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At Shingle Creek Medical Group, we offer a unique setting where patients can truly heal. Our team of experts works together to create personalized care plans, leveraging the synergy of diverse specialties under one roof. This collaborative approach not only enhances accessibility but also often reduces costs, while ensuring comprehensive care through shared discussions and planning.
Personalized Care and Community Commitment at Shingle Creek Medical Group
At Shingle Creek Medical Group, we prioritize building lasting relationships with our patients and delivering exceptional care. Our comprehensive team of medical professionals collaborates under one roof with a unified mission: to offer innovative, non-surgical, and non-opioid treatments that alleviate pain swiftly and help patients return to their cherished activities.
We are committed to providing compassionate care while actively contributing to the betterment of our community. Despite the ever-evolving healthcare landscape, our dedication to maintaining the highest standard of care remains unwavering. Our approach combines personalized attention with advanced treatment options, ensuring that each patient receives the most effective and tailored care possible.
Advanced Pain Management Solutions
Non-Surgical, Opioid-Free Approach
At Synergy Health we have invested in the most advanced research, therapies and technologies to allow our medical team to get to the source of your pain and correct the problem. The days of turning to surgery first or masking the pain with addictive opioids and prescription medications are over.
Integrated Treatments
Whether it’s chiropractic care, physical therapy or therapeutic massage, our team is dedicated to coming up with a solution that is unique to each patient.
Synergy Community
Our patient care doesn’t end when you walk out the door. Inside our clinic we focus on patient experience and treating patients like family.
Transformative Pain Management at Shingle Creek Medical Group
Shingle Creek Medical Group offers a comprehensive approach to pain management and healing, providing patients with innovative, non-surgical treatments that address a wide range of conditions. Their advanced therapies include Trigger Point Injections, which offer immediate relief for muscle pain and tension by targeting specific knots in the muscles. Joint Injections deliver targeted medication to reduce pain and inflammation in affected joints, improving mobility and quality of life. The clinic also utilizes cutting-edge Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy, which harnesses the body’s natural healing abilities to promote tissue repair and regeneration. Additionally, Shingle Creek Medical Group is at the forefront of regenerative medicine with the upcoming introduction of Wharton’s Jelly treatments, derived from umbilical cord tissue and rich in mesenchymal stem cells, offering promising potential for tissue repair and inflammation reduction. By combining these advanced treatments with personalized care and a multidisciplinary approach, Shingle Creek Medical Group aims to provide effective, long-lasting relief and improved quality of life for their patients.
Frequently Asked Questions
At Shingle Creek Medical Group, we believe in empowering our patients with knowledge. Below you’ll find comprehensive answers to the most common questions about our regenerative medicine treatments, including PRP therapy, joint injections, and innovative healing solutions.
🩺 General Regenerative Medicine
Regenerative medicine represents a revolutionary approach to healing that focuses on harnessing your body’s natural repair mechanisms to restore damaged tissues. Unlike traditional treatments that often mask symptoms, regenerative medicine targets the root cause of pain and dysfunction.
The process works by concentrating your body’s healing factors—such as growth factors, platelets, and stem cells—and delivering them directly to injured or degenerated tissues. This stimulates cellular repair, reduces inflammation, and promotes new tissue formation.
The process works by concentrating your body’s healing factors—such as growth factors, platelets, and stem cells—and delivering them directly to injured or degenerated tissues. This stimulates cellular repair, reduces inflammation, and promotes new tissue formation.
Regenerative medicine is highly effective for a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions:
- Joint Conditions: Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, joint pain
- Sports Injuries: Tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, rotator cuff injuries
- Chronic Pain: Tendonitis, ligament sprains, muscle strains
- Spinal Conditions: Disc degeneration, facet joint arthritis
- Foot & Ankle: Plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis
Traditional treatments often focus on symptom management through pain medications, cortisone injections, or surgery. While these can provide relief, they don’t always address the underlying tissue damage.
