What is Regenerative Medicine?
In recent years, doctors have learned that the body has the ability to heal itself. Regenerative medicine promotes the healing and repair of diseased, dysfunctional or injured tissue using both donated tissue or the body’s own natural biological materials. It is used successfully to relieve pain. For most people, eliminating this pain can be a life changer! Regenerative medicine can be particularly useful for patients who wish to avoid surgery or who no longer find relief from traditional treatments like cortisone injections.
There are two types of regenerative medicine: Autologous therapies and Allogeneic therapies. Autologous therapies are derived from the patient’s own body, such as PRP (platelet rich plasma) injections which use the healing properties of the plasma in the patient’s own blood. Allogeneic therapies are derived from donated tissues, such as Human Cellular Tissue injections which use stem cells from the Wharton’s Jelly in the umbilical cord to promote healing.
Two other types of medical procedures offered at Ratio Wellness that promote healing are Hyaluronic Acid knee injections (gel shots), in which a synthetic lubricant is injected into the knee to increase cushioning and reduce pain, and Nutritional IV therapy, in which the patient receives high doses of vitamins, minerals, hydration, or anti-oxidants via an IV drip.
What kinds of conditions can be relieved using regenerative medicine?
- Back Pain
- Neck Pain
- Knee Pain
- Shoulder Pain
- Elbow Pain
- Hip Pain
- Wrist/Finger Pain
- Foot Pain
- Ankle Pain
- Peripheral Neuropathy
Benefits of Regenerative Medicine:
● It may help you avoid surgery.
● It can help reduce pain long-term.
● Treatment and recovery time are minimal.
● Healing happens fast.