Facet Joint Syndrome

Facet Joint Syndrome/Osteoarthritis

Can Living Room Health Regenerative Treatments help?

Our renowned medical team provides a range of non-invasive treatments, from the traditional to the innovative. Many of our treatments can be carried out on an outpatient basis, without the need for a hospital stay. In fact, many patients can resume their normal activities within several hours of their visit!

 

Micro-Fragmented Adipose Tissue (MFAT)

Over a one-day period, this treatment is exclusively offered to our patients. MFAT Injections use a pioneering technology whereby your body’s own adipose (fat) cells are used to treat pain and inflammation. MFAT Injections are minimally invasive due to the guidance of ultrasound. Altogether the procedure takes about an hour to perform with a minimal recovery time. As well as being a potential alternative to surgery, MFAT Injections can also aid post-surgery recovery.

Read Angela’s story who had this treatment in her knees. She is now pain free and her life has changed completely.

 

Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC)

BMAC Injections harness the natural healing abilities of your own mesenchymal stem cells, found in the bone marrow, to regenerate and reconstruct the musculoskeletal system by replacing cells and tissues damaged by degenerative diseases or trauma. BMAC Injections treat pain and inflammation by accelerating healing through the assistance of biological growth factors. This minimally invasive, day-case procedure is done under x-ray guidance and has a minimal recovery time. Our innovative BMAC Injections offer an alternative treatment plan to traditional invasive surgery.

Read more here.

 

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)

This is an effective and well-researched procedure that’s a potential alternative to surgery. It takes advantage of the blood’s natural healing properties to reduce pain and improve joint function. It uses a specially concentrated dosage of platelets prepared from your own blood to repair damaged cartilage, tendons, ligaments, muscle and bone. Treatment is administered via an injection and depending on the injury two to six injections may be required, performed at weekly intervals. Patients usually see their symptoms improve within four to six weeks of having the injections. PRP is a safe treatment option which, because your own blood is used, carries no risk of allergic reaction. Read more clinical evidence supporting PRP here

Read Eddie’s Story. The British former professional strongman and World’s Strongest Man 2017 winner Eddie Hall recently received PRP Therapy.

Also called facet or nerve root blocks, they are recommended if you’ve not had much success with the first-step approaches of painkillers, exercise, losing weight and spinal physiotherapy. 

What are your facet joints?

​They’re the cartilage-lined links between your back bones, there are two between each vertebra. They enable your back and neck to flex smoothly so you can bend.

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What is facet joint syndrome/osteoarthritis?

It is pain caused by the aging process, which often leads to the facet joints becoming enlarged. Like most back pain, it can be made worse by lifting badly, or if you’re inactive or overweight.

What are the symptoms?

Pain around the affected joints, especially when turning, twisting or straightening. It’s often sore or stiff first thing in the morning. There’s also a chance it can cause discomfort, numbness or tingling in your buttocks and thighs. If the facet joints enlarge sufficiently to ‘trap’ nerves, then pain – often called sciatica – can radiate down your leg.

What is the next step?

As well as an expert consultation with a specialist on your symptoms and advice on the best way to relieve your pain, we offer both traditional and innovative therapies. The first step is to book a consultation for a thorough assessment. Click here to make an appointment.

Clinical evidence

Intradiscal and intra-articular facet injections using PRP

Intradiscal and intra-articular facet infiltrations with ‘Endoret’ plasma rich in growth factors reduce pain in patients with chronic low back pain. Click to read here. 

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