Common Questions Answered by a Regenerative Expert
FAQ + Education for Anyone Considering Regenerative Medicine
If you’ve been curious about regenerative medicine — like PRP, stem cells, or tissue-based therapies — you probably have a lot of questions. We hear them every day! Here’s a helpful FAQ, straight from a regenerative medicine expert, to give you clarity and confidence.
1. What exactly is regenerative medicine?
Regenerative medicine focuses on repairing, regenerating, or replacing damaged tissues using your body’s natural healing tools — like stem cells, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and growth factors. Unlike medications that mask symptoms, regenerative therapies actually help your body heal from the inside out.
2. What conditions can regenerative treatments help with?
Answer:
We commonly treat:
Knee, shoulder, and hip pain
Arthritis and “bone-on-bone” joints
Tendonitis or ligament injuries
Sports injuries
Chronic joint inflammation
Degenerative joint disease
If you're dealing with pain, stiffness, or limited mobility — regenerative medicine may be a great option.
3. Are stem cells safe?
Answer:
Yes, especially when done by a qualified provider using either your own cells (autologous) or FDA-compliant tissue sources like umbilical cord-derived products. These procedures are minimally invasive, and because there are no foreign chemicals or synthetic drugs involved, the risk of rejection or reaction is extremely low.
4. Is regenerative medicine painful?
Most patients say it feels like a quick injection with minimal discomfort. Depending on the treatment, some soreness can follow (similar to a deep tissue massage), but there’s no major downtime, stitches, or surgery recovery required.
5. How long does it take to see results?
Some patients feel relief in just a few days, especially with PRP. Stem cell treatments may take longer, with results building gradually over 2–6 months as the body regenerates tissue. The key is: these results are real healing, not just temporary numbing.
6. Is it covered by insurance?
Currently, most regenerative treatments are not covered by insurance. However, many patients find the long-term relief and surgery avoidance well worth the investment. We also offer flexible payment options and consultations to go over everything.
7. How do I know if I’m a candidate?
If you’re dealing with joint pain, arthritis, or tissue degeneration — and you’re not ready to jump into surgery — you may be a perfect candidate. The best way to know for sure is to schedule a consultation and let our experts evaluate your condition.
Final Thoughts
Regenerative medicine is one of the most exciting breakthroughs in modern healing — not just for elite athletes, but for everyday people who want to move better, feel better, and live without pain.
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