Innovative Solutions for Pain Relief & Recovery
Regenerative medicine, or regenerative therapy, is an umbrella term that incorporates several different types of naturally-derived modalities to help the body heal itself from injury and chronic pain. Although the term is gaining in recent popularity, regenerative medicine includes proven, science-backed solutions that have been studied, researched, and tested since the 1930s and even earlier.
Dr. Jordan Kopcio, NMD, of Regenezone is a board-certified practitioner with more than a decade of experience in regenerative medicine, including regenerative injection techniques, prolotherapy, and PRP therapy. In partnership with The Hormone Zone and founders Dr. John Robinson and Dr. Cristina Bosch–leading experts in regenerative medicine and hormone replacement therapy–Dr. Kopcio and Regenezone provide patients with innovative regenerative modalities that deliver real, sustainable results in everything from pain relief to improved mobility.
For Dr. Kopcio, the idea of regenerative medicine is not revolutionary; it’s a lifelong passion he’s had since he was a child.
“I’ve always been intrigued by and interested in the way the body is made and how it can heal on its own if it has what it needs,” he says. This natural process, he explains, has been interrupted by mainstream medicine, drugs, and a poor food supply, which deplete the body of the nutrients necessary for optimal healing.
“Regenerative medicine helps people’s bodies do what they are already designed to do—heal,” Dr. Kopcio says, a belief that is reinforced every time one of his patients sees results from their treatment.
Regenerative Medicine: A Full Spectrum of Customized Solutions
Regenerative medicine treatments are uniquely personalized to address each individual’s specific injury or condition. By utilizing advanced imaging techniques and detailed patient assessments, these therapies can be precisely adapted to target the exact site and severity of the damage. This customized approach ensures that the treatment is highly effective, enhancing recovery and delivering optimal results for patients and athletes across all levels of activity.
Led by Dr. Kopcio’s expert guidance, Regenezone provides a comprehensive range of regenerative treatments designed to meet your specific needs, helping to improve mobility and reduce pain. These treatments include:
- PRP therapy, the injection of a concentrated solution of your own platelets into the injured area, stimulating natural healing processes.
- Stem cell therapy and exosomes, which uses the vast quantity of growth factors and signaling molecules from umbilical tissue to repair damaged tissues.
- Prolotherapy, to stimulate the repair process at the cellular level through the injection of a mild irritant.
- Wharton’s Jelly, an HCT/P product that uses naturally occurring growth factors, stem cells, and cushioning components to replace damaged tissue and improve repair
- PiezoWave2 Acoustic Therapy, which uses sound wave energy to release growth factors into the injured or damaged tissue, disrupt the pain cycle, and stimulate the growth of new blood vessels.
Determining what regenerative therapy is right for a patient is a multifactorial process, and is unique to every patient. Oftentimes, the best results may come from a treatment plan that incorporates more than one type of therapy.
“I like to use a combination of therapies and modalities to treat an injury comprehensively from all angles,” says Dr. Kopcio.
Before developing a tailored treatment plan, every patient at Regenezone receives an in-depth one-on-one consultation with a licensed provider that includes a:
Diagnosis. An accurate diagnosis is critical to identifying the specific condition requiring treatment, as well as the type, severity, and stage, since some therapies may be more effective than others for certain diseases or in certain stages of disease progression.
Medical history review. A thorough review of a patient’s medical history, including previous treatments, underlying health conditions, comorbidities, and family history, is essential in identifying any potential contraindications to specific therapies.
Assessment of biological factors. Patient-specific biological factors like age, gender, genetic background, and overall health status can have a big impact on the effectiveness and safety of certain therapies. Younger patients, for example, tend to have a better capacity for regeneration, which will influence their recommended therapies.
Dr. Kopcio and the team at Regenezone also take into consideration factors such as:
- The type of regenerative therapy. Different regenerative medicine approaches (e.g., stem cell therapy, gene therapy, tissue engineering, or biologics like PRP) are suited for different conditions. The choice depends on the mechanism of action that aligns with the patient’s needs.
