What Conditions Can Bone Marrow Stem Cell Treatment Help, and How Effective Is It?

Bone marrow stem cell therapy is an advanced treatment that uses stem cells, a type of specialized cell that can transform into various types of tissue, to encourage healing resulting from an injury or degenerative condition. 

Injecting a stem cell-rich solution into specific areas, such as a broken bone or damaged cartilage, may reduce pain, support healing, and help accelerate recovery.

At Hudson Specialty Care, with offices in Cliffside Park, Elizabeth, and Edison, New Jersey, and Manhattan in New York City, our team of interventional pain management doctors offers bone marrow stem cell therapy to treat a variety of injuries and musculoskeletal conditions. 

Here, we explore which conditions may benefit, highlight the treatment’s efficacy, and explain when to look into bone marrow stem cell therapy for yourself.

Conditions that may benefit from bone marrow stem cell treatment

Our caring pain management experts regularly recommend bone marrow stem cell therapy to treat several types of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. These include:

Arthritis and other types of chronic joint pain

There are more than 100 types of arthritis, but all of them cause joint swelling, stiffness, and pain. Bone marrow stem cell therapy often benefits knee, hip, and shoulder arthritis because it reduces inflammation at the source and makes it easier to move comfortably.

Degenerative disc disease (DDD)

Imaging shows that up to 90% of people 60 and older have signs of DDD, a condition that causes the spinal discs to lose moisture and elasticity. 

Though there’s no way to reverse this process entirely, bone marrow stem cell injections may improve disc function and make back pain easier to manage.

Tendon and ligament injuries

Many runners and athletes are susceptible to overuse injuries, such as rotator cuff tears, tennis elbow, and Achilles tendon injuries. Surgery can set back your recovery several months, but bone marrow stem cell therapy may help you recover more quickly and return to your activities.

How effective is bone marrow stem cell treatment?

Research into bone marrow stem cell therapy is ongoing, but many people report improved mobility, reduced pain, and a better quality of life. Still, results vary depending on several factors, including age, overall health, and the severity of the injury or condition treated. 

Stem cell therapy isn’t a guaranteed cure for musculoskeletal pain. However, if you’ve tried conservative treatments, such as over-the-counter pain medication, joint injections, or physical therapy, and aren’t seeing a significant improvement in your symptoms, it’s worth considering. 

That’s especially true if you want to avoid surgery; an operation often requires a lengthy recovery.

Although everyone responds to treatment differently, many people report relief that lasts months, sometimes years.

Request a bone marrow stem cell therapy consultation today

If you’re one of the millions of Americans living with chronic musculoskeletal pain due to injury or disease, bone marrow stem cell therapy may be an option.

After discussing your symptoms, reviewing your health history, and performing a physical exam, our pain management experts can determine whether it’s right for you.

Schedule an appointment today by calling the nearest office or booking online.