Brandon Tolman, DO is the leader of one of the most prestigious regenerative medicine centers in the country. His team offers unique approaches to people suffering from chronic and acute pain conditions.
Some of the people who could most benefit from regenerative medicine are fitness enthusiasts and athletes. These are people who want to perform feats of athleticism that most people can only dream of and sometimes, they have to pay a steep cost in terms of injuries.
Many players often ignore chronic pain or injuries due to commitments and other such factors. There is also a big emphasis in the fitness community about exercising through the pain as a sign of mental toughness.
Such chronic issues can have debilitating consequences if they are left to become serious. Regenerative medicine could help such people to a substantial degree in the following ways:
Fewer Injuries
Regenerative medicine seeks to treat the root cause of chronic pain unlike traditional forms of treatment that only treat the symptoms. The latter usually results in frequent injuries even after receiving the treatment, as the cause of the pain is still existent and lies dormant until activated.
Regenerative medicine strengthens the tissues and tendons around the joints so that after treatment, the body can be stronger even when exposed to forceful maneuvers typical of fitness enthusiasts and athletes.
They are bound to experience fewer injuries as the parts which caused the injuries, to begin with, will have been made stronger.
Quicker Recovery
The traditional method of treating fitness and sports-related injuries is often surgery. The medical team will typically perform an invasive procedure to repair or remove the damaged tissues in the body.
The recovery times of such surgeries are usually weeks or months which can significantly disrupt the lives of athletes and fitness enthusiasts. Regenerative medicine is one solution to this problem.
Regenerative medicine has some of the fastest turnarounds in the medical community. People are able to return to their fitness or athletic pursuits much quicker with regenerative therapies.
For athletes who make a living with their bodies, it can have a huge impact.
Better Function
For athletes and fitness enthusiasts, there are few things as important as the ability to move functionally. Chronic pain and injuries substantially hinder that.
Traditional pain-alleviating treatments such as surgery and medication usually leave the patient quite immobile. After they heal, they are still unable to perform the movements and exercises they used to with the same ease.
The case is contrary with regenerative therapy. Some people have actually claimed to move and perform better after treating their pain with regenerative medicine. There is no lingering pain or hungering discomfort after regenerative treatment, the reason is that the part of the body that was injured is usually strengthened by growth factors introduced into the muscle tissues. The tissues have a wider range of motion and can hence handle more complex and strained movements.
As you can see, there are many benefits that the sports and fitness industry can gain from regenerative medicine. We will undoubtedly see more of it in the future.
