Disconcerting crunching sounds as you walk up hills. Unpredictable swelling that makes it uncomfortable to move. Chronic pains that leave you laid up and reliant on ice packs and pain medications. Knee pain is, without a doubt, one of the most common and painful conditions an adult can go through. It can affect every aspect of your daily life, from picking up the kids from soccer practice to staying on a regular workout routine so you can remain healthy and active.
If you're suffering from knee pain, you're not alone - the American Academy of Family Physicians tells us that almost 25% of all adults in the U.S. suffer from some type of knee pain. In fact, diagnosed knee pain has risen almost 65% over the last couple of decades, adding up to nearly four million visits to primary care doctors annually. That's a lot of chronic knee pain that needs to be addressed.
Unfortunately, many doctors recommend prescription pain pills and invasive surgeries as knee pain treatments instead of non-invasive alternatives. But if you're looking for a way to avoid the need for a knee replacement and pain pills, there's good news to share. QC Kinetix's regenerative medicine in Murfreesboro, TN, is an all-natural, effective way to help heal prevalent issues like knee arthritis and knee pain without painful surgeries or long recovery times.
Whether you have been fighting through osteoarthritis for years or you've only recently suffered a knee injury, you're probably wondering how regenerative medicine for knee pain works. Regenerative medicine is a revolutionary field of medical science that taps into the body's innate ability to heal and renew itself.
Its main objective is to restore the function and structure of damaged or diseased tissues and organs by either boosting the body's own repair mechanisms or creating new healthy cells to replace the sick ones. For instance, in regenerative ophthalmology, doctors are using retinal progenitor cells to replace damaged retinal cells and combat some causes of blindness.
Regenerative medicine aims to provide a viable alternative to conventional treatments that often involve invasive procedures or long-term medication use. These treatments can cause significant pain and harm to the patient, leading to complications, excessive scarring, and drug dependency. In contrast, regenerative medicine seeks to treat degenerative diseases, injuries, and age-related deterioration by activating the body's natural healing processes and prioritizing the body's inherent capabilities.
Regenerative medicine for knee pain can provide a long list of benefits for men and women who deal with daily pain and discomfort. Some of the symptoms that knee pain can help reduce may include the following:
The benefits of regenerative medicine have been proven through numerous scientific studies and clinical trials. Patients who have undergone regenerative therapies like PRP and stem cell treatment have reported substantial relief from chronic pain, according to a study published in The Journal of Pain Research.
Today, regenerative medicine treatments are being pursued by prestigious institutions like Harvard and the Mayo Clinic. In fact, the National Institute of Health recognizes the field of regenerative medicine as holding great promise for treating and even curing various injuries and diseases.
Regulatory bodies, including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, maintain strict oversight of regenerative therapies to ensure they adhere to high safety and efficacy standards. Additionally, professional organizations such as the American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) promote ethical practices and ongoing advancements in the field of regenerative medicine.
The benefits of regenerative therapies for issues like knee pain are both promising and exciting, and can alleviate symptoms without:
The knee joint is made up of bones, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage. Bursae, which are small sacs filled with fluid, help cushion the moving parts of the knee and prevent friction. Knee pain can occur due to various reasons like injury, aging, repeated stress, wear and tear on the joint, or inflammation of the bursa. Knee bursitis is a common condition that causes inflammation of the bursae and leads people to seek knee pain treatments.
Sports activities are a common cause of knee injury as they exert tremendous force on the knee joint. Although the knee can usually handle this stress, it can also cause painful injuries. Some athletes may need knee surgery to repair the damage, while others may delay surgery for years until arthritis develops due to the injury and becomes unbearable. The same goes for average men and women whose minor sprains eventually lead to osteoarthritis and other issues. Fortunately for both parties, regenerative medicine in Murfreesboro, TN represents a more cost-effective, non-surgical solution for knee pain.
Because of the knee joint's complexity, it is susceptible to a wide range of injuries. Some of the most common knee injuries include the following:
Degeneration and inflammation can impact the knees with chronic and debilitating pain, as seen in osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Surgery may be used in severe cases, but for many, finding ways to manage the pain is the only option. However, there is hope in regenerative knee pain therapy, which can provide authentic pain relief, enhance mobility, and lead to a more active lifestyle. Contact QC Kinetix today to learn more about our revolutionary regenerative medicines for knee pain.
Severe pain in the knee may result from the patella ( the kneecap), the connecting thigh bone, or one of the shin bones being fractured. Such fractures are usually caused by abrupt, high-energy impacts like falls from high altitudes or car accidents. The usual treatment for these injuries is to physically reset the broken bone. In some cases, plasma-rich growth factors can be used to help speed up the healing process associated with fractures.
