As anyone who’s ever experienced it knows, tennis elbow hurts. Traditional medicine uses ice for the inflammation, over-the-counter pain relievers and even surgery to treat this condition. If you’re not getting anywhere with ice and aspirin and you dread the idea of having surgery, you’ll be happy to hear there’s another option: stem cell allograft therapy in Naples, FL.
Stem cell allograft therapy has come a long way over the last few decades, and now doctors are regularly using it to help heal or treat “untreatable” conditions. It’s safe, effective, minimally invasive and can provide long-lasting results for tennis elbow sufferers. When you’re ready to explore your non-surgical options, consider trying stem cell therapy and regenerative medicine.
What is Tennis Elbow?
The name “tennis elbow” (lateral epicondylitis) doesn’t mean you have to be a tennis aficionado to develop this painful condition. It’s caused by repetitive motion to your elbow, which weakens the tendons that join your forearm muscles to your bones. In turn, this pain can make it difficult to move or grip objects, and if left untreated, will continue to cause pain.
Tennis elbow develops when the tendons in your forearm are subject to tiny tears. First it feels like an ache on the outside of your elbow, which eventually develops into a stronger and long-lasting pain. Painting, kitchen work, assembly line work, carpentry, playing musical instruments and other repetitive activities can create or exacerbate the condition, although blows to your elbow can also injure the tendons there.
To heal your tendons, you need to rest them. This can include using braces or splints and undergoing physical therapy. If the pain persists for more than six months, your doctor may prescribe surgery.
How does stem cell therapy help tennis elbow?
As safe as surgery is these days, it still comes with plenty of risks and recovery time. If you’re looking for a safer and faster alternative, stem cell therapy can help. Doctors inject stem cells allografts at the site of an injury, then the stem cells will latch onto damaged tissue and release continuous growth factors to repair and regenerate the degenerated, inflamed or injured tissue.
The stem cell allografts are harvested from the umbilical cords of healthy c-section deliveries. They are sent to an FDA-approved lab, where they’re screened before being sent off to practices like Feel Amazing Spine and Joint Institute/ Hiler Chiropractic & Neurology.
Stem cell allograft therapy is appropriate for tennis elbow cases where you haven’t had success healing the injury with traditional medicine and aren’t quite ready to have surgery. The simple injections take minutes and involve minimal pain, especially compared to a typical surgical process and recovery time.
Patients have shown marked improvements when treating tennis elbow with stem cell allograft therapy, thanks to their ability to repair and replace damaged cells. If you’re interested in trying stem cell therapy in Naples, FL, reach out to Feel Amazing Spine and Joint Institute/ Hiler Chiropractic & Neurology today to set up a consultation.
Peripheral neuropathy is a debilitating and chronic condition that can rob you of your independence and ability to lead a normal life. If left untreated, it could get to the point where you are unable to sense your feet, sleep or function normally. However, peripheral neuropathy treatments in Naples, FL are available to help you deal with or heal from this condition.
What is peripheral neuropathy?
Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that affects the nerves outside the spine and brain, which are called peripheral nerves. It often causes weakness, numbness and pain to the nerves in your hands, feet and other parts of the body.
Peripheral neuropathy often presents as tingling or numbness in the hands and feet before it moves into other parts of the body. As the nerves are damaged, whether from injury, infection, metabolic problems or other causes, the patient might feel numb or incredibly sensitive to every touch. Diabetes is a leading cause of peripheral neuropathy, but there are many potential ailments that can lead to this condition, such as chemotherapy treatment, alcoholism, injury, autoimmune disorders, tumors and infections.
If the underlying cause of the peripheral neuropathy can be treated, the symptoms may go away on their own. However, if it is a chronic illness or the symptoms do not disappear, you may need to seek alternative treatments.
Peripheral neuropathy is a progressive disease, meaning that if left untreated, it can worsen over time. If you’re suffering from peripheral neuropathy—either on its own or as an offshoot of another disease—you should seek to treat any underlying conditions as well as the nerve damage itself.
What treatments are available?
At Hiler Feel Amazing Institute/ Chiropractic & Neurology, we use regenerative stem cell allografts, infrared treatment, electrical frequencies, and ozone to help address your symptoms as well as the root cause of your peripheral neuropathy. This treatment encourages the body to heal itself naturally from the neuropathic pain.
Typically, a patient can expect to see a reduction in pain, tingling, numbness and cramps, as well as improved balance and coordination, improved sleep and a lack of restlessness in the legs, among other relief. About 94 percent of patients experience growth and positive results in at least one of those areas.
How does treatment work?
The team at Feel Amazing Institute/ Hiler Chiropractic & Neurology will examine you to determine the extent of the nerve damage and the best course for treatment. Most patients see results within a couple weeks of treatment, although more may be required for best results. The severity and cause of your condition will determine how we can best serve you, and what kind of results you can expect to see.
If you’re suffering and believe you could benefit from peripheral neuropathy treatment in Naples, FL, contact Feel Amazing Institute/ Hiler Chiropractic & Neurology today to book a consultation. We’ll help determine the best course of treatment and let you know when you can expect to start seeing—and feeling—results.
Our bodies can heal a number of different injuries and conditions largely on their own, but sometimes they need a little extra help. Regenerative medicine and stem cell therapy in Naples, FL uses stem cells from healthy c-section umbilical tissue to give your body the tools it needs to repair issues.
Could regenerative medicine be right for you? Read on to learn more about what it involves and the conditions it can treat.
Platelet-rich plasma and regenerative medicine
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) concentrates the platelets in your own blood, which help the blood to clot during injuries. It also contains growth factors and mediators, which aid the body in healing various injuries. By taking blood samples and concentrating the platelets, doctors can inject PRP into your tissues to help your body heal faster. PRP has been proven successful in treating issues with tendons, muscles, meniscus, ligaments, bone, wounds, intervertebral discs and cartilage. If you have an injury that still won’t heal, consider PRP regenerative treatments to speed your recovery.
