Warren J. Bleiweiss, MD, PA Blog

Yenny Rojas

Herniated Discs Treatment Options

Herniated discs can be very painful. Unfortunately, they are a reality for many people. Discs are positioned between each vertebra. They keep vertebrae separated and in the proper position. Discs also serve as shock absorbers during physical activities. The exterior of a disc is tough and the interior is jelly-like. Age-related changes to the discs,

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When Knee Pain Persists: Why Visit a Specialist

Your knees support your body weight and allow for movement. With healthy knees, you can sit, walk, run, and jump without any issue. When the knees start hurting, you can expect some degree of limitation to function. You need your knees for daily activities. A very common cause of persistent knee pain is a meniscus

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Ozone Injections: Why You Might Want to Consider Them

The dawn of regenerative medicine has paved the way for the development of therapeutic approaches that have revolutionized how certain medical conditions and injuries are addressed. One of these treatment modalities is ozone injection therapy, which involves the administration of ozone (O3) gas—directly, intramuscularly, or intravenously—into the body to produce therapeutic chemical changes. Ozone is

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Herniated Discs: How to Avoid Surgery

Our spine is made of bones (the vertebrae), cushiony intervertebral discs that absorb pressure and provide flexibility, and the spinal cord and related nerves. A ruptured or herniated disc may not only cause pain, but it can also cause weakness and numbness in your back and in other areas of your body. In order to

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