More than 16 million Americans live with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. The chronic condition is a group of diseases that obstruct airflow and cause breathing issues in patients. While there is no cure for COPD, Midwest Regenerative Health and Pain Clinic works with COPD patients to manage pain and treat symptoms. November is […]
November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Today, more than 5 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s disease, and this number is only projected to grow over the next several decades. Because the disease affects so many people, we want to help raise awareness about Alzheimer’s, the signs and symptoms of the disease, and diagnostics and treatments available […]
Do you often experience numbness in your hands? Are you frequently dropping things? If so, you might be experiencing carpal tunnel syndrome. At Midwest Regenerative Pain and Health Clinic, we know that the pain associated with carpal tunnel syndrome could be affecting your daily life. Let’s learn all about carpal tunnel syndrome. What Is Carpal […]
When you hear the word “epidural,” you probably think of a woman having a baby. However, did you know that epidurals can be useful in other instances, too? One main use is in epidural pain management. At Midwest Regenerative Health and Pain Clinic (MRHPC), we have realized that many of our patients who have received […]
How we care for ourselves day-to-day can affect our long-term health. For years, we have heard about heart-healthy food. However, recently, research has indicated there are plenty of foods that promote brain health. Of course, the better we take care of ourselves while we are young, the better our long-term health prognosis will be as […]
Joint pain is notoriously hard to treat and manage. Depending on what is causing your pain, the discomfort can range from mild to debilitating. While there are various treatment options for chronic joint pain, they are not always effective. When joint pain becomes unbearable and unmanageable for patients, they often resort to finding a better […]
Chronic pain can be debilitating. For people who are suffering from constant pain, exercise can seem like a pipe dream. Working out requires a lot of energy if you already feel tired and sore. At Midwest Regenerative Health and Pain Clinic, we treat many patients that suffer from chronic pain. We always encourage these patients […]
According to the National Institute of Health, autoimmune diseases affect more than seven percent of the U.S. population. With more than 80 chronic illnesses classified as autoimmune diseases, these conditions can be difficult to diagnose and even more difficult to treat. Fortunately, regenerative medicine has shown promising solutions for treating certain autoimmune diseases. Although autoimmune […]
When we think of back pain, we often associate it as just another part of getting older. While age may contribute to someone being more at-risk for back pain, there are plenty of ways that we can prevent back pain from interfering with our lives. At Midwest Regenerative Health and Pain Clinic, we often treat […]
Athletes often obtain injuries due to repetitive movements, whether it is jumping, throwing, or hitting a baseball bat or tennis racket. When sports or other activities cause too much stress on your body, various joints, muscles, and tendons can become injured. When this stress affects the tendons, it is called tendinitis. Because tendinitis often occurs […]
Grill Nation Interview from 05.30.20 Listen Now Dr. Kipp Van Camp, founder of Midwest Radiology Institute and Midwest Regenerative Health and Pain Clinic, had the honor of speaking to Jason Grill of Grill Nation. We wanted to take a few minutes to thank Jason and Grill Nation, as well as shed a little light on […]
TOTIPOTENT STEM CELLS This form of stem cells has the full ability to develop into all other types of cells within the body. They are present at fertilization and for 4 days immediately following conception, at which point they then become pluripotent. PLURIPOTENT STEM CELLS Pluripotent stem cells can develop into any type of cell in the […]
Arthritis Arthritis is a disease that causes inflammation, pain, and discomfort in the joints. Common symptoms of Arthritis include swelling, pain, stiffness, and decreased range of motion. Symptoms can fluctuate from mild to severe depending on other health or environmental factors but progressively get worse over time. Severe arthritis can result in permanent changes to […]
Ideal Health and Regenerative Medicine Becomes Midwest Regenerative Health and Pain Clinic! The great work of Ideal Health and Regenerative Medicine, now Midwest Regenerative Health and Pain Clinic, exists today because a son desired to cure his father’s terminal illness. Dr. Van Camp’s father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2011. After traditional therapies yielded […]