Neck pain is an extremely common condition that affects millions of people each year. This persistent discomfort can significantly impact your quality of life, making daily activities difficult and uncomfortable. While surgery may be recommended in severe cases, many individuals can find relief through non-surgical...
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and Hyaluronic Acid (HA) injections are two common treatments for joint pain and knee arthritis. PRP involves drawing a small amount of your own blood, separating out the platelets, and re-injecting them into the affected joint. Hyaluronic acid injections, on the other...
Ultrasound-guided injections utilize advanced imaging technology to precisely deliver medications into joints, tendons, bursas, and other musculoskeletal tissues. This technique enhances accuracy and effectiveness while improving safety. At Desert Spine and Sport Physicians, our musculoskeletal experts utilize ultrasound guidance to deliver a wide variety of...
By Alan Stupnitsky, MD For many grappling with chronic neck or chronic back pain in Phoenix, spinal injections represent a beacon of hope, offering the potential for pain relief and restored mobility. Beyond the procedure itself, knowing what to anticipate beforehand and understanding the recovery process...
What is this “sugar water” injection that everyone is talking about, and how can they help with healing and pain? Prolotherapy has been around since the 1930s when Dr. Earl Gedney, an osteopathic physician, developed a technique to heal his own injured ligaments when he hyperextended his thumb...