bpc-157

Written by Leann Poston, M.D. BPC-157 is a peptide that is derived from a protein found naturally in gastric juices. It is synthetic as it is not naturally occurring outside of the body. BPC-15…

Written by Leann Poston, M.D. Tendinitis is an often preventable and painful injury.  It is the way your body says, “You have overdone it.” Poor body mechanics, overuse injuries, or even a sin…

Written by Leann Poston, M.D. Athletes are using platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections to speed up healing and decrease the recovery time from injuries such as hamstring pulls, rotator cuff in…

Written by Leann Poston M.D. Ankle sprains are the most common sports injury sustained by athletes although foot and knee sprains also occur. In the arm, wrist, thumb, and finger sprains are c…

Written by Leann Poston M.D. Any blunt force impact or injury from a sharp object can cause a wound. A wound compromises the skin’s surface and, therefore, can allow bacteria and other pathoge…

Written by Leann Poston M.D. Prevention and first aid first In an ideal world, prevention would work 100% of the time, and a little ice and rest would take care of the rest. However, someti…

Written by Leann Poston M.D. Common injuries treated by medical professionals vary by age group, sex, and preferred sports. Warming up, maintaining flexibility, varying your work-out, and grad…

Written by Leann Poston, M.D. Bursitis is an inflammation of the bursa, sacs of fluid which decrease friction between the moving parts in the body. Treatment options to reduce the pain and swe…

Written by Leann Poston, M.D. Ankle sprains are the most prevalent injury of the musculoskeletal system, with an estimated one ankle sprain per 10,000 people each day. The ankles and feet supp…

Medically reviewed by Leann Poston, M.D. on 9/28/20 If you’re like most people, before you consider taking a drug, supplement, or treatment – whether prescribed or available over-the-counter – …

Medically review by Leann Poston, M.D. on 9/28/20 There’s been a lot of buzz around peptides recently for a whole host of different conditions and benefits.  They are among the vanguard of…

Written by Leann Poston, M.D. Sprains, strains, stubs, and breaks, the toes can sustain a lot of injuries and insults. A sprained toe can sideline you from your sport or just make it challengi…

Medically reviewed by Leann Poston, M.D. on 9/28/20 There’s been a lot of excitement around BPC-157 in recent years.  It’s a synthetic peptide from a protein that’s naturally found in gast…

Medically reviewed by Leann Poston, M.D. on 9/28/20 The peptide BPC-157 has been around for over 25 years but is unfamiliar to many people.  However, more people are starting to talk about…

Both the plantar fascia and the Achilles tendon attach to the calcaneus or heel bone. The plantar fascia is on the bottom surface of the foot and the Achilles tendon runs down the back of the ankl…

Written by Leann Poston, M.D. The Anatomy of the foot The foot plays a pivotal role in your life, whether you are a world-class athlete, a weekend warrior, or your daily exercise consists …

Medically reviewed by Leann Poston M.D. on 9/25/20 Let’s face it – life can be rough sometimes.  Injuries happen to us all at one time or another.  Depending on your balance, coordina…

Medically reviewed by Leann Poston M.D. on 9/28/20 Modern medicine has come a long way and done some amazing things.  However, being able to wave a magic doodad over a wound and have it in…

Medically reviewed by Leann Poston, M.D. on 9/18/20 Ligaments, tendons, and muscles do the lion’s share of the work of moving our bodies, day in and day out.  They absorb the strains that …

Medically reviewed by Leann Poston, M.D. on 9/28/20 Have you ever noticed that, as you get older, you seem to heal more slowly?  Wounds seem like they stick around a lot longer, may bleed …