Schedule an Appointment Virtual Consultation
New Patients : 760-509-2429
Existing Patients : 760-452-2080
Direction 477 N. El Camino Real, Suite D304 B, Encinitas, CA 92024
Inner page banner
Home » Blog

Blog

What are trigger point injections, and how can they help with muscle pain?

Posted By Dr Peter Lloyd
Muscle Pain Injection in Encinitas CA Area

If you deal with pain in the body, you are not alone. As we age, our muscles and joints are more susceptible to injury and even conditions that can occur as a natural part of aging. Over time, many of us experience joint pain or back ache due to inflammation in arthritis that can be treated using medicine. The good news is there are solutions like trigger point injections that address the root cause of your pain without any side effects. At Seaside Rheumatology and Wellness Center in Encinitas, California, Dr. Peter Lloyd can assist with trigger point injections, which … Continue reading

Treatment Options for Psoriatic Arthritis

Posted By Dr Peter Lloyd
Treatment Options for Psoriatic Arthritis in Encinitas Area

When most people hear the term psoriasis, they think about the skin disease that causes itchy, scaly patches. You may not know that about a third of patients with psoriasis will also develop an inflammatory joint condition known as psoriatic arthritis. Psoriatic arthritis can cause pain, stiffness, and swelling in the joints, severely inhibiting daily activities. Fortunately, the team at Seaside Rheumatology and Wellness Center in Encinitas, California, has years of experience helping relieve psoriatic arthritis pain with several different treatment options. What is Psoriatic Arthritis? Psoriatic arthritis is a type of arthritis that affects people who have psoriasis. Most … Continue reading

The benefits of an anti-inflammatory diet

Posted By Dr Peter Lloyd
Anti Inflammatory Diet in Encinitas CA Area

When we think of eating a proper diet, we think about fueling our body with foods high in vitamins and nutrients. We might find ourselves straying from processed foods and leaning more towards whole foods, including white meat, fish, and fresh fruits and vegetables. But did you know that there is also a way to reduce inflammation with the foods we eat? Peter Lloyd is a board-certified rheumatologist located in the Encinitas, California area. He is the owner of Seaside Rheumatology and Wellness Center and works with patients to help them in learning more about the foods that prevent inflammation. … Continue reading

Joint aspiration technique and procedure

Posted By Dr Peter Lloyd
Joint Aspiration Technique in Encinitas CA Area

Dr. Peter Lloyd of Seaside Rheumatology and Wellness Center in Encinitas, California, is a board-certified rheumatologist with a wide range of experience and skills in rheumatology. He is excited to offer diagnosis and treatment of a selection of conditions that can impact a patient’s quality of life. In some instances, he may need to provide diagnostics to learn more about a patient’s condition and how to treat it. Sometimes, he may need to remove fluid from around a joint on the body to alleviate problems such as swelling or evaluate further to diagnose a joint problem or disorder. This is … Continue reading

Musculoskeletal diagnosis using ultrasound technology

Posted By Dr Peter Lloyd
Musculoskeletal Diagnosis in Encinitas CA Area

At the Seaside Rheumatology and Wellness Center in Encinitas, California, Dr. Peter Lloyd and his team have the diagnostic tools to help diagnose and treat musculoskeletal pain and disorders, including bursitis, arthritis, and gout. By reinvesting into the practice, our board-certified rheumatologist allows new and returning patients to use the latest technologies. This helps in discussing treatments and getting a definitive diagnosis for musculoskeletal conditions. With ultrasound technology, our team can provide imaging that guides our professionals to help patients in the community. Why is a musculoskeletal ultrasound necessary? Today’s technology allows doctors to see into the human body to … Continue reading

Find relief with trigger point injections

Posted By Dr Peter Lloyd
What Is The Trigger Point Injections Cost in Encinitas Area

When muscle fibers are injured, whether through trauma or overuse, a knot-like scar known as a trigger point can form. Patients with arthritis are at an increased risk of developing trigger points. Trigger points can occur in a variety of areas and may be painful, tight, or become inflamed. At Seaside Rheumatology and Wellness Center in Encinitas, California, we offer trigger point injections as a cost-effective method for alleviating pain.  What you should know about trigger points Trigger points can have many different causes, everything from conditions like fibromyalgia to injuries, trauma, or even chronic tension headaches. The knots that … Continue reading

Signs and Symptoms of Sjogren’s Syndrome

Posted By Dr Peter Lloyd
Sjogren's Signs and Symptoms in Encinitas Area

Sjogren’s syndrome is a rheumatic, autoimmune condition that can affect the entire body. Affecting ten times more women than men, it is most often diagnosed in middle-age. There is no specific FDA-approved immune therapy for Sjogren’s. However, there are effective methods to relieve symptoms and complications. Knowing the signs and symptoms of Sjogren’s can help determine a diagnosis. Approximately half of the individuals with Sjogren’s have another autoimmune disorder. At Seaside Rheumatology and Wellness Center in Encinitas, California, we have expertise in diagnosing and treating conditions such as Sjogren’s.   Signs and Symptoms of Sjogren’s  The two most common symptoms of … Continue reading

Tips for preventing Gout

Posted By Dr Peter Lloyd
Learn About Gout Prevention Tips Near Me Encinitas Area

Gout is a form of arthritis that can cause painful symptoms during a flare-up. Caused by a build-up of uric acid in the joints, flare-ups can appear suddenly with persistent discomfort. At Seaside Rheumatology and Wellness Center in Encinitas, California, we help patients manage flare-ups of gout through various methods; however, there are some lifestyle changes you can make to prevent your risk of future attacks. Tips for preventing gout Alter your diet High uric acid levels in the blood lead to needle-like crystals accumulating in your joints, which causes pain in a gout attack. Uric acid is produced by … Continue reading

Live life to the fullest with a range of chronic joint pain therapies

Posted By Dr Peter Lloyd
Chronic Joint Pain Treatments in San Diego CA Area

We at Seaside Rheumatology and Wellness Center in Encinitas, California, and serving San Diego County, appreciate that pain can stand in the way of getting stronger and increasing your range of motion. Naturally, when it is painful to move an affected joint during physical therapy, your progress can slow or be at a standstill. Pain can also stand in the way of your embarking on an exercise program. And exercise is so beneficial to both our physical and mental health, and overall wellbeing.  The treatments for chronic joint pain recommended and administered by our board-certified rheumatologist, Dr. Peter Lloyd, support … Continue reading

Therapeutic ultrasound for relieving osteoarthritis symptoms

Posted By Dr Peter Lloyd
Ultrasound Treatment for Osteoarthritis in Encinitas CA Area

Dr. Peter Lloyd is a board-certified rheumatologist and founder of Seaside Rheumatology and Wellness Center. He has considerable experience and expertise in treating patients with osteoarthritis in Encinitas, California, and the surrounding area. Additionally, Dr. Lloyd has developed sub-specialty expertise in rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis. This combination of experience is important; many forms of arthritis feature symptoms that overlap each other. So, there is the potential for conditions to be misdiagnosed. Accurate diagnoses inform effective treatment that eases pain and enhances function and mobility. Generally characterized as a wear-and-tear disease, osteoarthritis is detected through a variety of means. Ultrasound … Continue reading


SERVICES

Read What Our Patients are Saying

READ MORE TESTIMONIALS