Living with chronic pain can seem like a big obstacle. But thanks to advances in pain management, getting fit doesn’t have to be an impossible goal. Regenerative medicine – which uses the body’s natural healing powers – could be your ticket back to doing what you love in 2023! In this article, we’ll look at the potential advantages of regenerative medicine for pain and how it can help you reach your fitness objectives.
What is Regenerative Medicine?
Regenerative medicine is a treatment that harnesses your body’s inherent healing powers to repair, regrow, and regenerate damaged tissues, cartilage, and tendons. This approach seeks to tackle pain at its source by teaching cells how to heal themselves. Common regenerative treatments for pain management include stem cell therapy and PRP therapy – extremely low-risk and minimally invasive options which may help reduce pain symptoms while improving overall health.
Accelerated Healing
Regenerative medicine offers one of the most significant advantages: faster healing. Patients can return to their daily activities and hobbies more quickly with this approach, making it especially suitable in sports medicine, where athletes may need to resume playing sports as soon as possible after an injury.
Improved Sleep
People living with chronic pain often have terrible sleep. Their nights may include waking up multiple times during the night. Waking up at night could mess with someone’s circadian rhythm, spiraling their sleep pattern and impeding the quality of their life. Regenerative medicine can effectively treat your pain at its source to improve your sleep quality.
Improved sleep will help your mental health, and 2023 is the year to prioritize your mental health by reducing stress. You can also try some sports for mental health and exercises such as deep and conscious breath controls, back stretching, and more.
Holistic Pain Management
Pain has psychological, emotional, and social dimensions. Conventional medications or surgery only address the physical aspect of pain. Regenerative medicine provides a holistic solution by treating pain from its source and teaching your cells how to heal themselves – with minimal invasiveness meaning potential harm is almost non-existent.
Improvement of Posture
Joint pains from your hips and shoulders and back and neck discomfort can lead to poor posture. Regenerative medicine can help restore functionality and mobility to injured tissues, leading to better posture.
Opioid-Free Pain Management
Many medical interventions for chronic pain involve using opioids, which have undesirable side effects such as dependence, withdrawal symptoms, respiratory depression, and a slower heart rate. Regenerative medicine offers a safe, effective, and opioid-free pain management alternative.
Regenerative Medicine for Pain Management in Charlotte and Lake Norman
NeoGenix offers non-surgical, non-opiate pain management services in Charlotte and Lake Norman through stem cell and PRP therapy. Our regenerative medicine interventions are low-risk, minimally invasive, and can help manage discomfort while improving overall health. Contact our team today to begin your treatment!
Dr. James Altizer has been performing stem cell therapy treatments in North Carolina since January of 2016. Dr. Altizer received expert training from recognized leaders in the regenerative medicine field, including training on bone marrow aspiration with Duke University-affiliated physicians. He has performed thousands of stem cell and growth factor procedures, more than any other medical doctor in the Carolinas.