Weight loss is, unfortunately, an uphill battle for many. Maybe you lost a great deal of weight by sticking to an exercise routine and eating healthy, but the weight gradually returned, making your efforts feel as though they were for nothing. Or maybe you’ve always had the desire to lose weight but never had theRead More
Standing on a paddleboard in the Chesapeake Bay on September 26th, Chris Hopkinson, 46, looks out. The Atlantic Ocean is a mile and a half away. Beneath the sea, dolphins jump and splash. He paddles in their direction. They swim beneath his board and pop out from the water on the other side, as thoughRead More
Athletes understand it best — frequent intense workouts place a significant amount of stress on the body, making it challenging to achieve optimal athletic performance. Professional and amateur athletes alike know the importance of effective training and recovery plans. Without a consistent pre- and post-competition health regimen, it’s impossible to function at your highest level.Read More
“Eat less and exercise more.” Though the idea of a simple formula for weight loss is appealing, anyone who has struggled to shed unwanted pounds knows there’s often more to it. Your quality of life is our main focus at All Star Pain Management and Regenerative Medicine, which is why we create tailored programs thatRead More
“On June 4, 2019, at around 8 p.m. on the summit of Mount Logan, I became a living embodiment of [Dr. Zed’s] dream,” writes Bradley Skorepa, age 60. What follows is the story of how Dr. Zed Zamfirov helped one of his patients achieve his dream, but this account begins with a friendship. Two FriendsRead More
What makes a top doctor? There are many factors. Fortunately, one doctor in the Annapolis area has them all. If you are an individual currently suffering from chronic pain and you are looking for solutions that go beyond reducing your discomfort but which also give you your life back, you can make one critical callRead More
Athletes put their bodies to the test on a regular basis. In pursuit of greater strength, faster speed and better balance, athletes undergo intense training regimens and perform at the edge of their limits every time they compete. This is the commitment required to become a champion, but sports injuries can be the price paidRead More
Regular participation in sports and exercise has countless health benefits. Unfortunately, it also means an increased risk of injury. Athletes continuously push their bodies to the limit in pursuit of greater strength, speed, balance, endurance and agility. Proper care is key to achieving optimal physical performance and avoiding the sidelines – but sports injuries areRead More
Nothing compares to the feeling of playing the sport you love. Unfortunately, participating in athletics at an advanced level — or just trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle through regular exercise — can lead to injuries or chronic pain. Most adults experience back pain at some point in their lifetimes. It is a leading contributorRead More
Chest pain is usually a concerning event warranting immediate attention. This is because it can be the key symptom of a serious cardiopulmonary event. Even when the source of pain is cardiac, not all patients are suitable for coronary revascularization (coronary artery bypass grafting or percutaneous coronary intervention). Angina pain is defined as chronic refractoryRead More
