Pain Experts Orthobiologics

01/09/2026

"Everyone listen to my needs. DR Westergaard explains the treatment I was going to havr" says Mary on Google

★★★★★ Everyone listen to my needs. DR Westergaard explains the treatment I was going to havr

01/09/2026

"Dr Westergaard is not only an excellent doctor but very personable, kind, & understanding.
She cares about you & your feelings as if they were her own! She has always taken time out of her busy schedule to listen to me & be interested in my concerns!
Her entire office staff make you feel comfortable from the minute you arrive till the minute you leave!
She is The Best!!!!" says Fay on Google

★★★★★ Dr Westergaard is not only an excellent doctor but very personable, kind, & understanding. She cares about you & your feelings as if they were her own! She has always taken time out of her busy schedule to listen to me & be interested in my concerns! Her entire office staff make you ...

01/09/2026

"Most thorough exam and explanation of care I have ever gotten. Super great doctor and staff!" says Cindi on Google

★★★★★ Most thorough exam and explanation of care I have ever gotten. Super great doctor and staff!

12/28/2025

"Wonderful doctor, exceptional staff and no wait time. They ARE ALWAYS great." says Lenora on Google

★★★★★ Wonderful doctor, exceptional staff and no wait time. They ARE ALWAYS great.

12/27/2025

"Dr Westergaard is a caring physician. Her expertise and knowledge is what makes her the best pain management doctor. I appreciate her care over the years." says Beka on Google

★★★★★ Dr Westergaard is a caring physician. Her expertise and knowledge is what makes her the best pain management doctor. I appreciate her care over the years.

12/25/2025

"I've been very happy with her professionalism and ability to help me with my back pain. She cares a lot about her patients safety and concerns." says GEORGE on Google

★★★★☆ I've been very happy with her professionalism and ability to help me with my back pain. She cares a lot about her patients safety and concerns.

12/24/2025

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12/06/2025

Why Traditional Pain Management—and Even Surgery—Are No Longer Enough: The Rise of Orthobiologics

Over the past two decades, pain management has evolved in profound ways. When I trained under Dr. Gabor Racz—one of the great innovators in interventional pain medicine—I learned techniques that elevated precision, access, and safety for patients worldwide.

Today, regenerative orthobiologics build on that legacy. Instead of weakening structures, we focus on preservation, tissue support, and long-term performance.

What has accelerated this progress even further is the work of the physicians who founded Regenexx. Their contributions in research, published data, and protocol development have helped bring orthobiologics to a global stage—expanding access while establishing evidence-based standards that guide much of what we do today. Their advancements have amplified the foundation laid by pioneers like Dr. Racz and have moved the field into a new era of structural preservation.

My new blog post explores this evolution and what it means for individuals who want to stay active and capable. You can read it here:
New Blog Post: https://www.dallaspainspecialist.expert/post/why-i-transitioned-from-traditional-pain-management-to-precision-orthobiologics

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11/27/2025

By Deborah Westergaard, MD | Pain Experts | Dallas–Plano
Pain that returns despite NSAIDs or steroid injections is a sign that something deeper is occurring inside the joint. Both NSAIDs and turmeric affect the COX-1 and COX-2 pathways, yet they behave very differently. NSAIDs may quiet inflammation temporarily but they can also interfere with the very processes your cartilage relies on to maintain structural integrity.
Turmeric and curcumin modulate inflammation through the same pathways, without blocking regenerative signaling. For individuals who value long-term mobility, high performance, and evidence-driven care, understanding this distinction is essential.
My practice is built on Excellence, Quality, Transformation, and Trust. This means prioritizing diagnostic precision and regenerative strategies that support, not suppress your long-term joint health.

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https://www.dallaspainspecialist.expert/post/nsaids-steroid-injections-and-turmeric-what-really-protects-your-joints

If you’re ready to understand what’s truly happening inside your joint—and explore regenerative solutions that protect cartilage rather than compromise it—schedule your consultation:
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