Excessive strain on the knee tendons through activities such as running, jumping, or cycling can result in the tendons becoming inflamed (tendonitis). While rest, ice, knee brace compression, and elevation are commonly used to treat tendonitis, there are other non-surgical and proactive options available for knee pain treatment in Murfreesboro, TN.
When the bones in the knee shift out of place due to a traumatic fall, twisting of the knee, or high-impact collisions, it causes an injury called dislocation. It is essential to put the dislocated knee back into place, and in severe cases, surgery may be necessary.
Injuries to the knee can result in the tearing of the cartilage or meniscus, which serves as a cushioning pad and shock absorber. Although conventional treatment options are restricted to wearing braces or undergoing surgery, regenerative knee pain therapy can be a promising solution for this type of injury.
When the ligaments or tendons in the knee are overstretched or torn, it can result in a knee sprain or strain. This kind of injury is usually caused by sudden twists and can be quite painful. It often results in swelling and makes it difficult to walk. To help alleviate the pain, it's recommended to apply ice, elevate the knee, and rest. Another option for treatment is regenerative knee pain therapy.
Our non-surgical knee pain treatments can resolve your pain and restore your mobility, so it's worth exploring your options with us. During your Request Appointment, we will assess your current condition and needs with the utmost care and consideration. We understand the impact of pain, and we don't want to prolong your discomfort with ineffective treatments.
If we determine that surgery is the best option for you, we will advise you accordingly to avoid any delays in your recovery. However, if we believe that our regenerative knee pain therapy is a good fit for your needs, we will discuss your options with you in detail.
If you're under the impression that a total knee replacement is the only answer to your knee pain problems, think carefully about these potential downfalls first:
When people experience chronic knee pain, they often turn to knee replacement surgery as a solution. However, there are cases where the surgery can actually exacerbate the pain. Research has revealed that a substantial number of patients experience mild pain after the procedure, while others suffer from pain that is either equal to or more intense than their previous chronic knee pain. In some cases, patients have reported that their pain worsens even years after having undergone knee replacement surgery.
Reports suggest that those who are above 60 years old are at a greater risk of experiencing a heart attack after undergoing surgery. But why? The truth is that the stress and trauma that come with knee replacement surgery can be quite intense, which leads to an increased possibility of heart attacks. If you have heart disease, have had a heart attack, have a history of heart disease in your family, or are over the age of 60, it might be time to consider regenerative medicine.
After undergoing knee replacement surgery, there is a risk of wear particles causing harm to your body. These particles are small fragments of plastic, metal, or ceramic that break off from the replaced joint and can cause irritation to the surrounding tissue. In some cases, wear particles can even enter your bloodstream and lead to metal toxicity or the formation of pseudotumors at a genetic level.
Maintaining strong and healthy knees is essential for everyday activities such as walking, running, standing, or even just getting up from a seated position. Unfortunately, knee pain can significantly impact one's quality of life, making it difficult to perform simple tasks like bathing or dressing oneself.
Furthermore, it can prevent people from participating in enjoyable activities like hiking, biking, or gardening. It can even keep them from getting a good night's rest. Although knee surgery is a painful and extensive process, regenerative knee pain therapies can often provide relief without the need for surgery. These non-surgical treatments are accessible to individuals of all ages and backgrounds who are seeking relief from knee pain.
At QC Kinetix, we offer patients several regenerative medicine options to help treat and ultimately eliminate knee pain symptoms. Some of the most popular therapies our patients choose to help with knee pain like osteoarthritis include the following:
You can think of plasma therapy as preparation for the other regenerative treatments we use to treat knee pain. As part of a non-surgical regeneration plan, plasma contains incredible growth healing factors that can help decrease inflammation in your knees and across your body. Once inflammation goes down, your pain is reduced, and you become more receptive to additional forms of regenerative medicine in Murfreesboro, TN.
Research indicates that A2M has the ability to alleviate knee pain by disabling particular enzymes that have the potential to deteriorate cartilage cells. When the cells in the cartilage of the knee begin to break down, the bones that combine to form the knee joint are subjected to greater friction during movement, leading to the inflammation of tissues and irritation of nerves.
BMAC is a concentration of regenerative cells obtained from the soft, spongy tissue found in the center of bones, called your marrow. Marrow is often found in areas such as the hips or pelvic bone. These specialized cells can replicate themselves into various types of tissues and promote tissue growth, boosting the body's natural healing abilities to speed up the healing process. By allowing your treatment area to heal naturally and more rapidly, you can find relief from knee pain quickly and more effectively.
