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Stem cells are special human cells from which functional cells are generated. Stem cells are also called “masters cells” from which “daughter cells” are derived. These daughter cells can become either new stem cells or specialized cells. Specialized cells perform functions such as bone cells, heart muscle cells, body muscle cells, brain cells or blood cells.
Genicular Neurotomy is a radiofrequency ablation procedure that stops the genicular nerves from supplying pain signals to the brain. This is an advanced and non-surgical option for relieving knee pain.
For patients who intend to avoid a major knee replacement surgery, genicular neurotomy is the best option for you. However, this knee pain treatment can be performed before or after a knee surgery.
Knee pain is one of the most common pain disabling syndrome that can affect an individual’s lifestyle. With genicular neurotomy, pain relief can last for about 6 months. Thus, helping you get back to your way of life.
The latest innovation for genicular neurotomy procedures is with the use of COOLIEF* Cooled Radiofrequency.
(more…)There are several ways of relieving pain and discomfort. The most popular method is the use of pain relievers. Others resort to surgery for severe cases. An advanced and holistic approach to treating pain is interventional pain management.
While these methods provide relief from pain and other forms of discomfort such as numbing, tingling, stiffness and swelling, each approach has different effects on the body.
(more…)Arthritis is the inflammation of joints. It is a condition that affects not only the joints but also the tissues that surround the joints and the connecting tissues around the affected area.
Arthritis is one of the most common joint problems. Although arthritis occurs mostly to adults age 65 and above, it may also affect younger adults and even children. The level of pain and discomfort ranges from mild to severe which can worsen over time.
(more…) Low back pain is a discomfort with an achy, stabbing, shooting or numbing sensation in the lower lumbar. There are different kinds of low back pain such as lumbar stenosis, disc disease, sciatica, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, and piriformis syndrome.
The human back is a complex structure composed of bones, joints, discs, muscles, and ligaments. However, the back is prone to ligament sprains, arthritis, disc herniation, joint irritation, and muscle sprains. Low back pain is rooted from many causesincluding age, accidents, injuries, improper posture, and other related medical conditions.
Disclaimer: The benefits of stem cell therapy have not been reviewed or approved by the FDA.
