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The Cost of PRP and Stem Cell Therapy in Santa Barbara: What to Know Before You Pay

What PRP, BMAC and stem cell injections cost nationally, why prices vary so widely, what insurance and Medicare cover, and how to judge value before you pay.

Dr. Scheinberg
Spinal Discs 101: Anatomy, Injury and Treatment
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Spinal Discs 101: What a Spinal Disc Is and How It Works

What a spinal disc is, disc vs disk, what discs are made of, how many you have and how big they are, and what happens when a disc degenerates or herniates.

Dr. Scheinberg
Herniated Disc Symptoms: How to Tell If You Have One
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Do You Have a Herniated Disc? Symptoms, Red Flags and Treatment

Herniated disc symptoms in the neck and low back, red flags that need urgent care, how often discs heal without surgery, and what injections and surgery offer.

Dr. Scheinberg
Tendinitis: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options
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Understanding Tendinitis: Symptoms, Treatment and Recovery

What tendinitis is, how it differs from tendinosis, where it strikes most often, what trials show for exercise, cortisone and PRP, and how long healing takes.

Dr. Scheinberg
Torn Hamstring: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
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Torn Hamstring: How It Feels, How Bad It Is and How It Heals

What a torn or pulled hamstring feels like, whether you can walk on it, how injury grades affect recovery time, and when PRP or surgery may be considered.

Dr. Scheinberg
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Symptoms and Early Warning Signs
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Knowing the Signs of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

What carpal tunnel syndrome feels like, the first signs, forearm pain, whether a rash is a symptom, the link to typing, and how it is diagnosed and treated.

Dr. Scheinberg
Golfer mid-swing on a course
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Orthobiologics for Athletes: What the Evidence Shows for PRP and Stem Cells

What trials show for PRP and stem cell therapies in athletes' muscle, tendon and ligament injuries, how return to play compares, and whether WADA allows them.

Dr. Scheinberg

April 16, 2026

Dr. Richard Scheinberg in the procedure room
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What to Expect During Your Orthobiologic Treatment at the Scheinberg Clinic

From the first consultation to follow-up: how candidacy is decided, what happens during a PRP or BMAC procedure, common soreness, and when results may show.

Dr. Scheinberg

April 16, 2026