WHAT IS SPORTS MEDICINE? 

Sports medicine is a branch of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of injuries and conditions related to physical activity and exercise for almost any age of patient.

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You do not need to be a professional athlete to seek treatment from the sports medicine specialists at Carolina Nonsurgical Orthopedics.​ In fact, most of our patients are simply trying to stay active in what they love most, whether it be walking, running, tennis, pickleball, golf, and many other activities.

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Why We Use Regenerative Treatments for Sports Injuries Instead of Steroid Injections

For many sports injuries, the goal is not just to reduce pain but to help the injured tissue heal and recover strength.

While steroid injections may temporarily decrease inflammation, they do not repair damaged tendons or ligaments and repeated injections may weaken tissue over time.

Regenerative treatments such as high-dose PRP, MFAT cell therapy, and shockwave therapy work differently. These treatments use the body’s own healing cells and growth factors to stimulate repair of injured tissue and improve the overall healing environment. By supporting the body’s natural recovery process, regenerative treatments may help athletes return to activity while promoting healthier, stronger tissue.

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Why regenerative treatments are often preferred for sports injuries

• Promote healing rather than just masking pain
• Support repair of tendons, ligaments, and muscle injuries
• Avoid the tissue weakening that can occur with repeated steroid injections
• Stimulate the body’s natural healing cells and growth factors
• Improve blood flow and tissue regeneration with shockwave therapy
• Treat the entire injured area for a more comprehensive recovery
• Help athletes return to activity with stronger, healthier tissue