Alternatives in Pain Management: PRP and Stem Cell Therapies
Chronic pain due to arthritis or other joint issues can be debilitating. The pain can cause you to cancel plans with family and friends, stop playing with your children or grandchildren, and make it difficult to concentrate on tasks at home and at work. With the problems that have been found with pain medications for chronic pain, many patients are […]
Stem Cell Therapy and Your Spine: What You Need to Know
Chronic back pain is a problem for many Americans. Most chronic back pain is due to degeneration of the discs in the spine, either from aging, from injury, or strain from years of physical labor. Now there is a new treatment for the spine in stem cell therapy. Here’s what you need to know before you try it. What is […]
How Stem Cell Therapy Helps Knees
There have been amazing advances in the use of stem cells in orthopedic medicine in the last decade. With these advances come new treatments that involve injections of stem cells into the knee joint to slow deterioration, reduce inflammation, and relieve pain. Stem cell therapy helps knees in a number of ways, particularly when knee problems are related to osteoarthritis. […]
How Stem Cell Therapy Heals Rotator Cuff Injuries
Rotator cuff injuries are extremely painful, limit your mobility, and are difficult to treat. Many rotator cuff injuries result in surgical correction and several weeks of healing. However, new treatments are available for rotator cuff injuries. Stem cell therapy is an excellent solution to rotator cuff injuries, and it can be used with or without surgery. Avoiding Surgery Stem cell […]
What to Expect After Stem Cell Therapy
Stem cell therapy can be used to treat a number of orthopedic conditions, including issues with the spine, neck, shoulder, knee, elbow, feet, or wrist. This innovative therapy can help these joints heal without surgical measures. It is important to understand what to expect after your stem cell therapy appointment in the office. Immediately After the Appointment During stem cell […]