"Enhancing Regenerative Treatment with Nutrition: How Effective Is It?"

So, you have decided to opt for regenerative treatment towards permanent pain relief. Taking that decision is a good start, but by combining it with non-invasive holistic interventions such as nutritional advice and physiotherapy, you can enhance the effectiveness of the regenerative treatment. Patients often enquire whether diet plays a vital role in improving the outcome of regenerative treatment. The answer is definitely yes! Healthy eating has been linked with several factors, including reduced inflammation, better sleep, lower stress levels, weight loss and improved mood and energy levels. Regenerative therapy promotes the body’s healing mechanism by targeting the damaged or injured area and regenerating new cells. Good nutrition, which includes all essential nutrients, may prove more effective in helping with recovery post-treatment. Combining nutritional education with dietary programmes will provide a comprehensive treatment plan that aims to help the recovery process and improve overall diet quality. By utilising this combinational healthcare approach that promotes quicker healing and regeneration, people hope to live long and healthy lives. What are the benefits of following a Nutritional Programme?

Nutritionists take a holistic approach that focuses on how people can use dietary choices to reduce their disease risk. Having a good balance of foods and nutrients and including foods with anti-inflammatory properties can protect the body from certain diseases and help in healing and recovering from regenerative treatments. By following nutritional advice, you may experience many benefits, including:

• Improved healing and recovery from sports “wear and tear” or even surgical procedures
• Weight loss
• Improved mood
• Increase in energy levels
• Improved sleep
• Improved sports performance
• Improvement in chronic conditions
• Stress relief
• Healthier eating habits
• Reduced risk of future medical conditions
• Enhanced immune support

What do research studies say about the combination of regenerative therapy with nutrition for healing?

Studies show that following an anti-inflammatory diet can help the regenerative process. In a study conducted by the University of Pittsburgh’s Department of Neurosurgery, an anti-inflammatory diet led to the reduction of symptoms. Nearly 70 per cent of patients were able to discontinue prescription medications. Research studies reveal that chemical-based medicines have no regenerative ability. Contrarily, they interfere with the body’s self-healing ability and make it degenerative. Supplements like fish oil have been proven to promote more stem cells to enhance quick recovery. For instance, research studies reveal that omega-3 fatty acids in fish oils can combat arthritis pain. Our body produces most of the essential fats, except omega-3 and omega-6. By consuming oily fish twice a week or fish oil capsules of high-quality grade, you may get relief from arthritis pain. At times, physicians recommend omega-3 consumption instead of NSAIDs as it is comparatively safe.

Take away

Under the medical team’s guidance, you can adopt dietary changes to improve your diet quality and health. Through a nutrition programme, you may get back on track quickly so you can live your best life.

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"Achieve Pain Relief with Regenerative Treatment and Physiotherapy"

 

Regenerative therapy is a branch of medicine that helps repair, restore and regenerate damaged or injured cells to rebuild impaired function caused due to trauma, ageing and diseases. Physiotherapy, if started alongside regenerative treatment, can help patients recover to their optimal level. Regenerative rehabilitation therapy evolves as the combination of regenerative medicine and physiotherapy. While regenerative therapy targets the cause of the pain by triggering the healing process, physiotherapy enhances that recovery and give longer-lasting effects by strengthening. 

After undergoing regenerative therapy, your physiotherapist can recommend personalised exercise programmes to achieve your goals. By following recommended Regenerative rehabilitation therapy, patients can return to their everyday lives as quickly as possible.

What is Physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy is the maintenance or improvement of mobility, physical abilities, fitness and quality of life using movement, exercise therapy and other physical methods. Both regenerative medicine and physiotherapy go hand in hand to reduce pain and increase the quality of life. As pain decreases, the ability to move and strengthen increases; this is where a physiotherapist plays a significant role to recommend the right strategy at the right time. The typical customised rehabilitation programme includes:

• Biomechanical assessment and goal setting
• Graded movement within pain levels
• Strengthening exercises
• Balance rehab
• Resistance training
• Functional rehab
• Electrical stimulation

What physiotherapist does?

The physiotherapist’s role is to help you recover optimally by evaluating your movement and prescribing the relevant exercise programme accordingly. However, it is you who must take active participation in the recovery procedure.

Throughout the sessions, the physiotherapist will monitor the progress of your recovery by carefully checking the strength and endurance as well as symptoms like pain or swelling, if any. Always inform your physiotherapist if you are having any difficulty adhering to your programme so that the physiotherapist can adjust the exercises to suit you. Eventually, by sticking to your exercise program, physiotherapy will help you in increasing your resistance level, improve mobility, function and wellbeing.

