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NFL Stem Cell Success Story on NFLPA Trust Show
Two time Super Bowl champion and former Regenexx patient Jarvis Green discussed his NFL stem cell success story on NFLPA Trust Show last night (that’s him on the right, above, with Robert Royal in the recording booth). With the Super Bowl about to air and the NFL mania that accompanies it, I thought I would post Jarvis’s gripping video.…read more
Knee Replacement Pictures Scary? You’re Not the Only One
Anyone who has taken a gander at knee replacement pictures on-line knows that the procedure is not pretty. First there’s the demolition: The surgeon creates a long incision in the skin to access the knee joint and then amputates (or cuts out) all or part of the knee bones and joint. Next the surgeon uses…read more
Dr. Chris Centeno to Speak at the NFL Combine
Regenexx has seen its share of NFL athletes throughout the years, helping them to return to play with stem cell injections. So I’m honored this year to be an invited speaker at the NFL Physician’s Society Scientific Session, which will be held in conjunction with the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine. I’ll be speaking on stem cells–what’s real…read more
Your PRP Didn’t Work. Now What?
On this page: What is PRP? What are the types of PRP? What are PRP injections used to treat? Why does PRP fail? Platelet rich plasma, or PRP, is becoming well known these days, with many professional athletes using it to return to play faster and with many weekend warriors following their lead. But for some, there…read more
Are Tight Hamstrings and Knee Pain Connected?
The single most consistent complaint I hear from my patients who come to see me for knee arthritis or low back pain is that they have tight hamstrings. This creates the obvious question…Are tight hamstrings and knee pain related? I’ve blogged a number of times on the connections between mild low back nerve irritation (that…read more
Top 5 Things to Do Now to Achieve a New You!
It’s new years resolution time and as we get older, we all want to stay active and keep doing what we love. However, there’s one little problem for many of us – persistent injuries and wear and tear often get in the way. You may have big plans for your new years resolution to get…read more
