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Chronic back pain can be life-altering. Whether it’s a dull ache from worn-out joints or sharp sciatic pain shooting down your leg, it often feels like relief is out of reach—especially if you’re trying to avoid surgery or long-term medications. But there’s a natural, minimally invasive option gaining ground in regenerative medicine: Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) […]

By Dr. Evan Queler, MD – Board-Certified Physiatrist & Lifestyle Medicine Expert This isn’t the easiest question to answer—mostly because it’s deceptively simple. Still, it’s one I get all the time from patients in my Midtown, NY practice: “What should I eat after my PRP injection or fast?” As a double board-certified physiatrist specializing in […]

Knee pain is one of the most common reasons people start to slow down, avoid activities they love, or begin wondering whether a knee replacement is in their future. The good news? You have options—and understanding the differences between platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections and steroid injections can help you make a confident, informed decision about […]

Chronic back pain affects millions of people, yet many still feel trapped between two painful options: live with it or go under the knife. But what if you could activate your body’s own healing mechanisms to resolve the pain at its source—without drugs or surgery? Welcome to Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy, a regenerative treatment that’s […]

Understanding how to protect your knees—and your long-term mobility—begins by letting go of an outdated idea: “wear and tear.” What’s actually happening inside the knee is a combination of mechanical and chemical stress. Osteoarthritis is one of the clearest examples of this. It occurs when cartilage breaks down faster than the body can repair and […]

If you’re one of the many New Yorkers struggling with chronic back or joint pain, you may have already tried physical therapy, medication, or even considered surgery. But what if the true source of your pain isn’t mechanical—it’s metabolic? Recent research and clinical practice have uncovered a powerful but often overlooked connection: visceral belly fat […]