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Why I Love My Patients: The Joy of Helping Others
By Deborah Westergaard, MD Pain Experts Why I Love My Patients: The Joy of Helping Others As a physician, there's something deeply...
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Oct 23, 20243 min read
Why Surgery Isn’t Always the Answer for Herniated Discs
When you’re faced with pain from a herniated disc, surgery might seem like the quickest solution. However, surgery is not always the best...
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Oct 19, 20243 min read
Relearning your body proprioception
By Deborah Westergaard, MD As a doctor who specializes in helping patients recover from joint pain and injuries, I’ve always believed in...
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Oct 15, 20244 min read
Maintaining Joint Function as You Age: A Journey to Longevity and Mobility
By Deborah Westergaard, MD Pain Experts Over the decades that I’ve practiced pain management and now non-operative orthopedics with a...
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Oct 13, 20244 min read
The Weight of Wellness: Optimizing Your Joint and Spine Health Through Weight Management
By Deboah Westergaard, MD Pain Experts When we talk about joint health, mobility, and spine wellness, it's easy to focus on treatments...
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Oct 11, 20243 min read
Supplements: A Key to Supporting a Healthy, Active Lifestyle
By Deborah Westergaard, MD Pain Experts I think we can all agree that keeping your body in peak condition is a smart move—especially when...
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Oct 10, 20243 min read
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Oct 9, 20240 min read
The Power of Multiple Specialties Shaping the Future of Orthobiologics and Regenerative Joint Care
As a board-certified anesthesiologist and fellowship-trained, board-certified pain management physician, I’ve spent decades witnessing...
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Oct 6, 20243 min read
Avoid Surgery with Orthobiologics: A Personal and Professional Insight
Problem: Navigating Recovery and the Fear of Surgery When I was only four weeks post-hip replacement, I found myself still working on rebuilding muscle strength and range of motion. Walking short distances was manageable, but longer treks require a cane. The fear of falling and damaging the new joint loomed large, making me appreciate how earlier orthobiologics could have potentially avoided this situation. The Power of Orthobiologics to Prevent Surgery Orthobiologics offer
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Sep 25, 20242 min read
Welcome to Pain Experts
Disclaimer This post is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be taken as specific medical advice. Each...
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Sep 17, 20241 min read
The Dangers of Blind (Landmark-Based) Trochanteric Bursa Injections: A Better Approach
The Risks of Landmark-Based Trochanteric Injections Trochanteric bursitis is commonly treated with steroid injections using...
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Sep 14, 20242 min read
Lumbar DDD Procedure: A Restorative Approach to Spine Health
Disclaimer This post is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be taken as specific medical advice. Each...
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Sep 9, 20241 min read
How Joint Dysfunction Can Impact Your Self Perception: Finding Solutions Beyond Surgery
Hidden Effects of Joint Dysfunction on Self-perception For high-achieving individuals, self-perception is often linked to their ability...
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Sep 9, 20242 min read
Preconditioning Your Body: The Power of Physical Therapy Before Joint Procedures
By Deborah Westergaard, MD Pain Experts Whether planning an orthobiologic joint procedure or major joint replacement, the prospect of...
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Sep 5, 20242 min read
Navigating Postoperative Pain: When to Consult a Pain Specialist
By Deborah Westergaard MD Postoperative pain is a common concern following surgery, often managed by the surgical team. However, there...
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Sep 3, 20243 min read
A Time Not to Burn: Rethinking Spine Health with Orthobiologics and Alternatives to Rhizotomies
By Deborah Westergaard MD Pain Experts Introduction: Maintaining peak physical condition is essential for high-performing professionals,...
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Aug 28, 20242 min read
Exosomes vs. Your Own Cells: What's Best for Joint and Spine Pain and Function?
Deborah Westergaard, MD Pain Experts Navigating Regenerative Options for Joint and Spine Health When exploring regenerative solutions for...
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Aug 25, 20242 min read
The Walker Chronicles: A Doctor's Journey from Hip Replacement to Helping Others
By Deborah Westergaard, MD Pain Experts Understanding Patient Pain Beyond Empathy As physicians, many of us are blessed with the gift of...
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Aug 23, 20242 min read
Biohacking your body: The West World Approach to Optimal Health
By Deborah Westergaard MD Pain Experts In the fast-paced world of high achievers, it's not uncommon to encounter multiple physical issues...
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Aug 10, 20242 min read
VIDEO Unlock Superior Relief: The Game-Changing PRP Treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Aug 7, 20241 min read
Nonoperative Knee Treatment Dallas TX: Why I Chose to Repair My Knee Before It Became Surgical
By Deborah Westergaard, MD | Pain Experts | Dallas–Plano Nonoperative Knee Treatment Dallas TX There are moments in medicine when clinical judgment is refined not by theory, but by lived experience. This was one of those moments. After a knee injury that dramatically altered my stability, comfort, and function, I found myself standing in front of the mirror one morning realizing something important: My knee finally felt normal again. No guarding. No instability. No persistent
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How to Avoid Joint Surgery: Why Precision, Dose, and Strategy Matter More Than Most Patients Are Told
By Deborah Westergaard, MD | Pain Experts | Dallas–Plano “I Was Told Surgery Is the Only Option Left” Patients searching for how to avoid joint surgery often arrive after a familiar sequence: Physical therapy. Steroid injections. A prior PRP injection that “didn’t work.” The conclusion feels inevitable: joint surgery is next. What is rarely examined is whether the regenerative options attempted were biologically sufficient, correctly targeted, or strategically designed to alt
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Why Sudden Back Pain Should Not Send You Straight to a Surgeon
By Deborah Westergaard, MD | Pain Experts | Dallas–Plano The Reflex to “See the Surgeon First” for Your Back Pain For many high-performing individuals, sudden back pain triggers a familiar sequence: “Something is wrong. I need the best. I’ll see an orthopedic surgeon.” On the surface, this feels logical. Surgeons are intelligent, highly trained, and deeply knowledgeable about spinal anatomy. They carry immense responsibility, and patients rightly trust them when surgery is re
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