Who Needs Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy in Jacksonville FL?

If you cut your finger, break your leg, or have a heart attack, it affects your tissues right down to the cellular level. In fact, at the core of every injury and disease are countless damaged cells. Healing takes place when the cells regenerate. But if you have a condition that hinders your body's ability to renew those cells, healing can slow down significantly or even grind to a halt.

Researchers have studied ways to replace damaged cells for many years and the first real breakthrough came in the early 1990s when a scientist discovered mesenchymal cells that he extracted from bone marrow. Today, we can harvest them from adult bone marrow or adipose tissue, or from the umbilical cord donated by the mother of a newborn baby. Regardless of the source, these powerhouse cells can morph into whatever kind of cell is damaged in your body to help you heal faster.

At Advanced Medical Centers, our team of experienced health care professionals is highly trained in the application of mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) therapy in Jacksonville FL and uses it to effectively treat a variety of medical conditions.

Why You Might Need Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy in Jacksonville FL

The reason MSC therapy, a branch of regenerative medicine, is so exciting is that the applications are continually growing and ongoing research keeps uncovering new ways to use this revolutionary approach. Because mesenchymal stem cells can replicate any dysfunctional, damaged, or diseased cells, with the right technique and environment, the possibilities are endless.

But there's still a gap between the future potential and the current clinical applications. To date, there are several types of injuries and diseases that respond well to MSC therapy.

Neuropathy

Nerve pain, or neuropathy, can happen to anyone. You may suffer an injury, have a herniated disc in your back, or have diabetes that affects the nerves in your feet. Regardless of the reason, if your nerves are damaged, MSC therapy may help.

An injection of highly concentrated mesenchymal stem cells at the site of your neuropathy floods the area with blank cells ready to transform into nerve cells, which may alleviate your pain.

Joint pain

Torn or severed ligaments and tendons in any of your joints can cause inflammation, stiffness, and excruciating pain. Common joint injuries include sprained knees and ankles. Because there's very little blood supply to these tissues, healing is slow and often incomplete.

But MSC therapy introduces an army of cells that become new tendon and ligament cells so your tissues can renew and heal.

Arthritis

Although there are hundreds of types of arthritis, two of the most common involve the deterioration of your joint's cartilage. Osteoarthritis happens with wear as you age and rheumatoid arthritis happens when your immune system attacks the fluid in your joints.

In both cases, we may be able to help you with MSC therapy to repair and restore the tissues inside your joints, reduce inflammation, and speed up the healing process.

Auto injuries

If you've been in an auto accident and have lacerations or burns, MSC therapy may aid in healing and reduce scarring.

But some auto injuries you sustain may be less visible. It's common to experience back and spinal injuries, whiplash, and fractures during a car crash. While we always opt for conservative treatments first, we may recommend MSC therapy if your injuries don't respond to traditional approaches.

The Future of MSC Therapy

The study of MSC therapy shows promise for people suffering from a wide array of medical problems. Under the right conditions, stem cells may be able to treat patients with:

• Diabetes
• Heart disease
• Alzheimer's disease
• Stroke complications
• Parkinson's disease
• Spinal cord injuries
• Burns
• Cancer

Some experts even believe organ repair may be possible. And stem cells aren't only helping patients by eliminating pain and accelerating healing, they're also advancing scientific research by revealing critical information about the growth and behavior of cell regeneration, as well as the effect certain drugs have on cells.

If you have an injury or illness and are wondering if mesenchymal stem cell therapy is right for you, there's only one way to find out for sure. Call us or book online to schedule an appointment with an expert physician at one of our two locations in Jacksonville, Florida.