05/05/2026
Renewed quality of life following Regenexx at Upstate Regenerative Medicine...
"I am writing to share my personal experience as a patient who has undergone Regenexx PRP injections under the care of Dr. Brian Jakubowicz at Upstate Regenerative Medicine.
I have suffered from chronic pain for over 20 years and have pursued a wide range of treatments to find relief including acupuncture, physical therapy, chiropractic care, steroid injections, trigger point injections, every oral medicine, cream, and patch they make. Steroids specifically raised concerns for me due to their potential for long-term side effects, and lack of sustainable relief.
Despite all these efforts, my pain progressively worsened over the past few years. In the two years leading up to my injections, I sought care from four different chiropractors/physical therapists promising to offer me relief yet continued to experience significant and escalating discomfort.
At this time, my pain was so severe that I was unable to sleep on either side due to left hip/back pain as well as right shoulder and neck pain, and I was frequently shifting every few minutes between sitting and standing because I could not get comfortable in any position ever. I was having constant shooting pains from my neck and right shoulder, making use of my right arm for extended periods next to impossible.
I was dealing with debilitating pain daily that made it increasingly difficult to perform my duties as a Psychiatric Physician Assistant and care for my patients effectively. I was afraid I was going to lose my job because I could no longer keep up with the demands of the role, something I was able to push through in the years prior and have never been concerned about in my entire life. Through my work as a Clinician, I have seen firsthand everyday how chronic pain can profoundly affect a person’s emotional well-being, functioning, and overall quality of life. I was frustrated, overwhelmed, and scared for my future when I met Dr. Jakubowicz and his team.
My Regenexx PRP injections were administered in multiple areas: my lower back due to an L4/L5 annular tear with nerve root impingement 2x, my cervical spine due to degenerative disc disease, and my right AC joint area.
Since receiving those injections, I have experienced meaningful improvement. While I continue to live with chronic pain related to autoimmune condition, the severity of my left-sided back pain, neck pain, and right shoulder pain specifically has significantly decreased compared to where I was over a year ago. I am now able to sleep on either side and no longer find myself constantly shifting between sitting and standing due to discomfort. I have a much easier time keeping up with the demands of my job. These areas no longer cause most of my pain, and same level of daily suffering. I can participate more fully in activities of daily life that give me meaning and purpose.
I especially want to emphasize the exceptional care I have received from Dr.Jakubowicz, Jen & LaCole at Upstate Regenerative Medicine. I hear horror stories every day from patients in the Pain Management space about their experiences with other doctors and clinics. I am so grateful that has not been my experience at all with these folks. Their ongoing unwavering support, compassion, and commitment to my well-being have played a significant role in the progress and improvements I have seen and directly improved my overall quality of life."
Sincerely,
— Jade C
