NSAIDs, Steroid Injections, and Turmeric are Often Options Joint pain flares push many people toward two common options: Oral NSAIDs Intra-articular corticosteroid injections Both have been widely used for decades. Both temporarily reduce pain. And both have well-documented downsides for cartilage biology. Oral NSAIDs inhibit COX-1 and COX-2 and can impair: Cartilage cell metabolism Proteoglycan synthesis Collagen turnover Long-term cartilage recovery Repeated intra-articular

By Deborah Westergaard, MD | Pain Experts | Dallas–Plano “PRP Works Instantly " Is Expecting Instant Gratification From Biology In a world of quick fixes and instant results, it’s easy to think that regenerative injections like PRP works instantly or Bone Marrow Concentrate should “work right away.” After all, we’ve been conditioned by cortisone shots that calm inflammation in days—or cosmetic procedures that show results overnight. or in a few days. But orthobiologic treatm

Elevate Your Recovery Experience — Two Locations, One Mission: Your Peak Performance When joint pain threatens your momentum, accessing the most advanced orthobiologic solutions should feel effortless — and aligned with your lifestyle. At Pain Experts, we offer precision consultations and treatments at two elite locations: Dallas and Plano, Texas. If you live in the heart of Dallas, our centrally located office makes it simple to access care without losing a step. If you pref

The Problem: Outdated Approaches and Persistent Hip Pain In many communities—including ours—the default approach to lateral hip pain is a blind injection over the greater trochanter after confirming tenderness on palpation. A quick landmark-based shot of steroid and local anesthetic into the presumed bursa is offered with the hope of relief. And occasionally, that might help—briefly. Especially if a small amount of local anesthetic with corticosteroid is carefully injected in

By Deborah Westergaard, M.D. Pain Experts Traditional Care’s Limitations In today’s healthcare environment, insurance often dictates which treatments are considered and offered. This model shapes how doctors approach pain management, encouraging us to rely on a narrow set of treatments, whether medication, interventional pain procedures, or surgeries. While effective in some cases, these options may not always address the full picture, particularly in complex cases involving