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Arthritis, joint pain, sports injuries and more add stress and discomfort to the lives of thousands of people each day. For many, the only option seems to take synthetic medications or receive drastic surgeries that offer little long-term benefits. But what if there was a better way to solve joint pain?
Stem Cell Therapy, specifically Amniotic Allograft Stem Cell Therapy, could be the answer to countless health issues, including joint pain. AASCT is a fairly new treatment, but it is used by countless professionals within the health and wellness industry. If you’re wondering how this treatment differs from other traditional methods, here are some answers.
What is stem cell therapy?
In essence, stem cell therapy uses programmable (stem) cells from the human body to regenerate damaged tissue and to reduce inflammation and pain. For many, the opportunity to rebuild bone, cartilage, ligaments and more is essential to regaining a previous quality of life. If you suffer from joint pain and haven’t seen results with medication or surgery, perhaps it’s time to consider a more natural, yet scientific method.
Where do stem cells come from?
Stem cells can come from anywhere in the human body. Fat or other tissue hosts stem cells, along with amniotic fluid. The latter is what provides the stem cells for the AASCT treatment. Unlike embryonic stem cells, amniotic stem cells show no signs of age and have a longer stability rate. They also are obtained from fluid surrounding a fetus, rather than from a fetus itself, eliminating ethical issues associated with stem cells.
What types of problems can it treat?
Stem cell therapies have been used to treat anything from rare blood disorders and cancer to sports injuries and joint pain. If your condition is non-life-threatening, stem cell therapy is still a viable treatment option as it’s a short, pain-free procedure. Here are some common joint pain conditions that can benefit from AASCT:
- Arthritis
- Torn or damaged tendons/ligaments
- TMJ pain
- Foot and ankle joint pain or injuries
- Shoulder joints and rotator cuffs
- Tendonitis
- Lower back pain
- Neck pain
How does stem cell therapy work?
When applied properly, AASCT uses fast-growing stem cells with hyaluronic acid to reduce inflammation and restore damaged tissue. The body naturally has stem cells in it. What AASCT does is it directs fast-dividing stem cells to an injured or painful area to heal the body in a natural way. Because of the immediate anti-inflammatory effects of amniotic stem cells, many people begin to feel pain relief within a few days or weeks.
The painless procedure only takes a matter of minutes, has minimal recovery and is extremely safe.
Am I a good candidate for AASCT?
If you suffer from persistent joint pain from arthritis or some other type of injury, your doctor may recommend pharmaceutical medications or surgery, but there are other methods to pain relief. If you’d like to learn more about stem cell therapies for joint pain, contact East West Health today.
