Dr. Drew Timmermans: Revolutionary Ways to Heal Chronic Injuries with PRP & Stem Cell Therapy

View This Week's Show Notes Start Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility Coach Join Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The Ambush You’ve heard of PRP. You’ve heard of stem cells. But do you actually know what they are — or when they really work? In this episode of The Ready State Podcast, Dr. Drew Timmermans breaks down the exploding field of regenerative medicine. We dive into PRP (platelet-rich plasma), autologous stem cell therapy, nerve hydrodissection, and prolotherapy — what they are, how they work, and when they’re appropriate. This isn’t about magic injections or sketchy clinics abroad. Dr. Timmermans is a naturopathic physician leading the field with science, clinical outcomes, and transparent education. He shares which orthopedic surgeries might soon be obsolete, how to vet a legit provider, what the research actually says, and why your physical exam might matter more than your MRI. If you’ve ever wondered whether regenerative injections are the real deal — or just expensive hype — this episode is your deep dive. What You'll Learn in This Episode Why PRP, stem cells, and prolotherapy aren’t magic fixes — and what they actually do The difference between a torn tendon… and a nerve problem that just feels like one How to know if you’re a good candidate for regenerative therapy — and when it’s overkill The real risks (and limits) of these injections — including pro athletes who got it wrong Why physical therapy still matters — and how it supercharges long-term results Which surgeries might become obsolete as regenerative medicine gets better How to avoid shady clinics, fake stem cell vials, and doctors skipping real diagnostics Key Highlights: 00:00 - Intro 01:14 - Laird Superfoods 03:24 - Guest Introduction: Dr. Timmermans 06:32 - PRP Therapy: Mechanism Explained 08:52 - Restarting the Healing Response 10:43 - PRP Syringe Contents 15:38 - Autologous Cellular Therapy Explained 19:00 - Appropriate Candidates for Interventions 25:24 - Research Insights on PRP Therapy 30:02 - LMNT Sparkling Variety Pack Overview 31:54 - Momentous: Essential Nutrients for Women 34:24 - Clinical Experience vs. Research Findings 36:20 - Surprising Insights 39:40 - Understanding Pain: It's Not Evil 42:34 - When to Seek Medical Treatment 49:10 - Avoidable Surgeries Discussion 51:36 - Finding a Good Healthcare Provider 56:34 - International Provider Search Tips 58:51 - Progress in Medical Interventions 01:01:51 - Rapid Fire Q&A 01:04:00 - Where to Find Dr. Timmermans Sponsors This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Laird Superfood , Momentous , and LMNT .