In order for the body to heal an injury, it requires blood flow to provide the necessary cells and nutrients. Unfortunately, certain areas within the body have limited blood flow, making it more challenging to heal when injured. This is particularly true when it comes to the meniscus and cartilage in your knees, which have poor blood flow. So, how can you enhance the healing potential of tissues with inadequate blood flow? One option is to utilize PRP, which involves injecting concentrated platelets that contain high volumes of growth factors and proteins. This signals and drives the body's natural healing responses. When used as part of a personalized non-surgical regeneration plan by QC Kinetix, PRP therapy is often an MVP in regenerative medicine treatments.
Many of the physicians and regenerative health providers at QC Kinetix have a background in sports medicine, where they worked with professional athletes to mend broken bones and repair torn ligaments and tendons. It can be incredibly fulfilling to help these individuals recover, but unfortunately, many people - not just athletes - are eager to return to their activities before they have fully healed from surgery. This can be problematic because surgery can often cause more harm than good, leading to a long and painful recovery period.
Regenerative medicine for knee pain takes a different approach by tapping into your body's own healing and repair abilities to address knee pain and damage. During your free consultation, we will assess your current condition and needs and recommend the best course of recovery for your unique body. We prioritize effective treatments and minimizing pain, so if surgery is the best option, we will let you know upfront. However, if our regenerative knee pain therapy is a good match for your needs, we will explain your options in detail, so you can get relief as soon as possible.
If you're sick and tired of your knees holding you back on a daily basis, it's time to reduce your pain and reclaim your mobility. Contact QC Kinetix today to take the first step toward reclaiming your life.
Logan’s Roadhouse is setting the stage for a flavor-packed season with a fresh, seafood-centric spring menu starting Monday, February 26, 2024. Renowned for its handcrafted rolls, mesquite-grilled steaks, and refreshing beverages, Logan’s is excited to unveil this seasonal culinary experience alongside a meaningful partnership with GiftAMeal®, an organization dedicated to combating hunger in communi...
Logan’s Roadhouse is setting the stage for a flavor-packed season with a fresh, seafood-centric spring menu starting Monday, February 26, 2024. Renowned for its handcrafted rolls, mesquite-grilled steaks, and refreshing beverages, Logan’s is excited to unveil this seasonal culinary experience alongside a meaningful partnership with GiftAMeal®, an organization dedicated to combating hunger in communities across the nation.
Through the GiftAMeal® partnership, Logan’s guests can enjoy new menu offerings and help their community all in one outing. Guests can scan a QR code and take a photo of their meal. For every photo taken, Logan’s will donate a nutritious meal to a local food bank. Since its inception in 2015, GiftAMeal® has partnered with restaurants to fight food insecurity and has provided over one million meals to communities around the country.
“Our partnership with GiftAMeal® is a meaningful initiative that allows our guests to easily participate in aiding those who face food insecurity, serving our communities from the comfort of their dining experience,” said Kristen Hohl, Vice President of Marketing for SPB Hospitality, parent company of Logan’s Roadhouse. “We are thrilled for our guests to be able to do good while eating well.”
With the debut of Logan’s limited-time spring menu, guests can enjoy seafood dishes including, Mesquite Wood-Grilled Salmon Dip, accompanied by chips and toasted yeast roll crostini, traditional Seafood Gumbo Bowl, a hearty entrée, made with shrimp, crab, and okra, topped with grilled blackened shrimp and sausage served over rice. Guests can get the best of both worlds with the Teriyaki Salmon and Shrimp Combo, featuring mesquite grilled salmon topped with pineapple, alongside a grilled shrimp skewer with Teriyaki sauce served over rice pilaf with two sides.
The Cilantro Lime Salmon is sure to capture the heart of anyone seeking a bold catch, featuring an 8 oz. salmon with Logan’s signature Smokehouse seasoning, topped with sweet chili lime sauce and cilantro served over black bean & corn rice, plus two sides.
For the meat lovers, the Surf and Turf Trio features a 6 oz. sirloin, two Crispy Crab Cakes, plus a skewer of mesquite-grilled shrimp over Roadhouse Rice with creamy Cajun & garlic dill sauces. Upgrade to an 8 oz. sirloin for an extra charge.
Dive for dessert with Nana’s Banana Pudding, featured in an oversized cup with Nilla wafers, banana pudding, bananas, whipped topping, and caramel.
