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Are Migraines and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Related?
Millions of people suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome, and carpal tunnel release is one of the most common surgeries performed today. Millions also struggle with chronic migraines. While we know carpal tunnel syndrome is a compression condition, there is also recent evidence that migraines, not historically thought to be a…
Severely Damaged Ankle Exceeds Expectations Following Stem Cell Treatment
When Dr. Centeno first saw Don in the clinic, Don’s injured ankle was double the size of his other ankle. The MRI of his talus bone looked a bit like a bomb had exploded in this area of the ankle. His severely damaged ankle was also very arthritic, we weren’t…
The Benefits Of Contrast Dye In PRP And Stem Cell Injections
There is an alarming trend in metropolitan Denver, where PRP and stem cell injections are being performed under X-ray without contrast dye. What Is Contrast? Contrast is a radiographic dye that highlights a given area when injected under X-ray. Why Would You Use Contrast Dye? Contrast is critical as it…
Is Yogurt Really as Good for Us as We Think?
Activia, Dannon, Fage…we know them well. Even if you don’t work a daily serving of yogurt into your diet, you were probably visualizing the TV or magazine ads in your mind as we mentioned the brands. Most of you probably even know to be sure to check those yogurt labels…
Spinal Decompression May Fix One Problem but Creates Another
We have a list of surgeries that we consider surgeries that might accomplish one goal, but they create more damage in the process. Spinal decompression (aka laminectomy) is on that list. So today we’re going to dive into this issue. Spinal Decompression Is Damage to Accomplish a Goal First what,…