New England Stem Cell Institute Blog

When you are dealing with severe or chronic pain, you want lasting relief! In order to achieve that, you need to do more than manage symptoms. You should understand what is causing the pain so your medical team can treat the problem at its source. Unfortunately, even with advanced imaging equipment, finding the cause of discomfort is not always easy or simple. Indeed, your symptoms might not match what shows up on your MRI or X-ray! Why does that happen, and what might your care team do in such a situation? This blog post provides useful information.

A herniated spinal disc, also known as a slipped disc, is a relatively common cause of back pain among adults. This issue can cause sharp, excruciating pain. It can be utterly miserable! If you are suffering from this problem, you might wonder if it will resolve on its own or if you will need to see a doctor for care. This blog post explains what you should know about recovering from a slipped disc.

Lower back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints. In fact, it affects up to 80% of people at some point in their life. If you are familiar with this issue, you may wonder if you should simply push through it or if you should slow down until the pain subsides. In this blog post, you will find practical guidance to help you manage the situation.

Most people experience back pain at some point in their life. For some individuals, it is a temporary and mild problem; for others, it is an ongoing tribulation. Identifying the cause of the pain can be an important first step toward finding long-term relief. How can you tell the difference between disc and muscle pain in the back? This blog post aims to provide helpful information.

A stiff and sore neck can make it challenging to carry out even the most basic tasks, such as driving, working at your computer, or preparing a simple meal. While there are many different things that might help, some neck pain relief methods are surprisingly easy! For example, you might just need to drink more water! In this blog post, you will learn how doing so could work. You will also discover other simple tips that might reduce your discomfort.

Neck pain may impact your daily life in countless ways, and sometimes it is accompanied by numbness, weakness, or headaches that make routine tasks feel impossible. One potential cause of such issues is a pinched nerve in the neck, also known as a compressed nerve. How can you tell if you have a pinched nerve in your neck, and what can you do to find relief? This blog post provides helpful information.

Neck pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints; it affects an estimated 30 – 50% of the population each year! Of course, not all cases of neck pain are the same. In some instances, the discomfort is due to a pinched nerve, while other cases are the result of injured muscles or other tissues. How can you tell the difference between muscle and nerve pain in the neck? This blog post provides some helpful guidance.

You might take your neck for granted — until it starts to hurt. Unfortunately, a high-tech modern lifestyle creates circumstances that can make it much easier for the neck to experience strain and injuries. What exactly causes neck pain, and what steps should you take to deal with it? This blog post aims to provide helpful guidance.

Neck pain can disrupt your life, making daily tasks more difficult and uncomfortable. Depending on the cause of this issue, it might eventually resolve on its own. In other cases, though, professional care is necessary. Fortunately, there are many nonsurgical treatment options that may help to reduce or eliminate your discomfort. In this blog post, you will learn about some popular, minimally invasive options, including PRP therapy and other effective approaches.

At New England Stem Cell Institute, we often use platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy to treat a range of conditions. We want this therapy to be as effective and beneficial as possible, so we pay close attention to new research that highlights how it can be used. In this blog post, we highlight a recent study showing that a proper platelet dose is critical for successful treatment of tennis elbow (technically known as “lateral epicondylitis”).