After playing in the NFL for 15 years,Terrell Owens is no stranger to the spotlight – or chronic pain. Professional athletes are known for pushing their bodies to the limit and placing an unhealthy amount of strain on their joints, tendons, and ligaments. Though Owens no longer plays professional football, so many years of training, sprinting, and tackling have caused significant damage to his body.
This is exactly why Owens recently underwent stem cell treatment to repair both knees, both shoulders, both elbows, and his right hip. He even invited camera crews to capture the entire experience! According to Owens, his treatment had nothing to do with an NFL comeback like so many theorized. He simply wants to stay healthy and feeling great as he approaches his mid-40s.
An Introduction to Stem Cell Therapy
Stem cells are essentially “blank” cells that can directed to serve a specific purpose. Once stem cells differentiate into another type of cell, like bone and cartilage cells, they self-replicate to replace or heal the injured tissue of that type in the body. At the same time, stem cells are also known to reduce inflammation and prevent cell death. Every time you gradually heal from an injury, it is thanks to stem cells doing their jobs.
Stem cell therapy offers support for healing beyond what the body can achieve alone. During stem cell therapy, stem cells are injected into the injured or damaged tissue. For athletes with chronic pain, these injured areas often include the knees, back, hips, and elbows. As soon as stem cells are injected, they immediately begin working to replace and heal the damaged tissues that cause the sensation of pain.
How Are Stem Cells Obtained?
There are a few different procedures used by doctors of regenerative medicine to obtain stem cells. One of the most trusted and time-tested methods is the same used during Owens’ procedure. It involves bone marrow aspiration. During bone marrow aspiration, bone marrow is extracted from the back of a patient’s pelvis. This only takes a few minutes! Bone marrow is rich in stem cells, so the cells can be processed and injected back into the body for treatment immediately.
What Are the Results of Stem Cell Therapy?
As time passes, there’s no doubt that Terrell Owens will tell the world about his impressive results from stem cell therapy. By augmenting the body’s natural repair system and increasing the amount of available stem cells that aid the body in its natural restorative process, stem cell therapy makes it possible to overcome injury, permanently relieve pain, and enjoy a much better quality of life.
At Optimal Health Medical in Stamford, CT, Dr. Henry Sobo is committed to utilizing the latest medical research to help his patients use stem cell therapy for their own health and wellness. To schedule your free consultation with Dr. Sobo and begin your own journey to healing like Terrell Owens, just call (203) 348-8805.