In recognition of National Physical Therapy Month Every October, we celebrate the power of movement—the foundation of health, recovery, and independence. National Physical Therapy Month is more than a nod to stretching and exercise; it’s a reminder that movement is...
Getting Ahead of Seasonal Affective Disorder: Build Your October Self-Care Plan in Six Steps
As the days shorten and the first chill settles in, many people notice their energy begin to shift. The cozy, golden light of fall can also bring something less welcome — a gradual dip in motivation, mood, and focus. For some, that change deepens into Seasonal...
When the Body Never Leaves Survival Mode — and How Stellate Ganglion Blocks Help Reset It
Can a person’s body really stay locked in ‘Survival Mode?’ Yes. One of the most striking things we see in our Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), dysautonomia, and POTS patients is that their bodies are doing exactly what they were designed to do — but they can’t turn...
Role of Regenerative Medicine in Chronic Pain Relief ~ Surgery Isn’t the Only Option
For many patients struggling with chronic pain, surgery is often seen as the only way out. What if there was another option that didn’t involve invasive procedures, long recovery times, or the risks of general anesthesia? Regenerative medicine has become a...
The Hidden Connection Between Stress and Strength
Explore the Link Between Men's Mental Health and Physical Health You pride yourself on being strong—physically, mentally, or both. And that’s great. But there’s a truth that most men don’t talk about: Stress, anxiety, and depression don’t just live in your head....
Need to Prep for Ski Season But Too Sore From Summer? Learn How Regenerative Injections Can Help
September can sometimes still feel like summer in Portland—but fall is around the corner! If you're an avid skier, hiker, or weekend warrior, you’re thinking ahead. And maybe you're a little worried: Will my knees hold up this year? Is this shoulder pain...
Self-Care #1 Truth — It’s Imperative to Take Care of YOUR Needs First
September is Self-Care Awareness Month, a gentle reminder that tending to our own needs is not indulgent — it’s essential. As you’ve heard the flight attendant say countless times, "Put your own oxygen mask on first." As the pace of life quickens after summer,...
Too Tired to Care? Burnout, Hormones, and the Midlife Brain
When Mental Fatigue Feels Like a Wall For many men and women in their 50s and 60s, there’s a quiet version of burnout that doesn’t make headlines. It doesn’t stop you from going to work or showing up for your family—but it does chip away at your joy, focus, and...
What’s the Difference Between Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) and CPHD-D5W?
Exploring Two Innovative Treatments for PTSD, Chronic Stress, and Nerve Pain At NW Regen, we understand that the effects of trauma and chronic stress don’t just live in the mind—they imprint on the nervous system. For many of our patients, symptoms like...








