Lumbar Stenosis

Occipital neuralgia is a type of headache and nerve pain that comes from irritation or injury of the occipital nerves, which run from the upper neck, through the back of the scalp, toward the top of the head and sometimes behind the eyes.

Plantar fasciitis is a leading cause of heel pain. Steroid injections give quick relief but are short-lived and carry risk; PRP targets tissue healing and durability. The practical question: for chronic plantar fasciitis, which injection wins over time?

Deliverable platelets represent the actual volume of viable platelets in a PRP treatment. A high number of deliverable platelets significantly enhances the effectiveness of platelet-derived growth factors and cytokines in tissue healing.

By Dr. Vivek Babaria, DO, FAAPMR National Leader in Regenerative Orthopedics | Founder, Orange County Spine & Sports, Newport Beach, CA

Takeaway: Not all PRP preparations are the same, and subtle differences—like white blood cell concentration—could make a big impact on healing. For athletes or active individuals dealing with muscle injuries, this line of research is worth watching close.

A lot of cash-based practices offer stem cell treatments! The problem is that these procedures hurt! They hurt a lot! And since they don't or can't use a surgery center , patients are offered laughing gas, topical creams, pain medications as alternatives.