If you’re living with chronic knee pain, you know how much it can affect your quality of life. Whether you’re an athlete or simply want to move pain-free again, regenerative medicine could be the key to reclaiming your active lifestyle.
Our team at Interventional Pain and Regenerative Medicine Specialists (IPRMS) in Arlington, Virginia, uses these cutting-edge solutions to help repair damaged cartilage, reduce inflammation, and restore mobility.
Here’s more about regenerative medicine therapies that provide long-term relief for arthritis, injury, and other issues linked to chronic knee pain.
Regenerative medicine focuses on helping the body heal itself. Instead of simply masking pain with medication or replacing damaged joints through surgery, regenerative therapies target the underlying cause of your discomfort.
Treatments such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and stem cell therapy help enhance your body’s own natural healing abilities to repair and regenerate damaged tissues, reduce inflammation, and restore function.
Chronic knee pain often results from conditions like:
For instance, osteoarthritis, the most common cause of joint pain, causes the cartilage that cushions your knee joint to break down. This leads to pain, stiffness, and swelling. Regenerative medicine works by stimulating new cell growth and tissue repair, which can help slow or even reverse some of this damage.
Here’s how the process typically works:
A small sample of your blood is drawn and spun in a centrifuge to separate the platelets, which are rich in growth factors. These platelets are then injected into your knee to promote healing and reduce inflammation.
Stem cells, often derived from bone marrow or adipose (fat) tissue, have the unique ability to transform into different types of cells—such as cartilage, bone, or muscle. When injected into the affected knee joint, these cells can help rebuild and restore damaged tissues.
Patients who undergo regenerative therapies for knee pain often experience:
Because these treatments use your body’s own cells, they are generally safe and well-tolerated, with minimal risk of rejection or side effects.
Regenerative medicine may be a great option if you:
Every patient is unique, and the best way to know if regenerative therapy is right for you is to schedule a consultation with our pain management and regenerative medicine specialists.
During your visit, your provider will review your medical history, perform a thorough exam, and recommend a personalized treatment plan.
Schedule an appointment at IPRMS today. Our team specializes in advanced, nonsurgical solutions that help you heal naturally and live pain-free.
