Stem Cell Therapy for Bursitis (Knee/Hip/Shoulder)

What Is Bursitis?

Fluid-filled pockets called bursae cushion the space between bone, muscle, and tendons surrounding major joints. Bursitis occurs when these pillowy protectors become inflamed due to overuse, injury or illness.

Regenerative joint therapy is revamping typical bursitis treatment by introducing therapies that help your body use its own built-in healing processes. Dr. Leon Reyfman and his colleagues at Stem Cell Therapy NYC have years of clinical experience treating bursitis with stem cell procedures and plasma-rich protein (PRP) therapy. Regenerative therapies have proven effective for treating bursitis in many body parts, including:

• Knees. Stem cell therapy for bursitis is an optimal non-surgical knee treatment.
• Hips. Hip pain due to injury or labral tears may be signs of bursitis.
• Shoulder. Bursitis stem cell treatment is an advanced non-surgical shoulder repair technique.
• Elbow. Also known as tennis elbow, olecranon bursitis is common among athletes.

What Are Reasons for Needing Bursitis Stem Cell Treatment?

Repetitive motion that stresses a specific joint for an extended period of time is a common cause of inflamed bursae that ends up requiring stem cell therapy for bursitis. Musicians, athletes and anyone who performs repeated physical actions for work may be more prone to developing bursitis.

Arthritis and diabetes cause degeneration of tissue around joints, making the joint more vulnerable to infection. Hip arthritis, rotator cuff tendonitis and knee injuries have the potential to develop into issues involving bursitis if left untreated. Other common causes that indicate you may need stem cell therapy for bursitis include:

• Injury. Trauma involving joints such as tendonitis or frozen shoulder halts the body’s ability to properly deliver blood flow necessary for healthy joints.
• Medical conditions. Lupus, thyroid disease and degenerative joint disease contribute to developing bursitis.
• Arthritis. Weakened tissue caused by arthritis of the knee and ankle, shoulder arthritis or osteoarthritis in other parts of the body weaken the protective membranes between joints making them more vulnerable.

How Do Symptoms of Bursitis Differ from Arthritis?

While both conditions involve joint pain, arthritis lives in the joint itself while bursitis affects the outlying bursae or cushions around it. Both bursitis and arthritis often present similar symptoms, but bursitis has a pain epicenter inside the bursae, on one side of the inflamed joint, which is why you need a stem cell specialist to expertly deliver the healing treatment exactly where it’s needed.

Pain also occurs at different times for each condition. Arthritis pain is normally at its peak after periods of rest or inactivity, while bursitis flare-ups occur after prolonged activity and consistent stress. A few-telltale symptoms of bursitis include:

• Swelling around the joint. Tender to the touch, you may even be able to feel the pocket of fluid build-up.
• Pain. Pain may vary from dull and aching to sharp and radiating, depending on its severity and location.
• Redness and warmth. If the bursae are close to the surface of the skin, you may see redness and feel the infected area is warmer to the touch.

Who Can Best Benefit from Bursitis Stem Cell Treatment?

A daily routine of swimming laps, cello rehearsal or loading and unloading boxes all include repetitive movement that takes a toll on your joints. Even active people with healthy lifestyles often require stem cell therapy for bursitis if one area of the body is overworked.

While existing medical conditions like osteoarthritis can contribute to your susceptibility, certain lifestyle and career choices may also play a part. People more likely to need bursitis stem cell treatment include:

• Athletes. Stem cell therapy for bursitis and PRP for sports-related injuries also are used to treat golf elbow and rotator cuff tears.
• Musicians. Prolonged stress on the shoulder and elbow necessary for bowed instruments, or strict posture requirements can create problems with bursitis.
• Manual laborers. Construction workers, bakers, assembly line manufacturers and trade craftsmen all perform repetitive movement that may lead to bursitis.
• Diabetics. Increased inflammation due to irregulated blood sugar levels damages tendons and tissues surrounding joints.

Why Is Stem Cell Therapy an Effective Treatment for Bursitis?

Regenerative treatment like stem cell therapy for bursitis remedies the source of the problem without adding further inflammation. Icing the injured area or using supportive braces for compression provides temporary relief, but these substitutes only mask your symptoms. Bursitis stem cell treatment kicks the body’s natural healing processes into high gear, providing you with lasting relief.

Similar joint conditions involving shoulder arthritis, meniscus damage or ACL tears  also respond well to regenerative therapies as they act as an effective solution to intricate nerve and joint pain. Other benefits of stem cell therapy for bursitis include:

• Regenerative nature. Stems cells are engineered with a specific mission — to regrow healthy tissue in areas damaged by overactivity, illness or injury.
• Non-surgical treatment. Procedures with a regenerative goal focus on the best possible outcome with the least invasive techniques, saving you recovery time and surgical risk stress.
• Prolonged pain relief. The regenerative properties of stem cell therapy provide long lasting results, spanning from six months to two years of pain relief and improved mobility.
• Cost efficiency. Non-invasive procedures involving stem cell injections are less expensive than surgery and eliminate the need for intense rehab or prolonged physical therapy.

Is Stem Cell Therapy for Bursitis a Permanent Fix?

While this treatment may not be a permanent solution, when coupled with physical therapy and techniques to more evenly distribute physical stress, bursitis stem cell treatment provides long-term relief. Side effects  of this stem cell procedure are relatively minor involving temporary tenderness and minor swelling.

Skip the expense and long recovery time of invasive surgery. Contact Dr. Reyfman at Stem Cell Therapy NYC for quality regenerative care and more information on what to expect during bursitis stem cell treatment. With locations all over New York City, the answer to your aching joints is just around the corner.