
Musculoskeletal Conditions
Your musculoskeletal system consists of bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, nerves and blood vessels. They work together to create a magnificent machine that allows us to move your body to accomplish the tasks of daily life and more. The musculoskeletal system is constantly building up and breaking itself down in the attempt to maximize its function. Traumatic injuries, chronic over-use injuries, auto-immune disorders and mind-body syndromes can all affect the musculoskeletal system.
What are joints and why do they hurt?
Joints are the point of contact between two or more bones in the body. Most joints have a degree of motion but some are static (non-moving). Moving joints are a dynamic system (constant building and breakdown of the different tissues of the joints) of cells that organize cushioning, lubrication, strength and healing. Joint pain stems from different types of dysfunction in this complex system which can include: autoimmune disorders (the body’s immune system attacks itself), repetitive use injuries, traumatic injuries, and infections. When the system is disrupted, the normal cycle of building and breakdown becomes out of balance due to inflammation. Once initiated, inflammation can lead to tissue destruction or inadequate/inappropriate rebuilding.
How does joint pain affect me?
What treatments does ReGen offer for joint pain?
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Acute muscle injuries and pain
What causes acute muscle injuries and pains?
Back pain and Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)?
Your spine is made up of several bones called vertebrae. These bones are stacked upon each other and are connected by ligaments. Muscles attach to the bones by tendons and the entire system works to create a strong, flexible and dynamic organ. Between each vertebra, there is a flexible cushion called a disc that helps each vertebra move smoothly in relation to the adjacent vertebrae. As we age and live life, these discs age, become less flexible, get damaged and become lumpy. When this happens, we call it degenerative disc disease (DDD). This causes pain and stiffness and can sometimes lead to pinching of nerves and even the spinal cord. Other causes of back pain can be from tears, sprains or fractures of different parts of the spinal column and adjacent muscles and connective tissue.
How does Back Pain and DDD affect me?
Back pain can be extremely debilitating. It is nearly impossible to move any part of your body without engaging your back in some way. Back pain and DDD can make life and work unbearable, and play impossible. As these diseases progress, they can lead to muscle weakness, nerve damage and even disability.
What treatments does ReGen offer for Back pain and DDD?
Depending on the cause of the back pain, different treatments are available. We offer platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections, alpha-2-macroglobulin (A2M) injections, MSCs (stem cells) injections. Ketamine infusions can also support patients with chronic, diffuse pain that may involve the back. Some types of back pain are secondary to hormone, electrolyte or vitamin deficiencies. We offer analysis and treatment for many deficiencies.
