Osteoarthritis Patient’s Regenexx Thoughts

Up until now, we’ve heard about how Joe came to find the Regenexx procedure and we heard how it went during the course of the treatment’s 3 appointments.

But what surprised Joe? What was the easiest part and what was the hardest part?

These are some of questions we know you’re dying to ask!

 

Joe Young Regenerative and Performance Specialists Regenexx Stem Cells Pittsburgh - Osteoarthritis Knee Replacement AlternativeWhat surprised Joe most during the course of the treatment protocol?

“How early I got to leave.”

Having experienced previous knee surgeries, Joe was used to procedures being an all day ordeal. Anesthesia isn’t something that sits well with his body, so he’s had some experiences he wouldn’t like to repeat. This time, he came in for about 3 ½ hours on the longest day, and then was done!

Joe also was surprised at how minimally invasive it truly was.

“They tell you it’s minimally invasive, but you think, what does that really mean? And it really is! They do so little to you, that it just amazes me that it isn’t standard procedure before you would ever be allowed to go and have your knee cut out and replaced with a fake one. It’s almost barbaric! It’s so backwards. It was so simple.”

 

What was the easiest part of the treatment?

“When they injected the stem cells. That’s the big moment of change! But they just come in with the needle, inject you in a few places, and you’re done.”

 

What was the hardest part of the Regenexx-SD Stem Cell procedure?

“Getting to the office!”

Having nothing to do with the actual procedure, the hardest part Joe experienced was getting back and forth from his home. Joe traveled to Regenerative and Performance Specialists from Ohio and had his Dad graciously drive him back and forth.

 

Joe Young Regenerative and Performance Specialists Regenexx Stem Cells Pittsburgh - Osteoarthritis Knee Replacement AlternativeDid the process go as you expected?

“Yes, it went exactly as they described. I thought they did a great job of really preparing me for what was going to happen. I did everything they told me, no aspirin or NSAIDs – to a T!

What were some of the things he was instructed to do post stem cell treatment? Joe used his infrared heating pad 3 times a day, for a half an hour.  He took the Regenexx supplement. And after a week, he started becoming more active again. Getting on his bicycle in the basement for 10 minutes or practicing a seated yoga sequence. He says that movement was one of the biggest assets in his recovery.

“One thing that makes Regenexx really great, is that they offer you so much in the way of education. If you’re willing to read it. Regenexx lays it all out on the table – what they’re doing, why they’re doing it, case studies.”

Because Joe had done his research, he knew how important it was to follow the directions and promote a healthy environment in his body. He wanted to give his knee the best chance for healing after all!

 

Having completed a TON of research before finally settling on this Regenexx solution, what advice does Joe have to offer?

“Don’t just trust what you’re told. You really have to educate yourself and advocate on behalf of yourself. Not many people have your best interest at heart. There are a lot of people out there that have their own interest at heart – what they’re promoting, what they’re selling. I wish I would have discovered this earlier. It would have saved me the mental anguish, the anti-depressants, to getting to such a place of detachment from myself. I could have saved myself from that if I had found this earlier.”

 

Have other questions you’d like to have answers to? Comment on our social channels and we’d be more than happy to answer them!

And be on the lookout for our next update from Joe during his recovery.

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Knee

Regenexx® Procedures are non-surgical injection treatments that are intended to help reduce pain and improve function for those who are suffering from pain due to common injuries, arthritis, and overuse conditions. View Details About Knee Treatments >

Commonly Treated Conditions:

  • Arthritis
  • Meniscus Tears
  • Patellofemoral
  • Syndrome/Chondomalacia
  • ACL Tears + PCL, LCL & MCL Tears & Sprains
  • Patellar Tendonitis
  • Pes anersine bursitis
  • Baker’s cyst
  • Instability
  • Hamstrings Tendinopathy & Biceps Femoris Insertional Tendinopathy

Lower Spine

Regenexx® Procedures are non-surgical injection treatments that are intended to help reduce pain and improve function for those who are suffering from pain due to common injuries, arthritis, and overuse conditions. View Details About Spine Treatments >

Commonly Treated Conditions:

  • Lumbar Facet Injury
  • Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Herniated or Bulging Disc
  • Radiculopathy (pinched nerve)
  • SI Joint Syndrome
  • Many More Disc and Low Back Issues

Foot & Ankle

Regenexx® Procedures are non-surgical injection treatments that are intended to help reduce pain and improve function for those who are suffering from pain due to common injuries, arthritis, and overuse conditions. View Details About Foot & Ankle Treatments >

Commonly Treated Conditions:

  • Arthritis
  • Ankle Instability
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Peroneal tendon tear or split
  • Ligament sprain or tear
  • Sub-talar arthritis or instability
  • Tarsal tunnel syndrome
  • Bunions

Cervical Spine

Regenexx® Procedures are non-surgical injection treatments that are intended to help reduce pain and improve function for those who are suffering from pain due to common injuries, arthritis, and overuse conditions. View Details About Spine Treatments >

Commonly Treated Conditions:

  • Cervical Instability
  • Cervical Facet Injury
  • Neck, Back or Rib Instability
  • Many More Disc and Cervical Issues Causing Pain

Shoulder

Regenexx® Procedures are non-surgical injection treatments that are intended to help reduce pain and improve function for those who are suffering from pain due to common injuries, arthritis, and overuse conditions. View Details About Shoulder Treatments >

Commonly Treated Conditions:

  • Rotator cuff tears
  • Arthritis of the shoulder joint
  • Thoracic outlet syndrome
  • Labral tears or degeneration
  • Rotator cuff tendonitis & tendonosis
  • AC Joint Separation
  • Recurrent shoulder dislocations

Elbow

Regenexx® Procedures are non-surgical injection treatments that are intended to help reduce pain and improve function for those who are suffering from pain due to common injuries, arthritis, and overuse conditions. View Details About Elbow Treatments >

Commonly Treated Conditions:

  • Arthritis
  • Instability
  • Tennis Elbow or Golfer’s Elbow
  • Nerve entrapment (ulnar nerve)

Hip

Regenexx® Procedures are non-surgical injection treatments that are intended to help reduce pain and improve function for those who are suffering from pain due to common injuries, arthritis, and overuse conditions. View Details About Hip Treatments >

Commonly Treated Conditions:

  • Arthritis
  • Osteonecrosis
  • Bursitis
  • Tendinopathy
  • Labral / Labrum Tear

Hand & Wrist

Regenexx® Procedures are non-surgical injection treatments that are intended to help reduce pain and improve function for those who are suffering from pain due to common injuries, arthritis, and overuse conditions.

View Details About Hand & Wrist Treatments >

Commonly Treated Conditions:

  • Hand Arthritis
  • Basal Joint Arthritis or CMC / Carpometacarpal
  • Arthritis
  • Instability
  • TFCC Tear
  • Carpal Tunnel SyndromeTrigger Finger