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What are HCTP and CTP Therapies?

July 13, 2023 by Dr. Daniel Hoover

Our bodies have systems in place to repair themselves. A scar from a childhood incident proves that your body can heal whatever the damage was. Unfortunately, our bodies have limits on how well they can recover.

Human Cellular Tissue Products (HCTPs) and Cell Therapy Products (CTPs) are a modern form of treatment in which live cells are introduced into a patient to help the body repair, reconstruct or rejuvenate damaged cells and tissues. They fall under the term regenerative medicine.

Today we’ll go into more detail about what these therapies are and how they’re being used to help people alleviate their pain and live a more comfortable and fulfilling life.

Regenerative Medicine

HCTPs and CTPs fall under the category of regenerative medicine. Our bodies have an extraordinary ability to heal itself. If we get a cut or break a bone, our body can often mend itself without surgery. If surgery is required, the body can self-heal after surgery. Regenerative medicine is another step to unlocking our body’s potential for healing. 

Once introduced to an injury, the cells can treat, diagnose or even prevent certain diseases and conditions. Regenerative medicine therapies stimulate the body to begin the self-healing response. While regenerative medicine is still relatively new, it can potentially treat lifelong degenerative conditions. 

What is CTP

CTPs are a biomedicine that contains cells and tissue to help patients manage symptoms. CTP therapy is unique in that the cells injected are already differentiated. Meaning when treating muscle injuries, it is muscle cells being used.

CTPs have been shown to have significant potential in treating a wide array of conditions and ailments, including autoimmune diseases like arthritis or neurodegenerative disorder. The main goal of CTP therapy is to introduce new cells into the patient’s body to aid it in repairing, regenerating, and replacing damaged tissue to promote healing and overall wellness.

What are HCTPs

Similarly to CTPs, HCTPs are a modern approach to healthcare that attempts to aid the body in reconstructing, replacing, and regenerating damaged or destroyed cells to recover and regain natural functions. Often used to treat conditions causing joint pain, such as:

  • Arthritis
  • Chronic Joint Pain
  • Chronic Muscle Pain
  • Inflammation
  • Ligament Tear or Sprain
  • Muscle Tear or Sprain

When injected, HCTPs can attach to blood vessels surrounding the injured area. The new cells can grow, divide, and form new tissue in the following days. This helps the damaged or injured area to heal from the inside while avoiding further damage and potentially circumvent surgery.

Is Regenerative Medicine Right for You?

Regenerative medicine is an amazing new way to treat many conditions. However, it has its limitations. For example, it’s not able to regrow arms and legs, though thanks to regenerative medicine, chronic pain doesn’t have to have control over your life. 

People who suffer from chronic pain are great candidates for regenerative medicine therapy. Many older adults can use it to manage pain caused by arthritis which can lower mobility and independence. Many athletic people dealing with sports injuries can use regenerative medicine and physical therapy to regain their functions. To know if regenerative medicine is the right option, ask the helpful staff at SOHMA Integrative Medicine in Long Beach for additional information.

Take the Next Step In Improving Your Health by Contacting SOHMA Integrative Medicine

Our goal is to help you improve your health. You can contact us and ask about the Myers Cocktail, IV Therapy, Chiropractic care, or how our other health service lines can help you with your journey to improved health. 

Located in Long Beach, CA, we help individuals from the surrounding cities.

We look forward to helping you take the next step in your journey to better health.

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