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Treating Fibromyalgia: 6 Ways to Manage Muscle Pain from Exercise

Posted Dec 2nd, 2019

No pain, no gain? This is not true for people with fibromyalgia. And especially not true for those with chronic fatigue. For many, exercise to pain and increased fatigue may actually be damaging to your body. A small degree of increased discomfort can be a

Stem Cell Therapy: How Safe & Effective is It?

Posted Nov 25th, 2019

Are stem cell therapies safe? Are they effective? Both are excellent questions we get asked on a regular basis from our Cincinnati patients at our health and wellness clinic. And while stem cells are a fairly recent and developing science, we have found great results

Scientists Found a Medical Cannabis Compound to Have Great Potential in Cancer Treatment

Posted Nov 18th, 2019

Pancreatic cancer is rare, but deadly. It makes up just 3% of cancer cases, yet as many as 20% of those afflicted with it will survive their first year, and only 8% survive more than 5. In fact, pancreatic cancer is predicted to be the

Can Stem Cells Fight Old Age? A New Study Seeks the Answer

Posted Nov 11th, 2019

Our Cincinnati patients have experienced significant results from stem cell treatments for knees, back pain, and joint and muscle pain. But could stem cells help fight the aging process as well? Maybe someday. Research in 2017 found encouraging potential in using stem cells to help

Dr. Blatman @ Awaken Fair 11/24/19

Posted Nov 5th, 2019

Dr. Blatman will be speaking at The Awaken Fair on 11/24/19 in Tarrytown, NY “PRP + Peptides + Stem Cells” Hudson Room B @ 10:15am For more information, please visit The Awaken Fair website.

Ohio’s Marijuana Dispensaries Struggle to Open

Posted Nov 4th, 2019

It’s understandable that medical marijuana patients are feeling pretty frustrated across the state. Out of 56 dispensaries that have been authorized to supply medical cannabis throughout the state, only 26 are operational — nearly half, as of August 21. Those 56 may have provisional licenses,

Meditate Away the Pain: How Practicing Mindfulness Can Relieve Pain & Promote Healing

Posted Oct 28th, 2019

On this blog, we discuss a variety of natural pain remedies in regenerative medicine — stem cells, medical marijuana, and CBD oil, massage therapy. But one of the most effective treatments for pain sits between our own 2 ears — our mind. A number of

October is Breast Health Awareness Month

Posted Oct 24th, 2019

Mammograms – The Gold Standard Breast cancer screening is done to detect breast cancer before a person notices any physical symptoms. Early detection can enable a person to undergo less invasive treatments with better outcomes. Health authorities and doctors recommend regular screenings with mammography for

3 Reasons Stem Cells Can Be Beneficial to Healing

Posted Oct 21st, 2019

Stem cell treatment is an emerging approach in regenerative medicine that is already showing great potential benefits. It is a less invasive treatment than traditional surgery but may provide lasting pain relief for shoulders, neck, back or other nerve pain without an over reliance on

The Science Behind Friendship: Why Socializing is Good for Health & Chronic Pain

Posted Oct 14th, 2019

It’s a catch-22. Study after study shows how socializing is good for you — it can actually help mitigate pain, improve health and wellness, and help manage chronic diseases like severe depression, fibromyalgia, and more. Yet these very illnesses that can benefit from face to

Scientists Discover New Stem Cell from Humans, Pigs

Posted Oct 7th, 2019

Recent news has been bright for stem cell therapy and regenerative medicine. Last June, scientists announced the creation of Expanded Potential Stem Cells (EPSCs) of both pig and human cells. These new stem cells have the features of the first cells in the developing embryo,

If Approved, New Conditions Could Double Medical Marijuana Eligibility

Posted Sep 30th, 2019

In the state of Ohio, the number of recognized ailments for cannabis treatment — and the percentage of the population that qualify for a medical marijuana recommendation — could have widely broadened, if state officials had agreed on new guidelines. An advisory committee for the

Your Top 8 Stem Cell Treatment Questions Answered

Posted Sep 23rd, 2019

At our Cincinnati health and wellness center, our Cincinnati patients ask us lots of questions about stem cells. That’s understandable as this regenerative approach to medicine is still in its early stages of research and development. Nevertheless, we’ve seen lasting benefits from the treatment in

Ohio Officially Legalizes CBD Oil

Posted Sep 16th, 2019

It’s official. CBD products, including CBD oil, is now legal and will soon be regularly featured on Cincinnati store shelves. In July, the Ohio General Assembly passed Senate Bill 57 decriminalizing hemp and CBD products — effectively legalizing the growth, harvesting, and sale of such

Medical Marijuana Recall? How Testing & Quality Control Affect Patients

Posted Sep 9th, 2019

Is the cannabis you’re purchasing up to snuff? Good question. When it comes to medical extracts purchased at Utopia Gardens in Detroit, Michigan, the answer is a flat no. Testing officials issued a recall on 2 strains grown by the licensed medical provisioning center —

