Mary A. Ambach MD

12/23/2025

I'm a spine doctor. Here's how I take care of my back.

Back pain affects as many as 4 out of 5 Americans, and relief can be elusive. That's because it may be caused by multiple overlapping factors that cannot always be visualized on a scan. On the flipside, the scan of a healthy individual may be riddled with spinal abnormalities, none of which require....

12/22/2025

Happy Holidays! We wish you and your family a joyful holiday season!

12/18/2025

Join us tomorrow!
7:30 am PT
10:30 am ET

And learn about the science and procedural pearls in the use of Microfragmented Adipose Tissue for Knee Osteoarthritis.

12/16/2025

How tennis takes a toll: The leg and foot injuries players need to watch out for.

Tennis demands explosive movement like lunges, pivots, sprints and sudden stops. Every serve starts with a push from the toes. Every rally shifts weight between the heel and forefoot. Unlike sports with linear movement, like sprinting, tennis places constant multi-directional stress on the feet and....

12/11/2025

Always twisting that ankle? 😲 Learn the real reason behind those recurring sprains!
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Chronic instability and pain might be linked to weak ligaments and balance issues. 🦶 Get ready to learn how to tackle those injuries head-on!
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💡 Explore natural treatments that can boost your ankle's strength and stability – no surgeries required!
👉 Like and follow for more joint issue insights!
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12/09/2025

Their ankle keeps rolling. It aches. It swells. It feels weak. After an ankle sprain, many adults over 40 need more than rest. Real healing starts with real testing. 🧠
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Here is how a smart team checks ankle instability:
- 🧠 Balance and proprioception
- 🚶 Gait analysis
- 💪 Strength testing
- 🦶 Exam of foot, leg, and spine
- 🔬 Musculoskeletal ultrasound with stress testing
- 🩻 X-ray or MRI if needed
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Care is tailored to the injury and their activity level. 🎯
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First steps:
- 🏋️ Rehab for balance and proprioception
- 🦵 Bracing or taping
- 🛠️ Fixing biomechanics
- ⚡ Shockwave to spark ligament healing, support collagen repair, calm pain, and ease swelling
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Next options:
- 🧪 Regenerative injections like PRP or cellular therapy from bone marrow or fat to treat joint and soft tissue injury
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Last step:
- 🔧 Surgery when instability persists or for high level sport
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For adults 40 to 60 who want to move better and feel younger, testing comes first. Then treatment. Science over shortcuts. Stronger ankles. Longer life in motion. 💥
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12/05/2025

Did you know your own cells can naturally heal pain? Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), stem cells, and other orthobiologics can enhance your body’s repair mechanisms, often surpassing medications and surgeries.
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Experience faster recovery and reduced downtime with regenerative medicine. ​
👉 Discover if natural healing is right for you.
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12/05/2025

Orthobiologics are transforming the treatment of joint and spine injuries. 💪 Platelets, stem cells, growth factors, and cytokines enable your body to heal naturally.
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Looking for a lasting solution rather than temporary fixes? This regenerative approach might be for you!
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👉 Schedule a consultation today and learn more.
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12/05/2025

✨ Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
You can learn more through the World Health Organization or discover ways to support local organizations like the Sports for Exceptional Athletes
They’re a San Diego–based program offering sports for athletes with developmental disabilities, ages 5 through adult. We had a blast joining their volleyball tournament and playing alongside their competitive athletes!

💙 Inclusive sports.
🏐 Community.
💪 Joy in movement.