is stem cell therapy painful

Is Stem Cell Therapy Painful?

Scott Brandt, M.D. Stem Cell Therapy, Stem Cell Therapy Procedure

Stem cell therapy is quickly becoming one of the most popular and effective alternatives to surgery when treating pain and a variety of medical conditions in patients of all ages around the world.  While treating the pain associated with various conditions using stem cells is safe, many patients find themselves asking questions like “what are stem cells?” and  “is stem cell therapy painful?” Keep reading to learn the answer to these questions and more! Share this Post What Are Stem Cells? Stem cells are cells from which other cells with ...
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New Spinal Disc Treatments

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

The spine is an important part of the body. It is divided into three major sections — the cervical spine (within the neck); the thoracic spine (within the ribcage); and the lumbar spine (also known as the “lower back”) — and consists of individual sections of bone called vertebrae that are separated by a shock-absorbing disc. Alternating vertebrae and discs run the length of the spine, with each disc cushioning the constant pressure of the body’s weight; enabling range of motion; and protecting the spinal cord. Share this Post Issues ...
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Stem Cell Therapy for Pain Management

Scott Brandt, M.D. Stem Cell Therapy, Stem Cell Therapy Procedure

It is estimated that one in five Americans lives life in chronic pain. That’s a staggeringly high number of people who are at risk of associated conditions, including drug abuse, depression or other mental health disorders, which often lead to poor quality of life. To ward off escalating calamities, patients must work with their caregivers to take care of pain quickly, at the first sign of a problem, so that acute pain never progresses to a persistent stage or leads to other issues. Share this Post In addition to traditional ...
Stem Cell Therapy Procedures: What, Why and How

Stem Cell Therapy Procedures: What, Why and How

Scott Brandt, M.D. Stem Cell Therapy, Stem Cell Therapy Procedure, Stem Cells for Joint & Soft Tissue Pain

Stem cell therapy is a regenerative medicine technique that seeks to harness the body’s innate ability to heal itself. Most people are familiar with the term “bone marrow transplant,” which is one specific form of stem cell therapy. However, there are other types of stem cell therapies that aim to repair and even regenerate diseased, traumatized and/or genetically malformed tissue in other parts of the body, as well (i.e., not just in the blood). These are the types of stem cell therapy procedures we perform here at ThriveMD. Read on ...