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knee pain
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Common Fall-Related Injuries and Aches
November 13, 2024Fall is a busy season, and all the extra activities can lead to strains, sprains, and chronic discomfort: Back and Shoulder Strain, Knee and Joint Pain, and Sports-Related Injuries. While our team is here to support you, there are steps you can take at home to prevent injuries and enjoy a healthy season
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Step Into Summer Comfort: The Benefits of Custom Orthotic
June 04, 2024Summer is here, bringing sunshine, outdoor activities, and unfortunately, potential foot pain. As you switch to lighter footwear and engage in more outdoor adventures, it's essential to give your feet the support they need. Custom orthotics can be a game-changer, providing numerous benefits to keep you comfortable all season long.
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Discover the Benefits of Shockwave Therapy at our Arvada Integrated Office
May 22, 2024In the world of modern medicine, innovative treatments continue to emerge, offering hope and relief for various conditions. One such cutting-edge therapy gaining popularity is shockwave therapy. At our Arvada integrated office, we pride ourselves on offering comprehensive and advanced treatments to enhance your overall health and wellness. Today, we’re excited to introduce you to the remarkable benefits of shockwave therapy.
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Revolutionizing Pain Relief: The Comprehensive Guide to Shockwave Therapy
February 06, 2024Are foot, knee, or shoulder pain affecting your daily life? Discover the groundbreaking solution that's changing the game – Shockwave Therapy. In this blog post, we'll explore how this non-invasive procedure can effectively alleviate pain and improve your overall quality of life. At Arvada Sport and Spine Group, our experienced providers are ready to guide you through a personalized journey to wellness.
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Unlocking Relief: Exploring the Benefits of Trigger Point Dry Needling
October 09, 2023Pain can be a persistent and frustrating companion, affecting our daily lives and overall well-being. While various methods exist for managing pain, trigger point dry needling has emerged as an effective and increasingly popular therapeutic approach. In this blog post, we'll delve into the benefits of trigger point dry needling, shedding light on how this technique can be a game-changer in your journey to pain relief and improved physical function.
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Dealing with Chronic Pain
August 15, 2023Dealing with chronic pain can be incredibly challenging, both physically and emotionally. We see it every day and are here to help you. Everyone's experience with chronic pain is unique, and what works for one person may not work for another. We will tailor a plan that suits your individual needs and circumstances.
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Oh My Aching Feet
June 05, 2023Today I’m going to address the use of shockwave therapy for foot pain. I will tell you that in my 17 years of practice I have not seen anything quite so effective at helping people get rid of their ongoing foot pain. We have many patients who have dealt with achy feet for years and years who are reporting relief and even complete resolution from their chronic pain. In fact, many of them are returning to activities such as skiing, gardening, walking the dog, hiking and others that they have had to avoid for years as a result of their pain.
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Bursitis
March 08, 2023Bursitis is a condition that affects the bursae, which are small fluid-filled sacs that cushion the bones, tendons, and muscles near the joints. Bursae are located in areas of high friction, such as the shoulders, elbows, hips, knees and heels and sometimes, they become inflamed.
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Jumper’s Knee
March 01, 2023Jumper’s knee is a condition that affects the tendon that connects the kneecap (patella) to the shinbone. It typically occurs in activities that involve repetitive jumping or running, such as volleyball, basketball, or track and field.
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What's Going on With My Knee?
August 24, 2022Knee pain is something that is commonly treated in our office. The pain can be located anywhere in or near the knee- the front, back, medially, and laterally. To better understand where our knee pain is coming from, I think that starting with the anatomy of the knee is beneficial!
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Knee on Trac
June 01, 2022To better assist the healing process, we’ve introduced a new tool into our clinic! The Knee on Trac - knee decompression system. This decompression unit is designed to assist in the treatment of healing and restoring function to the knee.
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What is PRP? Platelet-Rich Plasma
October 18, 2021Platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, is one of the many exciting treatment options that we offer at Arvada Sport and Spine group. There are many different conditions that respond well to PRP therapy including, rotator cuff/shoulder problems, knee pain, hip pain, elbow pain, injuries to tendons and ligaments. A few weekends ago Dr. Welling and NP Karin went to Chattanooga, TN to learn more about the technique and wanted to share some information about the treatment process.
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"I'm Just Getting Old!"
August 04, 2021Many people come into the clinic with pain saying “I’m just getting old!” Well age does not have to define you or the way you feel. Johns Hopkins held a study which tracked over 6,000 people from the ages of 44 to 84 for more than 7 years. This study showed that those who made changes in their lifestyle including quitting smoking, following a new diet, getting regular exercise, and maintaining a healthy weight decreased their risk of death in the time period by 80 percent. So, what changes should you be making to enhance your health into older age? Keep reading!
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The Benefits of Wearing a Back Brace
April 06, 2021There are some pretty grim statistics regarding back pain: It is the #1 cause of disability worldwide 80% of Americans will experience back pain at some point in life If you are one of those 80%, you know first-hand how back pain can not only interfere with your day-to-day activities, it can affect your sleep, keep you home from work, and definitely prevent you from staying active.
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High Level Class IV Laser Successfully Used to Treat Meniscus Pain
June 15, 2020Dr Welling suggested I use the Class IV Laser on the knee just to “see what would happen.” I used the Laser every-other-day for two weeks and then once per week for an additional 2-3 weeks. In addition to the laser treatments, I took a product called CollaGen, by Ortho Molecular, which aided my body’s process of cartilage, ligament and fascia repair. I could tell after the first few treatments that my knee was feeling much better.