Is Cellular Therapy Useful for Back Knees, and Neuropathies?

By Dr. Richard Hiler, DABCN

Cellular therapy, formerly referred to as stem cell therapy, has some of the most exciting treatment potential in medicine today. Cellular therapy is a tissue-support matrix derived from an allograft of transplanted umbilical cord, placenta, or concentrated amniotic fluid. The matrix, which is injected into damaged areas of the body to promote regeneration and healing, supports the tissue and coverings for joints, tendons, ligaments, and other musculoskeletal applications. The products have anti-inflammatory growth factors, hyaluronan, elastin, collagen fibers, cytokines, and nanoparticles , which stimulate and benefit tissue repair. Stem cells are the body’s master cells—they are undifferentiated cells, which allows them to develop into other types of cells that are required to repair or replace damaged tissue. Some cellular therapy products may contain live mesenchymal stem cells, although those treatments do not claim dependence on the metabolic activity of these living cells for its primary function.

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Feel Amazing Spine and Joint Institute helps patients with joint issues, musculoskeletal issues, and neuropathic conditions that may benefit from cellular therapy combined with our other state-ofthe-art technologies. • Peripheral neuropathy (nerve pain or numbness/tingling): Most clinics that treat peripheral neuropathy patients combine one or more therapies such as lasers, LED and infrared lights, shockwave/acoustic wave, and

Hako-med horizontal electrical signaling therapies. When we combine cellular therapies with any or all of these, the potential for a successful outcome is greatly increased.

• Spine pain (neck or back): Chiropractic, physical therapy, and spinal decompression therapy treatments are highly successful at relieving chronic spine pain. When combined with cellular therapy, the success can be even greater. • Knee pain: Mechanical issues of the knee may be relieved by treating the alignment and muscles that move and stabilize the joint. Shockwave therapy and laser lights can reduce pain and inflammation and viscosupplementation (hyaluronic acid molecule injections) can lubricate and cushion the joint. When these treatments are combined with cellular tissue matrix injections, it greatly increases the opportunity for a favorable outcome. Feel Amazing Institute has proudly served the Naples area with comprehensive physical medicine, regenerative medicine, and chiropractic services since 1998. If you are looking for treatment of bulging discs and/or herniations, neck or back pain, spinal misalignment and correction, sciatica, or neuropathy, you have found the right place for your health care needs. We have comprehensive programs if you sustained injuries in an auto accident or at work, or if you have peripheral neuropathy, balance disorders, or need VAX-D spinal decompression treatments. Our office strives for excellence, and we are consistently furthering our education and techniques to improve the care you receive in our office. Whether you suffer from chronic pain, are recovering from an injury, or are seeking overall improved health and performance, we have the skills and experience to help you work toward your goals. • “Stem cells are the body’s master cells— they are undifferentiated cells, which allows them to develop into other types of cells that are required to repair or replace damaged tissue.”

—Dr. Richard Hiler, DABCN

Dr. Richard Hiler, DABCN, is a Board-Certified Chiropractic Neurologist. He and his medical team offer a complimentary telephone consultation to answer any questions regarding your condition or our treatments. We also offer free workshops and seminars to further clarify how our programs may benefit you. Call today to schedule your consultation or to reserve a seat for the next seminar. For questions or to schedule an initial consultation the office can be reached at 239.330.1000. www.FeelAmazing.com. 3031 Airport-Pulling Rd N., Naples. See ad on page 35 >