Stem Cell Injections for Knee Pain: Are You a Good Candidate?

“I’m aging backwards.”

“I recommend it to anybody.”

Could you imagine saying these things after getting knee replacement surgery for your joint pain or damage? Likely not.

If you’ve experienced joint damage or pain from arthritis or another condition, even simple walking can be challenging. Thanks to advancements in medical stem cell treatments, you no longer need to resort to surgery to alleviate your pain or improve mobility. Instead, consider stem cell therapy. You might be surprised by the results of stem cell treatment and may wonder if it’s the right option for you.

How Stem Cell Treatments Work

We all have stem cells. They don’t yet have a function, the way heart, blood, or brain cells do. Because of their growth factors, stem cells can be manipulated into any cell and injected directly into injured tissue to promote healing and new growth.

When you undergo a stem cell treatment, your local integrative medical provider may extract stem cells from your body or order them from a tissue bank, and then inject them into the affected area. Because they come from your body, you don’t have to worry about allergic reactions or adverse immune responses.

The side effects of stem cell treatments are minimal compared to cortisone shots. Also, you don’t need to worry about complications or a long recovery like you would with knee replacement surgery. And although most knee replacement surgeries eventually work out well, some get infected and may result in amputation above the knee.

Following treatment, you’ll notice results almost immediately, and they’ll get better with time. Even after several months, your symptoms will continue to improve. As this testimonial affirms, you’ll experience greater stamina, walk more easily, and have less pain and inflammation, even if you’ve dealt with your condition for many years. That’s the beauty of cell rejuvenation therapy from your local practitioner. “It’s like aging backwards.”

Are Stem Cell Injections Right For You?

You may think the outcomes from stem cell therapy sound incredible, but are you a good candidate for this procedure? Your doctor can best determine that after a thorough physical exam and review of images and your medical history. You might be suited for this treatment if

• You have a single cartilage or joint problem.
• The injury or condition is not too advanced.
• Your knee is otherwise healthy.
• You’ve had prior treatments that are compatible with stem cell therapy.
• You’re currently taking medications that won’t interact adversely with stem cell treatments.
• You are in good overall health.

At the Blatman Health and Wellness Center we have also helped people with multiple joint involvement from rheumatoid arthritis.

A Natural Alternative to Knee Replacement

If you’re tired of feeling older than you are or struggling while walking, don’t schedule your knee replacement surgery just yet. Contact Blatman Health and Wellness Center to explore more natural treatment options. Talk to a holistic doctor at our holistic wellness medical practice today to learn more about stem cell therapy. And if you can still fully straighten your knee and bend it more than 90 degrees, there is no possible way your joint is truly bone on bone. At the Blatman Health and Wellness Center, as long as your knee is not severely bowed in or out, there is a good chance for significant recovery.