Why Regenerative Medicine Could Be a Great Alternative For You

When joint pain keeps returning or an injury just won’t heal, you might assume that surgery is the next step. But appropriate treatment depends on the problem, its severity, and how you've responded to other approaches. 

Regenerative medicine offers additional options for certain conditions.

At Bluetail Medical Group, with locations in Missouri, Florida, Indiana, Wisconsin, and California, our team of orthopedic specialists provides regenerative medicine options to relieve pain and speed healing in a noninvasive or minimally invasive way. 

Regenerative medicine includes treatments designed to support your body's repair processes. Depending on your condition, options can include platelet-rich plasma (PRP), regenerative cellular therapy, and prolotherapy. 

A great treatment alternative for many

Reasons the time-honored practice of regenerative medicine could be the best option for you include: 

You want to explore nonsurgical options

Surgery is an effective treatment for some orthopedic conditions, but it isn't the only option. Depending on your diagnosis, we may recommend one or more regenerative treatments along with traditional physical therapy, activity adjustments, and other conservative care. 

Surgery is available if needed, but we like to explore less invasive options first.

You want treatment tailored to your condition

Not all knee injuries or shoulder injuries are the same. We evaluate your symptoms, your medical history, and the treatments you've already tried before discussing your options. When possible, we rely on evidence-based alternative and complementary medicine.

You want to stay active

Pain can make walking, exercising, working, or enjoying hobbies difficult. Treatment aims to reduce symptoms and improve function so you can return to more of your usual routine. Results depend on the condition and the treatment we use. 

Some people experience meaningful relief, while others need a different approach, such as surgery, to achieve a complete recovery.

Is regenerative medicine right for you?

Not every patient is a candidate for regenerative therapies. The best choice depends on the source of your pain, the extent of tissue damage, your overall health, and the evidence supporting a particular treatment. 

Cost and insurance coverage are also considerations, since insurance doesn’t cover some regenerative procedures. We can help you talk to your insurance company and find out if your provider covers our services.

At Bluetail Medical Group, we use regenerative medicine and other holistic therapies to relieve pain and restore function. To learn more, call to request an appointment today.

We have offices in Chesterfield, Columbia, and Farmington, Missouri, as well as Naples, Florida; DePere, Wisconsin; Thousand Oaks, California; and Westfield, Indiana.