Regenerative Medicine for Joint Pain at Kentuckiana
Regenerative Medicine by Dr. Rafael F. Cruz MD who has practiced medicine for 30+ years and is a physician educator researcher and inventor of Cruz Cric.
Living with joint pain—whether in your knees, hips, shoulders, or hands—can affect every aspect of life. Simple tasks become challenging, sleep suffers, and favorite activities fade into memory. For years, standard treatments like painkillers, steroid injections, or surgery have been the go-to solutions. But a new approach is gaining attention: regenerative therapy.
This isn’t science fiction—it’s a medical field focused on repairing and restoring damaged tissues. Instead of merely reducing inflammation or dulling pain, regenerative therapy works at the cellular level to stimulate the body’s natural healing processes.
One of the most widely discussed methods is platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy. Using your own blood, PRP concentrates platelets—key players in tissue repair—into a potent serum injected directly into the affected joint. The aim is to trigger a repair response, which for some patients has meant improved mobility, reduced stiffness, and less reliance on medication.
Another promising technique involves mesenchymal stem cells, often sourced from bone marrow or fat tissue. These cells have the potential to regenerate cartilage and reduce inflammation. While many patients report positive outcomes, regenerative therapy is not a miracle cure. Age, the extent of joint damage, overall health, and immune function all influence results—and what works for one person may not work for another.
Two of the most recognized therapies—platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and messenger signaling stem cellular injections—work by delivering concentrated growth factors or healing cells directly to the injury site, aiming to speed recovery and restore function.
The difference at Kentuckiana Regenerative Medicine is experience, thoroughness and advanced techniques. We are one of the few clinics that can harvest messenger signaling stem cellular tissues from abdominal fat and bone marrow. We draw 10x more blood than the average PRP clinic resulting in more PRP. We then enhance the PRP with Vitamins, Procaine and we photo-energize the PRP. In addition, we give all patients IV Vitamin therapy which enhances our results.
Brian Folz- Regenerative Medicine Stem Cellular Knee Injections: Brian UPS Delivery driver with knee meniscus tear and severe pain was advised to have knee surgery. After receiving regenerative medicine injections instead of surgery, Brian for years now has been in and out of his truck daily delivering packages and he is still pain free. He even jumps on a trampoline with his children.
Joseph Williams – Heals knee much faster than normal
Dr. Chris Rasmusen, DC Severe knee arthritis (history of knee fracture and meniscus surgery) responded to regenerative medicine injections and avoided surgery.
Because these treatments are still relatively new, discussing them with your doctor is critical. An accurate diagnosis is the first step, followed by a clear understanding of whether regenerative therapy is appropriate for your specific condition—whether it’s osteoarthritis, a past injury, or an autoimmune issue.
What’s most exciting is the shift in mindset: moving from simply managing pain to actively supporting the body’s ability to heal itself. For many, that represents hope—a chance to reclaim mobility and reduce discomfort without relying solely on pills or surgery.
If you’re considering regenerative therapy for joint pain, take the time to research, ask questions, and consult a trusted medical professional. Trends in medicine don’t always align with what’s right for you—but when they do, the possibility of moving freely and living with less pain may be closer than you think.
FDA Disclaimer: All the therapies offered by Kentuckiana Integrative Medicine/ Kentuckiana Neuro Recovery Center are considered experimental “off label” and are not FDA-approved. The only exceptions are FDA and Traditional Medicare approved amniotic wound covers for nonhealing diabetic foot ulcers and hyaluronic gel injections for arthritic knees only offered by our affiliate Kentuckiana Medicine not Kentuckiana Integrative Medicine / Kentuckiana Neuro recovery Center. All content, including text and visuals, is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult your medical provider to discuss what’s right for you. Results are variable. No guarantees of successful outcomes are made or implied and individuals should not assume from video testimonials that they will respond favorably.
