Dysfunction in the sacroiliac joint can lead to low back pain and leg pain, the latter of which may feel effects similar to sciatica or pain from a lumbar disc herniation. Your sacroiliac joint is located next to the bottom of the spine, above the tailbone and below the lumbar spine. Connecting the sacrum with the pelvis, this joint is small but very strong thanks to the ligaments surrounding it. It doesn’t have a wide range of motion and acts as a shock-absorber. An injury to this joint can result in sensations within the lower extremity, such as pain, tingling, numbness, weakness, pelvis or ..read more

More than half of men in their 40s experience significant hair thinning, but the thinning process may start much earlier than that. In fact, 16% of adult men under 30 report hair thinning. No matter what age or gender you may be, hair thinning can affect your confidence. Let’s look at some ways you may be able to regrow your hair after hair loss. You Can Reignite Dormant Hair Follicles One of the best ways to reverse the effects of hair thinning is with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatments. PRP treatments for hair restoration revitalize dormant hair follicles on your scalp. PRP uses cells fro ..read more

Meniscus tears in the knee can be very painful. Also known as a cartilage tear, a meniscus tear often occurs from a forceful twisting motion or rotation of the knee. These tears are common in athletes, but can happen to anyone. The meniscus, a C-shaped piece of cartilage, acts as a cushion between the tibia and femur, with each knee containing two menisci. Most tears get better with ice, rest, and OTC medication, and perhaps some physical therapy to strengthen the leg muscles that are around the knee. If pain or stiffness persist, surgery may be recommended. However, surgery isn’t the only sol ..read more

As we come to the end of 2023, the team at The Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine is hugely grateful to our patients, both past and present. We’re so proud of what we’ve been able to build here in Rochester, and we’re excited about all of the amazing opportunities we see for continuing to provide the highest quality regenerative medicine procedures in Michigan and beyond. We thought it would be a good idea to share some of the highlights of 2023, in terms of the large number of regenerative medicine procedures we completed during the year and some new developments that are ongoing withi ..read more

If you’re looking for a doctor who specializes in chronic pain treatment and rehabilitation, you may want to find a physiatrist near you. Physiatrists go through years of education and practice to diagnose and treat pain throughout the body. Macomb Pain Management has a staff of board-certified physiatrists who offer cutting-edge procedural pain relief. Physiatrists Are Pain Management Specialists Physiatrists are often referred to as pain management doctors or Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) physicians. They work with each patient to understand what’s causing their pain at the ..read more

Are you tired of dull-looking skin that may have scarring or marks? Do you want to improve your skin’s texture and appearance to restore that youthful glow? PRP microneedling could be the solution. This is an innovative treatment that combines micro-needling with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy to rejuvenate your complexion. This process utilizes a roller with tiny needles to create controlled micro-injuries in your skin. This stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, helps heal scars, and reduces the signs of aging. The result? Better skin texture and tone. The results are even be ..read more

We are delighted to see our own Dr. Thomas Nabity providing a lecture and training to fellow physicians about regenerative biologic therapies (regenerative medicine), which include PRP, BMA, and Adipose Tissue work. The post Dr. Thomas Nabity Provides Lecture and Training to Fellow Physicians appeared first on Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine ..read more

Nerve pain stimulation has been around since the 1960s, and it remains one of the most effective ways to treat pain without surgery. Chronic pain often comes from misdirected nerve signals, and this process helps correct that issue at the core. Read on to learn how nerve pain stimulation puts you in charge of your own pain. What Is Nerve Pain Stimulation? Nerve pain stimulation uses a small electrical device to disrupt false pain signals. Pain is your body’s way of alerting your brain to fix something. “Hey, this is wrong. This hurts. Make it better.” Sometimes, those signals can happen even a ..read more

Pickleball is currently the fastest-growing sport in the US. Because of this popularity, doctors are seeing patients dealing with all types of pickleball injuries. One of the more common pickleball injuries is often called ‘tennis elbow’ or tendonitis of the elbow. Because pickleball and tennis are so similar, players usually deal with the same injuries. Our very own Dr. Tom Nabity was recently interviewed to discuss ‘tennis elbow’ and some everyday treatment options individuals can take advantage of to help treat this prevalent yet frustrating condition. What is Tennis Elbow? Tennis elbow is ..read more

One of our goals at The Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine is to educate the community about the many benefits of regenerative medicine. One way that we help educate the greater community is through speaking engagements. We were recently invited to discuss regenerative medicine at the Older Persons’ Commission in Rochester, MI. What is the Rochester Older Persons’ Commission? The Older Persons’ Commission is a social and activity center for individuals in Rochester, MI, who are 50+ years of age. This facility offers various fitness, social, aquatic, travel, and personal enrichment activ ..read more