The Interventional Orthobiologics Blog

The Side Effects of Lumbar Radiofrequency Can Be Worse Than the Relief

On this page: What is lumbar radiofrequency? What are the side effects of lumbar radiofrequency? Radiofrequency lesioning is a common treatment for chronic back and neck pain. However, the side effects of lumbar radiofrequency may be worse than the relief it supplies. Let me explain. What Is Lumbar Radiofrequency? Radiofrquency (RF) treatments for low back…read more

Artificial Sweeteners Really Mess up Your Gut…

These past few years, there’s been a lot published on the gut microbiome, or the health of the friendly bacteria in your digestive tract. We know that many medications including antibiotics can mess up that delicate balance. However, recent research shows that because of “Splenda side effects”, artificial sweeteners should also be added to the…read more

My Requested Review on Stem Cell Supplement Cyplexinol…

I was asked yesterday on twitter by @BrandingJane to review Cyplexinol, a “stem cell activator”. I had some comments I posted on twitter, but here’s the full review. This is a timely request, as it seems like many supplements have begun to brand themselves as stem cell activators. First, what is Cyplexinol? It’s a partial hydrolyzed…read more

Stat Sats…Engaging You in Our Research!

A Regenexx Stem Cell Research Contest…Be Part of the Process of Discovery As I’ve often blogged, Regenexx is different. From a 30,000 foot view, the rapid adoption of stem cells to treat a variety of problems is still in what I call the “Fantasy Stage”, while Regenexx has long since moved into what I call…read more

Are You Getting Ripped Off by Your Fish Oil Brand?

Whether We like it or Not…Fish Oil Brand Matters I’ve blogged many times before that fish oil is really good stuff. The Omega 3 fatty acids it can supply can be helpful for arthritis and for heart disease and can counter the bad Omega 6 fatty acids in the American diet. However, what if the…read more