Alpha-2-macroglobulin (A2M) is a non-immunoglobulin protein found in plasma protein. This substance can inactivate many proteinases that degrade chondrocytes (cartilage cells), which contribute to osteoarthritis (OA). How does A2M work? Through injection or administration of A2M protease, alpha-2-macroglobulin is inhibited. A2M can stop the progression of OA...
In the United States, around 25 million people are treated for arthritis each year. In addition, the American healthcare system bills millions of dollars for knee pain, back pain, post-traumatic osteoarthritis, and other joint conditions. An exciting cutting-edge treatment in orthopedic medicine is alpha-2-macroglobulin (A2M)...
Facet blocks provide targeted relief for chronic back pain. Facet joints are the joints between the vertebrae in your spine. These stabilize the spine, allowing you to rotate, bend and move. Facet joints provide the strength and stability your spine or back needs. These facet joints...
Diabetes is a group of metabolic diseases –also known as diabetes mellitus – where the affected individual’s body does not produce or does not appropriately respond to the hormone insulin. This lack of or inability to respond to insulin results in the individual suffering from...
While back pain is incredibly common, the origin of a specific back pain – such as spine pain – is often misidentified. But, thanks to modern medicine, practitioners can now not only gain a better insight into the cause of the problem but are now...
If you are suffering from chronic low back, arm or leg pain, spinal cord stimulation could be an effective treatment option for you. Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) SCS involves surgically implanting a device that transmits small amounts of electrical current to targeted spinal cord nerves to help...
Sciatica is a condition that results from a herniated disc pinching an adjacent nerve root in the lower back. The symptoms that result from the nerve pinching may vary, but typically consist of pain. Patients can suffer from an unbearable pain that interferes with their...
Right next to your spine lies your sacroiliac joints which connect the sacrum to the hip on both sides. There is a sacroiliac joint on both the left and the right sides – and inflammation or dysfunction in this joint can cause great pain. One method...
For those living with chronic pain, it can be hard to find a solution that works. Many treatment options include a lot of trial and error and invasive procedures that do not promise an effective outcome. However, modern medicine is always looking to improve pain...
Do you have pain in your neck or back and are wondering whether you are suffering from a pinched nerve or a herniated disc? Pinched nerves and herniated discs are two of the most common caused of chronic pain in the neck and back. It’s important to...
