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Like all joints in the body, the discs of your spine undergo degenerative changes as you age. Most people have some spinal degeneration, usually starting in their 30s. However, the majority of people don’t develop chronic back pain as a result of these changes. For people with degenerative disc disease,...
Unexplained chronic elbow pain can be baffling, but getting to the bottom of it means getting the right treatment to bring relief. Arthritis and tennis elbow are two common causes of elbow pain, and it’s best to visit a specialist to determine if one of these conditions is responsible for...
Back pain is common, especially as you age, and it can have a major impact on your life. The pain can limit your mobility and keep you from doing the activities you once enjoyed. When degenerative disease is the culprit, the result is pain, stiffness, limited mobility, and a diminished...
When it comes to medical treatments, one size rarely fits all. That's why innovative approaches like hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) are garnering attention as they offer a noninvasive yet effective way to promote healing. By saturating your body with pure oxygen, this therapy aims to stimulate your body's natural ability...
Living with back pain can mean living with limitations — from bending and lifting to simply getting out of bed. While there are numerous treatment options available, many provide only temporary relief; surgery comes with potential risks and side effects. But what if there was a nonsurgical way to target...
Modern medicine is continually evolving, and one of the most intriguing advancements in recent years has been in the area of regenerative medicine, with treatments such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy. Known for its potential to accelerate healing, PRP therapy has piqued the interest of patients and practitioners alike, offering...
If exercise and healthy eating haven’t resulted in your dream figure, or if a busy lifestyle makes it difficult to hit the gym, Emsculpt® might be a great addition to your current regimen. It’s the only FDA-cleared body sculpting device that eliminates fat and builds muscle at the same time. The best...
Every day, millions of people grapple with chronic back pain, and for many of them, the pain is debilitating and can drastically reduce quality of life. Back pain has many faces — it can emerge as a dull, constant ache, a sudden sharp pain, or a persistent twinge. It can...
Imagine immersing yourself into a chamber that could promote your body's natural healing processes, rejuvenate your cells, and enhance your overall well-being. Sounds too good to be true? Enter hyperbaric treatment — a therapy designed to deliver a powerful dose of oxygen to your body in a controlled environment. At...
The Myers’ cocktail is a blend of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients given intravenously that’s shown to provide a range of potential benefits. While the specific formulation of the Myers’ cocktail may vary depending on your needs and health goals, this therapy has become a popular option for those looking...
You know how much chronic hip pain can impact your daily life. Fortunately, there are various treatment options available, and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is one that addresses the root cause of your pain. At Dr. Stem Cell in Encino, California, board-certified regenerative medicine specialist Bruce Fishman, MD, MPH, FICS, uses the latest techniques to...
Did you know that proper hydration and having an optimal amount of key nutrients can help with a variety of skin issues, from dry skin to wrinkles? Bruce Fishman, MD, and the team at Dr. Stem Cell in Encino, California, offer anti-aging IV therapy to help you glow from the inside out. The nutrients...
Stem cell therapy can be an excellent treatment option for the right patient. This form of regenerative therapy involves using specialized cells to harness the body’s ability to heal itself. If you have joint pain or other musculoskeletal discomfort, treating those symptoms is the top concern of regenerative orthopedic surgeon Bruce...
With more people working from home since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s been an increase in orthopedic problems like neck and back pain. Most people not prepared for working from home have had to make do with makeshift workstations, which has resulted in some unwelcome neck pain. Much...
Cellular Therapy has advanced significantly over the years and is now considered a viable alternative treatment option for tackling orthopedic pain, including knee, hip, back, shoulder, elbow, and neck pain. At Dr. Stem Cell in Encino, California, regenerative orthopedic medicine specialist Dr. Bruce Fishman offers innovative therapies to stimulate and accelerate healing, reduce...
Rejuvenating IV therapy can make you glow and help you feel young again. Anti-aging IV therapy combines potent age-defying antioxidants, glutathione, and vitamin C, with B vitamins, and other crucial nutrients to boost the health of your skin and body. As a regenerative medicine specialist in Encino, California, Dr. Bruce...
Every tissue in your body needs oxygen to function properly, and injured tissues have a heightened oxygen requirement. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a novel treatment used for years to treat compression sickness common in scuba divers. Today, we also use it to enhance your body’s ability to heal and recover. At Dr. Stem...
Immune-boosting intravenous (IV) therapy supports your immune system and helps it stay strong to ward off infection and illness. Using a specially formulated combination of nutrients, our IV treatments deliver nutrients that are vital to the immune system directly to your system through the bloodstream, bypassing your digestive system. Bruce Fishman, MD,...
Emsculpt® is the first and only FDA cleared treatment that sculpts muscles while it burns fat using highly focused electromagnetic (HIFEM) energy. This game-changing body sculpting treatment significantly increases lean muscle and decreases body fat, making it the most effective non-invasive contouring tool available. At Dr. Stem Cell, anti-aging and regenerative medicine...
Regenerative medicine procedures such as stem cell therapy and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy can improve the lives of patients. Stem cell therapy is a safe and effective alternative to surgery and steroid injections for treating wrist pain. Orthopedic physician Bruce Fishman, MD, understands how chronic pain from conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome...
