The Truth About Peptides, Injections & What Actually Helps…

About this episode

Is there anything you can do to help an injury heal faster, or is the idea of a “magic” injection too good to be true? Peptides, PRP, cortisone injections, and newer treatments like Tenex are getting a lot of attention for pain, injuries, and recovery. But which treatments actually help, what does the research show, and what still requires time, physical therapy, and rebuilding strength? In this episode, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Pamela Mehta and sports medicine physician Dr. Svetlana Dani break down the truth about peptides and injections, why tendons heal differently than muscles, how doctors approach chronic tendon pain, and what gives your body the best chance to heal faster. They also discuss strength training, returning to exercise safely, injury prevention, healthy aging, and why walking alone may not be enough to maintain muscle and bone health. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Do healing peptides actually work? 01:40 Peptides explained 04:01 How healing peptides may work 05:26 The risks of buying peptides online 06:49 Why there is no standard protocol 09:41 How people are currently using peptides 11:03 Why some peptides are combined 12:52 Promising, but not proven 13:28 Peptides vs. PRP 15:09 Choosing a qualified medical professional 17:25 How childhood injuries shaped Dr. Dani 22:15 Getting athletes back safely 25:44 Why tendon pain can be so persistent 27:14 Muscles strengthen faster than tendons 28:54 Why complete rest is not the answer 32:23 Cortisone, PRP, and chronic tendon pain 34:13 Why you cannot inject your way out of rehab 35:19 How the Tenex procedure works 37:33 Preventing injury when starting a new sport 40:13 Is strength training safe for children? 41:33 Muscle is more than aesthetic 43:32 How movement helps control blood sugar 46:21 Can exercise help release your own GLP-1? 47:05 Strength training vs. cardio 49:38 Is walking really enough? GUEST RESOURCES: Instagram: @theupsidedowndoc Website: https://svetlanadanimd.com/ THE RESILIENCE FACTOR WITH DR. PAMELA MEHTA: YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiQ_AOy_Pd4mEXrsUN3hC6dEtSpmtQuDF&si=szS_5tqUV85kV1R9 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-resilience-factor/id1822815775 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3D3mys5DJka3zrsdKEPVs3?si=c56539bea0174bbd HOST RESOURCES: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.pamelamehta TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.pamelamehta Become a Patient: https://www.resilienceorthopedics.com Earn FREE CE Credits: https://learnatpinnacle.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices