IS YOUR BODY HOLDING YOU BACK?
GET BACK IN THE GAMEWHAT IS REGENERATIVE MEDICINE?
Regenerative medicine has the capability to repair damage due to age, injury or disease in areas like arthritic knees, damaged spinal discs, or painful hips that have previously been resistant to other treatments. Regenerative medicine involves the use of various cellular components like bone marrow cells, platelet rich plasma, and alpha-2-macroglobulin (A2M) which have the power to naturally regenerate damaged tissues, thus restoring function.
At Harborside Spine and Sports Center, we believe regenerative medicine is the future of pain management. Our team of pain specialists have provided relief to patients who otherwise would have been disabled due to pain.
CONDITIONS WE TREAT
Joints and soft tissue injuries and conditions treated with Regenerative Treatments:
- Back
- Knees
- Shoulders
- Wrists
- Ankles
- Hands and Feet
- Hips
- Elbows
- Achilles Tendonitis
- Bicep Tendonitis

GET BACK IN THE GAME
Minimally-invasive, out-patient procedure where your own bone marrow cells or PRP are harvested and injected into the damaged joints, tendons or ligaments to potentially restore structure and function, and minimize pain.

CONDITIONS WE TREAT
Joints and soft tissue injuries and conditions treated with Regenerative Treatments:
- Back
- Knees
- Shoulders
- Wrists
- Ankles
- Hands and Feet
- Hips
- Elbows
- Achilles Tendonitis
- Bicep Tendonitis


GET BACK IN THE GAME
Minimally-invasive, out-patient procedure where your own bone marrow cells or PRP are harvested and injected into the damaged joints, tendons or ligaments to potentially restore structure and function, and minimize pain.

REGENERATIVE MEDICINE OPTIONS
PRP
"The Workhorse"- Mild to Moderate Joint Arthritis
- Tendon / Ligament Injury or Partial Tear
- Degenerative Disk
- Use Own Blood
- Treatment Cost $
A2M
"The Inflammatory Shield"- Ideal for inflammatory arthritis conditions.
- It forms a protective “shield” from inflammatory joints.
- Faster Recovery Time than PRP
- Use Own Blood
- Treatment Cost $$
Bone Marrow Cell Therapy
"The Cadillac"- Moderate to Severe Joint Arthritis
- Tendon / Ligament Injury or Partial Tear
- Degenerative Disk
- Use Bone Marrow From Own Hip Bone
- Treatment Cost $$$
**Regenerative procedures are not covered by commercial or government insurance

