Hit a Healing Plateau? Stem Cell Injections Could Help!
Unfortunately, at times, the healing process is quite slow. Maybe you’ve experienced this feeling. It’s as if you’ve plateaued and there’s no forward progress.
Perhaps your doctor has told you:
“It will take more time for your body to heal.”
or
“There’s nothing else to do, except what you’ve already been doing.”
And maybe you’ve already done the protocol: rest, physical therapy, check up with a doctor.
But you’re still stuck. And in pain.
This is a great time to come into the office for an assessment from one of our health professionals to evaluate if you’re a candidate for stem cell injections.
You might be thinking…. “I remember hearing something about stem cells, but can’t remember exactly what…”
Stem cells are basic cells that can differentiate into other cells, once injected into a certain area of the body – how awesome is that?! They have a healing property that once on the scene, they get to work repairing the damaged cells.
Regenerative medicine, such as stem cell injections, uses cutting-edge technology to naturally treat and heal the cause of painful conditions. Stem cell therapy can repair tissues that are too damaged to heal on their own. Stem cells can stimulate the formation of cartilage, tendon, ligaments, bone and fibrous connective tissues.
Physicians, like those at Michigan Sports & Spine Center, offer these state-of-the-art procedures and life-changing treatments to patients in need of restored function, pain relief and care for injuries.
WHAT IS STEM CELL THERAPY?
Stem cell therapy can reduce or eliminate the need for surgery and accelerate the healing process. It can also provide long-lasting pain relief. Conditions treated range from basic strains and sprains to degenerative arthritis and back pain.
- For the procedure, stem cells are taken from either bone marrow or fat tissues used in conjunction with platelets.
- Stem cells from bone marrow produce cartilage and are typically used in treating sports injuries and arthritic conditions.
- Stem cells from fat tissues are utilized with platelets to heal an osteoarthritic joint, such as re-growing cartilage.
- Stem cells are injected into the area of pain or injury in conjunction with platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, for added benefit.
But what about that procedure?
- The procedure takes just minutes to perform. All-inclusive from prep through recovery time, only a couple of hours.
- We encourage most of our patients to return to work or go about their usual activities right after the procedure is done.
- For the procedure, stem cells are taken from either bone marrow or fat tissues used in conjunction with platelets.
- Stem cells from bone marrow produce cartilage and are typically used in treating sports injuries and arthritic conditions.
- Stem cells from fat tissues are utilized with platelets to heal an osteoarthritic joint, such as re-growing cartilage.
After the procedure in the office, you might experience some discomfort, but you will be encouraged to move the joint. You will have some down time, but moving around will help encourage the stem cells to get on that healing.
As many as three injections may be given within a six-month time frame. However, a large number of people gain considerable, to complete relief after just the first injection!
Am I a candidate for Stem Cell Therapy?
- If you have aches, pains, joint deterioration or an old injury and want to use a natural healing process, you may be a candidate.
- If you’re looking to avoid surgery and get long-lasting relief, Michigan Sports & Spine Center encourages you to learn more about stem cell therapy and consult with us or another expert.
ABOUT MICHIGAN SPORTS & SPINE CENTER:
We’re innovative leaders utilizing cutting-edge technologies such as musculoskeletal ultrasounds, PRP, stem cell treatment, and other innovative procedures. Michigan Sports & Spine Center is committed to resolving your pain, not simply masking it. We treat the whole body, not just the injury, and perform preventative treatment so your injury doesn’t come back. Our studies prove that Michigan Sports & Spine Center has patient success rates much higher than the national average. We treat everyone from high-profile athletes to your neighbor next door. Our primary focus is getting our patients back into the game of life!
Sources: Bluetail Medical Group