Guests looking for a drink to add to their dishes can enjoy the featured Blue Colada, made with Bacardi Superior, Blue Curaçao with Zing Zang Piña Colada mix and fresh pineapple juice, or the Spicy Mango Groupie with Corazón Reposado Tequila and Monin Mango Purée with a kick of jalapeño, topped with the frozen Roadhouse ‘Rita with a Tajin rim.
To continue its efforts to build new schools, the Rutherford County Schools board voted to negotiate contracts to purchase two pieces of property at its Feb. 22 meeting.One of the properties is located on Lee Road and the second one, known as the Brewer property, is on Stewart Creek Road.The board was given three sites to consider at its Feb. 20 workshop but dropped one of them from consideration after hearing about the challenges that would arise on the property.“Over the last several months, the board has looked ...
To continue its efforts to build new schools, the Rutherford County Schools board voted to negotiate contracts to purchase two pieces of property at its Feb. 22 meeting.
One of the properties is located on Lee Road and the second one, known as the Brewer property, is on Stewart Creek Road.
The board was given three sites to consider at its Feb. 20 workshop but dropped one of them from consideration after hearing about the challenges that would arise on the property.
“Over the last several months, the board has looked at multiple potential sites for new schools,” Trey Lee with the RCS Engineering and Construction Department said during the workshop. “As is the case with any development, each prospective site has its own unique factors that must be considered in order to develop the property for a school. These include such factors as location, topography, soils, sewer utilities, water utilities, and road access.”
Most of these factors affect the cost of development on a property, Lee said.
Board member Caleb Tidwell asked that the two properties be voted upon separately because he knew the Brewer family and would abstain from voting on that land. The board unanimously approved pursuing a contract for the Lee Road property and voted 6-0-1 to pursue a contract on the Brewer property.
The board also unanimously voted to join a multi-district lawsuit against social media companies including Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, Snapchat and YouTube for “damages arising to students caused by their social media products,” according to RCS Director Dr. James Sullivan. The lawsuits are being filed in California.
“Social media has become a fixture in the lives of students and become an obsession for many students. Many students seem to be addicted to these products.,” Sullivan said. “These products have created multiple problems for schools and are alleged to have caused or exacerbated mental health issues for students and led to other damages. Social media companies have often failed to implement sufficient measures to protect minors and students from harmful content.”
Sullivan was honored by the board for receiving a national certification from the School Superintendents Association. He was one of 30 people in the country to complete the program and is the only one in Tennessee to do it in the past 20 months. There have been three Tennessee directors to receive the certification.
The board also unanimously voted to approve a $10,000 donation to the Rockvale Middle library from the estate of late educator Ida Read.
Grant for STEM programs
Seven RCS have been awarded a grant to develop science, technology, engineering and math education programs.
Central Magnet, Riverdale High, Smyrna Elementary, Smyrna Primary, Stewarts Creek Elementary, Stewarts Creek Middle and Stewartsboro Elementary will each receive $5,000.
The grant is provided by the Tennessee Valley Authority in partnership with Bicentennial Volunteers Inc., a TVA retiree program.
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LRB Skate and Record Shop, owned and operated by a dynamic father-son team with merchandise that carries the same spirit, is a great location for people looking to both skating and music.Business owners Phil and Gage Doran offer both mainstream and lesser-known brand skateboards, decks, wheels, trucks, helmets, padding and any other skating equipment. Vinyl records of alternative genres of music often celebrated by skaters such as rock, metal, punk and rap can be purchased there also.The Dorans also play records for customers, ...
LRB Skate and Record Shop, owned and operated by a dynamic father-son team with merchandise that carries the same spirit, is a great location for people looking to both skating and music.
Business owners Phil and Gage Doran offer both mainstream and lesser-known brand skateboards, decks, wheels, trucks, helmets, padding and any other skating equipment. Vinyl records of alternative genres of music often celebrated by skaters such as rock, metal, punk and rap can be purchased there also.
The Dorans also play records for customers, including punk staples NOFX and Social Distortion, rock icons Foo Fighters, and rap heavy hitters Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa.
Phil said LRB stands for “Little Rocket Boy,” a nickname given to Gage by an older visitor to a skate park because Gage would often fly five or six feet in the air while performing a skateboard trick.
“I feel like it’s a good mix too, skating and music,” Gage said. “I haven’t really met a skater that doesn’t like listening to music while they’re skating. Gets you hyped up.”
The store held a soft opening last November while waiting for much of its merchandise to be delivered. The owners said that LRB has welcomed both young and old customers, mostly ranging from teenagers to middle-aged people.
