By Deborah Westergaard, MD Board-Certified in Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology Regenexx-Affiliate Pain Experts Dallas–Plano Why So Many Back Pain Treatments Fail—and How PRP Works Differently Pain Isn’t Just About Discs—It’s About Structure, Stability, and Nerves If you’ve tried everything—physical therapy, anti-inflammatories, even steroid injections—and you're still in pain, the problem may not be what you think. Most treatments aim to quiet the symptoms. But PRP (Platele

By Deborah Westergaard, MD Board-Certified in Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology Regenexx-Affiliate Pain Experts Dallas–Plano Why Does My...

By Deborah Westergaard, MD Board-Certified in Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology Regenexx-Affiliate Pain Experts Dallas–Plano Christine’s Story: From Daily Pain to Daily Function When Christine first arrived at Dallas Pain Experts , she described her symptoms as nearly unbearable. Her back and leg pain had reached a 9 out of 10 on bad days, making daily life difficult. The discomfort began just above the tailbone, radiating into her groin, left hip, and all the way down her

By Deborah Westergaard, MD Board-Certified in Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology Regenexx-Affiliate Pain Experts Dallas–Plano Common...

By Deborah Westergaard, MD Board-Certified in Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology Regenexx-Affiliate Pain Experts Dallas–Plano The Broken...

By Deborah Westergaard, MD Board-Certified in Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology Regenexx-Affiliate Pain Experts Dallas–Plano Back pain...

Deborah Westergaard, MD Board-Certified in Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology Regenexx-Affiliate Pain Experts Dallas–Plano Why High...

There’s a silent epidemic in modern healthcare—one that has little to do with disease and everything to do with the system itself. Far too many intelligent, successful people find themselves trapped in a loop: they seek answers from traditional providers, follow protocol after protocol, yet never truly get better. Why? Because the current system was never designed to restore vitality. It was built to manage symptoms, write prescriptions, and bill codes. And often, that system

I want to share a story that weighs on my heart. A dear friend of mine—a brilliant leader in our community—built his success not just on...

And every morning: 8 miles. But here’s the problem no one is telling her — and no one is telling him , either (and many of our gentlemen...

But here’s what most people aren’t told: Those same small nerves don’t just carry pain signals. They also provide input to critical...

You Replaced One Joint… But Now the Other One Hurts Maybe you had a knee or hip replaced—and it helped. The pain eased, the joint...

Can AI Help Your Joints Heal Smarter? Episode 3 Just Dropped We’ve officially entered the part of the story where a multi-agent AI named Robin scans literature, formulates hypotheses, and identifies new uses for existing drugs—all without a single late-night espresso. In this third episode of The Clinical Singularity , I discuss how "Robin," a multi-agent AI, helped uncover a potential treatment for macular degeneration—and why this matters for regenerative medicine, especial

One year ago, I was flat on my back in pain. Now I’m back on my feet—and stronger than ever. This blog shares the personal journey that helped me rise, and the regenerative approach that made it possible.

The Clinical Singularity: The Exploding Frontier of AI + Medicine What happens when AI doesn’t just translate—but also tracks who’s...

Elevate Your Recovery Experience — Two Locations, One Mission: Your Peak Performance When joint pain threatens your momentum, accessing...

The Hidden Advantage: When Your Health Plan Covers Regenexx Many patients don’t realize how fortunate they are to work for a progressive,...

A year ago this July, I joined a club I never wanted to be part of the Hip Replacement Club. And while I would’ve traded nearly...

Long hours. High expectations. Active weekends.Joint pain, stiffness, or old injuries shouldn’t be the reason you slow down—or the reason...

The Problem: Outdated Approaches and Persistent Hip Pain In many communities—including ours—the default approach to lateral hip pain is a...