R3 Stem Cell Treatment for Sciatic Nerve Pain | Dr David Greene

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DR DAVID GREENE R3 STEM CELL
Can Stem Cell Therapy Treat Different Types of
Sciatic Nerve Pain
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What is Sciatica Pain?
Sciatica is a sharp shooting pain that occurs due
to the damage or compression of the sciatic nerve
in the lumbar area. The pain radiates along the
nerves route from the lower back to the hip and
outer leg and finally to the knee joint. Except
for some rare cases, it usually affects only one
side of the body. Sciatic pain usually resolves
within weeks without the need for surgical
treatment. However, in more severe instances like
a herniated disk, sciatica pain can extend up to
the foot, cause bladder and bowel issues, and
might need serious treatment.
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Common Symptoms of Sciatica
Pain
Altered sensation
Fragility
The compression causes severe pain in the
affected leg, especially in the calf region. it
could be constant or irregular depending on the
severity of the damage.
The pain felt throughout the leg can leave the
affected foot and leg feeling weak.
Patients often report feeling numbness or
pinpricking sensation along the channel of the
sciatica nerve in the affected leg.
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Different Types of Sciatica
Chronic sciatica
Alternating Sciatica
Acute sciatica
Bilateral Sciatic
Bilateral sciatica is one of those rare cases
that affect both legs at the same time. Two
different reasons can cause bilateral sciatica.
Degenerative changes in the vertebrae or disc
at multiple spinal levels. Serious disorders
like cauda equina syndrome.
If sciatic pain continues after 8 weeks it is
called chronic sciatica. This kind of pain does
not subside with self-management. Proper
physiotherapy sessions are required, surgical
treatment could also be needed for severe cases.
Sciatica that affects both legs alternately is
known as alternating sciatica. This form of
sciatica is unusual and can be caused by
sacroiliac joint degeneration.
When the symptoms have not been older than 4-8
weeks, the pain is categorized as acute sciatica.
This type of sciatic nerve pain can be easily
managed at home with over-the-counter medicines
and exercise.
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Causes of Sciatic Nerve Pain
Space Occupying Lesion
Disk Issues
Chronic Diseases
Injury or Trauma
Accidents are one of the leading causes of
sciatic pain. Lower back injuries and traumas are
always dangerous. They cause degeneration of
discs which in turn causes nerve damage. Injuries
impact muscle strength as well.
Herniated or slipped disks are the chief
contributors of sciatic pain. Slipped discs are
very common, around 4 of people face issues
related to a slipped disc, globally. Factors like
bad posture, accidents, strenuous activity,
sports injuries, and repetitive physical stress
can lead to disk bulging or slipping.
Narrowing of the spinal canal due to clots,
tumors of bone overgrowth generates pressure on
the lumbar nerve root or the sciatic nerve itself.
Diabetes is one of the reasons why people suffer
from sciatic nerve pain. Over time constant high
blood glucose levels can damage the nerve fibers
throughout the body causing neuropathy.
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Risk Factors of Sciatic Nerve Pain
Pregnancy
Aging
Postural issues
Occupation
Hormonal changes in pregnancy cause ligament
laxity that hold vertebrae, the loosening of the
ligament might contribute to bugling or slipping
of disk.
Most of the postural issues are related to
habits. In men, habits like carrying a wallet in
the back pocket and bike riding can lead to
sciatic pain.
Muscle compression or shortening with age can
cause sciatica. Age-related changes in the spine
due to weakness of bones and muscle shortening
with age can cause
A strenuous job can increase the risks of
sciatica. Where physical strength is always
required.
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Risk Factors of Sciatic Nerve Pain
Smoking
Obesity
Gym
Inactivity
Excessive weight gain causes stress over the
lumbar area which decreases the space between the
lumbar vertebrae. The lack of space in the lumbar
vertebrae inspires irritation in the nerve.
Nicotine can damage spinal tissues and weaken the
bones.
Sitting for a long time has many negative
impacts, especially on the lower back. A
sedentary lifestyle is riskier.
Not following proper postural instructions while
doing weight exercises in the gym can damage the
nerves.
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Effects of Sciatic Nerve Pain


Losing balance
Postural Distortion
Reflex decline
Numbness in the nerve decreased proprioception,
which is the ability of muscles to detect
movement, action, and location. Proprioception is
what allows us to follow a certain direction and
coordinate in balance.
When the nerve is compromised it reduces our
reflexes to a certain degree. For example, the
knee-jerk and ability to flex the foot upward is
withdrawn.
When the body avoids applying pressure to the
injured area (in this case, the lower back), it
tempers with the natural alignment of the body
causing Neck pains, Headaches, exhaustion, and
severe cases of hump between the shoulders. This
postural distortion is also called
overprotective posture.
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Is Stem Cell Therapy Beneficial for Sciatic Pain?


Stem Cell Sources
Regenerative Medicine
The painkiller dosage for sciatica starts from at
least 1000mg and these can easily be harmful in
the long run. Since sciatica is a neurological
disorder, treating it with traditional
medications can prove ineffective in some cases.
The sciatic pain progresses with time. As
regenerative medicine Stem Cell therapy can help
improve the bodys natural ability to repair and
regenerate non-surgically. It can also prevent
the progression of sciatic pain.
Cell-based therapy treats various diseases by
injecting cellular material into the patients
body. This cellular material can be obtained from
different sources but the most promising in the
case of MND are Umbilical cord stem cells and
amniotic fluid stem cells. Unlike cells extracted
from bone marrow or fat tissues, umbilical cord
and amniotic stem cells are younger and
unclaimed, this is why they do not need much
manipulation before administering them to the
patient.
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