New England Stem Cell Institute Blog

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”).

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a key piece of connective tissue within the knee joint. It links the shinbone with the thigh bone and plays an important role in keeping the knee strong and stable. Unfortunately, it is also one of the most commonly injured parts of the knee. Just how painful are ACL tears, how can you tell if you have one, and what else should you know about this type of injury? Continue reading below to discover some important information.

Knee pain can complicate even the most simple tasks, such as walking and standing. In some cases, such discomfort stems from a tear in the C-shaped cartilage structures that separate the shin bone from the thigh bone. These pieces of cartilage, known as menisci (singular – meniscus) can become injured during sports or simply due to regenerative conditions. If you ever find yourself with a torn meniscus, what is the fastest way to heal the damage and get back to feeling like yourself? This blog post explains what you should know.

Each of your knees has two C-shaped pieces of cartilage known as menisci (singular—meniscus). Due to a sports misshape or a degenerative condition, you might end up with a meniscus tear, which can be painful and increase your risk of arthritis down the road. If you have this type of injury, you might wonder if a knee brace will help you to heal. This blog post explains what you should know.

Your menisci are the two C-shaped pieces of cartilage around each of your knee joints. They help to cushion and stabilize the joints. Unfortunately, meniscus tears are quite common. They can occur due to an acute injury or a degenerative condition. It is often possible to keep walking with a torn meniscus, so some people choose to ignore their injury. But what might happen if you do that? This blog post provides some sobering information.

Walking is one of the best things you can do for your health. It is a low-impact exercise that can strengthen your joints, support cardiovascular health, and release lots of feel-good endorphins. But is it possible to have too much of a good thing? Is excessive walking bad for your knees? If walking causes knee pain, what can you do to find relief? This blog post explains what you should know.

A sprain or strain can cause persistent pain and interfere with your daily activities. What causes these pesky injuries, and how long do they take to heal? Is there anything you can do to speed up your recovery time? This blog post provides some important information that can help you get back on the road to restored musculoskeletal function.