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Chronic back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical attention. Although the root of your back pain may be an injury or a degenerative spine condition, there’s a good chance your lifestyle habits also are making your pain worse. Spine specialist Steven Grossinger, DO, with offices in...

Shoulder pain is a common complaint among athletes and older adults. If you can’t find relief from shoulder pain with medications, it may be time to consider your alternatives. Here at the offices of Steven Grossinger, DO, Dr. Grossinger uses diagnostic testing to identify the source of your shoulder pain....

Persistent back pain is one of the most common reasons people end up at the doctor’s office. If you’re struggling to work or stay active because your back hurts too much, it’s time to explore all your treatment options. At his offices in Wilmington, Delaware, and Springfield, Pennsylvania, pain management...

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a type of regenerative medicine that harnesses your body’s own power to heal itself. As a regenerative medicine specialist, Steven Grossinger, DO, uses PRP therapy to treat pain and other symptoms caused by musculoskeletal injury and disease. Dr. Grossinger focuses on helping your body heal...

An expert witness provides insight into your present medical circumstances and their possible impacts on your future during a personal injury trial.  Acting in that role, experienced pain management specialist Steven Grossinger, DO, can help you and your attorney build credibility in your case if you’ve been injured in an accident. Dr. Grossinger...

Nearly 30% of the United States population experiences nerve pain (neuropathy) at some point. If you’re not sure whether your chronic pain stems from nerve damage, diagnostic testing is available at the offices of Steven Grossinger, DO, in Wilmington, Delaware, and Springfield, Pennsylvania.  Dr. Grossinger is a pain management expert who specializes...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that there are up to 3.8 million concussions a year in the United States. Most of these affect kids playing sports. If you have a young athlete in your family, it’s important they understand how serious a concussion can be. At offices in...

Our reliance on smartphones may be affecting our health in many ways. One of the biggest problems is persistent neck pain. Experienced pain management specialist Steven Grossinger, DO, sees a lot of people who are limited by ongoing neck pain. Dr. Grossinger offers both diagnostic testing and treatment services to ease pain...

If you can no longer treat your shoulder pain on your own, it’s time to consider your nonsurgical options for pain relief. As a skilled pain management physician, Steven Grossinger, DO, offers innovative regenerative medicine therapies at our offices in Wilmington, Delaware, and Springfield, Pennsylvania, that not only ease your...

Opioids are an effective way to treat chronic pain, but these medications also carry risks for health issues and addiction. Experienced pain management physician Steven Grossinger, DO, provides alternatives to opioids to manage chronic pain conditions. He specializes in regenerative medicine therapies that not only relieve persistent pain, but also...

With baseball season on the horizon, players at all levels soon will begin practicing to be ready once the games start. It’s also good practice for players to understand their risk for shoulder injuries that can develop from baseball-related activities. As an experienced pain management specialist, Steve Grossinger, DO, offers...

Any kind of back pain can be annoying and disruptive to your daily routine. But if you have sudden, unexplained back pain, it may be the first warning sign of an underlying spinal compression fracture. As an experienced pain management specialist, Steven Grossinger, DO, understands how much your life can...

About 25% of the adult population experiences frequent knee pain. For some, the pain is strong enough to reduce their quality of life and limit their mobility. As a pain management specialist, Steven Grossinger, DO, knows the toll that aching knees can take on your life and your ability to...

About 2% of the world’s population experiences chronic migraines, and many of those migraine sufferers have also been shown to experience neck pain.  At his practice in Wilmington, Delaware, and Springfield, Pennsylvania, pain management specialist Dr. Steven Grossinger helps patients uncover the root cause of their neck pain as well...

Dr. Steven Grossinger, with offices in Wilmington, Delaware, and Springfield, Pennsylvania, is a pain management specialist who’s treated thousands of injured patients in his career. For those patients whose injuries have resulted in litigation, Dr. Grossinger has also used his extensive training and experience to evaluate and document their cases...

