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 …

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 – …