As we age, elbow and knee pain is common—but it doesn’t have to stop you from enjoying the activities you love. At Greenberg Regenerative Medicine, we specialize in cutting-edge treatments, including stem cell injections, to help patients recover from sports injuries, arthritis, and age-related wear and tear without invasive surgery. Our expert team stays focused on our primary goal when providing personalized care: to help you find relief and get back to doing the things you love most.
Common Elbow Injuries We Treat in our Greater Philadelphia Area Office
Elbow pain can arise from sports, repetitive motion, or underlying biomechanical issues. The most common elbow conditions we treat in our office include:
- Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis): Pain and inflammation on the inner side of the elbow
- Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis): Pain on the outer side of the elbow
- Referred Pain from the Shoulder
- Abnormal Kinesiology
At Greenberg Regenerative Medicine, we employ the Greenberg Method: Dr. Greenberg’s specialized method of examination that looks at the body’s interconnected musculoskeletal network, rather than just the site of the pain, to find the true root cause of damage. With this, we’ve found that for many patients experiencing carpal tunnel-like symptoms in their hands, their pain actually originates in the elbows or shoulders. We have also found that poor shoulder mechanics can overload the elbow, and correcting shoulder movement can resolve elbow pain.
Common Knee Injuries
Your knees bear the brunt of sports, daily movement, and aging. In our office, we frequently see patients with injuries like:
- Torn meniscus
- Arthritis
- Ligament strains or sprains
- Quadriceps and IT band issues
- Chondromalacia patellae (Runner’s Knee)
Though there are many conditions that can cause elbow and knee pain, there is always hope for a pain-free future. Greenberg Regenerative Medicine’s expert care team is here to focus on your recovery.
Those at a Higher Risk of Elbow and Knee Pain
Certain factors make patients more prone to elbow and knee injuries. Repetitive motions such as typing, texting, or manual labor tasks can strain elbow tendons. Yet, the primary source of elbow and knee injuries is participation in sports such as golf, tennis, pickleball, running, or soccer, as these activities can increase joint stress. While staying active is crucial to your physical and mental health, it is important to take caution when competing in athletic events and never play on a suspected injury.
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), a connective tissue disorder, can also contribute to elbow and knee pain due to the body’s weakened collagen production. This causes joint hypermobility and loose ligaments, which often causes pain in the elbows, knees, and many other areas of the body. A pelvic tilt or poor posture can increase stress on knees as well.
How Stem Cell Injections Help Heal Elbow and Knee Injuries
At Greenberg Regenerative Medicine, we use stem cell therapy to promote healing at the cellular level. We use autologous VSELs (very small embryonic-like stem cells)—dormant stem cells found in the blood with strong healing properties—to stimulate natural recovery at the site of damage. Stem cells help reduce the inflammation that causes arthritis and pain, and allow the body to heal in a non-invasive manner. GRM has published research on VSELs’ ability to improve bone density, heal wounds, and even reverse the body’s biological age.
When injected in the elbows or knees, stem cells can stimulate the repair of worn cartilage, tendons, and ligaments. Published research has shown stem cell injections can help heal torn meniscus tissue, revealing significant improvements after about nine months post-procedure based on before-and-after arthroscopic exams. And for severe tendon tears or arthritis in the elbows or knees, stem cell therapy can provide relief without the invasiveness and intensive recovery of surgical intervention.
In addition to stem cell injections, we also offer platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy and prolotherapy for ligament and tendon injuries. These treatments can enhance the healing response and restore joint stability, especially in athletes.
Why Choose Greenberg Regenerative Medicine?
At GRM, we focus on identifying the root cause of your pain—not just treating symptoms. By correcting underlying movement issues such as poor shoulder mechanics, and combining this with advanced regenerative treatments like stem cells, we provide comprehensive care that helps patients return to their favorite activities pain-free. While relief timelines vary depending on the severity of injury or arthritis in the elbows and knees, many of our patients notice improvement after just a few treatments, with continued healing over several months as tissue regenerates.
If you or a loved one are struggling with elbow or knee pain, don’t wait. Contact Greenberg Regenerative Medicine in the greater Philadelphia area today to learn more about how stem cell injections, PRP and prolotherapy can help you find long-term relief.
