Can chiropractors do stem cell therapy?

Stem cell therapy is a minimally invasive procedure that takes place on-site at Rekover Chiropractic Center during an office visit. This medical treatment is well-tolerated and has few side effects.

Why is stem cell therapy unsafe?

Induced pluripotent stem cells carry a particularly high risk of harmful mutation and cancer because of their genetic instability and changes introduced during reprogramming.

What are the electric things chiropractors use?

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a type of therapy that aims to alleviate acute and chronic pain. TENS interrupts the signals of pain that injured tissues send through the nerves in the body.

Can chiropractors give joint injections?

Your chiropractor can administer trigger point injections. You will either sit or lie down for the procedure. Your doctor will start pressing around the muscle you typically feel the pain to locate the proper area to administer the injection.

What can stem cells not fix?

Adult stem cells may not be able to be manipulated to produce all cell types, which limits how adult stem cells can be used to treat diseases. Adult stem cells also are more likely to contain abnormalities due to environmental hazards, such as toxins, or from errors acquired by the cells during replication.

How painful is stem cell injections?

Injections of stem cells to most body regions are no more discomforting than any other typical joint or soft tissue injection. Injections into a spinal disc are more uncomfortable and are typically done under sedation.

Do chiropractors offer stem cell therapy?

It seems unlikely that a Chiropractor would endeavor to provide stem cell therapy to his or her patients. Two reasons spring to mind: First, the underlying theory of Chiropractic Medicine is that illness is largely caused by the subluxation of vertebrae and that manual spinal manipulation is the definitive treatment for this condition.

What is stem cell therapy and how does it work?

The facts: Stem cell therapies may offer the potential to treat diseases or conditions for which few treatments exist. Sometimes called the body’s “master cells,” stem cells are the cells that develop into blood, brain, bones, and all of the body’s organs.

What are the FDA warns about stem cell therapy?

FDA Warns About Stem Cell Therapies 1 Stem Cell Uses and FDA Regulation. The FDA has the authority to regulate stem cell products in the United States. 2 Safety Concerns for Unproven Stem Cell Treatments. All medical treatments have benefits and risks. 3 FDA Actions on Unapproved Stem Cell Products.

Are stem cells a miracle treatment?

Stem cells have been called everything from cure-alls to miracle treatments. But don’t believe the hype. Some unscrupulous providers offer stem cell products that are both unapproved and unproven.