Health
Masking Knee Joint Pain?
Discover Treatments That Work
By Dr. Richard Hiler, DABCN O 16 “Stem cell
joint therapy is important
because once the body starts to
degenerate, it will not stop. Once degeneration
starts, you will lose 4%-6% of cartilage each year.”
- Dr. Richard Hiler, DABCN
ne of the common complaints among patients is finding an effective treatment for their
knee and joint pain. Standard medicine often only masks pain and symptoms with addictive drugs and corticosteroid injections and many times unnecessary surgery is recommended. The good news is there are ways to treat knee and joint pain without drugs and steroids.
Hyaluronic Acid Injections for Knee and Joint Pain
When all else has failed, it’s important to know that there are other treatment options available. One such option is hyaluronic acid injections. These injections are essentially a form of knee and joint pain treatment that are often used when other options, like pain relievers, have been proven ineffective. Hyaluronic acid molecules serve as a lubricant
and shock absorber within your joints. It’s al- ready found naturally within the body, although large amounts are often broken down and lost in individuals with osteoarthritis. Your body, and more specifically your joints, need hyaluronic acid for optimal functionality. If your joints do not have enough of it, the absence of an effective shock ab- sorber means you can expect to experience regular stiffness and joint pain. Hyaluronic acid is injected in the form of a solution or gel. The injection is given in the same way a normal shot would be and is injected directly into the knee joint. In most cas- es, you will receive a series of shots over a two to five-week period. Injections are generally given one week apart in an effort to gauge their effectiveness. The overall effectiveness of these injections
varies from patient to patient. It’s difficult to say exactly how well this particular knee and joint pain treatment will work for you. Based
on past studies and the wide use of the method, however, most patients find that these injections work wonders to significantly reduce pain and stiffness within their joints.
Stem Cell Allograft Therapy Stem cell therapy is a minimally invasive way to heal the underlying causes of your knee pain, rather than treating the pain alone. It can slow down degenerative conditions and, in some cases, help new tissue grow. At Feel Amazing Institute, we use stem cells sourced from the umbilical cord. The stem cells are sourced from healthy mothers and screened in FDA-approved labs be- fore being sent out to practices like ours. Stem cell therapy will include injections into
the affected joints. Each stem cell is a “blank slate” that can emulate others in the vicinity, making it possible to regrow and heal damaged tissues that cannot regenerate on their own. The discomfort is minimal and there is little recovery time involved. Stem cell joint therapy is important because once the body starts to degenerate, it will not stop. It is estimated that once degeneration starts, you will continue to lose 4% to 6% of the cartilage each year until it is bone on bone (approximately 15 to 25 years) unless it is regenerated.
Other Options for Joint Healing • PRP (Platelet-rich Plasma) speeds natural heal- ing, reduces inflammation.
• Ozone Therapy. Computer imaging guides the needle used to deliver the ozone/oxygen treat- ment to the joint, which promotes regenera- tive healing.
• Viscosupplementation. Hyalgan, Supartz, Euflexxa, Orthovisc-Hyaluronic acid molecules add padding and lubrication to the knee or
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