Regenerative medicine differs by:
Regenerative medicine differs by:
- Promoting actual tissue healing rather than masking symptoms
- Using your body’s own healing mechanisms
- Providing longer-lasting results
- Avoiding the risks associated with surgery or long-term medication use
- Improving tissue quality rather than breaking it down
🩸 PRP Therapy
PRP therapy has shown impressive success rates across multiple conditions based on clinical studies and our experience at Shingle Creek Medical Group:
- Tennis Elbow: 70-85% of patients experience significant improvement
- Knee Osteoarthritis: 65-80% report meaningful pain reduction
- Plantar Fasciitis: 75-90% achieve substantial pain relief
- Rotator Cuff Injuries: 60-75% see improved function
- Chronic Tendon Injuries: 70-80% success rate
The number of PRP treatments varies depending on your specific condition and healing response:
- Most patients: See significant improvement with 1-3 treatments
- Treatment spacing: Typically 4-6 weeks apart
- Acute injuries: Often require 1-2 treatments
- Chronic conditions: May need 2-3 treatments for optimal results
- Severe arthritis: Sometimes requires ongoing maintenance treatments
The PRP procedure is straightforward and performed in our office:
- Blood Draw (5 minutes): We collect 30-60ml of your blood
- Processing (10 minutes): Blood is centrifuged to concentrate platelets
- Preparation (5 minutes): PRP is prepared for injection
- Injection (10-15 minutes): PRP is precisely injected using ultrasound guidance
PRP results are designed to be long-lasting because the treatment actually improves tissue quality:
- Typical duration: 6-12 months or longer
- Some patients: Experience benefits for over a year
- Chronic conditions: May require periodic maintenance treatments
- Younger patients: Often see longer-lasting results
- Lifestyle factors: Good nutrition and exercise can extend benefits
🛡️ Safety & Recovery
Regenerative medicine treatments, particularly PRP therapy, have an excellent safety profile:
- Minimal risk: Uses your own blood, eliminating risk of allergic reactions
- No disease transmission: Cannot transmit infections since it’s your own blood
- FDA cleared equipment: All processing equipment is FDA approved
- Sterile techniques: Performed in medical-grade sterile environment
- Experienced providers: Board-certified physicians with specialized training
Common, temporary side effects may include: Mild soreness at injection site (1-3 days), temporary swelling, minor bruising, brief stiffness in treated area.
Recovery from regenerative medicine treatments is generally straightforward:
- Day 1-2: Some soreness at injection site, possible temporary pain increase
- Week 1-2: Initial inflammation subsides, early healing begins
- Week 3-6: Noticeable improvement in pain and function
- Month 2-3: Significant improvement in symptoms
- Month 3-6: Peak benefits achieved
- Avoid anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) for 2 weeks
- Stay well-hydrated to support healing
- Avoid high-impact activities for 48-72 hours
- Follow specific post-treatment instructions provided
Most patients can return to work the same day or next day:
- Desk work: Usually return the same day
- Physical labor: May need 2-3 days of modified activity
- Athletes: Can often resume training within 48-72 hours
- Heavy lifting: Should be avoided for 48 hours
Cities We Serve in the Twin Cities Metro Area
Shingle Creek Medical Group proudly serves patients within a 30-mile radius of Minneapolis, including these communities:
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Bloomington
Plymouth
Minnetonka
Edina
Eden Prairie
Burnsville
Woodbury
Maple Grove
Coon Rapids
Eagan
Apple Valley
Lakeville
Minnetonka
Roseville
Fridley
Crystal
Golden Valley
St. Louis Park
Hopkins
Richfield
Columbia Heights
Robbinsdale
New Hope
Brooklyn Park
Brooklyn Center
Champlin
Anoka
Blaine
Spring Lake Park
Hilltop
Mounds View
New Brighton
Arden Hills
Shoreview
White Bear Lake
Vadnais Heights
Little Canada
North St. Paul
Maplewood
Oakdale
Lake Elmo
Stillwater
Cottage Grove
Inver Grove Heights
South St. Paul
West St. Paul
Mendota Heights
Lilydale
Sunfish Lake
Rosemount
Hastings
Farmington
Chaska
Chanhassen
Victoria
Carver
Waconia
Excelsior
Wayzata
Orono
Long Lake
Independence
Medina
Hamel
Dayton
Rogers
Osseo
Maple Plain
Delano
Montrose
Buffalo
Rockford
Hanover
St. Michael
Albertville
Otsego
Elk River
Zimmerman
Ramsey
Andover
Ham Lake
East Bethel
Bethel
Oak Grove
Lino Lakes
Circle Pines
Centerville
Hugo
Forest Lake
Scandia
Marine on St. Croix
📍 Conveniently Located at 2781 Freeway Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55430
Easily accessible from all Twin Cities metro communities with ample parking available