how long is stem cell recovery

How Long is Stem Cell Therapy Recovery?

Scott Brandt, M.D. Stem Cell Therapy

The intrinsic regenerative properties of stem cells make them well suited to treat many types of orthopedic issues. This is because a large number of bone and joint problems occur as normal consequences of daily living over time (read: “wear and tear”), and stem cells have the potential to naturally counter those effects, replenishing cell quantity and restoring normal cellular function by virtue of their very nature. Indeed, when used to treat the effects of age, injury and degeneration in the musculoskeletal system, stem cell therapy has been shown to ...
is stem cell therapy safe

Is Stem Cell Therapy Safe? The Truth Revealed

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

The safety of any medical procedure relies on a combination of factors: the efficacy of the research supporting it, the experience of the physician(s) and medical staff involved, the overall health of the patient, the cleanliness of instruments and space used and more. Some even believe the time of day it is performed can affect a procedure’s outcome! That’s why it’s important— whether facing an invasive surgery or a routine skin check — that patients and doctors alike communicate, discussing honestly and exhaustively the pros and cons of treatment so ...
Stem cell therapy for hips

An Overview of Stem Cell Therapy for Hips

Scott Brandt, M.D. Stem Cell Therapy, Stem Cells for Hip

Here at ThriveMD, we believe in the efficacy of using autologous stem cells to treat a variety of degenerative conditions. Not only are stem cells proven safe — especially when harvested from and used within a patient’s own body — there is much research to support their effectiveness at stimulating tissue growth. This is important because all cells (eventually) die. While some die as a result of an injury, the vast majority of cell deaths occur via a controlled process called apoptosis. In layman’s terms, apoptosis is “cell suicide," a ...
How Long Does It Take for Stem Cell Therapy to Work

How Long Does It Take for Stem Cell Therapy to Work?

Scott Brandt, M.D. Stem Cell Therapy

As more and more patients become aware of the regenerative potential of stem cells, one of the most frequent questions we hear at ThriveMD is “How long will it take for stem cell therapy to work for me?” Of course, the therapeutic effects of stem cell therapy depend on a variety of factors. Here’s what you need to know about the time it takes for stem cell therapy to work: Stem Cell Therapy Can Work in as Little as 2 to 12 Weeks! As mentioned, stem cells are currently being …

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What to Expect from Stem Cell Therapy for Spine Degeneration

thriveMD 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 …

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How to Choose Which Annular Tear Treatment is Right for You

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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 …

stem cell therapy for herniated discs

5 Common Misconceptions About Stem Cell Therapy for Herniated Discs

thriveMD 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

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, ...
stem cells for degenerative disk

Stem Cell Therapy for Degenerative Disc Disease

thriveMD 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 ...