Stem Cell Therapy to Treat Joint Pain: How it Works

Effective treatment can change your life if you live with chronic joint pain. Many patients benefit from stem cell therapy. The innovative treatment is based on the principle of the body repairing itself with regenerative medicine.

It effectively relieves patients suffering from joint issues by rebuilding damaged tissue structures.

Understanding Stem Cell Therapy

Stem cell therapy is a safe and effective treatment that boosts the body’s natural healing abilities. It works at the cellular level, helping regenerate the joints by supporting tissue rebuilding and body repair. It helps treat joints damaged by aging, disease, injury, and overuse.

The therapy is delivered through injection near or in the affected joint. Concentrated stem cells are injected into the area, triggering natural tissue regeneration. Enhanced repair and rebuilding of the structures in the affected joint reduce stiffness and pain.

Causes of Joint Pain

Most conditions, such as arthritis or osteoarthritis, occur when the cartilage and other joint structures deteriorate. It is often due to aging or natural wear and tear but can also result from injury or disease.

Strained muscles, soft tissue sprains and tears, and tendon inflammation can cause joint pain. Worn-down tissues can lead to joint stiffness and pain, disrupting daily activities.

How to Obtain Stem Cells

Doctors often use autologous stem cells that come from the patient’s body. Stem cells are located throughout the adult body, such as in the bone marrow. Doctors can collect cells from the hip bone marrow during an in-office procedure.

Stem cells are separated from the marrow before being prepared into a solution for injection during the therapy. Using self-donated stem cells prevents the risk of contamination, rejection, and other serious complications. In some cases, patients can use donated stem cells.

Conditions Treated With Stem Cell Therapy

Stem cell therapy is not for patients looking for a quick fix. The process helps promote the body’s self-healing, which usually takes some time. It is usually most effective when used alongside other treatments. Stem cell therapy can help treat conditions such as:

Arthritis.
Degenerative disc disease.
Spinal stenosis.
Overuse injuries.
Arthrosis.

Your doctor can help determine whether the therapy can relieve your joint pain.

Risks Associated With Stem Cell Therapy

Stem cell therapy is effective, but some people may experience some complications. In some cases, the treatment can cause side effects such as infection when cells become contaminated with bacteria and viruses.

Sometimes, the therapy can lead to the worsening or exacerbation of the joint condition. Some studies suggest that cancerous growths manifest more easily after the treatment. It is unclear whether the therapy has long-term complications.

Stem cell therapy can help reduce inflammation, increasing the number of healthy cells in the body. It is effective against various autoimmune conditions.

For more on stem cell therapy to treat joint pain and how it works, visit Beyer Functional Wellness at our office in Mokena, Illinois. Call (708) 719-9100 to book an appointment today.