REGENERATIVE MEDICINE OPTIONS
PRP
"The Workhorse"- Mild to Moderate Joint Arthritis
- Tendon / Ligament Injury or Partial Tear
- Degenerative Disk
- Use Own Blood
- Treatment Cost $
A2M
"The Inflammatory Shield"- Ideal for inflammatory arthritis conditions.
- It forms a protective “shield” from inflammatory joints.
- Faster Recovery Time than PRP
- Use Own Blood
- Treatment Cost $$
Bone Marrow Cell Therapy
"The Cadillac"- Moderate to Severe Joint Arthritis
- Tendon / Ligament Injury or Partial Tear
- Degenerative Disk
- Use Bone Marrow From Own Hip Bone
- Treatment Cost $$$
**Regenerative procedures are not covered by commercial or government insurance
WHAT ARE bone marrow cells?
Bone marrow cells are the only cells in the body able to morph into other types of specialized cells. Bone marrow cells are found in many parts of the body but are concentrated in the bone marrow.
When the patient’s own bone marrow cells are injected into a damaged joint, they appear to amplify the body’s own natural repair efforts by reducing inflammation,
accelerating healing, and preventing scarring and loss of function.
It is not only a powerful approach to all stages of arthritis but can be used for treatment of ligament, tendon,
cartilage, and even bone problems.
How is it performed?
Patient’s bone marrow cells are obtained from their pelvic (hip) bone. The practitioner then concentrates the bone marrow cells over 10 fold in a special centrifuge.
How long does it take?
This office based procedure takes approximately two hours. Patients can leave at the conclusion of the procedure.
Does it hurt?
How long does it last?
When can I expect to feel better?
What are the indications for bone marrow cells?
Bone marrow cell treatment from bone marrow concentrate (BMC) is ideal for:
- Advanced Arthritis
- Tendonitis/Ligament Sprains and Tears
- Degenerative Disk Disease
What are Growth Factors?
While bone marrow cells have high natural growth factors that promote healing and naturally decrease inflammation, it is often necessary to combine platelet rich plasma, which is rich in growth factors, to aid the bone marrow cells in being maximally effective.
How well does it work?
Bone Marrow Cell Therapy in northern Michigan
Harborside Spine and Sports Center offers Bone Marrow Cell Therapy in northern Michigan including Petoskey, Gaylord, Traverse City, Charlevoix, Harbor Springs, Cheboygan, Boyne City and the Upper Peninsula.
WHAT IS bone marrow cell THERAPY?
Bone marrow cells are the only cells in the body able to morph into other types of specialized cells. Bone marrow cells are found in many parts of the body but are concentrated in the bone marrow.
When the patient’s own bone marrow cells are injected into a damaged joint, they appear to amplify the body’s own natural repair efforts by reducing infammation,
accelerating healing, and preventing scarring and loss of function.
It is not only a powerful approach to all stages of arthritis but can be used for treatment of ligament, tendon,
cartilage, and even bone problems.
How is it performed?
Patient’s bone marrow cells are obtained from their pelvic (hip) bone. The practitioner then concentrates the bone marrow cells over 10 fold in a special centrifuge.
How long does it take?
This office based procedure takes approximately two hours. Patients can leave at the conclusion of the procedure.
Does it hurt?
How long does it last?
When can I expect to feel better?
What are the indications for bone marrow cell treatment?
Bone marrow cell treatment from bone marrow concentrate (BMC) is ideal for:
- Advanced Arthritis
- Tendonitis/Ligament Sprains and Tears
- Degenerative Disk Disease
What are Growth Factors?
While bone marrow cells have high natural growth factors that promote healing and naturally decrease inflammation, it is often necessary to combine platelet rich plasma, which is rich in growth factors, to aid the bone marrow cells in being maximally effective.
How well does it work?
bone marrow cell Therapy in northern Michigan
Harborside Spine and Sports Center offers bone marrow cell Therapy in northern Michigan including Petoskey, Gaylord, Traverse City, Charlevoix, Harbor Springs, Cheboygan, Boyne City and the Upper Peninsula.
WHAT IS PRP?
PRP presents patients with a potential longer lasting solution compared with a traditional pain injection.
For this reason, the use of PRP could help a patient avoid joint replacement surgery, and potentially back surgery. With any treatment option, the effectiveness of the treatment depends upon the severity of the injury.
Many traditional, non-operative treatment options concentrate on relieving pain, without fixing the underlying cause.
How Does PRP Help Heal The Body?
The body’s first response to soft tissue injury is to deliver platelet cells. Packed with growth and healing factors, platelets initiate repair and attract the critical assistance of bone marrow cells.
PRP’s natural healing process intensifies the body’s efforts by delivering a higher concentration of platelets directly into the area in need. To create PRP, a small sample of your blood is drawn (similar to a lab test sample) and placed in a centrifuge that spins the blood at high speeds, separating the platelets from the other components. The PRP is then injected into and around the point of injury, jump-starting and significantly strengthening the healing process.
Because your own blood is used, there is no risk of a transmissible infection and a low risk of allergic reaction.
How Long Does the Procedure Take?
How Often Should the Procedure be Done?
What are the Expected Results?
Is PRP Therapy Right for You?
PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) Therapy in northern Michigan
WHAT IS PRP?
PRP presents patients with a potential longer lasting solution compared with a traditional pain injection.
For this reason, the use of PRP could help a patient avoid joint replacement surgery, and potentially back surgery. With any treatment option, the effectiveness of the treatment depends upon the severity of the injury.
Many traditional, non-operative treatment options concentrate on relieving pain, without fixing the underlying cause.
How Does PRP Help Heal The Body?
The body’s first response to soft tissue injury is to deliver platelet cells. Packed with growth and healing factors, platelets initiate repair and attract the critical assistance of bone marrow cells.
PRP’s natural healing process intensifies the body’s efforts by delivering a higher concentration of platelets directly into the area in need. To create PRP, a small sample of your blood is drawn (similar to a lab test sample) and placed in a centrifuge that spins the blood at high speeds, separating the platelets from the other components. The PRP is then injected into and around the point of injury, jump-starting and significantly strengthening the healing process.
Because your own blood is used, there is no risk of a transmissible infection and a low risk of allergic reaction.