Chronic joint pain can appear as dull aches or shooting pains, hindering mobility. Our back doctor at Regenerative Medicine and Orthopedics is able to create treatment plans and perform injection treatments for chronic pain conditions and sports injuries; these help promote healing. Here is more information about treatments for chronic joint pain if physical therapy and exercising are unable to provide you with relief:
Platelet-Rich Plasma
A back doctor may offer platelet-rich plasma treatments for people with joint injuries or chronic back pain. Blood cell fragments known as platelets help with tissue repair after an injury by releasing growth factors. With PRP treatments, samples are collected from the patient’s blood; the sample is spun in a centrifuge to concentrate the platelets. These are injected directly into the joint or spine to help with healing and offer pain relief.
To better help with orthopedic conditions, some doctors utilize higher platelet counts. This involves taking a higher blood draw and utilizing a multi-spin protocol; sometimes platelet-rich fibrin is added as well. Our back doctor offers doses containing 12 to 24 billion platelets.
Steroid Injections
Targeted spinal injections utilizing steroids can help with chronic pain cycles and improve mobility. Some contain corticosteroids; these suppress the immune response and lower inflammatory chemicals to reduce inflammation and swelling. Lowering inflammation around the spinal joints helps with joint pain.
Types of steroid injections include lumbar epidural steroid injections and lumbar transforaminal epidural steroid injections. These offer lower and general back pain relief by targeting the nerve canal or nerve root. A sacroiliac joint steroid injection treats lower back pain that is a result of joint asymmetry or physical trauma. We also utilize imaging techniques such as X-rays and ultrasounds; they offer increased accuracy and precision during injections. Steroid injections work quickly, but tend not to last long na dcarry the risk of side effects.
Stem Cell Therapy
Stem cell therapy is used to treat spine and joint disease, including arthritis, and to help with sports injuries and other orthopedic conditions. This method utilizes mesenchymal stem cells to help with tissue regeneration and promote function. During treatment, cells are taken from the pelvic bone marrow or fat tissue from the abdomen and then injected; we combine the stem cells with platelet-rich plasma.
Improved Posture and Sleep Positions
Making lifestyle adjustments is a must for improving back health and pain. A back doctor may recommend these in addition to other treatments. Standing with good posture is helpful for managing back pain; try to avoid slouching or leaning.
An ergonomic chair helps keep your back aligned during the workday, and healthy lifting techniques can keep your knees and legs better aligned. Utilizing a high-quality mattress and avoiding sleeping on your stomach helps prevent placing uneven pressure on the spine. Our doctor is able to help you identify pain triggers.
Visit Our Back Doctor
Injection treatments that promote reduced inflammation and tissue regeneration can make it easier to move around; this allows you to complete day-to-day tasks. We utilize ultrasound and fluoroscopy to provide a same-day diagnosis. Regenerative Medicine and Orthopedics provides convenient methods to send your MRI report and CD images, and we offer free cell-based therapy and PRP treatment estimates. To meet with our back doctor, we invite you to complete our online form today.