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Advanced Spine and Joint Care that Lets You Live and Play without Limits
9301 N Central EXPY STE 115 Dallas TX 75231
1400 Preston Road STE 120, Plano TX 75093
Phone 214 750-6200
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How My Hip Replacement Taught Me to Make Lemonade from Lemons—and Help Others Avoid the Same Glass
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...
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Apr 172 min read


Still Pushing Through Pain?
Long hours. High expectations. Active weekends.Joint pain, stiffness, or old injuries shouldn’t be the reason you slow down—or the reason...
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Apr 131 min read


Is It Really Trochanteric Bursitis? Or Are We Just Missing the Bigger Picture?
The Problem: Outdated Approaches and Persistent Hip Pain In many communities—including ours—the default approach to lateral hip pain is a...
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Apr 22 min read


This patient avoided spine surgery
This patient avoided spine surgery with a precise, non-invasive orthobiologic procedure. We treated multiple levels of the lumbar spine—targeting joints, ligaments, nerve roots, and the deep stabilizers. Within weeks, he was back to working, moving, and living fully. At Pain Experts, we restore performance without disruption. Click Below to schedule your new patient appointment: https://pp-wfe-100.advancedmd.com/117946/onlinescheduling/v2/patients #BackPain #BackPainDallas
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Mar 261 min read


Core Values That Drive Pain Experts—And Why They Matter for Your Pain Relief
At Pain Experts in Dallas and Plano, TX, we believe that exceptional care comes from more than just medical expertise—it comes from a...
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Mar 193 min read


Why natural repair solutions like PRP aren’t backed by big drug companies and why that’s a good thing for you
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...
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Mar 93 min read


The Future of Pain Relief: Regenexx at Pain Experts, Plano’s Official Regenexx Affiliate
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
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Mar 72 min read


The Hidden Cost of a Bargain: Why Your Health Deserves Better
The Hidden Cost of a Bargain: Why Your Health Deserves Better In business, in life, and especially in health, there’s a simple truth— you...
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Mar 11 min read


Pain Experts Podcast 5 : How Modern Medicine Helps You Avoid Back Surgery in the 21st Century
You Avoid Back Surgery in the 21st Century A Candid Conversation Between Intern Dr. Westergaard and Her Future Self on Orthobiologic Spine Treatments and the Power of Regenerative Medicine #BackPainRelief #SpineHealthInnovation #AvoidBackSurgery #RegenerativeMedicine #PRPTreatments #SpinalCareSolutions #AdvancedPainManagement #OrthobiologicsForBackPain #NonSurgicalSpineTreatment #PainFreeMovement
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Feb 191 min read


Bridging the Gap: How Orthopedic Surgeons Shaped My Approach to Pain Management
Medicine is always evolving, and throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing massive transformations in interventional pain management. What was once a field focused solely on temporary pain relief through injections has expanded into a true surgical subspecialty, incorporating restorative treatments and advanced interventions that change lives. A key driver of this evolution? Orthopedic surgeons. Early in my career, I had little interest in orthopedic surgery.
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Feb 24 min read


Here’s How to Choose the Right Back Doctor!—Why Expertise Matters for Your Back Pain
Your back pain isn’t just an inconvenience—it’s a barrier to living the active, high-performance life you’ve built. Whether it's long...
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Feb 14 min read


The Game-Changing Fix for Carpal Tunnel: How High-Performing Professionals Can Get Their Hands Back—Fast!
For dentists, golfers, and skilled professionals who depend on their hands for precision and performance, finding relief is...
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Jan 293 min read


Why Treating the Whole Joint Matters: A Comprehensive Approach to Knee Pain
Dr. Deborah Westergaard When it comes to knee pain, not all treatments are created equal. Many patients seek out regenerative medicine...
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Jan 263 min read


Move Better, Look Younger: The Secret to Pain-Free Living and Staying Strong”
The Secret to Staying Young: Movement, Strength, and Balance Looking and feeling youthful goes beyond skin-deep solutions. It’s about how...
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Jan 123 min read


The Fight-or-Flight Response to Severe Pain: Is Surgery Always the Answer?
The Problem: Severe Pain and the Urge for a Quick Fix When pain becomes unbearable, it can feel like a crisis that demands immediate...
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Jan 73 min read


Cervical DDD PRP to Prevent Adjacent Segment Disease-The Cycle of Adjacent Segment Disease
Studies show that with every successive fusion, outcomes become less successful, and the likelihood of residual pain increases. Patients...
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Jan 13 min read


Why You Might Avoid Shoulder Rotator Cuff Surgery with PRP
You Might Avoid Shoulder Rotator Cuff Surgery with PRP The Problem: Surgery Isn’t Always the Best First Step For many patients with shoulder pain, the journey often begins with a visit to their primary care doctor. From there, they’re referred to an orthopedic surgeon who, upon finding complete or partial but significant tears in the rotator cuff tendons, sends them to physical therapy. If therapy doesn’t resolve the pain, surgery often becomes the next step. Orthopedic surge
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Dec 313 min read


The Disc Isn’t the First Place to Inject: A Comprehensive Approach to Back Pain
The Problem: Back Pain Isn’t Always About the Disc Chronic back pain can feel like it’s taking over your life, limiting your ability to lead, compete, and thrive. Many assume the intervertebral disc is the main culprit, and traditional treatments often jump straight to addressing the disc. However, this approach misses the bigger picture. The truth is, back pain rarely stems from just one source. Supporting structures like the facet joints, spinal ligaments, and muscles also
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Dec 29, 20242 min read


Choosing the Best Regenerative Care in a Crowded Market
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
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Dec 10, 20243 min read


When Robots Enter Medicine: The Future of Interventional Joint and Spine Care
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
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Dec 9, 20243 min read


The World is Changing Faster Than Ever: Preserve the Joints You Want to Keep
By Deborah Westergaard, MD | Pain Experts | Dallas–Plano Every so often, life offers a moment of stillness. Mine arrived over dinner with a friend of nearly three decades, a reminder of how quickly time escapes us. One moment we are building our careers, certain of our future paths; the next, we look up and wonder how 25 years passed in a blink. The truth is undeniable:The world we are living in now is not the world we lived in even six years ago.Not medically. Not economical
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Orthobiologic myth number 11 “PRP Doesn’t Work” A Misinterpretation of Technique, Not Science
By Deborah Westergaard, MD | Pain Experts | Dallas–Plano Recently, a patient shared that during his MRI, a radiology technologist told him, “PRP really doesn’t work for most people.” The statement wasn’t malicious but it was incomplete. And for patients trying to make informed decisions, incomplete information is often the most damaging kind. “PRP Doesn’t Work” A Misinterpretation of Technique, Not Science When you hear that PRP is unreliable, the issue is almost never the
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NSAIDs, Steroid Injections, and Turmeric: What Really Protects Your Joints?
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
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