Karina hurt her knee while playing soccer last year, and she took the advice of her doctors and rested it for a few weeks. Once she was able, she began intense physical therapy in an attempt to rehab the knee to its former glory. However, since returning to training with her team, Karina noticed that she is unable to reach the same level of speed as was easily achieved before her injury. She is worried because she knows how easily a knee injury can end a promising athlete’s dreams. She expressed her frustration to her chiropractor, and he asked her if she ever considered regenerative medicine. She immediately asked him “How does regenerative medicine work?” and “Will it help me see better results?” 
If you are struggling to recover from conditions that are notoriously difficult or slow healing, then regenerative medicine may be the best solution for you. When you work with the RxWellness Spine & Health care team, the nurse practitioner can help you understand how regenerative medicine can help you see favorable results in problem areas. We utilize platelet rich plasma therapy and trigger point injections to help our patients experience positive benefits and a reduced recovery time. When you schedule your consultation, we’ll listen to your symptoms, gather your medical history, and determine which option is best for your recovery needs.
What is Regenerative Medicine
Regenerative medicine is a type of treatment that seeks to reduce discomfort by targeting recovery at the cellular level. When you receive a specified type of regenerative treatment, the focus is placed on enhancing the body’s natural healing process and less on symptom management. This means that instead of using pain medication to numb discomfort, your care team will focus on introducing elements to the injury site that will improve the healing process. When you receive regenerative treatment, the goal is to assist the body in its natural healing process and provide lasting change in a way that is holistic and minimally invasive.
Regenerative medicine can aid in a patient’s recovery and can benefit a wide range of injuries and conditions. It can be an effective solution for conditions like back pain, sciatica, sports injuries, and various chronic conditions. If you are looking for a natural, non-invasive way to heal your pain or just seeking a way to support your body’s natural healing, regenerative medicine, and chiropractic care may be the best option for you.
Trigger Point Injections
Trigger point injection is the process of relocating unspecialized adult stem cells to injured areas of the body. This process floods the affected area with special cells that can assist the surrounding tissue and provide additional support to the problem area. Trigger Point injections can treat include:
- Chronic pain as a result of poor posture
- Injury to the muscle
- Poor techniques (like incorrect lifting form) that cause stress to the muscle
- Joint disorders
- Fibromyalgia
- Myofascial pain syndrome
- Tension headaches
PRP Therapy
Platelet Rich Plasma or PRP is a treatment that uses the patient’s blood to treat injuries. The blood is composed of various components such as plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Platelets contain proteins called growth factors that are very important in the healing process. The process is designed to oversaturate the treatment site with platelets in an attempt to enhance recovery.
Working With a Nurse Practitioner
At RxWellness Spine & Health, we utilize trigger point injections and platelet rich plasma therapy to reduce the recovery timeline and improve the body’s healing process. The overall goal of regenerative medicine is to amplify the body’s natural systems and heal the source of discomfort at the cellular level. When you work with the nurse practitioner, they will draft a plan that targets your concern while also helping you gain a better understanding of your wellness outcome.
RxWellness Spine & Health
When you schedule your consultation with the RxWellness Spine & Health integrated medical team, we will answer all your questions and help you better understand your treatment options. The nurse practitioner will take a detailed account of your symptoms and your medical history and then determine which type of treatment would help you see the most results. There are so many benefits to both trigger point injections and PRP therapy and when you work with the RxWellness Spine & Health care team, we will identify the option that is best for your recovery needs and then set you up on a quality care plan.
Contact Us
Regenerative medicine is a great option for individuals suffering from chronically slow healing conditions like knee or ankle injuries. It can also be a solution for debilitating disorders, like arthritis. If you are suffering from any type of chronic discomfort, schedule a consultation with the RxWellness Spine & Health integrated medical team and learn about your options with regenerative medicine. Our team can answer all your questions that range from “How does regenerative medicine work?” to “When can I schedule an appointment?” If you have any questions or would like to set up a consultation at any of our offices across the Virginia, Maryland, and DC area please give us a call at 1(703) 904 9666 or book a consultation online.