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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

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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

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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.