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INDUSTRY INSIGHT BACK TO LIFE SPONSORED CONTENT Low Back Pain? Regenexx Pittsburgh Might Have the Answer. Introducing Regenerative Treatment Options That Empower You to Get Back to Doing What You Love. M ost people suffer from low back pain at some point during their lives. Many have chronic low back problems that have never responded to traditional treatment, including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), physical therapy and chiropractic treatment. These people end up either in a pain clinic, on narcotic medications, or having a surgical procedure that does not solve their problem and often makes things worse. Traditional spinal injections can provide temporary relief, but do The Body. Restored. The Region’s only provider of the world’s leading orthopedic stem cell procedures. The Region’s only provider of the world’s leading orthopedic stem cell procedures. The Body. Restored. Bridgeville | Washington | Pittsburgh Sewickley | Monroeville Bridgeville | Washington | Pittsburgh Sewickley | Monroeville nothing for long-term healing. The question then becomes, is there a better way? We believe so. Most traditional pain specialists focus only on reducing the pain and not on understanding why the pain is there in the first place. Pain cannot just be looked at as an inflamed nerve, but rather as an entire body segment that isn’t functioning properly. Here at Regenexx Pittsburgh, we understand the difference. Our treatments focus on the entire lumbar spine, using a combination of regenerative procedures, and not just focusing on what nerve we can block. Platelets are the healing cells in the blood and when used properly in the lumbar spine, they have the ability to heal various damaged tissues. We use platelets in the epidural space, facet and sacroiliac joints, and in all of the supporting ligaments of the spine to provide a comprehensive healing approach to the entire lumbar region. A combination of platelet injections and an active therapy/exercise program will lead to a stable spine. A stable spine is one that doesn’t cause pain, and more importantly enables our patients to function to their full potential. As a group we’ve treated low back pain for decades. We know the difference. Now that we added regenerative treatment options to our low back treatments, our patients are experiencing significantly improved long-term benefits. We no longer see people back every three months for a pain procedure; rather every year for an update on their progress. This has been one of the most exciting changes in our practice and we look forward to returning more patients to a functional lifestyle through these new treatment options. We invite you to learn about some of our patient success stories, procedures, and more on our website, www.regenexx.com/pittsburgh. To schedule a consultation, give us a call at 412.963.6480. This Industry Insight was written by Dr. Marc Adelsheimer. Dr. Adelsheimer practices at Regenexx Pittsburgh. He received his Medical Doctorate from the Medical College of Pennsylvania. He holds board certification in both Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Pain Medicine. SEWICKLEY ❘ SPRING 2019 11