The new wave of umbilical cord tissue (UCT) and Connective Tissue Matrix (CTM) products are allograft injectables that are very exciting and proving to be tremendously successful in the treatment of chronic musculoskeletal disorders such as Osteoarthritis (OA). From the outset, Spruce Health Group (SHG) has implemented cutting-edge therapies and services for our patients in […]

Did you know that June is National Migraine Headache Awareness Month? As a migraine sufferer myself, I would like to point out that those of us with personal experience are AWARE every month! Growing up I remember getting very intense headaches/fevers. They were really stopping me from being a normal kid. I would have to […]

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) has been around since the early 1970s but it really began gaining more widespread popularity in the 2000s. It continues to gain momentum as a mainstream medical treatment, being used for chronic joint pain, healing of wounds, sports injuries to muscles, tendons, and ligaments as well as cosmetically for facials and […]

In honor of International Women’s Day, let’s celebrate with a discussion of women’s health and the pelvic floor. With the goal of a healthier lifestyle, Spruce Health Group strives to provide knowledge to women, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health. Spruce Health Group offers a variety of treatments to improve mobility and is […]

A Family Nurse Practitioner shares an in-depth exposition, inspired by a position statement from the American College of Rheumatology (ACoR), regarding the use of hyaluronic acid (HA) gel and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy used in the treatment of osteoarthritis.

Access Your FSA/HSA Benefits FSAs and HSAs are healthcare plans that cover medically-related expenses not included under a traditional health plan and as we approach the end of the calendar year many people are looking for ways in which to spend their FSA and/or HSA dollars wisely. They are looking at what services would be […]

What Are Superfoods? The search for, and promotion of, “superfoods” that combat the chronic diseases plaguing our society such as diabetes, obesity, and hypertension, to name a few, continues with great fervor. Unfortunately, there is no scientifically based regulation or definition of “superfoods.” These foods we seek have been found to contain high levels of a particular nutrient […]

It’s National “Work Like a Dog” Day Did you know that the phrase “Work Like a Dog” reportedly originated from the extremely hard work that farm dogs put in out of the sheer joy of the tasks and of course their loyalty to their owners? Today this “holiday” celebrates working dogs of all types, but […]

In our highly connected, information driven world there are thousands of health and wellness apps and programs out on the market with a wide range of services and products. These apps and programs are designed to help us lead happier, healthier and more productive lives. From brain fitness, stress reduction and better sleep to diets, […]