Regenerative Medicine in The Woodlands and Houston

What is regenerative medicine?

If you experience a work- or sports-related injury, or you come down with an illness like the flu, your body goes to work trying to heal and defend. These processes are possible thanks to growth factors like platelets and stem cells.

Regenerative medicine is a cutting-edge branch of health care that uses concentrated doses of growth factors to speed up your body’s natural healing process. Research is still in the early stages, but studies suggest that treatments with platelets, stem cells, and bone marrow aspirate can trigger the production of newer, healthier cells while easing pain and encouraging healthy circulation. In addition, regenerative medicine is minimally invasive. It’s administered via injection, so there aren’t any incisions, sutures, or stitches involved.

What conditions can benefit from regenerative medicine?

The team of caring providers at Houston Spine & Rehabilitation Centers uses regenerative medicine to treat a wide range of issues, including:

• Arthritis
• Neck pain
• Back pain
• Spine pain
• TMJ
• Tendinitis
• Sciatica
• Joint pain

They might also recommend regenerative medicine for post-surgical pain or to speed up your healing process following a sports-related injury.

Are there different types of regenerative medicine?

The team at Houston Spine & Rehabilitation Centers offers several types of regenerative medicine, including:

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy uses your platelets, or growth factors, to promote healing. During a PRP appointment, your provider draws a sample of your blood and places it in a machine called a centrifuge. The centrifuge separates your platelets from the rest of your blood. Next, your provider injects the concentrated platelet solution into an injured or swollen area of soft tissue. For example, if you have arthritis of the knee, your doctor might inject PRP there to ease swelling and encourage mobility.

Orthobiologics

If you injure a bone, muscle, tendon, or ligament, your doctor might recommend orthobiologics. Orthobiologics use platelets, stem cells, or matrix material to encourage the production of newer, healthier cells. This encourages recovery, while preventing the need for more invasive treatments like surgery.

Am I a good candidate for regenerative medicine?

Only a qualified medical professional, like those at Houston Spine & Rehabilitation Centers, can determine if you’re a good candidate for regenerative medicine. Following a physical exam, review of your medical history, and discussion of your symptoms, your provider develops a custom care plan that aligns with your needs.

Because regenerative medicine uses products derived from your body, there’s little risk of infection or other complications. This makes the treatment safe for almost anyone.

To request your regenerative medicine appointment at Houston Spine & Rehabilitation Centers today, call the office nearest you or book online.