Michael A. Castillo, MD

Sitting applies direct pressure on the buttock muscles, such as the piriformis muscle. Try these tips to relieve buttock muscle pain while sitting. See more tips on Spine-health: https://www.spine-health.com/info/buttock-pain-sitting

September is Pain Awareness month. What do you wish more people understood about chronic pain?

What is Degenerative Disc Disease?

What Is Degenerative Disc Disease? Contrary to the name, degenerative disc disease doesn't necessarily worsen with age, but it can lead to severe pain.

Understanding Upper Back and Chest Pain Upper back and chest pain can result from various causes, including muscle strain, spinal issues, and underlying medical conditions.

This improved biomarker test could help better determine prostate cancer.

An improved biomarker test for prostate cancer may help men avoid an unnecessary biopsy after an elevated prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test, according to a recent study. The 18-gene urine test was validated through the NCI Early Detection Research Network. Learn more: http://spr.ly/6186YGony

Putting your life on hold because of breast cancer?

Does it feel like cancer has taken over and you’re not yourself anymore? Like you’re only fitting your life around treatments, cancer pain, fatigue, and nausea - no one wants to live like that!

Ozone Therapy can help reduce traditional cancer treatment side effects and:
- Reduce Cancer Pain
- Decrease Fatigue, Nausea, & Hair Loss
- Improve Your Cell Oxygenation

Learn More: https://azneuromod.com/ozone-cancer-treatment/

Did you know some forms of back pain affect mostly women?

Here are 7 common causes of back pain in women and the reasons why they occur. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Ct0rMC

We've officially hit monsoon season! Please stay hydrated in the heat, if you have a hard time drinking enough water, consider eating these fruits and veggies to help keep you cool as a cucumber!

With temps heating up, be sure you’re getting enough water! But hydration doesn't just come in a bottle or from the tap. Beat the heat this summer with plenty of water and these hydrating foods.

What if there was a way to help minimize the side effects of oncology treatments, so you feel more like yourself while fighting cancer?

Reducing pain, fatigue and nausea, and helped you keep your hair - so that you can still feel like you.

Learn more https://bit.ly/45PWGhH

Spinal Cord Catheterization is an innovative complementary regenerative therapy. Using cerebral spinal fluid, it can help your body heal itself.

Learn more

Not the biggest fan of water? Try these fruits and veggies to help with hydration.

It's summer time, please stay hydrated! Dehydration can increase pain symptoms.

Here are eight of the most hydrating foods and some ideas for how to enjoy them: https://bit.ly/3Vejoft

Stretching the soft tissues in the back, neck, and hips can help relieve back pain. See more back and neck pain stretches in our exercise video library: bit.ly/3TnmxZJ

Added bonus to having a pet? They can help with your mental health :)

Pets decrease stress and can be a great source of motivation. And that’s the dog-gone truth.

Help us appreciate our wonderful nurses and thank them for all the hard work they put in! Thank you Bonne, Jazmin, and Wendy!!

Have you heard about Ozone Therapy?
Ozone is a natural gas known to help individual cells produce energy through their mitochondria. It can help increase tissue oxygenation, improve circulation, and cellular rejuvenation. Ozone Therapy can help with symptoms of many conditions including chronic pelvic pain, cancer, and MS.
⬇️ Learn more about Ozone Therapy below

https://azneuromod.com/ozone-therapy/

It's ok to not be ok

It’s okay 👍🏽

Ever wonder what your spine does?

While spinal anatomy is designed to be incredibly strong and highly flexible, it is often a source of back pain. Here's what you should know about spinal anatomy and common causes of back pain: https://bit.ly/37rTIlE

Stress can increase pain symptoms

Stress effects on the body Stress affects all systems of the body including the musculoskeletal, respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine, gastrointestinal, nervous, and reproductive systems.

Won't fix sciatica but can help lessen the pain symptoms

These Stretches Could Help Ease Your Sciatic Pain | Banner Sciatic nerve pain can run from your lower back through your glute and hip and into one or both legs. Here’s how stretching can help ease the pain.

Relieve sciatica pain and prevent future flare-ups by stretching and strengthening your lower back, abdominal, and thigh muscles with these 3 simple exercises. See more sciatica stretches on Spine-health: https://www.spine-health.com/video/4-steps-relieve-sciatica-pain-video

Happy New Year! Wishing everyone a wonderful start to the new year!

What are everyone's New Year traditions?

Merry Christmas! Wishing everyone a happy holiday!

What we eat is a huge part of our health.

Healthy Eating for Pain Management - Dr. Michael A. Castillo, MD f all we consume is junk, we won’t be very healthy. Healthy eating is about variety and moderation. And in the case of chronic pain patients

Happy Early Birthday Dr. Castillo! Hope you’re having fun this weekend!

Each level of the cervical spine actually has two nerve roots—one on each side—that branch off from the spinal cord.

Cervical Nerves - Dr. Michael A. Castillo, MD cervical nerves are named based on the lower cervical vertebra that it runs between. As an example, the C6 nerve root runs between the C5

According to the American Association of Orthopedic Medicine, PRP shows promise for treating ailments such as osteoarthritis in joints, rotator cuff tears, plantar fasciitis, ACL injuries, and much more. Platelet Rich Plasma is a minimally invasive procedure, that can be performed in office.

Platelet Rich Plasma How Does it Work? - Dr. Michael A. Castillo, MD Platelet Rich Plasma therapy is a growing area in pain management. It is a regenerative medicine that uses a patient’s own blood cells to treat pain.