Herniated Disc Treatment in Philadelphia
At Meeting Point Health, we offer a comprehensive selection of regenerative orthopedic treatment designed to meet a variety of health and performance needs.
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Regenerative Orthopedics for Herniated Discs
A herniated disc can cause debilitating pain, limit your mobility, and affect your overall quality of life. At Meeting Point Health in Philadelphia, we specialize in innovative, nonsurgical treatments designed to address the root cause of herniated discs and provide long-lasting relief. Whether you’re experiencing pain in your back, neck, or radiating discomfort down your arms or legs, our team of regenerative medicine experts is here to help. Using advanced therapies such as regenerative injections, and personalized treatment plans, we work with you to restore function and get you back to living your best life—without the need for invasive surgery or long-term reliance on medications.
What is a herniated disc?
A herniated disc occurs when the soft, gel-like material inside a spinal disc pushes through its tough outer layer. This process, referred to as “herniation,” can result in pressure on the nerves that run through the spinal column. While some herniated discs may not cause noticeable symptoms, others can lead to pain, numbness, or weakness in areas of the body connected to the affected nerve. Herniated discs are often the result of underlying medical conditions or wear and tear on the spine, making proper diagnosis and treatment essential for managing symptoms and preventing further complications.
What causes a herniated disc?
Age-Related Degeneration: Over time, spinal discs lose their flexibility and hydration, making them more prone to cracking or tearing under pressure. This natural wear and tear is often a primary cause in older adults.
Repetitive Movements: Activities that involve repeated bending, lifting, or twisting can strain the spine and increase the risk of disc herniation.
Heavy Lifting: Lifting heavy objects incorrectly—using your back instead of your legs—can put excessive pressure on the discs, leading to herniation.
Injury or Trauma: Accidents, falls, or sudden impacts can damage the spinal discs and cause them to herniate.
Poor Posture: Sitting, standing, or walking with poor alignment can place uneven stress on the spine, increasing the likelihood of disc damage over time.
Obesity: Excess body weight puts additional strain on the spine, making it more vulnerable to herniation.
Sedentary Lifestyle: Lack of regular exercise can weaken the muscles that support the spine, leaving it more susceptible to injury.
Smoking: Smoking reduces blood flow to the spinal discs, impairing their ability to heal and increasing the risk of degeneration and herniation.
How to diagnose a herniated disc?
At Meeting Point Health, Dr. Matta takes a comprehensive approach to diagnosing herniated discs. The process begins with a detailed clinical examination, including a thorough neurological assessment to evaluate muscle strength, reflexes, and nerve function. This helps pinpoint the affected area and assess the severity of the condition.
For confirmation, advanced imaging techniques are utilized. An MRI of the spine is the gold standard for detecting disc herniations, providing a clear view of the disc and surrounding structures to identify the exact location and extent of the herniation. Additionally, X-rays may be used to rule out other potential causes of your symptoms, such as fractures or structural abnormalities in the spine.
Herniated Disc Treatment Options in Philadelphia
These therapies for back pain focus on relieving discomfort and restoring mobility through various surgical alternative treatment options. Early intervention and a customized back pain treatment plan can lead to effective recovery and prevent future issues. Don’t let back pain hold you back! Contact Meeting Point Health today to schedule your personalized consultation and start your journey to relief. Your path to recovery begins here!
Prolotherapy therapy is a medical injection procedure whose goal is to relieve pain and promote healing of musculoskeletal conditions, especially involving ligaments, joints, and tendons. Prolotherapy stimulates healing, causes inflammatory responses that increase blood flow and the arrival of immune cells and growth factors to the injection area, and tissue repair.
Platelet-rich plasma PRP therapy is a medical treatment that involves the use of a patient’s own blood to promote healing and tissue regeneration. Once injected, the growth factors and other bioactive substances in PRP work to accelerate tissue repair, reduce inflammation, and promote the formation of new blood vessels. This helps in reducing pain, improving function, and enhancing the overall healing process.
Stem cell injection therapy refers to a medical procedure in which stem cells are harvested from live, healthy birth tissue and then injected into a localized area on a patient’s body, typically to promote tissue repair, and regeneration, or to treat various medical conditions. Stem cells are unique because they can develop into different types of cells in the body, and they also have the capacity for self-renewal. This makes them valuable in medical treatments, as they can potentially replace or repair damaged or diseased tissues.
Prolozone therapy is a mixture of ozone gas and a prolotherapy solution is injected into the affected area, often around joints, ligaments, or tendons. The theory is that this combination not only irritates and strengthens the tissues (like prolotherapy) but also delivers the potential therapeutic benefits of ozone, such as improved circulation and tissue oxygenation. Prolozone combines procaine, dextrose, B vitamins, saline, oxygen, and ozone into a damaged joint and the combination allows for regrowth of damaged tissue.
For most people, non-surgical treatment of a herniated disc is the best option. Treatment goals involve decreasing compression and inflammation around the nerve, thereby creating more space for the nerve to function properly. Hands-on treatment using osteopathic manipulation as well as medical acupuncture can help to decrease pain and improve function and improve blood flow to the spine.
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How does Regenerative Medicine work for a herniated idisc?
Regenerative medicine uses the body’s natural healing capabilities to repair damaged tissues, reduce inflammation, and restore function. At Meeting Point Health, we offer therapies such as PRP and stem cell injections that target the root causes of chronic back pain.
Can PRP therapy help relieve a herniated disc?
Yes, PRP therapy is effective for herniated disc pain. It reduces inflammation, promotes tissue regeneration, and enhances healing, providing long-term relief from back pain caused by disc injuries.
What are the top functional medicine clinics for back pain?
Meeting Point Health is one of Philadelphia’s premier functional and regenerative medicine clinics, specializing in personalized, holistic care for back pain. We focus on identifying and treating the root causes of your discomfort.
Are regenerative therapies like PRP and stem cell injections safe for back pain?
Yes, these therapies are extremely safe and minimally invasive.
What makes Meeting Point Health Different from other clinics?
Meeting Point Health is a leading functional and regenerative medicine clinic in Philadelphia, offering cutting-edge, surgical alternative solutions for back pain. Our holistic approach combines advanced regenerative therapies with comprehensive care, emphasizing natural healing, personalized treatments, and patient education to empower you on your health journey.
Does Meeting Point Health accept insurance for back pain treatment?
Meeting Point Health does not accept insurance.
Our practitioners and staff fully understand and empathize with the challenges that patients face as they make financial decisions for proper health care. Our practice is very different from a conventional medical practice in many ways, but the time spent with each patient is usually 30-90 minutes. Visits with a physician covered by insurance generally allow for less than 10 minutes in total! Conventional medical practices that take insurance maintain brief office visits and high patient loads for this reason. We cannot provide the expert care that every one of our patients deserves under those circumstances.
Insurance also dictates the types of treatments and order of treatments patients can receive for a particular condition.
Opting out of insurance allows the patient and the doctor to maintain their medical autonomy, which is imperative to ensure you get the right treatment at the right time and the right dose.
Can I get an insurance reimbursement?
How do I get started with Meeting Point Health?
To start your journey to back pain relief, schedule a consultation with our team. During your initial visit, we’ll assess your medical history, perform a thorough evaluation, and develop a customized treatment plan to address your specific needs. Click to schedule a free discovery call with one of our Patient Onboarding Specialists today!
