Did you know that Degenerative Disc Disease isn't actually a disease. Instead, it’s a term used to describe natural, age-related wear and tear on the discs in your spine. Spinal discs are specialized “cushions” between your vertebrae that act as shock absorbers and enable flexibility for your spine to twist and bend.
As these shock-absorbing cushions shrink and dry out over time, this degenerative process can lead to herniated discs, nerve compression and chronic back or neck pain.
In the U.S., Approximately 27.3 percent of Americans experience degenerative disc disease. Disc degeneration rates escalate sharply after age 60. Among people in their 20s, only 37 percent are diagnosed with Degenerative Disc Disease, but in the 60+ age group, over 90 percent are diagnosed.
Stem Cell Therapy can be quite effective in reducing the symptoms that come with Degenerative Disc Disease, including Chronic Back Pain. It often brings healing that allows you to avoid or delay spinal surgery. It may also slow progression of the condition as you age.
The Wellness & Aesthetics Medical Center, located in the Stone Oak neighborhood, nestled in the Hollywood Park enclave of North San Antonio is the place to find options you might not find anywhere else in San Antonio. Trusted by thousands of local patients in our San Antonio metropolitan area. Dr. Vernon H. Williams is a functional medicine doctor who specializes in innovative approaches for optimal health and wellness – including advanced Regenerative Medicine treatments like Stem Cell Therapy.
If you are ready to see what Stem Cell Therapy can do to relieve the symptoms and progression of your Shoulder Rotator Cuff Injuries, call and speak with one of our specialists at (210) 985-1700 or contact us online today!
Stem Cell Therapy for Chronic Back Pain and Degenerative Disc Disease is a non-invasive alternative for patients seeking to address chronic back pain and inflammation as well as loss of mobility and function.
Orthopaedic stem cell therapy is a leading-edge Regenerative Medicine treatment that triggers your body’s intrinsic self-healing abilities. It uses the body’s natural repair mechanisms and growth factors to ease the Chronic Pain that comes with Degenerative Disc Disease, relieving symptoms and slowing any worsening of the damage.
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) can assist with the regeneration of various damaged tissues, and they have the capacity to differentiate into the various tissues needing repair. MSCs are adult stem cells that are most often harvested from:
These MSCs are referred to as "adult" stem cells because they are harvested from sources other than embryos, reducing the ethical concerns with embryonic stem cells.
By injecting these stem cells into damaged parts of the spinal discs, stem cells stimulate repair and regeneration as well as relieving pain and inflammation. Injured cells in your spinal discs send out signals, and stem cells then respond by migrating to the injured tissue and releasing proteins (exosomes) that nourish and stimulate your own cells to begin regenerating.
Stem Cell Therapy offers a range of benefits, including:
We will develop a personalized treatment plan that will create benefits designed specifically for you and your condition.
Our first step will be to conduct an initial consultation and review your medical and family history. We may require testing or imaging, but we will discuss with you why it may be necessary before we proceed. If we determine you are a suitable candidate for Stem Cell Treatment for Chronic Back Pain and Degenerative Disc Disease, we will develop a comprehensive treatment plan.
Once your Stem Cell Treatment sessions begin, it typically takes two to three months for injured tissue to begin to regenerate. However, results may vary depending on your pain levels, your overall health condition and how your body responds to the treatment.
We offer advanced diagnostics. With precision testing, we are able to customize your care down to your unique biology. With our premium interventions, you will benefit from innovative therapies like stem cells, but also platelet-rich plasma (PRP), EmSculpt Neo body sculpting, and AO scans – and more! Frequently, lifestyle modifications are encouraged during the healing process, most often involving your diet, physical activity and supplementation with certain nutrients.
We use Stem Cell Therapy not simply for your spine and its discs, but for muscle pain, torn ligaments, sprains, tendon inflammation, arthritis and any pain in the hip, knee, shoulder, back or neck as well.
Our expertise speaks for itself. Dr. Williams has a BA in Biology from Harvard University. He received his MD from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He serves as a Member of the Anti-Aging Group (AAG) Advisory Board. He also completed Physician Training and Certification in Age Management Medicine, jointly sponsored by The Cenegenics Education and Research Foundation (CERF) and the Foundation for Care Management (FCM).
Dr. Williams has extensive training in Lasers and Medical Spa procedures, and he is also a Fellow of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) and a Diplomat & Fellow of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Regenerative, & Functional Medicine (A4M), as well as an A4M Fellow of:
As well as training and expertise, Dr. Williams has over 30 years of experience and a record of successful patient outcomes.
At the Wellness and Aesthetics Medical Center in San Antonio, TX, we offer the most up-to-date evaluation and treatment methods to help you turn back time and rejuvenate your body, your skin, your health and your life. Whatever your particular health challenges – and at any age – we can help you change the course of how aging and conditions that come with aging impact your future.
At The Wellness & Aesthetics Medical Center, we strive to customize a program to fit your needs. We offer an array of age-related health solutions and can customize your treatment regimen to include any one of them or use them in combination.
Dr. Vernon F. Williams is an expert in the field of functional medicine, longevity medicine and aesthetics. A board-certified provider, he brings over 30 years of experience and is trusted by the thousands of patients he’s treated in San Antonio with personalized treatment plans and successful outcomes. Learn more about his training and expertise in the latest age-defying and total health treatments, including emerging Regenerative Medicine treatments like Stem Cell Therapy.
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Dr. Williams is truly a master at his craft. He takes a personalized & multi-pronged approach to total transformation. I can honestly say Dr. Williams has done wonders for my wife and I.
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I had a great time at The Wellness and Aesthetics Medical Center and Spa. The entire staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. They provide excellent customer service. I am very thankful for the excellent care Dr. Williams provides and the unique gift he is to all his patients.
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Texas Institute of Longevity, Aesthetics & Sexual Health
540 Oak Centre Dr, Suite 114
San Antonio, TX 78258
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