By Deborah Westergaard, MD | Pain Experts | Dallas–Plano The Umbilical Stem Cell Myth: What the FDA Really Says The Myth: You’ve probably heard it. “Umbilical stem cells are the most powerful, youthful cells you can get. Why use your own when you can have younger ones?” It’s a seductive story, especially in an era obsessed with quick rejuvenation. Clinics across the country promote umbilical, placental, and amniotic products as if they were a medical revolution already blesse

By Deborah Westergaard, MD | Pain Experts | Dallas–Plano Nerve Burning Risk | Balanced Alternatives to Radiofrequency Ablation in Dallas...

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

If you’re like many high-performing individuals, joint or back pain may be slowing you down, impacting your ability to stay active and do...

Choosing the Best Regenerative Care in a Crowded Market Navigating the world of regenerative medicine can be overwhelming for patients, especially when they face chronic pain, joint dysfunction, or spinal issues. Many patients hear about treatments from international clinics promising "cutting-edge" procedures unavailable in the U.S., leaving them questioning their options. Recently, a patient referred to me by a trusted spine surgeon came seeking regenerative treatment for l

By Deborah Westergaard, MD Pain Experts The Problem: Will Robots Replace Interventional Physicians? Advances in robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) have transformed many areas of medicine, from assisting surgeons in operating rooms to analyzing complex diagnostic imaging. Recent reports even showcase robots performing precise surgical tasks, like needle manipulation and suturing, with skill comparable to human doctors. While we don’t yet have robots performing intervent

By Deborah Westergaard, MD Pain Experts The Problem: Facing Hip Replacement Too Soon For many patients experiencing chronic hip pain, the...

By Deborah Westergaard, MD Pain Experts The Problem: Incomplete Diagnosis and Treatment of Tennis Elbow Tennis elbow, or lateral...

By Deborah Westergaard, MD Pain Experts As a physician with close to three decades of experience, my greatest calling has always been to...

By Deborah Westergaard, MD Pain Experts Why I Love My Patients: The Joy of Helping Others As a physician, there's something deeply...

By Deborah Westergaard, MD Pain Experts Over the decades that I’ve practiced pain management and now non-operative orthopedics with a...

By Deboah Westergaard, MD Pain Experts When we talk about joint health, mobility, and spine wellness, it's easy to focus on treatments...