Therapies for Tissue Damage
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Your body has the natural ability to manage joint pain and reduce inflammation caused by injury or arthritis in knees, shoulders, hips, elbows, wrists and ankles. But sometimes the damage is overwhelming, we’ve lost some of our natural healing ability and the body needs some extra help.
Age Management Center uses natural biological therapies to bolster and support the body’s inherent healing processes to address pain, dysfunction and decreased mobility. Regenerative medicine is an advanced field of medicine focused on addressing impaired tissue in the body by activating the body’s intrinsic healing mechanisms and supporting the creation of natural, restorative cells to supplement damaged ones.
We use regenerative medicine therapies to help reduce pain and repair knee, shoulder, hip, wrist and ankle joints—and the joint surfaces [cartilage]—by collecting your cells, concentrating the newer, healthier cells, cytokines and growth factors and re-introducing them in the areas that are causing pain and loss of mobility.
THERAPIES FOR TISSUE DAMAGE AND JOINT PAIN
ALTERNATIVES FOR JOINT PAIN SURGERY
At Age Management Center, we are excited to offer patients to a variety of therapies to help improve quality of life and address joint pain, without surgery.
Regenerative therapies
Our tissue therapies are used to address joint pain by supporting natural tissue repair in joints that are experiencing pain, limited range of motion and other issues.
Through this therapy, we are able to support tissue directly into the affected area using ultrasound guidance. The process takes approximately 10 minutes. Once complete, the application stimulates a regenerative process in the body causing the body’s natural healing abilities to suppress the inflammation that is occurring. It is expected patients may experience significant relief within a few weeks.
Weight management also plays a crucial role in promoting healthier joints and mitigating joint pain. Excess body weight places additional stress on the joints, particularly those in the lower extremities such as the knees and hips. This increased weight can accelerate the wear and tear of joint cartilage, contributing to conditions like osteoarthritis. By maintaining a healthy weight, individuals reduce the strain on their joints, allowing them to function more effectively and decreasing the likelihood of developing joint-related issues.
Furthermore, weight management contributes to overall joint health by addressing inflammation. Adipose tissue, commonly found in higher quantities in overweight individuals, releases inflammatory substances that can exacerbate joint pain and stiffness. Through a combination of a balanced diet, regular physical activity, and in some cases, medical weight loss supplements like semaglutide, can not only shed excess weight but also regulate inflammation levels in the body and support enhanced cardiovascular health. This not only supports the immediate relief of joint pain but also fosters long-term joint health, enhancing mobility and reducing the risk of chronic joint conditions.
We also strongly believe in the power of physical therapy and regular, supervised exercise can provide recommendations on trusted resources in the area to support your holistic joint pain relief.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can benefit from regenerative medicine?
How does regenerative medicine help with joint pain?
Regenerative medicine is an advanced field of medical therapy homed in on enhancing the functionality of compromised bodily tissues, including tissues in small and large joints. Regenerative medicine uses the body's natural healing properties to support development of novel cells that can supplement and/or replace inadequate cells in damaged tissues.
Unlike traditional methods, such as joint pain surgery, that often focus on symptom management, regenerative medicine targets the root cause of joint pain. By stimulating the body's inherent ability to repair and regenerate tissues, these therapies facilitate the healing process and contribute to the natural restoration of joint health. In this field, the focus is on promoting sustained relief and improved joint functionality, offering an avenue for those seeking effective and long-lasting therapies for joint pain.
The process for addressing joint pain relief and damaged tissues is called immunomodulation. At Age Management Center, we have the ability to harvest the active biological healing components that your body naturally makes, to increase the concentration and number of the healing cells, growth factors and healing cytokines, and use ultrasound guidance to transplant those natural properties back into damaged joints and painful tissues. It is simple, safe and effective.
What products are used in regenerative medicine?
Regenerative medicine includes a variety of applications, including autologous cell therapies and platelet-rich plasma* derived directly form one’s own bloodstream to harness one’s natural biologic restoration powers and support enhanced regeneration in the body.
How much does regenerative medicine cost?
How often will I need this therapy?
Regenerative medicine therapies aim to support natural healing and regeneration in the body. Longevity of the therapy will depend on the area and condition being addressed. For many conditions, a single application may be effective. However, conditions vary and additional applications are often required to achieve optimal results; these are available when deemed appropriate. Some patients may find that a follow-up application(s) is of value.
How long will it take to see results?
Every condition and every patient are different, and as such, the length of time it takes to see results also varies. Some of our patients have seen results within a few days, but it can take several weeks or even months to see full results.
What can I expect after a regenerative medicine therapy?
Most of our patients experience no downtime whatsoever. However, if a patient’s occupation involves or requires movement that may cause stress to the area being addressed, we may ask you to refrain from this activity for a couple of weeks.
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