Phil said he usually helps with music-related questions while Gage fields questions regarding skate equipment.
Phil said that Gage has been sponsored by Volatile Skateboards for a few years and that Gage’s work schedule revolves around his competition skating schedule across the United States. The competitions in which Gage participates – and sometimes wins — often judge a skater’s tricks, creativity and board control.
One of the boards expected to be available in the store soon is Gage’s signature Volatile Skateboard designed by artist and former Powell designer Tanner Goldbeck.
Phil said that the original plan for the store had been just a record shop and a space for Gage to hang out with his friends. Phil said he also wanted to establish a business that Gage could eventually take on.
The shop’s space consists of two rooms with an open floorplan, each holding approximately 2,000 square feet, according to Phil. One room hosts much of the shop’s equipment and displays many of its 150 total skate decks along its walls. The neighboring room holds vinyl records as well as several couches for waiting shoppers to rest.
Phil said the appeal that makes LRB different from more corporate skate shops is that LRB carries both mainstream products and smaller brands that are beloved by passionate skaters. Phil said LRB’s opening came at a great time, with both the musical resurgence occurring behind his shop with Graveyard Galler and the upcoming construction of the Murfreesboro skate park.
“If they don’t build that park soon, kids are gonna stay out here and skate in the streets,” Gage said. “Which is fun, but I feel like a park is necessary.”
LRB SKATE AND RECORD SHOP
Location: 517 W. Main St., Murfreesboro
Owners: Phil Doran and Gage Doran
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Phone: (615) 987-2346
The Lakeshore Foundation team has created shirts with the words “fire hazard” to fundraise for future basketball tournaments.MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WSMV) - Parents of a youth basketball team say they were turned away from a Murfreesboro restaurant over the weekend, despite the establishment being mostly empty.The team of seven players — aged 7 to 14 — showed up with their families at Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar around 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, but were allegedly told by staff that their group of 27 couldn&...
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WSMV) - Parents of a youth basketball team say they were turned away from a Murfreesboro restaurant over the weekend, despite the establishment being mostly empty.
The team of seven players — aged 7 to 14 — showed up with their families at Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar around 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, but were allegedly told by staff that their group of 27 couldn’t be seated.
Erica Bowen, whose daughter is on the Birmingham-based Lakeshore Foundation team, said they were told they presented a fire hazard.
“There was no doubting, every player there knew that we could not eat there and that we were asked to leave,” Bowen said. “So when my daughter asked me about why we could not eat there, for the first time I had to explain, that it’s that they were scared of so many wheelchairs, and that’s kind of how I explained it to her.”
The Lakeshore Foundation team was in town for a basketball tournament hosted by ABLE Youth and its Executive Director, Amy Saffell. The ABLE Youth organization — which relies on donations — uses athletics to motivate children who are in wheelchairs.
After Saturday’s incident at the restaurant, Saffell said she filed a formal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) complaint with the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division on behalf of the team.
“Of course I want this establishment to change their ways, I think that would be wonderful, but I also want just further understanding of what people with disabilities go through, so maybe in the future other establishments won’t make the same mistakes,” Saffell said.
The basketball team and their families ended up eating dinner at a different Murfreesboro restaurant, Bowen said.
Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar apologized about the incident in a statement from the CEO of Good Times Restaurants, Ryan Zink, which reads:
“On Saturday the Lakeshore Foundation Basketball Team and their families came to our restaurant to celebrate their tournament and enjoy a meal together. We tried to accommodate their desire to be seated together and served at the same time. We missed had some missteps in the process. That’s on us and we apologize for not delivering on the service and experience expectation that brought them to Bad Daddy’s. We extend our sincere apology to each member of the team and their families. We would like to make this right for them and will work with the team to do so. We also see this as a teaching moment for our staff and we will strive to do better.”
Disability advocates like Kasondra Farmer with Empower Tennessee said the incident points to the importance of the protections afforded to people with disabilities in the ADA.
“I was stunned, as somebody who has been a [disability] advocate here in Tennessee since I was three,” Farmer said. “It breaks my heart, we’re 34 years after the passing of the ADA and you would hope no child, no adult would have to experience these things anymore. I would want these kids to know there are adults who have been fighting for them, and are alongside them and will continue to do so.”
The Lakeshore Foundation team has created shirts with the words “fire hazard” to fundraise for future basketball tournaments, which often require the teams to travel to other states.
“I hope that our kids can see some sort of apology from the people who turned them away,” Bowen said. “I think it’s important for the children themselves to see that. That they know it was wrong and I hope that accountability is taken for that.”
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