Dr. Blatman and Dr. TJ Lonergan Discuss Joint Pain and Regrowing Cartilage

Posted Sep 2nd, 2019

Dr. Blatman of Blatman Health and Wellness Center, and Dr. TJ Lonergan of Impact Health and Spine Center, discuss Joint Pain, “Bone on Bone” Joints, and regrowing cartilage. Cincinnati Doctors Discuss Joint Pain and Restoring Cartilage

Patient Testimonials

I really hope this helps change and save someones life. I was extremely MISERABLE for over 5 years before finding and being treated by Dr. Blatman. I tried 3-Chiropractors, 3- Physical Therapists, and 4- Neurosurgeons. Eventually I was physically unable to do anything and spent numerous hours laying down. FYI, I’m in my 40’s so I refused a handicap parking pass and heavy addictive pain pills. Those were the options consistently pushed upon me by the above experts. A customer saw my struggles and referred me to Dr. Blatman. It sounded too simple to be true. However, he SAVED my life with minimum visits and costs. I now vacation, play tennis, racquetball, and ride ATVs. Truly AMAZING!!

George Triantafilou

I visited Dr. Blatman to receive relief from a strained groin, and recurrent calf pain due to an injury a year ago. After two visits where Dr. Blatman performed the trigger point injection technique, both problems have been resolved and I have been able to resume all activities including playing tennis 3 times a week. I would highly recommend Dr. Blatman and his associates.

Chris Uhlhorn

As an author of one of the early texts on Evidence-Based Medicine I know the power and peril of anecdote. That said I arrived to present at a conference with a painfully familiar recurrence lower back pain, bracing myself for days if not weeks of symptoms to come. Hal kindly offered to diagnose and provide some hands on treatment. Within 10 minutes I felt 50% better and by morning I was 80% better and could put my socks on again. Within a week I was completely pain free. While this is by no means scientific evidence I could not help but feel awe inspired by Hal and his care.

Daniel Friedman, MD

Chronic Fatigue was my diagnosis in 2005. How do you treat Chronic Fatigue? Well, there is no magic pill or cure. So I suffered for almost 2 years. I did not find a magic pill but I did find Blatman Pain Clinic. I was cautious about many of his recommendations but I have found out the hard way to follow his advise. My energy level is back to normal. I can keep up with my hectic job and 2 teenage children. I am a single parent and they count on me! Thank You Dr. Blatman!

The key to relieving chronic pain, especially fibromyalgia and myofascial pain, requires identification and treatment of perpetuating factors. This must be done on a patient-by-patient basis, due to the variables these conditions present. Dr. Blatman provides this total patient care.

Devin Starlanyl

When I first went to Dr. Blatman two years ago, I was spending 1-3 days a week in bed with severe neck pain, headaches and nausea. I had had migraines for 40 years and been to countless doctors, but did not receive any help. I had also developed chronic myofascial pain in my neck. Now, two years later, I have not been bed ridden with a sick pain event in my neck or head once, and I have a life again, thanks to Dr. Blatman's expert knowledge, thoughtful help and perseverance.

Wendy Andrews

After suffering with widespread pain for two years, I was told it was all in my head and that nothing could be done for my condition as nothing appeared on an x-ray or MRI. After joining a fibromyalgia support group, I was referred to Dr. Blatman. I found [it] to be very calm[ing] and reassuring that my pain was real. We discussed medication, therapies exercise and diet changes and Dr. Blatman literally walked with me in reclaiming my life.

Sylvia Link

I was in pain daily and forced to limit my exercise. This was a real blow to me because exercise had always been a part of my life. I tried anti-inflammatory medications and physical therapy, but nothing worked. I was afraid I was going to have to live the rest of my life like this. That’s when I was introduced to Dr. Blatman’s philosophies. By implementing his ideas of wellness into my life and selective trigger point injections, I’m happy to say that I am now happy, healthy and pain free.

Teri Boynton

Like so many people who suffer with chronic headaches, I had gotten only partial relief from traditional medicine. Dr. Blatman understands the impact of headache pain. His emphasis on multiple techniques made a big difference for me.

Chris Modrall

Within ten days, my groin muscle pain was gone and the elbow tendonitis pain resolved in a slightly longer time. Both problems have gone away with no recurrence.

Alan Rosenberg

I don’t have a lot of time to get better when my back hurts. Bad backs are an occupational hazard in dentistry. Treatment with Dr. Blatman gets me out of pain, back to work and back on the golf course with a minimal amount of down time. Having this treatment available has been an indispensable part of my life in terms of doing the things I need and love to do.

Dr. Richard Wolterman

Since beginning treatment with Dr. Blatman, I have lost lost 30 pounds and gone from being unable to walk without help, to a career singing and dancing at retirement communities, sometimes up to four hours a day.

Linda Cosby