Sprains, a pulled muscle or ligament, stiffness, aches... Musculoskeletal disorders are incredibly common among young and old alike, and can arise for any number of reasons. When this happens, most of us would like to manage and relieve our pain in the best way possible, but we don't really want to rely on conventional medication that only provides symptomatic relief, and can be addictive. This episode is designed to help you make an informed decision and navigate your healing journey in a more empowered way, all within the framework of regenerative medicine. Listen in to hear exactly what a musculoskeletal injury is, and what causes the resulting symptoms. We then dive into a comprehensive list of integrative options available, with explanations of what each process involves and its benefits. Finally, I'll look at how a healthy lifestyle can quicken the recovery process, and outline some dietary and holistic tools to get started on. You don't have to suffer in silence, press play to begin your healing journey today, and share the knowledge. 

Key Points From This Episode:

• What the symptoms are for musculoskeletal issues, and what can cause them.
• Why most of the time, repetitive and long-term overuse actions are the culprit.
• Reducing inflammation can help you manage your pain.
• Outlining the many options available, from acupuncture to stem cells.
• What acupuncture is.
• Physical therapy as a great front-line option to reduce recovery time. 
• Using a splint to support and immobilize the injury.
• The advantages of stress reduction in the healing process.
• A comprehensive list of musculoskeletal injury supplements and how to use them.
• More advanced approaches, starting with hyaluronate injections.
• How tenotomy is used to target the pathological changes in tendons, and the benefits.
• A breakdown of prolotherapy, including its chemical makeup and how it works.
• Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy.
• How stem cells are the mother cells, and can give rise to many types of self-renewal cells. 
• The components of a healthy lifestyle, and how it can compliment these therapies. 

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Anchor Wellness Center

Dr. Minni Malhotra

Dr. Minni Malhotra Email

The Institue for Functional Medicine