Is Stem Cell Therapy Painful?

Scott Brandt, M.D. January 26, 2023 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 ...

Knee Replacement for Women: Complications & Alternatives

Scott Brandt, M.D. January 17, 2023 Knee Replacement Alternative, Stem Cell Therapy, Stem Cells for Knee

Knee replacement surgery is performed when a damaged or injured knee is replaced with an artificial implant or prosthetic. In the United States alone, over one million knee replacement procedures are performed each year, and over 60% of these surgeries are performed on women. This is due in part to the fact that women are more at risk for medical conditions like arthritis which are a leading cause of the need for knee replacement surgery. While this surgery might be an effective way to treat pain associated with underlying conditions ...

What Alternatives to Cortisone Shots Exist?

Scott Brandt, M.D. August 16, 2022 Stem Cell Therapy, Stem Cells for Joint & Soft Tissue Pain

According to a report published by the CDC last year, nearly one in four Americans has joint pain. Usually a result of orthopedic degeneration (arthritis), joint pain not only makes it physically difficult for people to move, it can diminish quality of life as they struggle with the psychological effects of living with chronic pain. Depending on the severity of the condition, there are several treatments physicians can use to help treat joint pain. For the most severe cases, surgery is often needed, but in other instances, doctors might prescribe ...

Disc Regenerative Therapy: A Non-Surgical Intervention for Back Pain

Scott Brandt, M.D. August 8, 2022 Stem Cell Therapy, Stem Cells for Back Pain

It’s always nice to have options. And nowadays the options for treating debilitating back pain far exceed what used to be the standards: rest, medication, physical therapy and/or — in worst case scenarios — surgery; today, back pain sufferers have the option of using disc regenerative therapy, as well. This type of non-surgical, minimally invasive intervention often offers quicker relief with less down time than any of the traditional back pain treatments. Here’s what you need to know about back pain and disc regenerative therapy: Share this Post Back Pain ...

How Long Do Stem Cell Injections Last?

Scott Brandt, M.D. April 19, 2022 Stem Cell Therapy

Stem cell injections are a form of regenerative medicine. They can be used to treat a variety of conditions, but at ThriveMD, we use stem cell injections to regenerate and repair cells, most specifically in the orthopedic realm, so that a patient’s body is able to establish normal cellular functioning in tissues that have decayed or become damaged in some way. Whether a patient has an acute sports injury, normal joint problems stemming from chronic overuse or other age-related issues, stem cell injections can be prescribed as a way to ...

Is Regenerative Injection Therapy Right for You?

Scott Brandt, M.D. April 7, 2022 Stem Cell Therapy

Studies indicate that chronic pain is a significant issue for approximately 20% of the U.S. adult population. In a country with 258 million adults, that’s at least 71.5 million people whose pain directly impacts their daily living habits. If you or a loved one is one of them, regenerative injection therapy could be the right option for you, minimizing painful symptoms and possibly remedying the cause of this pain! Here’s what you need to know: Share this Post Types of Regenerative Injection Therapies There are several types of regenerative injection ...

Regenerative Cell Therapy: How It Helps Heal Sports Injuries & More

Scott Brandt, M.D. March 24, 2022 Stem Cell Therapy

Physical activity is an essential component of good health. Not only does it help us maintain a healthy body weight (thus reducing our risk for many serious health problems), it strengthens our heart and muscles, improves our mental fitness and acuity and protects us against certain noncommunicable diseases (like heart disease, cancer and diabetes). Participating in recreational sport activities, in particular, can also encourage teamwork and problem-solving skills and create a respect for discipline that builds our confidence and further positively influences our health and our lives. Unfortunately, sports-related injuries ...

Stem Cell Therapy for Shoulder Injury as an Alternative to Surgery

Scott Brandt, M.D. March 8, 2022 Stem Cells for Shoulder

Thanks to ongoing research, patients have a lot more options for treating many kinds of painful orthopedic issues. Some of the most promising of these treatments involve stem cells, specialized cells that everyone has access to within his or her own body. Share this Post What are Stem Cells? Stem cells are the basic building blocks of all multicellular organisms; they direct the development of individual cells, tissues and organs by becoming specific types of cells when needed. For example, in humans, embryonic stem cells control fetal development; they essentially ...

When Should You Get Stem Cell Therapy for Neck Pain?

Scott Brandt, M.D. February 24, 2022 Stem Cells for Neck Pain

Have you ever woken up with a crick in your neck? It’s painful, right? And it doesn’t just hurt, it often affects the way you move your body and interferes with common, everyday activities like driving, sleeping and even eating. Fortunately, for most people, neck pain is temporary, the result of a muscle injury or prolonged tension that can be alleviated by rest and medication. For others, though, neck pain becomes constant, a daily reminder that something is significantly amiss within the cervical spine. In these cases, there are treatment ...

Stem Cell Therapy for Shoulder Pain

Scott Brandt, M.D. February 8, 2022 Stem Cells for Shoulder

Shoulder pain is usually associated with at least one of four issues: inflammation of a tendon, arthritis, a bone injury or joint instability. Depending on the severity of the problem, shoulder pain frequently limits movement and can reduce a person’s overall quality of life. To treat the source of shoulder pain, decrease recovery time and encourage the most prompt return to normal daily function, stem cell therapy could be an option. Stem cell therapy for shoulder pain is the only option that has been shown to actually repair diseased, degenerated ...