injection: Lumbar Fusion Surgery Canceled

At the Centeno-Schultz Clinic, we are frequently consulted for second opinions. Patients and their physicians want us to dig deep and evaluate possible regenerative-treatment options. We take this seriously as we acknowledge the significant side effects associated with high-dose steroids and surgery. KD is a case in point. We evaluated him two weeks ago after … Continued

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Why Your Shoulder Issue May Actually Be A Neck Problem

If there’s one thing that we probably preach more so than any other at CSC, it’s that the body is actually one fully functioning machine. While at some point in medical history, it was stripped down and broken into individual body systems (e.g., nervous system, musculoskeletal system, gastrointestinal system, circulatory system, etc.) and from there … Continued

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Does “Cool” Nuking Nerves For Knee Arthritis Pain Help?

The newest trend for treating the pain of knee arthritis is a nerve treatment that is meant to mask the pain…at least for a while. This procedure, a cooler-temperature radiofrequency treatment, has been full speed ahead over the last few years, so it must be a good idea, right? Meaning, it works, it lasts a … Continued

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Your Stem Cells’ Health Pre-Treatment | 8 Ways To Improve

Patients often want to know, especially before a treatment, how to make their stem cells healthier. After well over a decade of orthopedic stem cell experience, we have a solid handle on how to answer these questions, and we’re passing them on to you today. So let’s review 8 ways you can improve the health … Continued

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Why Are Middle Age People Getting Knee Replacements?

Why are middle age people getting knee replacements? One possible reason is that the commercials make the activities following a knee replacement look exciting and fun, especially for good-looking, younger-appearing (and with each new commercial, they seem to get younger and younger) middle-age people. These device manufacturers know how to target consumers for their product, … Continued

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Can We Stop Running Injuries in Their Tracks?

Whether you’re a new runner, life-long runner, young runner, old runner, or anything in between, running injuries can happen. While running injuries are certainly most common in the feet, legs, and hips, they can occur in the upper body as well as the vibrational impact from the foot striking the ground moves up the body. … Continued

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Are Teen ACL Knee Surgeries Necessary For Athletes?

There’s been a trend in our young athletes with ACL injuries over the last decade-plus: Teen ACL knee surgery. The push, by orthopedic surgeons and parents alike, seems to be, if our pro athletes are doing it, why not our kids? Won’t it get them back in the game faster and retain their performance levels? … Continued

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