Knee pain affects millions of Americans every year, from young athletes with sports injuries to older adults suffering from arthritis. For decades, the options were limited: rest, pain medication, physical therapy, and eventually surgery. But surgery is not always the best solution — it comes with risks, long recovery times, and high costs.
Today, regenerative medicine has opened the door to new, non-surgical solutions that harness the body’s natural ability to heal. Treatments such as Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections, laser therapy, and shockwave therapy are giving patients renewed mobility, less pain, and in many cases, the ability to avoid knee replacement surgery altogether.
What Is Regenerative Medicine?
Regenerative medicine is an advanced approach to healing that focuses on repairing and regenerating damaged tissues rather than simply masking symptoms. The goal is to:
- Stimulate natural healing by activating the body’s growth factors and stem cells
- Reduce inflammation that causes pain and stiffness
- Restore function to joints, muscles, and connective tissue
PRP Therapy for Knee Pain
PRP therapy is one of the most widely used regenerative treatments for knees:
- A small sample of your blood is taken and spun in a centrifuge.
- The platelet-rich plasma is separated and injected into your knee joint.
- Growth factors trigger repair of cartilage, ligaments, and soft tissue.
Patients often notice reduced pain and improved mobility within weeks, with long-lasting results.
Laser Therapy and Shockwave Therapy
- Laser therapy improves blood flow, reduces inflammation, and accelerates tissue repair — all without pain.
- Shockwave therapy uses acoustic waves to break up scar tissue, stimulate healing, and reduce chronic pain around the knee joint.
Benefits of Regenerative Therapies
- Avoid or delay knee replacement surgery
- Quick recovery and no hospital stay
- Uses your body’s own healing power
- Improves long-term joint health
Don’t let knee pain control your life. Contact Spinal Recovery & Joint Center today to learn if regenerative therapy is right for you.
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