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A Synergistic Approach to Joint Pain

Integrative, Regenerative and Manual Medicine (IRM) is centered on the belief that the body has a lot of what it needs to begin healing itself, but at times requires a trigger to initiate its own healing mechanisms. IRM focuses on the cause of the condition rather than just the symptoms and combines several treatment measures together.

The implementation of IRM may involve bio-therapeutic injectables, physical medicine, electro-analgesics, chiropractic, regenerative injection therapy (prolotherapy), manipulation, neural therapy and other techniques for a powerful synergistic effect. This holistic approach has recently gained attention as an effective treatment of abnormal musculoskeletal conditions and injuries involving ligaments, tendons, muscles, cartilage, intervertebral discs  or capsular tissues.

Bio-Therapeutic medicines used in IRM awaken the body’s healing functions and accelerate the process of regenerating healthy cells and tissue, providing a stronger support system for joints and less pain. Many athletes, accident victims and arthritis sufferers have found lasting relief from the various techniques and medicines employed  by IRM.

“Most patients I see have tried chiropractic, physical therapy or medications, but very few have tried a multidisciplinary approach,” says Dr. Bill Almon, M.D. of Total HealthCare Centers. “While we can’t help everyone, I have seen some amazing changes in many of the patients  that we treat, from partial restoration of lower back disc thickness to accelerated cartilage growth for an arthritic knee.”

Biological medicines approved by the Federal Drug Administration can be administered via an injection over the course of 5-8 weeks and when combined with other treatments, helps restore knee function and prevent the need for surgery. Another effective treatment is a regenerative injection that can often stop upper or lower extremity radiating pain and numbness due to cervical or lumbar degenerated disc disease.

Patients suffering with arthritis or a degenerated joint can  find relief with injections of synovial fluid, a lubricant found in most joints. The injection often induces the production of synovial fluid by the body. This alone can greatly slow down or in some cases start reversing the degenerative and insidious affects of arthritis.

“These treatments work because they are combined together and super-charge the bodies healing powers,” adds Dr. Almon. “The patients I see have often been suffering for years and understand that because these treatments are focused on fixing the cause not just masking the symptoms, it does take time to  trigger the body to start regenerating new tissue to start the healing process.”

Health insurance plans and Medicare cover most IRM treatments. To schedule a complimentary initial consultation for IRM, please call Total HealthCare Medical Centers at 770-416-9995.