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Shoulder Strecthing on a Diagonal Saves My Rotator Cuff!

Most people hate getting old. I can’t say I’m a big fan, but for someone whose job it is to fix the aging musculoskeletal systems of other people, age is an incredible teacher. My left shoulder is a great example that will help us learn today about the diagonal organization of the body. Let’s dive…read more

What Causes Back Rib Pain?

In this article: What is back rib pain? Where do you feel back rib pain exactly? Which muscles are responsible? Can tendinopathy cause back rib pain? What are the other causes of back rib pain? How do you treat back rib pain? Fizkes/Shutterstock Back rib pain is a term patients often use to describe pain…read more

iDrip Stem Cells: This Is So Illegal…

If you could design a stem cell product sales campaign to be maximally illegal, then IMHO a company called iDrip has got you covered. These guys are selling culture-expanded umbilical cord “stem cells” directly to providers. Let dig in. What Is iDrip Therapy? iDrip Therapy is a company out of Pheonix, Arizona that was begun…read more

Being Productively Stupid in Medicine Means Getting to Cures Quicker

How do we make doctors and scientists better critical thinkers? By getting them comfortable with the idea that being stupid about a topic is OK and even desirable if it’s managed the right way. In fact, many of the problems in medicine can be traced back to physicians not being comfortable with the idea of…read more

Mark Twain Nailed What Regen Med Has Become Back at the Turn of the 20th Century!

Twain is one of my favorite historical figures and most likely the funniest serious author that ever lived. I often remark how hard it is to undo a lie than it is to lie in the first place. For example, the simple assertion that someone is being injected with millions of live and healthy stem…read more

A Much Needed Vacation

This next week I’ll be on a much-needed vacation with my family. In the meantime, I’ll post some of my favorite quotes each day for you to enjoy, so hopefully, you look forward to each one. I love this one because it captures the essence of regenerative medicine back when medicine consisted of letting the…read more

Stem Cells, Faked Degrees, OHS Supplements, and Murder?

I never know where stem cell wild west rabbit holes will lead when I begin these deep dives. However, I have to say that this one makes some of the other crazy stuff I’ve found look really tame. This is a story of dangerous stem cell injections, faked advanced degrees, OHS supplements, and murder. There…read more

What Is Degenerative Scoliosis?

Degenerative scoliosis can become a big issue as people age. Today we’ll cover what this is and how we can help. We’ll also go over a patient who has had such a significant recovery without surgery that she’s almost hard to recognize now. Let’s dig in. What Is Degenerative Scoliosis? Degenerative means the arthritic wear…read more