Regenerative Medicine: Using Your Body to Heal - All About Seniors

By Dr.Justin Michael Garzone, DO, FACP, FACOI, FHMThe human body possesses extraordinary capabilities, including an impressive ability to heal itself.An innovative and rapidly developing area of Regenerative medical science focuses on harnessing this natural healing power.

This field aims to address the root causes of ailments and injuries, rather than merely alleviating their symptoms.Local specialist Dr.Justin Garzone DO, FACP, FACOI, FHM from QC Kinetix Columbia in this domain emphasize the importance of stimulating the bodys innate regenerative processes to promote healing and restoration of damaged tissues and organs.Regenerative medicine uses biological cells from your own bloodstream, or bone marrow in few cases to restore and heal damaged tissues in your body and decrease inflammation and pain.

These treatments help avoid dealing with side effects from medications or downtime with surgery.Regenerative medicine uses biological components from your body, such as platelets, or cells from bone marrow in some cases, to promote healing and tissue repair.These components are sourced from the patients own blood or bone marrow.The goal is to stimulate the bodys natural healing processes, potentially reducing inflammation and pain.The following disorders are treated at QC Kinetix.Acute or chronic musculoskeletal pain and/or pain that significantly impairs mobility or quality of life.Areas include: neck, shoulder, upper back, lower back, hip, knee, wrist, elbow, foot and ankle, ligament tears, tendonitis, etc.Patients come in for consultation with our medical providers to discussion their condition, perform a thorough examination and determine if you are a candidate for regenerative medicine.

If youre deemed a suitable candidate, the medical team would develop a personalized treatment plan which may include shock wave therapy, Class IV deep tissue laser which improve blood circulation and decrease inflammation, and PRP (platelet rich plasma), alpha-2-macroglobulin (a protein found naturally in our blood) and bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC).If you decide to proceed, the treatment would typically start on the same day and schedule future treatments.Physical exercise and nutrition play crucial roles in supporting the bodys natural healing processes.Regular activities like resistance training and walking can contribute significantly to overall health and well-being.

Additionally, spending time outdoors in natural environments has been shown to have restorative effects on both physical and mental health.A balanced diet rich in whole, nutrient-dense foods is fundamental to cellular health and function.Its important to note that the decision to undergo surgery should be made after careful consideration of all available options including regenerative medicine.You are the expert on your own body and health, so advocate for yourself and explore all available options, as there are often more solutions than you might initially realize.Dr.Garzone, who personally benefited from regenerative medicine before entering the field, emphasized that the treatments can be a great alternative if you want to avoid surgery, or if you are on medications and they arent alleviating your pain.We dont prescribe any pain meds at all, period, he asserted.

Additionally, there are no side effects.QC Kinetix boasts an impressive 92% patient satisfaction rate, demonstrating the effectiveness of regenerative medicine for a vast majority of patients.This high success rate offers hope and encouragement for those considering this regenerative treatment.If regenerative treatments prove effective for you, thats excellentyou may experience significant pain relief or even complete resolution of your problem.

However, if these approaches dont yield the desired results, theres still value in having explored this option, as it allows you to move forward with other treatments, such as surgery, knowing youve exhausted all non-invasive alternatives.Insurance typically doesnt cover regenerative treatment procedures, some people use their flexible spending account FSA/HAS.But the Elective Payment option offers an affordable alternative that can potentially save you money compared to traditional treatments involving surgery and extensive post-operative care.This non-invasive option is particularly appealing for patients seeking a quick return to normal activities, ADLs as it often provides comparable or better clinical results than conventional methods, with minimal downtime.Dr.

Garzone has said he welcomes skeptics to meet with our medical providers for a complimentary consultation, where we thoroughly discuss the risks and benefits of regenerative medicine and assess your candidacy for treatment.Our goal is to educate people about these innovative therapies and help them determine if its the right approach for their needs, all without any financial commitment.This innovative approach addresses a significant gap in the U.S.healthcare landscape.

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