Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a condition where the nerves, arteries, and/or veins are compressed as they pass from the lower part of the neck to the upper part of the arm. There are three forms of TOS: neurogenic, venous, and arterial. Neurogenic TOS is the most common and occurs when the lower part of …

CRPS is a chronic and severe pain disorder often characterized by intense pain, hypersensitivity, burning, throbbing, and/or swelling in the affected limb following an injury. The diagnosis of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome is made with specific and validated criteria known as the “Budapest Criteria.” Treatment of CRPS Treatment options for both types of CRPS are …

Regenerative medicine is an exciting aspect of medical advances that can help several people. It includes several techniques for resolving musculoskeletal issues. From stem cell to Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and prolotherapy, the pillars of regenerative medicine can offer many benefits people know little or nothing about. They are very relevant and helpful in pain …

Discogenic Neck Pain The human spine is built up with bones that come on top of one another. Each segment is linked to the back by small facet joints and connected in the front via the intervertebral disc. The role of the discs is to absorb shock in the spine, thereby allowing vertebrae to twist …

PRP Therapy A mix of concentrated platelets and serum known as Platelet Rich Plasma is used for healing wounds. The clot is formed as a result of an injury and releases growth factors in the area to stimulate local repair. The body’s defense mechanism to stop bleeding and release growth factors is called bleeding. Following …

Millions of people around the world and in the United States specifically can benefit from stem cell knee therapy. Millions of people suffer from knee pain every day, and knee problems can hinder activity. Because knees bear such a heavy load, a knee injury can hamper movement. Your knees, although treated with anti-inflammatory medication, may …

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections & Therapy Stem cells are readily available in the human body, as they work continuously to repair injured and degenerated tissues. The stem cells are harvested from the marrow cavity of your bones, usually the iliac bone (back of the hip area), under ultrasound guidance.  The bone marrow blood is taken …

What is PRP? Platelet-rich-plasma therapy (PRP) is a form of regenerative medicine that can promote the natural growth factors your body uses to heal tissue by increasing the number of reparative cells your body naturally produces. PRP therapy uses injections of a concentration of a patient’s own platelets to accelerate the healing of injured tendons, …

Using your body’s own tissues to initiate the natural healing process in order to fix damaged tissues is an integral part of restoring health, alleviating pain, and improving quality of life. Regenerative medicine is frequently employed to accomplish this. It may help minimize the need for medicines that might have adverse side effects because they …

Regenerative medicine includes stem cell, platelet rich plasma (PRP), and prolotherapy injections. The treatments have the potential to heal damaged tissue, giving hope to many patients whose conditions don’t respond to conventional treatments. Regenerative therapies may also help avoid or postpone the need for surgery. Some of the painful conditions that can be successfully treated …