Stem Cell Therapy: Myths vs Truth
If you suffer from chronic pain, such as joint pain, it can severely impact your quality of life and finding a lasting solution becomes critical. While there are many treatment options available, such as medication, physical therapy, and surgery, none are without their risks and side effects or address only the symptoms. On the other hand, stem cell therapy is an incredible treatment option.
Unfortunately, there is a lot of misinformation about stem cell therapy which prevents people from seeking treatment and improve their quality of life.
Stem cells are unique cells with the unique ability to develop into many different types of body cells. This makes them extremely effective in treating chronic, degenerative diseases, such as chronic joint pain.
Myth #1: Stem cells come from embryos
Not all stem cells are of embryonic origin. Many stem cells, especially in reputed stem cell clinics, such as R3 Stem Cell International, come from umbilical cord tissue that is discarded after a baby is born. It is completely ethical and these cells are quite potent in their regenerative ability.
Myth #2: Stem cell therapy is just a trend
This is an unfortunate myth because so many patients who have and could benefit from this therapy but misinformation stops them from making an informed decision.
Stem cell therapy has been used to treat patients with a variety of injuries and conditions, including knee, shoulder, hip, and spinal disc issues, delivering great results. Most patients report pain reduction and increased mobility (and without any side effects too!)
Myth #3: Stem cell therapy is illegal
Stem cell therapy is legal and widely practiced in the US. For instance, multiple published studies back up the results of IRB approved treatments that are safe, effective and backed up with continuous data at R3 Stem Cell International.
In 2013, NIH (National Institute of Health) invested about $1.3 billion to fund stem cell research.
Myth #4: Stem cells are only used in sports medicine
Stem cell therapy is the leading treatment option in regenerative medicine. It is not only used to treat sports injuries and tendon and ligament issues, but also degenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s, Multiple sclerosis (MS), or spinal cord injuries. The latest research is also showing promising results in conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, and inflammatory bowel disease.
Stem cell therapy is an effective treatment for several conditions and has shown great effectiveness in treating chronic conditions, such as joint pain and continues to be the preferred treatment in regenerative medicine.
If you are looking for stem cell therapy in Islamabad, Rawalpindi or Lahore, Pakistan, check out the best stem cell clinic, R3 Stem Cell International or call 888-988-0515.
