In certain situations, injections using umbilical cord tissue products, either with or without stem cells, may be recommended. The umbilical cord is rich in mesenchymal stem cells, proteins, cytokines and growth factors. These are the substances that are known to have the ability to heal and repair damaged tissues of the body.
Why Use Umbilical Cord Tissue Products?
Umbilical cord tissue products are very rich in mesenchymal stem cells, due to the area in the cord known as Wharton’s Jelly. This can be beneficial for treating knee pain and other joint pain, acute athletic injuries, chronic pain and other conditions. Furthermore, these stem cells are quite young, and so they have an amazing capacity to become any type of cell in the body. The idea is that by injecting the umbilical cord tissue products directly into the injured area, those cells may regenerate, heal and repair, the damaged tissue there. For example, stem cells injected into an arthritic knee could stimulate the body’s healing response and potentially renew the damaged cartilage cells.
Where does the Umbilical Cord Tissue Product come from?
The umbilical cord is voluntarily donated by mothers in the US who give birth via C-section to a full term healthy baby. This is done with their consent and transparently. The umbilical cord is usually discarded regardless, and in this situation, the material can go to a good cause.
The umbilical cord is safely stored, then tested for infectious disease and other issues. If it is safe to use, then it will be stored at a bank until someone uses it for stem cell therapy. This process is followed by guidelines from agencies such as the FDA, National Institutes of Health, the American Association of Blood Banks and the American Association of Tissue Banks.
Learn More about Our Umbilical Cord Tissue Products that are with or without Stem Cells
There are many ways stem cell therapy can be performed. Schedule a consultation to find out what will work for you and whether umbilical cord tissue products with or without stem cells.
At Michigan Integrative Health we see many people with arthritis, degeneration, tissue damage and even those who are bone on bone. Many have been told that surgery or joint replacement surgery is their only option. Our exam and evaluation will determine if you are a candidate for care, and will reveal the drugless, non-surgical options available to resolve or at least greatly reduce your suffering and give you the best opportunity to avoid drugs and surgery.