- The source of cells or biomaterials for therapy requiring stem cells or tissues. Autologous cells (derived from the patient) may reduce the risk of rejection, while allogeneic cells (from a donor) may be necessary for certain applications.
- Potential risks and benefits. A thorough evaluation of the potential risks, complications, and expected benefits of the selected therapy is necessary. This includes an assessment of the likelihood of success, possible side effects, and long-term outcomes.
- Response to previous treatment. If the patient has undergone previous treatments, the response to those treatments can provide insights into what might work best moving forward. This includes understanding any adverse reactions or complications from past therapies.
- Input from any applicable specialists, like orthopedic surgeons, neurologists, oncologists, or rehabilitation specialists for a more comprehensive perspective on the best therapeutic options.
- Availability of clinical trials. Participation in clinical trials may be a suitable option for some patients, especially when conventional treatments are limited or unavailable. This can provide access to cutting-edge therapies that are still under investigation.
Dr. Kopcio and the team at Regenezone stay abreast of the latest breakthroughs and advancements in regenerative medicine through continued research, particularly of peer-reviewed journals from PudMed and NCBI.
“They’re great sources of information for confirming what treatments are valid and working, as well as what’s on the horizon for regenerative medicine and techniques,” says Dr. Kopcio. “That is in addition to staying in communication with other doctors in the industry and attending webinars and seminars on the various areas of regenerative medicine.”
The Role of Experience in Regenerative Medicine
Despite the promise of regenerative medicine, there is one thing Dr. Kopcio can never overemphasize: the importance of seeking care from an experienced physician.
“Once something becomes popular, doctors and offices will just start offering the service to make money with no experience in the procedure,” explains Dr. Kopcio. “For optimal patient safety and efficacy, you should only receive these therapies from trained, knowledgeable providers who have extensive experience in performing the procedure as well as the outcomes and expectations.”
Dr. Kopcio also emphasizes a patient’s right to understand and feel comfortable with the process of a treatment, as well as what is involved during and after it and what could potentially go wrong. He urges patients to ask as many questions as they need to make an informed decision, including about the doctor, his or her training, experience in a particular procedure, and what the research shows.
“Any doctor who is confident in what he or she provides will not be alarmed by questions or even if a patient wants to seek a second opinion,” says Dr. Kopcio. “You should only move forward with a treatment if it feels like the best choice for you for your situation.”
Dr. Kopcio is certified in a variety of therapies, including prolotherapy, PRP therapy, mesotherapy, and trigger point injections, as well as stem cell therapy and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. He is a certified acupuncturist with more than 300 hours of experience, and treats patients of all ages with various diagnoses. He has more than 10 years of experience developing comprehensive treatment plans that address an array of symptoms, target the root of the problem, and reduce pain and discomfort using conservative, drug-free protocols.
Regenezone: Redefining Pain Relief and Injury Recovery with Regenerative Medicine
Regenerative medicine offers a groundbreaking, safe, and effective alternative for many patients who might otherwise rely on surgery or pain medications to manage their injuries or chronic pain. By addressing the root cause of discomfort, utilizing a personalized treatment approach, and encouraging natural tissue repair and regeneration, regenerative medicine delivers lasting relief without the risks associated with side effects or rejection. This innovative therapy can restore functionality, alleviate pain, and significantly enhance your overall quality of life.
“Regenerative medicine is incredibly rewarding for me,” says Dr. Kopcio. “We’re able to change or transform people’s lives, to help them treat chronic conditions that may have previously been untreatable.”
With regenerative medicine, explains Dr. Kopcio, patients are able to get back to doing the things they loved to do but couldn’t because of their injury, from being active and playing sports again to being able to travel or simply play with their kids or grandkids.
“We’re seeing people recover faster post-surgery and with less downtime or physical therapy requirements, and every time a patient experiences less pain and better function from their treatment, so they can start doing things they couldn’t in the past, my belief in regenerative medicine grows even stronger.”