Trochanteric bursitis, or hip bursitis, is an inflammation of the fluid-filled sac (bursa) surrounding the outside of the hip known as the greater trochanter. The bursa acts as a cushion so your bones and ligaments glide smoothly. With trochanteric bursitis, the bursa is irritated, which causes hip pain. At Dr. Stem...
Many people don’t think about their elbows until they experience pain or discomfort. Elbow pain can be very frustrating because you use your elbow in many ways, normally without even thinking about it. The elbow is a complex joint that allows you to extend, flex, and rotate your hand and...
Repetitive stress injuries occur from repeated movements, and some jobs have a higher risk of these types of injuries than others. If your job involves repetitive movements, you may find that you begin to develop aches and pains. Because this can progress to a chronic problem, don’t wait to see...
Back pain is one of the most common medical problems, affecting millions of people every year. It has many different causes, from injuries to bad habits that can lead to chronic pain. While several treatments are available for back pain, stem cell therapy offers an innovative approach. At Dr. Stem...
Under normal circumstances when you have a cut or wound, it triggers a cascade of physiological events that sees platelets and growth factors rush to the site of injury to fend off infection and repair tissue. However, if you’re one of the 6.5 million people who struggle with chronic wounds,...
If you're an athlete or you lead an active lifestyle, knee pain from an ACL injury can keep you out of the game or from participating in your favorite activity for quite a while. Ligaments and tendons have very little blood flow compared to bones, which slows down healing time....
One of the drawbacks of oral vitamin supplements is that the journey through your digestive system affects the way you metabolize those vitamins. You may not benefit from the entire amount of the vitamin doses you’re taking simply because your gut breaks them down. Intravenous (IV) therapy bypasses your digestive...
Roughly 80% of Americans will experience back pain at some point in their lives. In most cases, back pain is temporary and resolves on its own. Sometimes, however, back pain becomes chronic, and when it does, it can have a major impact on your daily life. In fact, low back...
Emsculpt is a new body contouring treatment that builds and tones your abdominal muscles without surgery or downtime. Harnessing high-frequency, electromagnetic energy, Emsculpt creates powerful muscle contractions beyond what’s possible to do on your own. The result is decreased abdominal fat and an increase in lean muscle in the abdomen...
Hip pain can strike when you least expect it, and when it doesn’t resolve on its own in a short time, it can interfere with your day-to-day life. Simple tasks like bending to pick up an item from the floor or climbing stairs can bring on pain. This causes many...
Originally used to prevent complications such as decompression sickness in deep sea divers, today hyperbaric oxygen therapy is used to treat a growing number of conditions. This painless therapy provides the body with 100% oxygen to aid in healing. Premier hyperbaric physician Bruce Fishman, MD, and his team at Dr....
Individualized intravenous (IV) therapy harnesses the superior delivery of IV administration to get fluids and nutrients directly into your system through a vein. This effective method of delivering substances bypasses the digestive system, meaning IV treatments accelerate the effectiveness of treatment and ensure maximum absorption. Hospitals have relied on IV...
Platelet-rich plasma is a breakthrough in orthopedic medicine that harnesses your body’s ability to heal itself. This nonsurgical treatment option helps to reduce pain and improve function in orthopedic conditions like arthritis. Unlike some treatments that only provide temporary relief or mask symptoms, platelet-rich plasma provides lasting relief. Regenerative orthopedic...
The therapeutic potential of stem cells became apparent in the 1980s. Today, stem cells are known for their benefits in treating degenerative diseases. Stem cells and their components are used by forward-thinking physicians in regenerative medicine. Board-certified orthopedic specialist Bruce Fishman, MD, and the team at Dr. Stem Cell here...
Chronic back pain can have a major impact on your daily life. In fact, back pain is the leading cause of disability. Living with unrelenting back pain often means adjusting your lifestyle, limiting certain activities, and dealing with affected mobility. Degenerative changes to the spine are the most common cause...
Regenerative medicine focuses on developing methods to repair or replace damaged or diseased cells, tissues, and organs. Stem cell therapy and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy are part of this exciting field of medicine, and both are useful in orthopedic medicine. At the Encino, California, office of Dr. Stem Cell, board-certified...
More than 50 million Americans are living with arthritis. The associated joint pain, stiffness, and discomfort can make everyday activities such as climbing stairs, bending, and lifting items difficult. At its most severe, arthritis can lead to disability and have a major impact on your quality of life. Today, innovative...
If you have shoulder arthritis, tendinitis, rotator cuff problems, or another injury that causes shoulder pain, you’re likely looking for relief. Taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory or other medications doesn’t work in the long run; they can damage your organs and have additional side effects. Our board-certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Bruce Fishman...
by Dr. Bruce Fishman “New research has nudged scientist’s closer to one of regenerative medicine’s holy grails: the ability to create customized human stem cells capable of forming blood that would be safe for patients.” In a recent p published in the LA Times entitled, ‘A Window on A Wellspring of Life’ by Melissa...
Stem cells are defined as undeveloped or unspecialized cells capable of duplicating or replicating themselves into any of the body’s cell types. That means that stem cells can become cartilage, bone, muscle, tendon, skin, etc. To the contrary, mature cells are permanently committed to their fate and can’t become other cell types....