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Stem Cell Therapy for Lumbar Discs

Scott Brandt, M.D. Stem Cell Therapy, Stem Cells for Back Pain, Stem Cells for Low Back

Lumbar discs, along with nerves, muscles, ligaments and five vertebral bones, make up the lower portion of the back called the lumbar spine. Together they help support the body’s weight with the discs themselves offering a cushioning effect that keeps the lumbar vertebrae from rubbing against one another. The discs also keep the bones of the lower back properly spaced and aligned, allowing us to bend and move without damaging spinal nerves that travel the length of the lumbar region to the end of the spinal canal. Share this Post ...
3 Common Questions Asked Regarding Spinal Disc Regeneration Injections

3 Common Questions Asked Regarding Spinal Disc Regeneration Injections

Scott Brandt, M.D. Stem Cell Therapy, Stem Cells for Low Back

No one wants to have back pain, yet most of us will at some point in our lives. Unfortunately, it is one of the top reasons people visit a doctor every year and is the leading cause of disability worldwide. There is good news, though. While back pain, both here in the States and around the world, remains a very prevalent problem, there are more treatments than ever to alleviate its symptoms. In fact, thanks to pioneering work with regenerative techniques, some treatments may have the potential to actually correct ...
Regenerate Spinal Discs Naturally

How to Regenerate Spinal Discs Naturally

Scott Brandt, M.D. Stem Cell Therapy, Stem Cells for Back Pain, Stem Cells for Low Back

You might think of the body as an amazing biological machine. And in many ways, the body is a well-honed piece of equipment, but our team here at ThriveMD believes it’s a lot more: not only can it autonomously power its individual parts, it can naturally repair and even replace them! What other machine can do all that?!  Share this Post Take a look at how we are helping the body naturally regenerate spinal discs (a common target of severe degenerative effects), and thus, truly turning it into the ultimate ...
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Stem Cells for Back Pain: Expectations vs. Reality

thriveMD Stem Cell Therapy, Stem Cells for Back Pain, Stem Cells for Low Back

Stem cell therapy is one of the most well-known and high-profile forms of medical treatment. For decades, medical researchers have used stem cell therapy as a safe and highly effective treatment for a myriad of conditions. Thanks to recent developments in the medical field, stem cell therapy is growing in both popularity and accessibility. As a result, more patients than ever have access to these groundbreaking treatments and might find themselves wondering if stem cell therapy is right for them - especially those who suffer from chronic or severe back ...
Stem Cell Injections for Back Pain

Stem Cell Injections for Back Pain: The Process and Recovery

Scott Brandt, M.D. Stem Cell Therapy, Stem Cells for Back Pain, Stem Cells for Low Back

Research into alternative cellular treatment options over the past several years has steadily given medical practitioners and their patients increased reasons for optimism. While medical professionals have long known the benefits of treating many cancers and blood-related illnesses with bone marrow transplants, scientists now have evidence that stem cell therapy, a much less invasive cellular treatment, can be used to possibly ease debilitating back pain. In particular, stem cell injections for back pain have become a viable option for many individuals. Share this PostRather than facing an invasive surgical procedure, ...
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Stem Cell Therapy for Degenerative Disc Disease

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Degenerative disc disease (DDD) is a common consequence of the natural aging process. By the time we turn 50, nearly all of us will show evidence of some form of spinal deterioration when subjected to radiologic imaging, whether it’s spinal stenosis, osteoarthritis or disc herniation (or any combination of the three). Share this PostHistorically — and unfortunately — there have been few options to alleviate the pain of these conditions; the loss of disc soundness and its accompanying discomfort are often treated with anti-inflammatory/pain medications and/or physical therapy to strengthen ...
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Stem Cell Therapy: An Alternative to Back Surgery

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Surgery is often presented as the final option for people with severe back pain. When other treatments like rest, medication and physical therapy fail, many patients are forced to consider surgical treatments that not only frequently require lengthy recovery times, but that also create periods of even greater pain. Share this PostBut what if there was an alternative to back surgery that wasn’t nearly as risky, had fewer side effects and utilized your body’s own cells to repair damage and restore function? Research from the past thirty years points to ...
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The Secrets to Effective Stem Cell Injections for Back Pain

Scott Brandt, M.D. Stem Cell Therapy, Stem Cells for Back Pain, Stem Cells for Facet Joints, Stem Cells for Low Back

Back pain is an extremely common condition. Perhaps unsurprisingly, there are a myriad of reasons why an individual may experience back pain, and there are numerous potential treatment options for each condition. However, stem cell therapy for back pain can provide many individuals who are suffering from chronic back pain with a viable alternative to surgery. More specifically, stem cell injections for back pain can help individuals who have suffered from issues such as spinal facet disease and degenerative disc disease –– as well as individuals who have experienced acute ...
stem cells for skiers

Stem Cell Therapy for Skiers: the Definitive Guide

Scott Brandt, M.D. Knee Replacement Alternative, PRP, Research, Stem Cell Therapy, Stem Cells for Back Pain, Stem Cells for Facet Joints, Stem Cells for Hip, Stem Cells for Joint & Soft Tissue Pain, Stem Cells for Knee, Stem Cells for Low Back, Stem Cells for Neck Pain

Colorado has over 20 ski resorts spread throughout the state and is home to one of the longest ski seasons in the country. The longer the ski season, the greater chances there are for injury. To help treat both acute and chronic injuries, we provide stem cell therapy for skiers in both our Vail and Denver clinics. The stem cell treatments for joint injuries and low back pain have been an effective treatment to allow patients to quickly return to skiing and other activities they love. Like you, we have a passion for ...
New back pain treatment option

New Back Pain Treatment Option

Scott Brandt, M.D. Stem Cell Therapy, Stem Cells for Back Pain, Stem Cells for Low Back

As an interventional pain specialist, I have spent the past 20 years treating spine pain and have always been searching for ways to provide longer-term pain relief for my patients with the most minimally invasive techniques available. ThriveMD, Colorado's premier regenerative medicine clinic, is one of a few locations in the country offering patients this exciting new back pain treatment option. Adult stem cell back injections are worth exploring as a treatment option for back pain sufferers. Share this post:Adult Stem Cell Therapy as a Viable Back Pain Treatment OptionStudies have shown improvements in ...