Let’s Talk Joint Pain
Welcome back! In our last post, we explored how stem cells actually heal the body Today let’s talk joint pain!
Let’s Talk Joint Pain
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If joint pain is making it harder to enjoy your life—climbing stairs, walking the dog, or keeping up with the grandkids—you’re not alone. Millions of Americans struggle with chronic pain in their knees, hips, shoulders, and other joints. Most have tried the usual options: pain meds, cortisone shots, even talk of surgery. But many people still live with daily pain and wonder if there’s a better way.
As a patient myself with severe shoulder pain, I truly can say "I feel your pain." Let's dive into the "why" behind joint pain.
Why Do My Joints Hurt So Much?
Think of your joints like the hinges on a well-used door—or the shock absorbers on your car. Over time, the smooth surfaces start to wear down. The padding thins. Small pieces of the surface begin to come loose. And movement becomes creaky, stiff, and painful.
Most joint pain comes from inflammation and cartilage wear-and-tear. The inflammation is often caused by these small pieces coming off the surface and floating around the joint. Imagine sand in your shoe. This is a natural part of aging but can be accelerated by injuries. Sometimes, it feels like a dull ache. Other times, it’s a sharp stab with every step.
The usual treatments often only cover up the symptoms without really getting to the cause.
Temporary Fixes vs. Real Healing
Pain medications may dull the ache, but they don’t heal the damage. Injections can help for a while, but the relief is often short-lived. And surgery—well, not everyone wants to go down that road. It’s invasive and not always the answer.
That’s where regenerative medicine comes in.
What If Your Body Already Had the Tools to Heal?
Here’s the good news: it does.
Your own body is equipped with stem cells—your natural repair system. You are born with your own repair cells. These are special cells found in many tissues of the body, but in the highest concentration in fat tissue. As you may remember from our prior blog posts, these tiny cells are a powerhouse of manufacturing your own biomedicines that can calm inflammation, support tissue repair, and send healing signals to damaged joints.
At Personalized Stem Cells (PSC), we have already developed a process to access these cells. Nearly 17,000 veterinary patients have provided the base of knowledge that helped us enter human cell therapy in 2018. The process we use is FDA-compliant and we are currently conducting clinical trials. In the next blog post, we'll talk about how you might be able to legally get early access to your own stem cells. But for now, let’s move on and talk about how your own cells might be used to address this "pain in the joint!"
The process:
- Gently collect a small amount of your fat (usually from the abdomen) – outpatient and no general anesthesia
- Process and concentrate the healing stem cells by multiplying them into the millions under laboratory conditions
- Re-inject them directly into your painful joint
It’s a way to help your body heal itself—with no foreign drugs or artificial implants.
Real People Are Getting Real Relief
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Take Sue McCloskey, for example. Sue had worsening hip pain that was slowing her down and threatening her active lifestyle (beach running). She wasn’t ready for surgery but needed something more than a temporary band-aid.
After undergoing stem cell therapy with her own stem cells, Sue is back to enjoying her life—beach running, moving, and doing what she loves without constant joint pain.
Not All Stem Cell Clinics Are the Same
You may have seen ads or heard stories about stem cell therapy. Sadly, many of these clinics operate without FDA oversight or scientific backing. In our next blog, we'll talk about what is legal, what is not, and why PSC can assist you legally in accessing your stem cells.
What This Means for You
🔹 You Don’t Have to Keep Living With Joint Pain
If you’re looking for a natural way to treat your joint pain—and avoid surgery—your own stem cells could be the answer.
We invite you to talk with our Patient Concierge, Corbyn, who can help you understand your options and answer your questions. Once you have the lay of the land, Corbyn can organize a conversation with our medical director or an affiliate orthopedic specialist about your specific conditions and options.
Stay tuned for our next post, where we’ll explore specifically what is legal in regenerative medicine and how to avoid illegal scams.
Common Questions
Once banked through our StemReady™ program, your stem cells are cryopreserved and securely stored, ready for use when you and your physician decide. While not all therapies are commercially available yet, you may qualify for programs like the FDA's compassionate use or the Federal Right-to-Try Act if you have a life-threatening or debilitating condition.
Ask our team how you may qualify.
The cost of our services at Personalized Stem Cells varies depending on the specific treatment plan and stem cell banking options you choose.
Here are the general starting points for PSC services:
- StemPreserve: Starting at $2,500 plus an annual banking fee.
- StemReady: Prices begin at $12,500, which includes preparation of cells for immediate use.
These are your initial costs and do not include any additional fees that your doctor may charge to perform the lipoaspiration or treatment. For a detailed breakdown and to discuss payment options, please contact our customer service team. We're committed to providing transparent and comprehensive pricing information.
Getting started with stem cell banking at PSC is easy. Simply schedule a consultation through our website or contact our team directly. We’ll guide you through the entire process, from the initial collection of your cells to their long-term storage, ensuring you have all the information you need to make an informed decision. Schedule a consultation here.
PSC’s cell therapies are currently being investigated through formal FDA clinical trials with leading scientists and institutions. PSC has completed its first safety and efficacy study and submitted the findings to the FDA. Until formal FDA approval is obtained, PSC cannot make specific claims about this therapy. However, our initial safety and efficacy study is available upon request and has been published in a peer-reviewed journal.
PSC adheres to stringent FDA guidelines to guarantee the safety and quality of your stored stem cells. Our state-of-the-art lab utilizes advanced processing techniques to ensure that your cells are preserved at the highest standards. Every batch of stem cells is tested for sterility and purity.
