Treating Knee Osteoarthritis with Regenerative Medicine

Knee osteoarthritis affects millions of adults every year, often making it difficult to walk, climb stairs, or stay active without discomfort. As cartilage wears down over time, the joint becomes stiff, swollen, and painful. While traditional treatments like medications or steroid injections may offer temporary relief, they don’t stop the progression of the condition. In fact, steroids have been shown in multiple studies to actually accelerate the progression of osteoarthritis.  At LifeStem, we offer regenerative therapies that focus on supporting the body’s natural ability to  heal tissue, reduce inflammation, and help you avoid the need for knee replacement surgery.

How Regenerative Therapy Works

Regenerative medicine supports your body’s natural healing abilities to repair damaged tissues and restore function. At LifeStem, we leverage multiple natural pathways for battling knee osteoarthritis, the most common of which are platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and stem cell therapy. Both are non-surgical and performed right here in our clinic.

PRP therapy involves using a sample of your own blood to create a concentrated injection of healing platelets. These platelets release growth factors that support tissue repair and help reduce joint inflammation.

Stem cell therapy uses cells collected from your own bone marrow or fat. When injected into the knee, these cells may help regenerate cartilage and improve the structure and function of the joint.

Benefits for Knee Osteoarthritis

Many LifeStem patients with knee osteoarthritis report less stiffness, reduced pain, and improved mobility after regenerative treatment. Because these therapies are non-invasive and use your own cells, there’s very little downtime and no need for general anesthesia or hospital stays.

Most importantly, regenerative therapy may help you avoid total knee replacement entirely—especially when treatment begins before the damage becomes severe.

Is This Right for You?

You may be a good candidate for PRP or stem cell therapy at LifeStem if:

• You’re experiencing chronic knee pain from osteoarthritis
  
  
• Conservative treatments like medications or physical therapy haven’t worked
  
  
• You want to avoid surgery
  
  
• You prefer a natural, biologic alternative
  
  

Every patient is different. That’s why we take time to evaluate your condition, review your imaging, and recommend a personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs and goals.

Get Back to Moving with Less Pain

At LifeStem, we believe you shouldn’t have to live with chronic knee pain—or settle for short-term fixes. Regenerative medicine offers a safer, more natural path forward, helping your body heal itself from the inside out.

If knee pain is keeping you from doing the things you love, schedule a consultation with our team to find out if regenerative treatment is right for you.