How Do People Deal with Pain?
Do you suffer from migraines or back pain? You are wrong if you think you are alone. A study done by the National Health Institute (NIH) shows that 11.2% of Americans adults experience some form of pain every day for the past three months. People deal with pain in a variety of ways from natural remedies to medical treatments. For those dealing with minor pain, natural remedies usually suffice. Some natural remedies that people use include meditation, quitting smoking and alcohol consumption, and eating a healthily. As for those experiencing chronic pain, a visit to pain management specialists may be necessary.
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Pain management clinics offer medication treatments, physical therapies, and sometimes advance procedures to patients dealing with pain. One medication that is prescribed to patients with severe pain is Opioids. However, opioids use should be closely monitored to avoid opioids addiction. In addition to medication, Pain management clinics perform procedures such as Spinal Cord Stimulation to block pain signals from reaching the brain.
Introducing Regenerative Therapies
A recently developed, advanced pain management procedure that is used widely by pain management specialists today is Regenerative Therapy. Regenerative Therapy is the procedure of using functional tissues, or stem cells, in our bodies to repair damaged one. It has been used to replaced tissues in the injured area or deteriorating tissues associated with aging. Recall a time that you got a small cut. You probably are not too concerned with it because you know that it will heal by itself in a matter of a week. Regenerative therapy does the same thing. It uses our bodies’ natural healing process in places that are needed.
Platelets are cells in our blood that build new tissues to help with the blood clotting process. In a regenerative therapy, patient’s blood is drawn and put into a centrifuge, which is a rotating container that separates fluids of different densities, to isolate the platelet-containing plasma. The plasma is then injected into where the patient has the injury. Similar to how a small cut slowly heals by itself, the damaged cells in the injured area regenerate themselves.
Benefits of Regenerative Therapy
There is a wide range of benefits that come with regenerative therapy. One particular advantage that doctors tell their patients is the amount of pain that it reduces. Instead of managing pain, regenerative therapy treats the pain. Patients do not experience any pain during the procedure. There is no need for anesthesia or prolong surgery time. Another benefit is the shortened recovery time. While it usually takes up to six months for knee surgery to recover, regenerative therapy takes less than two months for you to return to your normal daily activities. Regenerative therapy further strengthens the tendons in your joints, reducing the risk of future injuries.
Is Regenerative Therapy Right For My Pain?
Regenerative therapy can be used to treat both acute and chronic pain. However, whether or not regenerative therapy is right for you depends on your symptoms and medical history. You should consult your pain specialist, if you have one, to see if this option is right for you. University Pain Medical Center also offers consultation on what is the right and best treatment for you. You can visit www.upmcnj.com or call 732-873-6868.
