How Regenerative Medicine Works
Regenerative Medicine is changing the way we care for ourselves by focusing on one key principle: supporting the body’s natural recovery process.
Unlike conventional solutions that often mask symptoms or provide only short-term relief, regenerative technology aims to support the body in its natural regeneration process, enhance musculoskeletal comfort and promote ease of movement.
One of the main benefits of regenerative wellness is its potential to support long-term wellness. By addressing the root cause of discomfort, this type of technology supports natural wellness (rather than temporary fixes).
Patients who utilize regenerative technology often report better mobility, less discomfort, and a significant improvement in their quality of life.
The Evolution Of Regenerative Medicine
Regenerative Medicine has come a long way in a short time, evolving from simple solutions to sophisticated offerings that promote natural wellness. Over the years, different techniques have emerged, each building on the knowledge of its predecessors.
Prolotherapy
Prolotherapy was one of the earliest forms of regenerative medicine. It involves injecting a mild irritant (often a dextrose solution) into the problem area to support the body’s natural recovery response. While effective for certain types of discomforts, prolotherapy doesn’t deliver biomolecules, limiting its potential compared to newer methods.
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)
PRP therapy involves drawing a patient’s blood, concentrating the platelets (which contain growth factors), and injecting the PRP solution into the problem area. Though effective, PRP requires medical supervision, multiple injections, and can be costly.
Adipose Tissue And Bone Marrow MSCs
The next major breakthrough came with the use of Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) derived from either bone marrow or adipose tissue (fat). These stem cells have the ability to transform into various cell types, making them ideal for supporting natural recovery. While highly effective, these procedures are invasive, expensive, and require significant recovery time.
Wharton’s Jelly MSCs
A more recent advancement in regenerative medicine involves MSCs derived from Wharton’s Jelly, a rich source of MSCs found in the umbilical cord. Unlike adipose or bone marrow MSCs, Wharton’s Jelly MSCs are collected from donated umbilical tissue, making the process non-invasive and ethically sound. These MSCs have shown great promise in supporting long-term natural recovery in the body.
