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3 Regenerative Medicine Treatments That Alleviate Back Pain
Back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal problems, affecting up to 80% of people at some point. Treatments like prescription pain medication and surgery are often the first lines of defense, but these options can cause side effects or require long recovery times.
Because of these downsides, many people are exploring alternative treatments, such as regenerative medicine.
Our team of interventional pain management specialists at Hudson Specialty Care, with offices in Cliffside Park, Elizabeth, and Edison, New Jersey, and Manhattan in New York City, offers several types of regenerative medicine for back pain.
Keep reading to learn more about three top regenerative medicine procedures and how to determine if you’re a candidate.
3 regenerative medicine options for back pain relief
We offer several types of regenerative medicine to help alleviate back pain. Depending on the location, severity, and cause of your symptoms, we could recommend:
1. Regenerative stem cell therapy
Stem cells are unique because they can become any other type of cell in your body, such as bone, fat, or cartilage. That makes them well-equipped to manage back pain, since they can help deteriorating tissue regenerate.
In addition to repairing damaged tissue, regenerative stem cell therapy reduces inflammation and improves mobility. Because it’s minimally invasive, there’s little downtime; many patients return to work and other daily activities within 24 hours of treatment.
2. Platelet-rich plasma therapy
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) uses growth factors in your blood, called platelets, to promote healing. During treatment, we inject a platelet-rich solution into specific areas of your back, such as near a herniated disc or a damaged facet joint.
Once the PRP enters your body, it increases circulation to the treatment site and reduces inflammation. It also encourages the growth of healthy cells and tissue, repairing damage without surgery.
3. Discseel Procedure
You may be a candidate for the Discseel® Procedure if your back pain is due to a herniated disc or degenerative disc disease (DDD).
Discseel is a minimally invasive treatment that uses a biologic called fibrin, FDA-approved for other medical uses, to seal disc tears and stimulate tissue regeneration. These processes help relieve pain and restore disc strength and function so you can sit, stand, and move comfortably.
Is regenerative medicine right for you?
The only way to know if regenerative medicine can help is to undergo a comprehensive back pain evaluation with our caring team. We review your health records, discuss your symptoms, and perform an exam and imaging to make personalized treatment recommendations.
If you have back pain that affects your mobility and quality of life or interferes with performing daily tasks like work and exercise, there’s a good chance you’ll benefit from treatment.
Request a regenerative medicine consultation today
Don’t let chronic back pain keep you from your best life. To explore the benefits of regenerative medicine, schedule an appointment at the office nearest you by phone or online today.