Is Natural Spinal Disc Regeneration Possible?

Of course, not all man-made devices or ingredients and chemicals are “bad” and not every all natural alternative is inherently “good.” There are advantages and disadvantages that have to be weighed against each other in order to determine whether the risks of producing and using man-made vs. natural ingredients and chemicals are worth the rewards. But, in those instances where “all-natural” is possible and beneficial, there is little doubt that it is the superior option for supporting both human health and environmental well-being.

In the medical world, for instance, more and more physicians are turning to the body’s own natural processes to facilitate bodily repair through the use of regenerative medicine. Indeed, research begun over 60 years ago continues to verify the efficacy of using autologous stem cells as a catalyst for cellular restoration. A variety of orthopedic conditions, in particular, have been shown to benefit from the application of all-natural stem cells as a way to regrow and repair cells in damaged tissue. In this way, natural spinal disc regeneration has become not only possible, but feasible, a likely way to make use of the body’s own natural processes and defenses.

Medical conditions like degenerative disc disease are one of the most common causes of back pain and sciatica, affecting countless people above the age of 30 all over the world. All-natural treatments such as the application of human stem cells can be a safe and effective treatment for these issues. Currently, many common surgical approaches, including spinal fusion, can serve as a temporary source of relief from pain associated with degenerative discs. However, this procedure puts many patients at risk for complications and adjacent segment disc degeneration. To address this, all natural solutions such as stem cell therapy are being used to treat degenerative discs.

Here’s how it works:

1. • • Stem cells have been shown to reduce inflammation; signal “help” from other cells to repair damaged tissue; provide structure for new cell growth; control cell death; and initiate specific cellular replication.
     • Stem cells are the body’s original construction blocks, capable of building different kinds of tissues from a single cell. They exist in both embryonic and adult tissues.
   • • Healthy spinal discs separate our vertebrae, acting as cushions between the bones of our back and allowing us to bend and twist. As we age, however, these discs start to deteriorate from normal wear and tear and/or trauma and disease. They become less hydrated and, thus, lose volume, causing our vertebrae to rub against each other; the outer wall of the disc to crack or tear; the inner contents of the disc to leak out; and/or the disc to bulge or move. This often causes pain.
     • When stem cells are harvested from a patient’s body, they can be mixed with additional growth factors and platelet-rich plasma to make a concentrated aspirate that is then injected into the patient’s damaged, painful disc.. There they naturally begin to do their job: in this case, hinder the chemical signals that regulate inflammation, improve hydration and disc height, summon aid from other cell types and ultimately control spinal disc regeneration.

    

So, is natural spinal disc regeneration possible? With all natural medical treatments such as stem cells, many experienced medical professionals think so. While other treatment options might work as short term solutions to problems such as degenerative discs, there is no denying that treating these issues with a patient’s own stem cells for regeneration may be the superior option for safe, non-surgical treatment.

Would You Like More Information?

Stem cell therapy is a legitimate, safe and natural option for many medical issues, including spinal disc regeneration. If you would like to learn more about the procedure and its benefits, please contact our office here at ThriveMD. Our expert team thoroughly reviews the case histories of all of our patients to determine the best treatment plans with the highest chance for success. Put an end to back pain once and for all – give us a call today.

Meet Our Doctor, Dr. Scott Brandt

Dr. Scott Brandt completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, and attended medical school at Wake Forest School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He then completed his anesthesiology residency training and internship at the University of Illinois and Michael Reese Hospitals in Chicago. Dr. Brandt has trained extensively across the country and become one of the nation’s top stem cell therapy doctors. He provides the highest quality patient care available. He continues to incorporate advancements in the field as rapidly as scientific evidence supports their addition. This combined with Dr. Brandt’s unparalleled expertise in minimally invasive injection techniques, utilizing live image guidance, allows him to ensure the best biologic solutions are placed exactly in the areas of tissue damage.