How to Regenerate Spinal Discs Naturally

Scott Brandt, M.D. March 6, 2020 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 ...

Stem Cells for Herniated Discs: A Minimally Invasive Treatment Option

thriveMD February 28, 2020 Stem Cell Therapy

As we age, the discs in the spine experience normal wear and tear that can ultimately lead to degenerative disc disease (a term used to describe the broad effects of disc deterioration). A herniated disc is one common effect of degenerative disc disease, which sometimes develops as a result of an injury or genetic predisposition, but most often occurs as a result of the natural decay process. Share this Post Until recently, there was not a treatment option with the potential to actually address normal disc decay; doctors mostly treated ...

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What to Expect from Stem Cell Therapy for Spine Degeneration

thriveMD February 19, 2020 Stem Cell Therapy, Stem Cells for Back Pain

Until recently, most back pain sufferers used a combined regimen of rest, physical therapy, medication and, sometimes, surgery to facilitate pain relief. But research over the past two decades has introduced an alternative treatment option with significant promise for many patients: stem cell therapy. Here’s what patients should know about spine degeneration and what they can expect when using stem cell therapy to treat it: Why Spine Degeneration Can Hurt Our spines are each composed of individual bones called vertebrae, the majority of which are separated by intervertebral discs. These …

How to Choose Which Annular Tear Treatment is Right for You

thriveMD January 20, 2020 Stem Cell Therapy

But First, Let’s Talk About the Spine The human spine (what most of us call “our back”) is the bony column that runs from the base of our skull to the top of our pelvis. It includes 33 vertebrae and a variety of muscles, nerves and other soft tissue structures that combine to protect our spinal cord and stabilize our body’s weight distribution. Of course, the spine also allows us to flex and rotate as needed. Twenty-three discs separate the majority of the spine’s individual vertebrae; these discs are important …

5 Common Misconceptions About Stem Cell Therapy for Herniated Discs

thriveMD January 9, 2020 Stem Cell Therapy, Stem Cells for Back Pain

Our team here at ThriveMD uses stem cells and other biologics to treat a variety of conditions. Specifically, many of our patients see us because they have herniated discs and other degenerative issues of the spine that make daily living painful to endure. Share this PostHowever, because using stem cell therapy to treat orthopedic conditions is a relatively new treatment option (approximately 10 years old), it’s common for them to have questions regarding its value and safety. Here are the top five concerns we frequently hear: Misconception 1: There is ...

Stem Cells for Back Pain: Expectations vs. Reality

thriveMD January 2, 2020 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: The Process and Recovery

Scott Brandt, M.D. December 27, 2019 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, ...

Stem Cell Therapy for Degenerative Disc Disease

thriveMD December 20, 2019 Stem Cell Therapy, Stem Cells for Back Pain, Stem Cells for Low Back

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 ...

Stem Cell Therapy: An Alternative to Back Surgery

thriveMD November 12, 2019 Stem Cell Therapy, Stem Cells for Back Pain, Stem Cells for Low Back

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 ...

Stem Cell Therapy For Back Pain vs. Back Surgery Explained

Scott Brandt, M.D. November 4, 2019 Stem Cell Therapy, Stem Cells for Back Pain

The World Health Organization lists back pain as the leading cause of disability around the world. Twenty years ago, the best options for treating back pain, especially chronic back pain, were strengthening exercises, physical therapy, medication, injections and/or surgery. The results were often minimal, with last-ditch surgical procedures often causing more problems than solutions. After all, with surgery comes the risk of infection, increased recovery time and several other possible side effects and complications that, in many instances, can make its success in treating orthopedic injuries and disease and relieving ...