The spinal cord is a structure consisting of nervous tissue that connects the brain to the body. It’s an essential part of how humans operate, as it sends signals from the brain to the rest of the body. It controls muscle movement, heart rate, and even body temperature. Unfortunately, despite the spinal cord being covered with protective tissue, it can still get injured. As you’d expect, damage to the spinal cord often results in debilitating symptoms, such as loss of movement and extreme pain. Spinal Cord Injuries: Can They Heal? A spinal cord injury means damage to the spinal cord and any s ..read more

The body’s largest nerve is the sciatic nerve. This nerve begins at the lower back, travels down the hips and buttocks, and then branches all the way down each leg. This nerve isn’t just large – it is also vital for how the body functions. The sciatic nerve assists the movement of the leg and foot muscles, as well as providing lower body sensation functions. Due to the importance of the sciatic nerve, people want to avoid experiencing what is known as sciatica. This condition is often a painful one, and it can lead to people feeling debilitated as a result. Yet due to the size of the sciatic ..read more

Any kind of pain can be debilitating and affect your quality of life, but nerve pain can be particularly nasty. It is often felt as a shooting, burning, or stabbing pain and can significantly range in severity; some people might experience only mild, infrequent nerve pain, whereas others find it more excruciating. Certain types of nerve pain, such as sciatic pain, can affect your movements and your ability to complete routine daily tasks. When faced with this type of pain, there is only one question on the sufferer’s mind: how long does sciatic nerve pain last? Sciatic Nerve Pain: What it is ..read more

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Suffering from a bulging disc is often a painful condition and can lead to further problems with your back if it is a severe issue. Anyone who has endured a back issue will attest to how invasive they can be to your daily life - whether it means struggling to carry the shopping home, reaching down to tie your shoelaces, or finding it painful to drive for long distances ..read more

BioXcellerator’s stem cell therapy clinic is located in the incredible city of Medellin, Colombia. Many of our patients have never been to Medellin or Colombia. When our patients come to Medellin, they can experience Colombian culture and enjoy a number of world-class attractions and tours. One of the most interesting and beautiful attractions in Medellin is known as the Comuna 13 graffiti your ..read more

BioXcellerator’s stem cell therapy clinic is located in the incredible city of Medellin, Colombia. Many of our patients have never been to Medellin or Colombia. When our patients come to Medellin, they can experience Colombian culture and enjoy a number of world-class attractions and tours. One of the most interesting and beautiful attractions in Medellin is known as the Comuna 13 graffiti your ..read more

When spinal cord injury (SCI) patients suffer from their injury medical professionals will attempt to classify their injury. Classifying a patient’s injury can help patients receive the right type of treatment and track their progress over time. The American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) impairment scale is one of the most widely accepted ways to assess a patient’s functional impairment as a result of SCI ..read more

The BioXcellerator clinic is located in the incredible city of Medellin, Colombia. This city is filled with history and incredible cultural experiences. Many of our patients have never traveled to Colombia or the city of Medellin. There are countless attractions that you can enjoy in the city of Medellin. If you venture beyond the boundaries of Medellin, there are even more attractions that you can enjoy ..read more

Patients with spinal cord injuries often lose one of the basic five senses, the ability to feel. This can greatly impact a patient’s quality of life. When we touch something sharp, the nerves in our skin react to the sharp object that could damage the skin by sending pain signals to the brain. Unfortunately, patients who suffer from spinal cord injuries commonly lose this feeling ..read more