Regenerative medicine can provide pain relief by using your body’s own healing capabilities to improve musculoskeletal problems. Stem cell therapy and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections are new and innovative possibilities in treating chronic pain and other diseases. Muscular pain, inflammation, and neuropathy can cause chronic pain that conventional pain relief...

Could you benefit from medical treatment to enhance your sexual health and abilities? The groundbreaking P-Shot® or O-Shot® might be the answer for men and women struggling with sexual dysfunction or a lack of quality sexual intimacy. Yes, there’s an actual treatment that uses your own blood to help improve...

Over the past few years, regenerative medicine has made great strides and is being used more and more in orthopedics and in almost all areas of human medicine. Patients struggling with chronic pain can benefit from the various types of regenerative medicine, including stem cell therapy. Dr. Steven Grossinger is...

With advances in medical research, medical providers are learning more about the many powers of the human body. This includes the various substances your body uses to heal itself. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a natural substance created from your own blood that contains a high concentration of the healing properties...

The shoulder joint is the most flexible joint in the human body. However, the flip side of this advantage is that it also can be unstable and, therefore, prone to injury. Your shoulder is essential to everyday movement, which is why pain and injuries should be carefully treated. At his...

Every year, 50% of working Americans experience back pain. Lifting or carrying heavy items can’t always be avoided, so it’s important to learn the proper technique to avoid back pain. At offices In Wilmington, Delaware, and Springfield, Pennsylvania, pain management expert Dr. Steven Grossinger and his talented team offer the...

Experts estimate that 5%-10% of athletes experience a concussion during a sports season. Concussions are so common, in fact, that about 3.8 million occur each year in the United States from sports-related injuries. The idea persists that a concussion heals easily with a little rest and protection. But many people...

The next revolution in health care is here: regenerative medicine. Duke University, for example, is studying regenerative medicine as a way to repair spinal cord injuries. The Army already uses this cutting-edge medical breakthrough to help wounded soldiers. So it shouldn’t be a surprise to learn that regenerative medicine can...

Chronic pain can result from inflammation, neuropathy, mechanical malfunctions of nerve cells, or muscle pain. Traditional pain relievers often don't help. However, chronic pain can be managed with drug-free treatments and specialized therapies. Pain that persists, repeatedly returns, or lasts longer than an average amount of time is referred to...

If you’re familiar with modern technology, then you’re probably also familiar with “tech neck.” Whether you’re an office worker, stay-at-home parent, or student, if you rely on technology, you may have experienced the head, neck, back, and shoulder pain, as well as eye strain, that tech neck can cause. Left...

Shoulder pain and injuries are among the most troublesome complaints for many patients. The shoulder joint is a complex structure made up of muscles, tendons, and cartilage. In the event of injuries, strains, or overload, these connective tissue structures can pull or even tear. At his offices in Wilmington, Delaware,...

More than 30 million Americans experience back pain at any given time. Whether it’s chronic or acute, back pain can cause misery and social isolation. If you have trouble running errands or playing with your kids because of back pain, consider epidural injections.  At his practice in Wilmington, Delaware, and...

Living with chronic pain can bring anyone to their wit’s end. While it’s normal to experience a little muscle soreness every now and then, normal muscle soreness generally goes away after a couple of days. Sometimes, what you think is muscle soreness is actually a pinched nerve. If you notice...

A concussion is one of the most common types of head injuries. Strictly speaking, it’s a traumatic brain injury that occurs when your brain hits your skull. Most often, this is a result of some type of trauma, maybe from playing sports or having a bad fall. Even though concussions...

Living with chronic neck and back pain isn’t fun. It limits your mobility and functionality and keeps you from living an active life.  Chances are good that you’ve already tried more conservative measures, like physical therapy and daily pain medication. But you’re still not receiving the kind of results that...

Is chronic pain making your life a misery? Regenerative medicine can help. Regenerative medicine helps replace, repair, or regrow diseased or injured cells and tissues. The discipline involves the use and growth of therapeutic stem cells tissue, engineered to heal or replace tissues and even organs damaged by disease, age,...