If you are suffering from sore, swollen, or stiff joints, you are in good company of 53.2 million fellow Americans. According to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 53.2 million adults in the U.S.(21. 2%), roughly 1 in 5 Americans have arthritis. The report also said that about 88 percent of those affected are above 45 years old.

Traditional treatments often are not impactful in treating chronic joint pain. Most patients suffer from joint pain due to lack of options. The patients feel hopeless that there is no cure for their joint pain. However, there is good news. Regenerative medicine has emerged as a promising solution to relieving joint pain by leveraging the body's natural healing mechanisms.

What is Regenerative Medicine for Joint Pain?

Regenerative medicine focuses on stimulating the repair of damaged tissue and the growth of new tissue to restore joint function. When most people seek treatment for joint pain, the tissue damage is often extensive, making it difficult for the body to heal itself. Regenerative medicine for joint pain offers long-term pain relief and faster healing and recovery compared to surgical interventions. The procedures are quick, simple, and carry no risk of blood loss or infection. Joints such as the elbows, knees, and shoulders respond best to regenerative treatments. Your stem cells have the capacity to develop into any type of cell as needed by your body. When harvested from your own fat, these cells are purified and injected, along with a compound that encourages them to turn into new cartilage, into arthritic joints.

Types of Regenerative Therapy for Joint Pain

Here are a few types of regenerative therapies for joint pain:

  • Stem cell therapy: Stem cell therapy involves using stem cells derived from a patient's fat tissue or umbilical cord blood to provide growth factors and other components that reduce inflammation and accelerate healing. This therapy has been effectively used to treat joint and tissue damage.
  • Platelet-rich plasma (PRP): This therapy utilizes a concentrated form of platelets extracted from a patient's blood to aid in the repair and regeneration of tissue. PRP is commonly employed in sports medicine for the treatment of tendon injuries.
  • Viscosupplementation: This therapy injects hyaluronic acid (HA) into the intra-articular space to restore the viscosity and elasticity of osteoarthritic synovial fluid.
  • Prolotherapy: This therapy treats injured joints and connective tissues, and is often used to treat arthritis and degenerative disc disease.
  • Amniotic injections: This therapy is a safer, more permanent alternative to corticosteroid injections for arthritic joints.
  • Cartilage transplantation: This procedure restores articular cartilage in a joint by transplanting it from another part of the body. 

Why Regenerative Therapy is better than Traditional Medicine?

Traditional treatments for joint pain provide rapid relief but primarily address symptoms. There is no long-term cure in traditional medicine. Regenerative medicine techniques like stem cell therapy and PRP injections aim to repair and regenerate damaged tissues, leading to more sustainable improvements in joint function and pain reduction. Traditional pain management medications can have long-term side effects, while regenerative medicine treatments are generally safer with fewer adverse reactions. So far, regenerative knee therapy has been the most popular one. A recent study shows that both PRP and stem cell therapy have been effective in relieving knee pain among patients. 

Dealing with persistent joint pain can make everyday tasks challenging. Early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent joint tissue damage and reduce pain and disability. The right treatment can significantly reduce symptoms. Join the Regenerative Masters community to learn more about chronic joint pain, including its causes, symptoms, and treatment options. Contact us today by sending your details to info@regenerativemasters.com.