Regenerative medicine injections are the basis of RIT or regenerative injection therapy. This treatment was developed for the chronic pain associated with unhealed injuries, including:
- Joints
- Tendons
- Cartilage
- Muscles
- Ligaments
This type of therapy is used mainly for the treatment of chronic pain, muscle injuries and joints. The treatment involves injecting a special solution into the muscle tissue affected. This is often the plasma of the patient. The regenerative medicine injections help repair ligaments and tissues because they encourage healing and the forming of healthy new tissue. When a tissue has been injured, it sends the body a signal to start the healing process. This process enables the body to get rid of damaged tissues and replace them with healthy tissues. This creates a painful inflammatory state.
The pain of inflammation is typically treated with steroids or anti-inflammatories, but they often suppress the healing process. Regenerative medicine injections replicate the process for the normal healing of tissues with an injection of a substance simulating the natural healing process of the body. The benefits include:
- Reduced pain levels
- An increase in functional ability and movement
- A potential alternative to surgery or prescription medication
- Improved muscle strength
This type of therapy is used to treat repetitive stress injuries that have not healed properly due to insufficient time and additional injuries that do not heal completely. The treatment also aids in the repair of some conditions usually treated with surgery.
Injuries Most Commonly Treated with Regenerative Medicine Injections
Some of the most common injuries treated using this procedure include:
- Ligament injuries
- Biceps tendinosis
- Osteoarthritis
- Achilles tendonitis
- Golfer’s elbow
- Sports injuries
- Iliotibial band syndrome
- Rotator cuff injuries
- ACL injuries
- Tennis elbow
The majority of individuals require a series of treatment sessions spaced out over a specific timeframe. Most patients have experienced some degree of success with these types of treatments.
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If you are interested in regenerative medicine injections, please don’t hesitate to set up your consultation with us at Phoenix Regenerative Medicine, which is conveniently located in Phoenix, AZ. Find out more about your specific options, such as OrthoBiologics therapy and PRP therapy. Contact us today to book an appointment and get started. We look forward to hearing from you!