What are the benefits of Physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy involves active movements to help prevent patients from losing function by activating muscles and enhancing sensory pathways.

• Active movements such as strengthening, balance exercises, coordination, and endurance training can stimulate muscle memory, promote signal transmission in nerves, and inhibit atrophy.
• Physiotherapy can restore the range of motion, increase muscle strength, and promote functional recovery. It can improve your balance and coordination to reduce the risk of falls.
• Physiotherapy can assist in reducing inflammation, pain and swelling to restore mobility and flexibility.
• Physiotherapy also promotes wellbeing in a patient and, combined with Regenerative treatment, can provide advanced results in joint pain treatment.
• Passive treatments such as massage, cold and heat therapy can also work as a pain reliever; however, they may not give as long-lasting effects as strength and movement.

Take away

Regenerative rehabilitation therapy can be the right solution to reduce joint replacement surgeries’ financial, physical, and emotional burden. Under the medical team’s guidance, you can adopt physiotherapy after the regenerative treatment to achieve its full benefits. Through physiotherapy in combination with regenerative medicine, you may be able to restore, maintain and improve your mobility, function and wellbeing and relieve the symptoms of joint pain faster so you can get back to an active, pain-free life.

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Jumpstart Hip Bursitis Recovery with Regenerative Therapy!

 

Have you been treating your hip pain with NSAIDs and steroids for a long time? You might have got only short-term relief with recurrent flare-ups. Continuous use of cortisone steroid injections can increase the rate of degeneration and cause even lethal complications [1]. Moreover, worsening of symptoms, reduction of native healing stem cells in joints, and tendon ruptures have also been reported [2].Why not opt for therapies that help you to regenerate rather than degenerating the hip joint area?

What is hip bursitis?

Bursae is a small fluid-filled sac that cushion and lubricate the bones, tendons, and muscles around your joints to help in smooth movement with reduced friction. Hip bursae are located between the hip bone and glutei muscle attachments. Hip bursitis is defined as the inflammation of the bursa that affects the hip joint due to its repetitive overuse. Hence, the hip movement becomes restricted and painful.

Hip bursitis causes

Hip bursitis can be caused by incorrect posture, muscle weakness, direct hip injury, bone spurs in the hip, uneven leg lengths, irritation due to rubbing of hip muscles/tendons with bursa, spine problems like scoliosis, diseases including gout, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, thyroid disorder, etc., and hip replacement/surgery.

Know the hip bursitis symptoms

A sharp pain followed by a dull aching pain is the primary hip bursitis symptom which will slowly migrate to other regions such as buttock, thigh and legs. You will feel hip pain while performing the following activities:

• Walking or running
• Climbing stairs
• Lifting the leg up to the side
• Sitting for a prolonged time
• Sitting with crossed legs
• Getting up from sitting posture
• Lying on the affected hip

Other hip bursitis symptoms include swelling, tenderness, warmth around the affected area, and the intermittent redness of the skin around inflamed bursae.

Is hip bursitis diagnosis right or wrong?

People visit the clinic for hip bursitis treatment. But do they really have bursitis? Bursitis causes intolerable pain, where it is impossible to touch the skin over the inflamed hip area. But if the affected part can be palpated by putting extra pressure, the patient may not have bursitis. At times, tendonitis (inflammation of tendons) and tendinopathy (degenerated tendon) are often misdiagnosed as bursitis. A research study revealed that patients with trochanteric pain often had bursitis. Similarly, most of the patients with bursitis had tendinopathy [3]. Hence it is mandatory to check whether the diagnosis is right or wrong.

Conventional hip bursitis treatments:

• Initial treatment of patients with hip bursitis may include rest, activity modification, and physical therapy.
• Walking sticks or crutches were used to help in mobility. A physical therapist may recommend hip-strengthening exercises to improve flexibility.
• Ice pack application for 3-4 times per day can also help reduce the swelling, inflammation, and pain.
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) medications function as a painkiller.
• Injection of one or two doses of corticosteroids with an interval of 4-6 months can reduce pain and inflammation. But still, many patients continue to have pain and functional limitations. In a research study, 33% of patients required two corticosteroid injections to improve the symptoms, while some had even five injections [4].
• Hip bursitis surgery options include hip arthroscopy, where the bursa is removed through an incision in the hip region. Though surgery is an option, it is recommended only when there is no improvement with non-surgical treatments.

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Does the use of asprin and nsaids interuppt prp treatment

 There was a time when the physicians used to recommend NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs), especially aspirin to reduce the risk of stroke or heart attack. However, the scientists in Montreal confirmed contrarily in 2017 that the current use of NSAIDs significantly increased the risk of a heart attack.1 Therefore, some questions arise. Is the use of NSAIDs a good idea, especially if you are planning a Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy? Do NSAIDs affect the PRP function? Is there any downside? Several research studies report negative results. Let’s dig in.

