Regenerative medicine is a type of treatment approach that seeks to improve the health of tissues that have been negatively impacted by disease, trauma, or other issues. These therapies use the body’s natural healing processes to activate and enhance healing in the areas of the body where it is needed most. These regenerative treatments help with a variety of types of conditions including chronic joint pain, neck and back pain, arthritis, neuropathy, tendon and ligament injuries, degenerative joint conditions, and more.
This rapidly growing field of medicine helps regenerate and replace human tissues and cells to relieve pain and restore proper function. In addition to being minimally invasive, there are a variety of benefits to regenerative medicine including minimal pain, long-lasting results, a short recovery time, no risk of rejection, along with fewer risks and side effects.
The basic idea of regenerative medicine is simple. Your body already knows how to heal—regenerative medicine just gives it a boost. These therapies enhance your natural repair mechanisms by providing fresh cellular support and sending clearer instructions where healing is needed.
Regeneration doesn’t happen in a single moment. It unfolds in five stages, each as important as the next. It begins with regenerative cells scanning your body for damage, then homing in on the injury, multiplying, and transforming into the exact cells needed to rebuild tissue—restoring function and relieving pain at a microscopic level.
It starts with a conversation. We learn your medical history, your goals, and what you’ve already tried. Then we use imaging, exams, and your input to build a customized treatment plan.
The procedure itself is usually quick. We use advanced imaging to guide the injections precisely where they need to go. The treatments are done in-office, and in most cases, you’re back to your day without missing a beat. No hospital stays. No general anesthesia.
Afterward, we track your progress closely. We check in at regular intervals—two weeks, six weeks, and again at three months. Some people feel better within days. For others, the healing happens more gradually. But the goal is always the same: get you better and keep you that way.
Regenerative medicine doesn’t work overnight, but they do work in almost all cases. The majority of patients who have experienced regenerative treatments report having less pain within a few weeks of their treatment.
Like any other type of medical treatment, safety is always a concern, but rest assured, regenerative medicine therapies are low risk. There may be a few minimal side effects such as nausea, dizziness, and some pain, but downtime is minimal, and the side effects don’t typically last very long.
If you’re dealing with chronic pain, limited mobility, or have been told surgery is your only option, regenerative medicine might be a better path. It’s especially effective for active people, those recovering from injuries, or anyone seeking non-invasive ways to feel and move better.
That said, it’s not for everyone. People with active infections or certain cancers aren’t candidates. And while many patients see dramatic improvement, it’s important to know that results take time and no treatment is guaranteed.
We also see cases where the damage is simply too advanced for regenerative approaches. In those situations, we’re honest and often refer to trusted orthopedic surgeons. Our job is to guide you to the right care—even if that care is somewhere else.
Many patients see improvement a few days after their first treatment and can resume regular activities. However, some conditions may take more time. Your condition may be assessed weekly or monthly and the number of treatments needed to see results will depend on the severity of your condition and how long you have been experiencing symptoms.
Based on your injury or condition, your doctor will customize a treatment plan specifically for you that will determine what type of therapy will work best for you.
If you have more questions, we encourage you to read our Complete Guide to Regenerative Medicine, or contact us. We’re always happy to discuss specific situations and options that would be right for you.
This form of regenerative medicine leverages your body’s own natural healing abilities by introducing healthy regenerative cellular medicine into injured and damaged areas to reduce pain and trigger your body’s healing response.
This orthobiologic substance is a thick mixture made from powerful ingredients such as growth factors, exosomes, and stem cells, is voluntarily obtained from the umbilical cord following a healthy birth. These components are vital for cells to communicate with each other and to transfer large molecules between cells. This process is essential for repairing damaged body tissues and rebuilding compromised cell structures.
This type of therapy can treat a variety of conditions including arthritis and joint degeneration; chronic pain, especially in the neck, back, knees, shoulders, and hips; cartilage damage; injured muscles, ligaments, or tendons; torn rotator cuffs; plantar fasciitis; Achilles tendonitis; and more.
You can expect to see a reduction in inflammation and pain, less joint friction, stronger joints, increased mobility, and more. The benefits will occur over weeks as your body heals itself.
This treatment is minimally invasive and is generally well tolerated with few side effects. Most people resume regular activities within one to two days of treatment.
This type of regenerative medicine has excellent results for a wide range of conditions. Most patients receive tremendous, or even complete relief of symptoms. Studies show that the success rate for this type of therapy is as high as 97 percent.
This is one of the most cutting-edge pain management treatments for musculoskeletal conditions and sports injuries. It is a non-surgical procedure that typically produces effective, fast, and long-lasting relief. This treatment uses autologous blood with concentrations of platelets that contain growth factors. These growth factors recruit reparative cells to the areas of injury and damage to augment tissue repair and reduce pain in affected areas. Positive outcomes have consistently been reported with this treatment modality.
PRP can treat a variety of musculoskeletal injuries and other types of soft tissue damage including sports injuries, knee injuries and arthritis, lower back pain, torn or sprained ligaments and tendons, joint degeneration, and more.
The process takes one to two hours including preparation and recovery time. PRP therapy relieves pain without risk of general anesthesia, surgery, or hospital stays. Most people return to their usual activities and jobs right after the procedure.
Up to three injections over a six month period may be needed, and they are often performed two to three weeks apart. You may gain considerable or even complete relief after just one or two treatments.
There are very few side effects to PRP treatments. However, some patients may have mild discomfort at the site of injection, but the discomfort should fade quickly.
Studies have shown that cortisone injections may actually weaken tissue even though they provide temporary pain relief and decrease inflammation. They don’t usually provide long term relief or healing. PRP treatments strengthen and heal tissues, and typically offer long term relief.
If other treatments haven’t worked for you and you’d like to avoid surgery, regenerative medicine may be the treatment modality you are looking for. This new type of medicine is beneficial for a variety of conditions, minimally invasive, safe, and relatively side effect free for most people. Contact us today to find out if you are a candidate for regenerative medicine therapy.
