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Do you strength train?? Morning person or night owl? It doesn’t matter!A recent small randomized control trial looked a...
06/23/2026

Do you strength train??

Morning person or night owl? It doesn’t matter!

A recent small randomized control trial looked at how the time of day affects your body’s response to resistance training. Here is what they found:

Whether participants trained in the early morning (6:00–10:00) or the late evening (16:00–20:00), they saw the same significant improvements in:
- Muscle thickness
- Muscle strength
- Insulin sensitivity

The Takeaway:
The benefits of lifting weights are powerful enough to override your internal clock. Don’t let a busy schedule or “optimal timing” myths stop you from training. Pick a time that works for YOU and get after it!

Our team was a night owl tonight 😅 what are you?? Drop a ☀️ or 🌙 on the comments below!

04/25/2026

We see it all the time: patients coming after spending thousands on elsewhere, only to feel zero difference.

Here is the truth.. PRP is not a magic potion—it’s a biological tool, and most clinics use it wrong.

Here are the 3 biggest reasons your PRP failed:

1. The ‘Watered Down’ Effect: Not all PRP is created equal. If your clinic uses low-quality or low-concentration PRP, you’re basically injecting salt water. You need a high-leukocyte or pure-platelet concentrate to actually trigger a healing response.

2. The ‘Blind’ Injection: If your provider is ‘feeling’ for the spot, they’re guessing. Without ultrasound-guided imaging, there is a high chance the PRP missed the lesion entirely. Especially for joint capsules! Precision is the difference between healing and hoping.

3. The ‘Shot and Hope’ Method: A shot provides the stability, but rehab provides the strength. If you aren’t following a specific PT plan to load that new tissue, the repair won’t hold.

“At our clinic, we don’t do ‘blind’ or ‘basic’ PRP. We use high-concentration concentrates, real-time imaging, and a full rehab roadmap.

Stop guessing with your health.
DM us ‘REGEN’ to do it right.

04/16/2026

We mean business and are passionate about patient care, all while staying light hearted and goofy sometimes. 💙

Your gut may be the hidden driver behind chronic back pain.A recent review shows that gut‑microbiome dysbiosis causes le...
04/13/2026

Your gut may be the hidden driver behind chronic back pain.

A recent review shows that gut‑microbiome dysbiosis causes leaky‑gut inflammation, which accelerates disc degeneration, while beneficial metabolites (SCFAs, bile‑acid derivatives, indoles) disappear.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TODAY:

Fuel the good microbes – 
≥ 25 g fiber daily (whole‑grains, legumes, veg + fruit)

Add fermented foods (kefir, sauerkraut, miso) or a multi‑strain probiotic (≥ 10 Billion CFU) if you’ve taken antibiotics or have IBS‑type symptoms.

Cut the leaky‑gut triggers –
limit added sugars, refined carbs, and excess alcohol.

Boost anti‑inflammatory nutrients –
omega‑3s (fatty fish, flaxseed), polyphenol‑rich berries, turmeric/ginger.

Move daily –
gentle walking, yoga, or core‑strength work improves gut motility and spinal nutrition.

Want a personalized gut‑disc reset plan? Tap the link in our bio to schedule a quick consult!

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Portland, OR
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