WHAT IS PRP THERAPY?

Platelet-rich plasma therapy is used to treat varied conditions ranging from orthopaedic ailments to hair loss issues. It has emerged as an effective, promising alternative to surgery. PRP is prepared by concentrating the platelets rich in growth factors in your blood like platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF), transforming growth factor-beta (TGF), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), epidermal growth factor (EGF), fibroblast growth factor (FGF), and connective tissue growth factors. Once the physician injects these concentrated platelets into the damaged tissues, they slowly release the growth factors to promote natural healing. However, what you take as far as daily medications may impact the efficacy and natural healing of the PRP.

WHAT ARE NSAIDS AND ASPIRIN?

NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) are a class of standard household medication used worldwide to reduce pain and inflammation. These can also reduce fever, hence, are recommended for short- and long-term diseases/conditions such as flu, arthritis, backpains, dental pains and other conditions. NSAIDs are available as over the counter medication and prescription. Among the NSAIDs, aspirin is the most well-known drug across the world. It has been widely used since just before the 20th century (1899). Aspirin alone stands out due to its increased blood-thinning ability. Hence, aspirin can effectively prevent blood clot formation. 

So is NSAIDs and aspirin use a good idea? Some studies suggest probably not if you are planning a PRP treatment. Let’s review.

WHAT IS THE ROLE OF NSAIDS IN THE PRP TREATMENT?

Even though NSAIDs are effective pain relievers, they hinder platelet activation and aggregation by inhibiting cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes. This inhibition will consequently prolong the bleeding time and platelets will not be able to secrete the growth factors.2 Due to this impaired platelet function, patients consuming NSAIDs will not have any therapeutic effect when undergoing PRP treatment.

However, there is a difference between the effects of aspirin and non-aspirin NSAIDs upon the platelets. Aspirin irreversibly inhibits cyclooxygenase enzymes; therefore, its actions stay for the lifespan of the circulating platelets (about 8–10 days). Where non-aspirin NSAIDs reversibly block cyclooxygenase enzymes and, hence, the extent of their action depends on the relevant drug dose, half-life and serum level.3By discontinuing the consumption of NSAIDs, especially Naproxen for a minimum of one week before PRP treatment,it may improve the secretion of biological factors.4

So what does it mean if you are taking NSAIDs and are planning to undergo a PRP treatment? It means your NSAIDs use, especially aspirin, could sabotage your PRP treatment leading to less desirable outcomes than what they could be.

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Knee Replacement Alternatives You Can Consider

 Do you get a crunching sound while climbing the stairs? Are you experiencing chronic knee pain and swelling? Do you plan to opt for knee surgery? We can understand how terrible the pain can be and that you want to address it as soon as possible. However, don’t opt for surgery right away without exploring other alternatives. Remember going for a knee replacement is just one of the options available to you. Some people cannot go for knee replacement due to many reasons. Some might be too young for the surgery. A lengthy rehabilitation after the surgery with extended downtime is not feasible for others.

An artificial knee can last only for 15-20 years. After that, the person may require revision surgery. Hence, it is worth exploring several other nonsurgical options under medical guidance to delay the surgery as long as possible. Various knee replacement alternatives can provide lasting relief from knee pain. Here are our five recommendations:

Home-based treatment – R.I.C.E. formula

• Rest: Take rest and stop activities that can worsen your knee pain. Use crutches and don’t put excess weight on the knee.
• Ice: Ice therapy can reduce knee pain and swelling. Use cold packs like towels filled with ice cubes for 15-20 minutes every four to six hours. Follow this step within 24-48 hours of injury.
• Compression: Wear an elastic compression bandage to prevent inflammation and swelling.
• Elevation: Keep your leg higher than the heart level while taking rest to reduce swelling. You can even keep your legs on two pillows while sitting on a chair.

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Physical therapy can stabilize and support the knee joint. The therapists use stretching and strengthening exercises to increase the blood flow to the affected area. These exercises can strengthen the muscles around the knees and provide relief from pain and stiffness. It can also distribute the weight evenly around the knee.

NON-STEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUGS (NSAIDS)

Administration of NSAIDs can reduce both pain and inflammation. However, you cannot continue them for a long duration. You may experience side effects, including heart, gastrointestinal, and kidney problems.

Corticosteroids or hyaluronic acid injections

The physician may recommend corticosteroids or hyaluronic acid injections to reduce pain and enhance mobility. However, the effect will be only for a short duration. Prolonged administration, especially for elders, may cause potential side effects. Corticosteroids may deteriorate the injection region and the surrounding areas and make them more prone to rupture in the case of ligaments.

