- Arthritis
- FibromyalgiaTrigger point injections can be used to treat muscle tension in the back, neck, arms and legs. In some cases, this method may also be used to treat tension headaches and fibromyalgia. In addition to injection therapy, we also offer massage therapy to address trigger point pain.
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Medical Weight Loss3) Eat breakfast – I can’t tell you how many studies that I’ve read where they found that the one common finding in all people who maintain a healthy weight, after a weight loss program, is that they all eat breakfast. It is the most important meal. It starts your metabolism for the day and gets you going. It will also once again, help keep your blood sugar at a stable place so that when that mid morning hunger comes around- it will be manageable. I recommend a breakfast with some protein, such as eggs, cottage cheese or whole-milk yogurt.
- Nutritional Counseling
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeIf you would like a complimentary consultation to determine whether or not you have carpal tunnel syndrome and to see if Longmont Spine and Physical Medicine can help you, contact us immediately.
- Insomnia
- UltrasoundThe doctor will simply inject the platelet rich plasma into the painful area, using ultrasound or x-ray guidance if needed. Once the affected ligament, tendon and joint is injected with PRP, it starts healing with inflammation as the first step.
- MRIMRI’s showed that in 75% of patients, no further cartilage degradation could be seen. Typically with arthritis, 4 to 6% of a person’s cartilage degenerates each year. In this study, the platelet rich plasma injection appeared to halt knee degeneration in 75% of the patients.
- X-Rays
- SciaticaWhen the sciatic nerve—the nerve that stretches from the spine down the leg—is pinched or damaged, this can result in sciatica pain. Many people who experience sciatica have problems performing even the most basic tasks, such as walking or even bending down to pick something up off of the floor. At Longmont Spine & Physical Medicine, our doctors have helped a number of patients address the reason for their sciatica and alleviate their pain.
- WhiplashA sudden forced movement of the head or neck in any direction and the resulting “rebound” in the opposite direction is known as whiplash. The sudden “whipping” motion injures the surrounding and supporting tissues of the neck and head. This traumatic motion can actually alter the normal shape of the neck, leading to dysfunction sometimes even months after the accident. Muscles react by tightening and contracting, creating muscle fatigue, which can result in pain and stiffness. Severe whiplash can also be associated with injury to the intervertebral joints, discs, ligaments, muscles, and nerve roots. Car accidents are the most common cause of whiplash. Most medical professionals will only look to make sure there are no immediate life threatening problems such as fracture. The altered shape of the neck is missed and the patient can have an increased risk of pain and disability over time. At Longmont Spine and Physical Medicine our doctors will do a thorough examination to determine the cause of your neck pain.
- Sports MedicineA recent study out of the Hospital for Special Surgery published in the Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine looked at PRP injections for arthritis in 22 patients averaging 55 years of age.
- Physical TherapyTo determine the right rehabilitation treatment for you, our doctor will perform a comprehensive physical evaluation and diagnostic assessment. Once the underlying problem has been identified, our doctor may recommend chiropractic manipulation, physical therapy or spinal decompression to treat
- Tennis Elbow
- Back Pain
- Achilles Tendonitis
- Plantar Fasciitis