Centeno-Schultz Clinic - Podcasts

Originally posted as a blog post entitled " What Goes into the PICL, Procedure for CCI Instability " We have developed an active community of patients with craniocervical instability who are following our PICL procedure. So what goes into performing this procedure? There’s quite a bit, so let’s dig in. CCI and PICL CCI stands for craniocervical instability which means that the ligaments...

This episode was originally published as a blog post entitled " Understanding CCI Measurements vs. Instability " at Centenoschultz.com.  Craniocervical instability is a very misunderstood concept because it’s been made so complex with different measurements and aggressive treatments. Hence, I’ll be writing a series of blogs to try to help patients understand various concepts. Today’s ent...

This episode is a prelude to the blog post entitled  " Understanding CCI Measurements vs. Instability ." at Centenoschultz.com. Published by Centeno-Schultz Clinic Read by Chris Centeno, MD Want to know more about orthobiologic injections? Stem Cell Therapy: https://centenoschultz.com/stem-cell-therapy-denver/ PRP & Platelet Lysate: https://centenoschultz.com/prp-denver/

Originally from a blog post entitled, " Aging Athlete Series: Losing Your Butt as You Age is NOT a Good Thing (Episode 6) " First, as a late baby boomer, I have to ask, what’s up with this butt implant thing? I see many celebrities right now with really small bodies and really big butts. Why is this a thing? If you’re wondering what your doctor is doing asking about celebrity butts, that...

Originally from a blog post entitled, " Aging Athlete Series: Vastus Lateralis Trigger Point Release (Episode 7) " If you’re an aging athlete, you have loads of trigger points. You know what I mean, that small groan you release when you get up from a chair. One of the most problematic areas for all aging athletes is the ITB, yet most of us have no idea why this spot is always tight and t...

Originally as a blog post entitled, " Aging Athlete: Controlling Inflammation (Episode 8) ."  I get asked all the time by patients how best to control inflammation. I have a specific protocol I personally use to control my old man’s tendency for that dangerous slow burn that we all experience as we age, so I want to share that with you. Let’s dig in. What You Shouldn’t Use The poet laure...

Originally a blog post entitled, " The Aging Athlete: Finding the Right Personal Trainer (Episode 9). "  It’s new year’s resolution time and that means that the health clubs will be packed for the next few months. Many people these days find a personal trainer at their new health club or through a friend. The great news is that a trainer can push you much harder than you would usually pu...

Originally a blog entitled, " The Aging Athlete: PVCs on an Apple Watch (Episode 10) " I’m getting older, which is the “aging” part of the title. In addition, my family has a history of heart disease, so I wanted to start getting proactive about my ticker. This began a journey that begins with a new Apple Watch for Christmas and a discovery that rocked my world. In addition, let’s dive i...

Originally from a blog post entitled, " Aging Athlete Series: Do You Snore? (Episode 5) " I snore a bit. Not anything serious (unless I’m on my back which causes my wife to relocate elsewhere). I know I have minor sleep apnea, so should I treat it? So, I thought it would be a great addition to the Aging Athlete series. Let’s dig in. Denial Ain’t Just a River in Egypt If you snore, you ge...

Originally published as " The Aging Athlete Series: Should I Take Metformin? (Episode 4) " but with commentary.  I’m an aging athlete who gets orthobiologic therapies to stay active with a family history of obesity, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes. Meaning, I got dealt a bad hand in the grand poker game of genetics. Recently some groundbreaking research came out on Metformin and how i...

Originally from a blog post entitled, " The Aging Athlete Series: The Core Before Everything (Episode 3) " This is my weekly “Aging Athlete Series” tip. This series is for people in their 30’s and up who want to stay active as they age. Those who want to be that guy or gal who is in their 70’s or 80’s who are still doing cool active stuff. This is my third episode: The Core Before Everyt...

I am now officially 56. I can no longer claim to be in my early 50s! So how do you stay active as you age? In this tips and tricks for the aging athlete series , I’ll go over what I do to stay active. Getting Old is Not for Sissies Man, it’s tough getting old. Your body aches more, stuff that used to just magically heal doesn’t or takes a long time, and injuries from long ago tend to talk to you....

First published as a blog post entitled " The Aging Athlete: Taking Some of My Own Medicine. " Published by Centeno-Schultz Clinic Read by Chris Centeno, MD Stem Cell Therapy: https://centenoschultz.com/stem-cell-therapy-denver/ PRP & Platelet Lysate: https://centenoschultz.com/prp-denver/

Dr. Chris Centeno talks about the phases post-op and the healing process. He presents an honest account of what recovery looks like. Learn more about Centeno-Schultz Clinic's options with orthobiologics Stem Cell Therapy: https://centenoschultz.com/stem-cell-therapy-denver/ PRP & Platelet Lysate: https://centenoschultz.com/prp-denver/

Why should you avoid ACL surgery? With the introduction of interventional orthopedics , the traditional world of elective orthopedic surgery is changing, much like the traditional world of cardiac surgery did a few decades ago when interventional cardiology entered the scene. In the not too distant future, much of elective orthopedic surgery will be replaced by interventional orthopedics, which fo...

Big toe numbness – while it might not be particularly common, or even that concerning—it’s just a toe after all— when your big toe goes numb, it can certainly get your attention. And for good reason; it’s usually an early warning sign that something more significant is going on. You should be especially concerned if it’s happening often or in on-again-off-again episodes and with certain activities...