Chronic Pain Management
Biologic therapies for chronic pain management focus on reducing inflammation, promoting tissue repair, and modulating pain signals at the cellular level. These treatments provide alternatives to traditional pain management strategies such as opioids or surgery.
Common Conditions Treated
- Osteoarthritis: Chronic joint pain due to cartilage degeneration.
- Neuropathic Pain: Nerve damage causing persistent pain.
- Tendinopathies (Tendon Pain): Pain from overuse or injury to tendons.
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome: Chronic muscle pain and tightness.
- Degenerative Disc Disease: Pain stemming from spinal disc wear.
Treatment Modalities
- Exosome Therapy: Reduces inflammation and enhances nerve repair.
- Mesenchymal Stem Cell (MSC) Therapy: Promotes tissue regeneration in damaged or inflamed areas.
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP): Injections of concentrated growth factors alleviate pain and support healing.
Procedure Overview
Patient Selection:
- Ideal Candidates: Patients with localized or systemic chronic pain unresponsive to conventional therapies.
- Contraindications: Severe systemic infections or active malignancies.
Preparation:
- Pain Mapping: Use imaging or palpation to identify pain sources.
- Informed Consent: Explain procedure goals, risks, and expected outcomes.
Administration:
- Injection Protocol: Ultrasound-guided delivery of biologic agents to the target area (e.g., joints, nerves).
- IV Infusion: For systemic pain conditions like fibromyalgia.
Post-Treatment Care:
- Physical Therapy: Recommend rehabilitative exercises to support recovery.
- Pain Monitoring: Regular follow-ups to evaluate effectiveness and adjust treatment plans.
Supporting Studies
- Exosomes in Pain Management: Demonstrates reduced inflammation and nerve regeneration in pain conditions. Read study
- MSC Therapy for Chronic Pain: Reviews the effectiveness of MSCs in reducing chronic pain. Read study