It may be surprising that more than 20% of the world’s population suffers from improper nervous system functioning. Among the most common medical complaints of the nervous system are back and neck pain. Both are connected to spinal health. This pain can quickly get in the way of daily activities. It is mainly caused by chronic stress on the structural and postural muscles of the spine and consequent lack of overall spinal maintenance. Some common issues that cause spinal degeneration include:
- Excessive weight
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Bad posture
- Weak core muscles
- Trauma/injury
- Vertebrae damage
- Spinal disk issues
Whether caused by lifestyle issues, or injury, stem cells are a solution to provide relief to patients complaining of chronic back and neck pain. Stem cell therapy stimulates the body’s repair process by regenerating damaged tissues to manage pain in the neck and back effectively.
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What are stem cells?
Mature stem cells are found in large quantities in fat cells and bone marrow. These cells are referred to as the body’s repairmen because they can regenerate themselves into almost any type of cell.
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What is the therapy process?
In the stern cell therapy process, the patient’s stem cells are extracted from fat cells of the abdomen or bone marrow cells at the back of the pelvis. These are concentrated in a centrifuge and injected close to the damaged tissue with X-ray or ultrasound guidance.
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How is stem cell therapy effective for back and neck pain?
As a therapy for pain, stem cells actively stimulate the repair process in and around the spine, helping with neck and back pain. These cells repair the damage and prompt the body’s natural healing process. In the following weeks, patients report improvement in pain and function of the area.
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Stem cell therapy has been proven to treat chronic neck and back pain caused by degenerative disc disease, osteoarthritis, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, and even improperly healed spinal fractures.
Anti-inflammatory programming works through stem cell activation. It aims to reverse inflammation and physiological aging and activates the body’s ability to get itself naturally. This method of cell regeneration is highly effective and typically safe for most people. Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and exosomes are other forms of regenerative medicine.
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How many treatments are required? How much time does it take to heal?
While most patients report positive results in a matter of months, it entirely depends on the condition of the discs and which regenerative method is adopted. In severe cases, it takes up to 6 to 12 months to notice sustainable changes.
There needs to be a concise answer to how long it takes for a full recovery. Evidence shows that regenerative techniques have significant long-term advantages too. It is also critical to note that regenerative treatments are most effective when paired with proper diet, exercise, and other preventive measures.
Specialists at QC Kinetix (St. Paul) aim to address back and neck pains through non-surgical regenerative techniques, helping patients live a healthy, happy, and pain-free life.