Stem cell therapy
Stem cells can turn themselves into any kind of cell found in the body—they’re a type of “blank slate” cell that develop every kind of tissue while in utero. Stem cells are harvested from healthy c-section deliveries, and are extensively screened in FDA-approved labs before being used for stem cell therapy in Naples, FL The stem cells are delivered via injection directly at the injured site, allowing them to develop into similar tissue that may not normally regenerate on its own. The treatment is minimally invasive, almost pain-free and eliminates a need for surgery or general anesthesia.
Patients have found that stem cell therapy is particularly effective for degenerative diseases, where the body is unable to heal itself. Tissues like cartilage are a finite resource—once they’re worn down, they’re gone forever without medical intervention. Stem cell therapy reduces that risk, as well as the risks from undergoing major surgery.
Conditions that benefit from regenerative medicine and stem cell therapy
PRP regenerative medicine and stem cell therapy in Naples, FL can treat a variety of conditions, but the following are the most common types we see at our office:
Osteoarthritis: Knee osteoarthritis and cartilage injuries, hip osteoarthritis and soft tissue injuries as well as shoulder osteoarthritis and rotator cuff injuries are all highly treatable with regenerative medicine or stem cell therapy.
Plantar fasciitis: This pain that begins in the feet can be treated with regenerative treatments.
Back and neck pain: If your localized back and neck pain won’t heal, try regenerative medicine to begin living a life free of debilitating pain.
Sports injuries: Tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, Achilles tendonitis and other sports injuries often respond well to regenerative medicine.
Peripheral nerve pain: Many people suffer from peripheral nerve pain and numbness, which can be treated with PRP injections.
To find out whether you’re a good candidate for regenerative medicine or stem cell therapy in Naples, FL, call the team at Feel Amazing Institute/ Hiler Chiropractic & Neurology today.
Peripheral neuropathy is a very serious condition that has the potential to take independence away from its suffers, causing pain and discomfort that can ruin any chance of a normal life. Ability to sense your feet, ability to walk and ability to sleep may be reduced in addition to the enjoyment of life. Let’s dive in and explore neuropathy in more detail.
Peripheral neuropathy comes about from damage to your peripheral nerves, which are responsible for sending signals between your brain (via the spinal cord) and the rest of your body such as your hands, feet, and organs. Damage to your peripheral nerves can come from diabetes, chemotherapy, side effects of medications, nutritional or vitamin deficiencies, injury, infections, or even exposure to toxins.
Your nerves may become damaged, forcing them to send erroneous signals to your brain. You may experience numbness, unending jabbing sensations, and extreme sensitivity with every touch. Neuropathic symptoms vary from person to person, so some may feel only numbness in their body whereas others may experience excruciating pain. No matter the severity, it is a progressive condition, meaning your neuropathy can get worse if left unmanaged. There is no single cure to eradicate neuropathy, but a doctor with specific training in diagnosing and treating peripheral neuropathy can help you relieve pain, minimize the symptoms, and also recommend lifestyle changes that can help you live with your neuropathy better.
If you suspect that your pain is due to peripheral neuropathy, don’t delay in booking a consultation with us at the Feel Amazing Institute, where we can help you relieve your symptoms.
Maybe you don’t give them enough credit, but your neck muscles are involved in almost every movement you take.
Like all of us, you only realize it once they hurt you, trying to signal that something’s not right in the area.
The pain can become unbearable, and it usually leaves an imprint on everything you do, especially when standing up.
One of the causes of neck pain is whiplash, a common condition that is rarely clinically diagnosed and corrected.
Causes and Lasting Effects of Whiplash
Whiplash occurs most often as a result of a car accident or even heavy braking. The body is strapped and restrained in the seat, while the head and neck is forced abruptly into forward flexion, then hyperextension, followed by a hyperflexion. This leads to an irregular S shape of the spine, which can affect you on the long term.
Even if you didn’t have a immediate symptoms, the symptoms could surface moths or even years later if the underlying damage is not rehabilitated and corrected.
The most common symptoms that indicate whiplash or residual effects of whiplash are:
Neck and shoulder pain and stiffness
Headaches and fatigue
Jaw pain
Arm weakness and pain
Although they are often felt right after the impact, you can start to feel the effects of whiplash gradually, over a few days, or even months and years later.
Recovery and Treating the Symptoms
If left untreated, in most cases, the symptoms build up progressively and lead to anxiety, frustration, stress, depression, and insomnia. All of the secondary symptoms that develop are the result of the constant discomfort and underlying weakness and instability of the damaged neck joints, muscles, and ligaments.
The traditional treatments include over-the-counter medicine, and ice on the neck to reduce the swelling. If the pain is severe, you can be requested to wear a neck collar for a short period, or you can get a prescription for painkillers.
When addressed correctly, the recovery can take between a few days and a few months. But that can only happen once you get a proper clinical diagnosis.
Come Visit Us
If you’re looking for efficient whiplash treatment in Naples, stop by Hiler Chiropractic & Neurology and the Feel Amazing Spine and Joint Institute. We are advanced certified by the Spine Institute of San Diego to treat the condition. We offer chiropractic as well as medical procedures all under one roof.
To diagnose whiplash, we use Digital Motion X-Ray to view the structures of the spine in motion. The pain is usually worse with movement, so it makes sense to x-ray the spine 30 frames per second to visualize the underlying damage. To alleviate the symptoms, we rely on alternative remedies such as rehab and chiropractic, or even regenerative therapy provided by our medical staff.
If you’re interested in further information, you can book an appointment or contact us online. We are looking forward to helping you.
