Pain Experts Orthobiologics

12/12/2025

12/06/2025

Why Traditional Pain Management—and Even Surgery—Are No Longer Enough: The Rise of Orthobiologics

Over the past two decades, pain management has evolved in profound ways. When I trained under Dr. Gabor Racz—one of the great innovators in interventional pain medicine—I learned techniques that elevated precision, access, and safety for patients worldwide.

Today, regenerative orthobiologics build on that legacy. Instead of weakening structures, we focus on preservation, tissue support, and long-term performance.

What has accelerated this progress even further is the work of the physicians who founded Regenexx. Their contributions in research, published data, and protocol development have helped bring orthobiologics to a global stage—expanding access while establishing evidence-based standards that guide much of what we do today. Their advancements have amplified the foundation laid by pioneers like Dr. Racz and have moved the field into a new era of structural preservation.

My new blog post explores this evolution and what it means for individuals who want to stay active and capable. You can read it here:
New Blog Post: https://www.dallaspainspecialist.expert/post/why-i-transitioned-from-traditional-pain-management-to-precision-orthobiologics

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11/27/2025

By Deborah Westergaard, MD | Pain Experts | Dallas–Plano
Pain that returns despite NSAIDs or steroid injections is a sign that something deeper is occurring inside the joint. Both NSAIDs and turmeric affect the COX-1 and COX-2 pathways, yet they behave very differently. NSAIDs may quiet inflammation temporarily but they can also interfere with the very processes your cartilage relies on to maintain structural integrity.
Turmeric and curcumin modulate inflammation through the same pathways, without blocking regenerative signaling. For individuals who value long-term mobility, high performance, and evidence-driven care, understanding this distinction is essential.
My practice is built on Excellence, Quality, Transformation, and Trust. This means prioritizing diagnostic precision and regenerative strategies that support, not suppress your long-term joint health.

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https://www.dallaspainspecialist.expert/post/nsaids-steroid-injections-and-turmeric-what-really-protects-your-joints

If you’re ready to understand what’s truly happening inside your joint—and explore regenerative solutions that protect cartilage rather than compromise it—schedule your consultation:
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11/24/2025

Thumb pain at the carpometacarpal joint is more than a nuisance—it can quietly dismantle precision, stability, and the confidence needed to perform at a high level. Many people are told their only option is surgery, but surgery can permanently reduce range of motion.

In my practice, I take a more advanced, strategic approach. By evaluating the CMC joint, the supportive ligaments, and the median nerve together, we often uncover the true source of declining function. Concentrated PRP for the joint, targeted ligament support, and median nerve hydrodissection can significantly reduce pain and restore reliability—without losing the mobility that high performers depend on.

If your thumb pain is limiting your work, your hobbies, or your leadership, now is the time to look deeper rather than waiting for it to worsen. Precision matters. Your hands matter. And your outcomes matter.

Smart strategy beats unnecessary surgery. Schedule a precision evaluation at Pain Experts to determine your next steps:
https://www.dallaspainspecialist.expert/services-4

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11/14/2025

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11/09/2025

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11/08/2025

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11/07/2025

Get back to the activities you love with precision diagnostics and orthobiologic injections from Pain Experts. Our minimally invasive treatments target joint and spine pain as alternatives to surgery. Visit https://wix.to/0oJj0cu to learn more and book a consult. 📍9301 N Central Expy ste 115, Dallas, TX

11/02/2025

"I am happy to have found a professional who understands who I am and what my needs are, rather than just seeing an older woman in pain, who “probably has bursitis”. Thank you for taking me seriously and discovering my true prognosis, Dr. Westergaard." says Stacy on Google

★★★★★ I am happy to have found a professional who understands who I am and what my needs are, rather than just seeing an older woman in pain, who “probably has bursitis”. Thank you for taking me seriously and discovering my true prognosis, Dr. Westergaard.

10/26/2025

"Dr. Westergaard is intelligent and compassionate, understanding the mind and body have to work together. The staff are friendly and professional. Excellent medical care. Win-Win!" says Pamela on Google

★★★★★ Dr. Westergaard is intelligent and compassionate, understanding the mind and body have to work together. The staff are friendly and professional. Excellent medical care. Win-Win!

10/26/2025

"Extremely professional Doctor! Staff is great. Dr Westergaard will do anything to help her patient." says sandy on Google

★★★★★ Extremely professional Doctor! Staff is great. Dr Westergaard will do anything to help her patient.