By Deborah Westergaard, MD | Pain Experts | Dallas–Plano Myth #11: Going Along to Get Along — Why Playing It Safe with Steroid Shots and Surgery Can Cost You Your Joints There’s an old Southern phrase, "Go along to get along.”I t means you keep doing what everyone else does… not because it’s working, but because that’s what’s familiar. But when it comes to your health and mobility, “going along to get along” can cost you something you can’t get back: your joints. For decades

At Pain Experts in Dallas and Plano, TX, we believe that exceptional care comes from more than just medical expertise—it comes from a commitment to core values that guide every decision we make. These values aren’t just words on a page; they define how we approach interventional regenerative medicine and why our patients experience better results. If you’re looking for real pain relief without unnecessary surgery or destructive procedures, here’s what sets us apart. Tradition

For over two decades, Regenexx has been at the forefront of non-surgical orthopedic and spine care, developing regenerative medicine treatments that utilize the body's natural healing capabilities. Now, Pain Experts, the official Regenexx affiliate in Plano, Texas, brings these research-backed, cutting-edge treatments to patients seeking lasting pain relief without surgery. The Problem: Traditional Treatments Often Fall Short Conventional approaches to joint and spine pain ty

By Deborah Westergaard, M.D. Pain Experts Severe back pain doesn’t just affect your body—it disrupts your entire life. A dashing gentleman I’ve known for years recently reminded me of this. He reached out, desperate for relief from debilitating back pain that was keeping him from doing the things he loved most: hiking, skiing, and embracing his active lifestyle. Having reached a stage in life where he finally had the time and resources to pursue his passions, this pain was w