Hip and Knee pain is a common symptom of arthritis & other joint problems. As major points of support and movement, pain in your knees or hips can cause inflammation, lower back pain, groin pain, and discomfort when moving or sitting. At MVM Health Pain, Vein, & Wellness our team of physicians and experienced staff have helped hundreds of patients find pain relief and return to their lifestyle.
Stem Cell Therapy For Hip and Knee Pain
Stem Cell Therapy is a solution that provides long-term results and relief. Unlike alternatives such as surgery, stem cell therapy is a non-invasive procedure with a shorter treatment and recovery time.
Traditional Solutions for Hip and Knee Pain
- Medications: Prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications can provide temporary relief. Many carry with them adverse reactions in other organs and additional side effects like drowsiness, upset stomach, headaches, and much more.
- Cortisone Shots: Cortisone shots give a short-term benefit and may relieve inflammation in a specific area of your body and can last for many weeks before additional treatment is needed. Many patients need multiple injections before finding relief and this can eventually damage the treatment area tissue.
- Arthroscopic Surgery: Knee/hip arthroscopy is surgery that uses a tiny camera to look inside your knee/hip. This is a minimally invasive procedure that allows a surgeon to see inside the joint to diagnose & sometimes treat the problem. However, it is still a major surgery that can take weeks to recover from and may require a splint & crutches.
Many of these solutions provide significant short-term relief of painful symptoms, but Stem Cell Therapy is the modern solution that treats the areas directly without adverse reactions and recovery times.
When to See A Doctor?
If you or a loved one has any of the following symptoms, it is time to speak to a healthcare professional who specializes in treating chronic pain and conditions, like the MVM team. Early diagnosis and intervention can save you hours, days, & even weeks of discomfort and pain.
- Having a hard time getting up from a chair
- Difficulty walking
- Difficulty with stairs
- Trouble standing for an extended time
- Physical activity is painful
- Difficulty sleeping
How Does Stem Cell Therapy Work?
Stem cell therapy uses a patient’s own stem cells to regrow the worn-down hyaline cartilage. The stem cells are taken directly from your own bone marrow and are injected directly into the areas of pain. With this stem cell support, the hyaline cartilage that covers the ends of your bones in your joints can regrow and provide natural pain relief and even a full range of motion.
Most discomfort and pain are caused by joints rubbing and making contact with surrounding bones & tissues without any intermediate cushion. This new cartilage growth revives your body’s natural cushion on the bone allowing for a return of pain-free movement in those joints.
The recovery time for stem cell treatment for hips and knees is normally just a few short weeks and many patients see noticeable results in as little as a few days. In comparison, knee & hip surgery can take weeks to months to fully recover and additional complication risks.
Looking for Pain Relief?
If you are living with chronic pain and find that it is affecting your enjoyment of day-to-day life, it may be time to seek treatment and pain management. MVM Health: Pain, Vein, and Wellness services LeHigh Valley, Scranton, Wilkes Barre, and surrounding communities. Reach out to us today to request an appointment. The experts at MVM Health would be glad to offer guidance and a variety of treatment methods for chronic pain. Call 570-445-2200 to request an appointment.
