Insights & Resources

Are you in Orthopedic Limbo?

If you have joint pain that keeps you from the activities you love, but you’re not a candidate for joint replacement surgery, you’re in orthopedic limbo. You’d like to return to your exercise routine, whether it’s pickleball, ...

Pain in your hands or feet? Is it neuropathy or a compressed nerve?

Peripheral neuropathy is a frequent cause of pain in the hands and feet. This widespread discomfort and nerve damage can result from diabetes, chemotherapy, or any condition that reduces the energy supply or function of small nerves near the skin&rsq...

Stop taking anti-inflammatory medications before exercise: Here’s why

One concept I discuss in my book, Healing Joints and Nerves , is the difference between good inflammation and bad inflammation. Long-term inflammation is always bad. It causes chronic pain, releases enzymes that damage cartilage, and can lead to oste...

Can Laser Therapy Improve Nerve Function?

How photobiomodulation restores mitochondrial function and reduces neuropathy

Cold laser therapy (photobiomodulation) can significantly improve nerve function in patients with neuropathy. Research shows nearly 90% of chemotherapy patients experienced improved sensation, while diabetic neuropathy patients saw better nerve condu...

Exercise Reverses Neuropathy

How physical activity can restore nerve health and reduce pain

Contrary to what many patients are told, neuropathy is not irreversible. Research shows that exercise can improve nerve function, increase nerve fiber density, and reduce pain. Dr. Buchheit explains how moderate walking and other exercises protect an...

Does Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Reduce Arthritis Pain?

Why platelet concentration is the key to PRP effectiveness

PRP for osteoarthritis remains controversial—some studies show significant pain relief while others show no benefit. The key difference? Platelet concentration. Dr. Buchheit explains why high-dose PRP (at least 5 billion platelets for knee joints) is...

Get Moving: Exercise Reduces Pain in Osteoarthritis

How physical activity triggers the immune healing cascade

Exercise is one of the most effective ways to treat osteoarthritis by triggering the body's natural healing response. Learn how physical activity activates macrophages to resolve chronic inflammation, produce growth factors, and repair damaged cartil...

Does Fighting Inflammation Help Osteoarthritis Pain?

Why anti-inflammatory treatments may actually worsen joint damage

Anti-inflammatory medications and steroid injections have been used for decades to treat osteoarthritis pain. But a landmark 2017 study revealed a surprising finding: suppressing inflammation may actually accelerate joint damage. Learn why treating O...