Training Room: Articles

Field notes on keeping joints in the game — injury prevention, sport-by-sport guidance, and non-surgical treatment options. Each entry excerpts a full article from NW Regen.

August 3, 2026

Low-Dose Tirzepatide: Can It Help Reduce Chronic Inflammation and Joint Pain?

If you’ve read our earlier piece on tirzepatide and joint health, you already know the basics: this dual GLP-1/GIP medication does a lot more than support…

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June 15, 2026

Summer Activities That Quietly Aggravate Joint Pain

What surprises many people is that the aggravating activities are not always intense. Common summer activities that can quietly aggravate joints include…

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March 27, 2026

A Spring Tune-Up for Your Joints

All around town, people are getting back into action. Come April, we get longer days and the call to return to the hiking trails, weekend bike rides, and…

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February 23, 2026

Got Hurt Skiing or Snowboarding?

Skiing and snowboarding place high, often unpredictable demands on the body. Sudden turns, uneven terrain, hard stops, and unexpected falls can stress…

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January 12, 2026

Healing from Injury or Chronic Pain Requires a Calmer Nervous System

When you’re recovering from an injury or dealing with chronically painful joints, muscles, ligaments, or tendons, it’s natural to want to push through…

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December 3, 2025

Ski Season Starts Now: Injury Prevention for Adults 40+ Using Regenerative Orthopedics

Ski season is here — and if you’re 40 or older, your joints may be feeling a little less forgiving than they used to. The good news? With smart…

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September 1, 2025

Need to Prep for Ski Season But Too Sore From Summer? Learn How Regenerative Injections Can Help

September can sometimes still feel like summer in Portland—but fall is around the corner! If you’re an avid skier, hiker, or weekend warrior, you’re…

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August 11, 2025

From Nagging to Numb: What to Know About Chronic Nerve Pain After 50

You stretch. You ice. You rest. You take ibuprofen when it gets bad. And still— that pain lingers. It may show up as a sharp jolt in your hip when you get…

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August 4, 2025

Midlife Momentum: How Testosterone, Weight, and Joint Health Are All Connected for Men

When you’re in your 50s or 60s, staying active is more than a lifestyle—it’s a path to healthy living. And if your body isn’t able to keep up with your…

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March 4, 2025

Keep Injuries at Bay – How to Prep for an Injury-Free Season

When gearing up for outdoor sports like running, golf, tennis, basketball, and hiking , read this! Before lacing up those sneakers or leaving the gym…

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October 31, 2024

Prepping for Snowboard and Ski Season Starts Now with Regenerative Treatments

Meet Michael K., high-risk outdoor sports enthusiast. Michael K. leads a very active lifestyle and travels the world for winter and summer sports. He is a…

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August 29, 2024

Hiking Health & Regenerative Medicine

Hear an orthopedist’s perspective on hiking and what you can do to keep your joints healthy – whether training for fall trail hikes or recovering from…

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July 30, 2024

Regenerative Medicine & Sports

We’re excited to see so many local athletes in the Paris Olympics! It’s been fun to watch the swimming, soccer, gymnastics, and basketball, just to name a…

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July 16, 2024

Pains and Sprains of Pickleball: How to Protect Yourself

In this article, we cover the benefits and potential dangers of pickleball and suggest some important and proactive steps to protect against possible…

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June 17, 2022

What is Interventional Orthopedic and Orthobiologic Medicine

Interventional orthopedic and orthobiologic medicine encompasses the treatment methods used to regrow, repair, or replace damaged or diseased cells…

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These articles are published by NW Regen, a regenerative medicine clinic in the Portland metro area.

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