by Scott Brandt, M.D. | Jun 23, 2021 | Stem Cell Therapy, Stem Cells for Back Pain, Stem Cells for Low Back
Lumbar discs, along with nerves, muscles, ligaments and five vertebral bones, make up the lower portion of the back called the lumbar spine. Together they help support the body’s weight with the discs themselves offering a cushioning effect that keeps the lumbar...
by Scott Brandt, M.D. | Mar 17, 2021 | Stem Cell Therapy, Stem Cells for Low Back
No one wants to have back pain, yet most of us will at some point in our lives. Unfortunately, it is one of the top reasons people visit a doctor every year and is the leading cause of disability worldwide. There is good news, though. While back pain, both here in the...
by Scott Brandt, M.D. | Mar 6, 2020 | Stem Cell Therapy, Stem Cells for Back Pain, Stem Cells for Low Back
You might think of the body as an amazing biological machine. In many ways, the body is a well-honed piece of equipment, but our team here at ThriveMD believes it’s a lot more: not only can it autonomously power its individual parts, it can naturally repair and even...
by thriveMD | Jan 2, 2020 | Stem Cell Therapy, Stem Cells for Back Pain, Stem Cells for Low Back
Stem cell therapy is one of the most well-known and high-profile forms of medical treatment. For decades, medical researchers have used stem cell therapy as a safe and highly effective treatment for a myriad of conditions. Thanks to recent developments in the medical...
by Scott Brandt, M.D. | Dec 27, 2019 | Stem Cell Therapy, Stem Cells for Back Pain, Stem Cells for Low Back
Research into alternative cellular treatment options over the past several years has steadily given medical practitioners and their patients increased reasons for optimism. While medical professionals have long known the benefits of treating many cancers and...
by thriveMD | Dec 20, 2019 | Stem Cell Therapy, Stem Cells for Back Pain, Stem Cells for Low Back
Degenerative disc disease (DDD) is a common consequence of the natural aging process. By the time we turn 50, nearly all of us will show evidence of some form of spinal deterioration when subjected to radiologic imaging, whether it’s spinal stenosis, osteoarthritis or...
