Feb 1, 2023
Do you want to know how customized exercises can improve your outcome after PRP and Stem cell therapy injections? Learn the difference between Traditional Physical therapy and “Regenerative” Physical therapy.
Date and Time : Feb 7, 2023 . 12 pm PT
Speaker(s): Darren Mallinson, PT
Darren is a European-trained physical therapist with a wide breadth of experience. He received his training from the Hoogeschol van Amsterdam and has maintained a lifelong passion to help people return to their lives. Darren uses his physical therapy training supplemented with a Strength and Conditioning Certification to treat the whole patient. From working with soccer players in Holland, dancers in New York, surfers in San Diego, and injured workers in Seattle, he has been able to help many people return to the activities that they love. He has been working closely with our Regenerative Medicine physicians at San Diego Orthobiologics Medical Group as a part of a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.
Darren will be joined by the Regenerative medicine physician experts at the San Diego Orthobiologics Medical Group for the Question and Answer portion after the presentation.
Dr. Chris Rogers
Dr. Mary A. Ambach
Dr. Mirielle Diaz
Dr. Edmund Evangelista
Oct 6, 2022
If you are among the millions of Americans suffering from low back pain, you have probably tried adjusting your lifestyle and other remedies to ease the symptoms. Although it helps upgrade to a high-tech mattress or an ergonomic office chair, the results are not always convincing.
One research by the Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP) in February 2021 found that how people eat will affect their low back pain. In this post, we discuss the link between Anti-Inflammatory Diet Help and Chronic Pain.
What Does An Anti-Inflammatory Diet Do?
The human immune system activates whenever the body recognizes a foreign object like an invading microbe, chemical, or plant pollen. The process triggers inflammation processes directed at the most threatening invaders.
Inflammation may sometimes persist even when a non-significant foreign invader threatens the body. In this case, inflammation becomes an enemy. Most diseases that plague the body, like heart disease, cancer, arthritis, diabetes, and depression, have roots linked to chronic inflammation.
Foods That Cause Inflammation
Avoid or limit the following foods as much as possible:
- French fries and other fried foods
- Soda and any sweetened beverage
- Margarine, lard, and shortening
- Refined carbohydrates like white bread and pastries
Health Risks of Inflammatory Foods
Unsurprisingly, the same foods that cause inflammation are classified as bad for health. Unhealthy foods will also contribute to weight gain, another risk factor for inflammation. Avoid food components and ingredients that may cause inflammation and increase calorie intake.
Anti-Inflammatory Foods
An anti-inflammatory diet includes food like:
- Olive oil
- Tomatoes
- Green leafy vegetables like collards, kale, and spinach
- Fatty fish
- Nuts
- Fruits like cherries, strawberries, blueberries, and oranges
Benefits of Anti-Inflammatory Foods
Nuts can reduce inflammation and lower the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Fruits and vegetables like apples, blueberries, and leafy greens have high natural antioxidants and polyphenols compounds. They may be effective in alleviating chronic pain and helping you live well.
Anti-Inflammatory Diet
Reducing levels of inflammation requires you to aim for an overall healthy diet. Your daily eating plan should follow anti-inflammatory eating tenets by eliminating unhealthy foods. The typical anti-inflammatory diet consists of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts, fish, and healthy oils.
In addition to lowering body inflammation, an anti-inflammatory diet will help you with overall physical and emotional health. Most of these foods effectively boost moods and the overall quality of life.
Reliable Pain Management solutions at SDOMG
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Sep 6, 2022
A free webinar on healing orthopedic injuries with BioWave therapy was held on September 13, 2022 featuring Drs. Diaz, Ambach, and Rogers. See the video here.
Dr. Christopher Rogers is one of the world’s leading experts in orthopedic regenerative medicine and a renowned speaker at national medical conferences. He has developed new approaches for the treatment of tendon injuries, osteoarthritis and disc degeneration which provide a safe and viable alternative to surgery.
Dr. Mary Ambach specializes in non-surgical orthopedics, regenerative therapies and interventional pain management. As a key thought leader in the field of Regenerative Medicine, Dr. Ambach conducts research, trains physicians and lectures at international medical conferences.
Jul 11, 2022
ASK THE DOCS
Facebook Live Series
Live Question and Answer session with Regenerative Experts
Topic: Tendon tear and Tendinopathy
Date and Time: July 13, 2022. 12:30 PT
Join us on our Free Facebook Live Series called Ask the Docs. In this session, SDOMG physician experts will answer your questions on a common orthopedic problem: tendon tears and injuries. See the video from this event.
May 13, 2022
Chronic pain is, in many ways, tied to mental health and your mood. Many individuals who live with chronic pain experience some type of negative emotion, such as anger or frustration, because of the pain they are experiencing on a daily basis. If you are living with chronic pain, it is important to understand that depression and anxiety are commonly associated to this type of condition. In fact, research has found that having both chronic pain and mental health issues can have a profound effect on the overall quality of life.
Exercise has a great impact on your mood. It is thought that being physically active could be as effective as anti-depressants in mild cases of depression. It’s important to keep up, or start, an exercise routine to keep your spirits lifted.
Exercise is very beneficial to your physical, mental, and emotional health. It positively affects:
- Your energy levels
- The quality of sleep you get each night
- Decreases anxiety
- Chronic pain conditions worsened by depression and stress
- Your self-esteem, confidence, and body-positivity
- Avoid less-than-ideal approaches to boosting your mood like indulging in sweets or even alcohol.
How exercising outdoors can boost your mood & help Reduce Pain
Exercising outside gives you an added boost. People who exercise outdoors have reported greater vitality, excitement, and less stress after walking in nature.
If you are constantly inside, it’s very tempting to relax on the couch and turn on the TV or scroll through your social media accounts on your phone. Exercising in a controlled environment – like a gym – may help, but getting outside is even better.
Gardening, mowing the lawn, and playing with your kids are activities that get you moving and away from the screens, while increasing your energy levels. This is especially great for your kids. Children are twice as active when they spend time outside as opposed to staying indoors.
Sunlight triggers hormones in your brain and increases the release of serotonin. Serotonin is accredited with boosting your mood and helping you feel calm and collected.
Sunlight can also stabilize our circadian rhythms which helps us get a better nights’ sleep. Light can decrease depression and even increase focus and performance.
Vitamin D helps us fight disease. We can get our daily amount just by spending time outside. It can help protect us from a variety of conditions like osteoporosis, heart attacks, and even cancer. Your body can make Vitamin D if you get outside for 10-15 minutes a day.
This idea of exercising outside is called “Green Exercise.” Researchers in Great Britain have found that even just five minutes of exercise outside can be the mood-lifter you need.
Another added benefit of getting outside is exposure to plants. Plants help improve your immune system and the airborne chemicals from plants help shield us from bacteria that cause viruses.
Contact the team at SDOMG to start reducing your pain naturally, to help boost your mood and manage chronic pain.