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PHYSIOTHERAPY

 

HOW CAN REGENERATIVE TREATMENT COMBINED WITH PHYSIOTHERAPY HELP YOU BECOME PAIN-FREE?

Regenerative therapy is a branch of medicine that helps repair, restore and regenerate damaged or injured cells to rebuild impaired function caused due to trauma, ageing and diseases. Physiotherapy, if started alongside regenerative treatment, can help patients recover to their optimal level. Regenerative rehabilitation therapy evolves as the combination of regenerative medicine and physiotherapy. While regenerative therapy targets the cause of the pain by triggering the healing process, physiotherapy enhances that recovery and give longer-lasting effects by strengthening. 

After undergoing regenerative therapy, your physiotherapist can recommend personalised exercise programmes to achieve your goals. By following recommended Regenerative rehabilitation therapy, patients can return to their everyday lives as quickly as possible.

WHAT IS PHYSIOTHERAPY?

Physiotherapy is the maintenance or improvement of mobility, physical abilities, fitness and quality of life using movement, exercise therapy and other physical methods. Both regenerative medicine and physiotherapy go hand in hand to reduce pain and increase the quality of life. As pain decreases, the ability to move and strengthen increases; this is where a physiotherapist plays a significant role to recommend the right strategy at the right time. The typical customised rehabilitation programme includes:

• Biomechanical assessment and goal setting
• Graded movement within pain levels
• Strengthening exercises
• Balance rehab
• Resistance training
• Functional rehab
• Electrical stimulation

WHAT PHYSIOTHERAPIST DOES?

The physiotherapist’s role is to help you recover optimally by evaluating your movement and prescribing the relevant exercise programme accordingly. However, it is you who must take active participation in the recovery procedure.

Throughout the sessions, the physiotherapist will monitor the progress of your recovery by carefully checking the strength and endurance as well as symptoms like pain or swelling, if any. Always inform your physiotherapist if you are having any difficulty adhering to your programme so that the physiotherapist can adjust the exercises to suit you. Eventually, by sticking to your exercise program, physiotherapy will help you in increasing your resistance level, improve mobility, function and wellbeing.

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Treat Shoulder Impingement With Regenerative Treatment

 

WHAT IS SHOULDER IMPINGEMENT?

The main cause of shoulder impingement is shoulder pain. When you lift the arm above the shoulder level, the subacromial space becomes narrow. Hence, the soft tissues, tendons, and muscles surrounding the area will become tired due to increased pressure. This extra pressure aggravates the rotator cuff, and this causes shoulder impingement. As shoulder impingement is common among swimmers, it is also called a swimmer’s shoulder. Shoulder impingement is also present among the racket players and the throwers as they frequently move their arms above shoulder level. It can also occur if someone falls by stretching the arms in the outer portion.

Suppose there is damage in the rotator cuff, the heaviness inside the tendon increases, which will lead to the compression of the blood capillaries. Hence, there is an inflammation in the tissues, and the pain slowly starts to aggravate. The pain will travel towards the backside, and you’ll have difficulty sleeping at night. This ailment, if not treated, may lead to the shoulder’s rotator cuff tear.

REASONS FOR SHOULDER IMPINGEMENT

There is no specific reason for getting shoulder impingement. However, the repeated usage of the shoulder may cause shoulder impingement. Excluding the sportspersons, many occupations involve lifting heavy things.  These activities can increase the risk of shoulder impingement. People having shoulder injuries like dislocation and elders can also have shoulder impingement.

SIGNS OF SHOULDER IMPINGEMENT

The signs that may appear when you have shoulder impingement include sudden pain in the shoulder when you lift your arms over your head and backwards. There are many other symptoms like weakness, restricted movements, and a nagging pain frequented from the front part of the sidearm. This nagging pain will worsen during the night time.

CONVENTIONAL TREATMENT METHOD OF SHOULDER IMPINGEMENT

There are many forms of conventional therapies like prescribing non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen, RICE formula (Rest, Ice therapy, Compression, and Elevation), and corticosteroid injections.

Many side-effects are involved in the conventional shoulder impingement methods of treatment. Prolonged use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can lead to heart problems, kidney-related problems, and gastrointestinal problems. Administering steroid injections can cause damage to the normal tissues that are around the damaged area.  Hence, usage of these steroidal injections for a prolonged period can lead to weakness. Some women also experience changes in their moods as well as the menstrual cycle.

As a last resort, your physician will suggest surgery to get rid of the symptoms. But shoulder surgeries may have many side effects like bleeding, stiffness of joints, infection, and the damage of nerves around the area of the surgery.