#11: Supplements for Pain and Healing

#11: Supplements for Pain and Healing

Dr. Oltman explains his approach with nutritional supplements and reviews the supplements he commonly recommends for pain and joint health.

#10: Stem Cell Therapy Types & Terminology

Dr. Oltman reviews the different types of "stem cell therapy", why you shouldn't use products that aren't from your own body, and why fat is better than bone marrow as a source of cells for orthopedic procedures.

#9: Regenerative Regulatory Landscape

Is what we do FDA approved? Is stem cell therapy a cure for anything? How do you know what's going on in the confusing landscape of regenerative medicine?  In this episode, Dr. Oltman reviews the regulatory landscape in regenerative medicine from the FDA to the FTC. There is a lot of confusion of terms and definitions, as well as stances that shift and change with time.  Ultimately, it's not necessarily important for a potential-patient to know every detail but it is important to know the general outline and how to spot red-flags.

#8: Symptom vs. Cause

Dr. Oltman explains the distinction between covering the symptom from addressing the cause. Pain is a symptom that can be covered up, Healing is the process of improving damage and dysfunction. This difference is often not discussed with patients because it's not even recognized as a salient distinction. But it has major repercussions on your treatment choice and its effectiveness.

#7: Foot Health: The Biggest Blind Spot In Medicine

The lack of a coherent concept of foot health is the biggest blind spot in medicine today.  Dr. Oltman starts with first principles arguments for foundational foot health. The impact of conventional shoes is then explained along with the importance of alignment and strength.  Every cause of foot pain can improve with the expertise of Dr. Oltman. He is the preeminent expert at the intersection of foot health and regenerative medicine.  Adopting this approach based on alignment and strength is empowering and provides a path for life long movement.