Back Pain

Back Pain

Back Pain Treatment

If you suffer from chronic back pain then, depending on the cause, you may benefit from non-surgical stem cell and/or regenerative medicine injections.

Can stem cells treat back pain?

A study published last year (2015) in the scientific journal Stem Cells entitled reported that patients suffering from chronic back pain due to degenerative disc disease who were treated by injecting their own bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) into their lumbar discs experienced significant pain reduction 12 months after treatment.

Percutaneous injection of autologous bone marrow concentrate significantly reduces lumbar discogenic pain through 12 months

CONCLUSION: Statistically significant improvement in pain scores and impairment was demonstrated in 21 of 26 patients, with the most dramatic improvement in patients with higher CFU-F concentrations. Rehydration of the discs in eight of twenty patients according to MRI in conjunction with sustained pain relief through 12 months represents promise for the use of this regenerative medicine approach.

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Back Pain Treatment

If you suffer from chronic back pain then, depending on the cause, you may benefit from non-surgical stem cell injections or stem cell-enhanced surgery.

Can stem cells treat back pain?

A study published last year (2015) in the scientific journal Stem Cells entitled reported that patients suffering from chronic back pain due to degenerative disc disease who were treated by injecting their own bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) into their lumbar discs experienced significant pain reduction 12 months after treatment.

Percutaneous injection of autologous bone marrow concentrate significantly reduces lumbar discogenic pain through 12 months

CONCLUSION: Statistically significant improvement in pain scores and impairment was demonstrated in 21 of 26 patients, with the most dramatic improvement in patients with higher CFU-F concentrations. Rehydration of the discs in eight of twenty patients according to MRI in conjunction with sustained pain relief through 12 months represents promise for the use of this regenerative medicine approach.

We Feature

  • Board-certified interventional pain management specialist
  • Over 30 years collective experience in regenerative medicine
  • Bone Marrow Aspirate concentration (BMAC) with tabletop centrifuge.
  • Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)
  • Efficient bone marrow harvesting using fluoroscopic guidance (C-Arm)
  • Precision injections with ultrasound and/or fluoroscopic guidance
  • All regenerative products are handled only by our full-time clinical staff members who have 7 to 14 years of regenerative medicine experience each. Your tissue will never be handled by a third-party contractor.

Back Procedures Include

Below are common back procedures we perform at RMI. Please contact us if you have any questions.

  • Facet Joint Injections – Injections into the small joints located along the side of each vertebrae on either side of the spine. Multiple injections are usually done depending upon how many levels are affected.

  • Epidural Injections– Injections into the epidural space, which is right outside of the membrane that protects your spinal cord to improve spinal stenosis or spinal disc herniation.
  • Intradiscal injections– Injections directly into the discs
  • Para Spinal Muscle Injections – Injections into the muscles around the spine

  • Sacroiliac Joint Injections– Injections into the joints that connect the bottom of the spine with the pelvis on either side

Back Procedures Include

Below are common back procedures we perform at RMI. Please contact us if you have any questions.

  • Facet Joint Injections – Injections into the small joints located along the side of each vertebrae on either side of the spine. Multiple injections are usually done depending upon how many levels are affected.

  • Epidural Injections– Injections into the epidural space, which is right outside of the membrane that protects your spinal cord to improve spinal stenosis or spinal disc herniation.
  • Intradiscal injections– Injections directly into the discs
  • Para Spinal Muscle Injections – Injections into the muscles around the spine

  • Sacroiliac Joint Injections– Injections into the joints that connect the bottom of the spine with the pelvis on either side

Common back and spine conditions we treat at Riordan Medical Institute

Below are common back and spine conditions we treat at Riordan Medical Institute.  If your condition is not listed, please contact us to see if you are a potential candidate.

  • Annular Tears

  • Back Instability

  • Cervical Facet Injury

  • Cervical Radiculopathy

  • Chronic Paravertebral Muscle Atrophy

  • Degenerative Discs

  • Failed Back Surgery Syndrome

  • Lumbar Facet Injury

  • Lumbar Radiculopathy

  • Sacroiliac Joint Pain

  • Sacroiliac Joint Syndrome

  • Thoracic Facet Injury

Common back and spine conditions we treat at Riordan Medical Institute

Below are common back and spine conditions we treat at Riordan Medical Institute.  If your condition is not listed, please contact us to see if you are a potential candidate.

  • Annular Tears

  • Back Instability

  • Cervical Facet Injury

  • Cervical Radiculopathy

  • Chronic Paravertebral Muscle Atrophy

  • Degenerative Discs

  • Failed Back Surgery Syndrome

  • Lumbar Facet Injury

  • Lumbar Radiculopathy

  • Sacroiliac Joint Pain

  • Sacroiliac Joint Syndrome

  • Thoracic Facet Injury

View/download the entire chapter about stem cell therapy for orthopedic conditions from Dr. Riordan’s book

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For more detailed information about our treatments, we welcome you to read/download the entire chapter on stem cell therapy for orthopedic conditions from Dr. Riordan’s new book, Stem Cell Therapy: A Rising Tide – How Stem Cells are Disrupting Medicine and Transforming Lives. CLICK HERE (FREE PDF)

“Neil takes readers on a riveting journey through the past, present and future of stem cell therapy. His well-researched, educational and entertaining book could change your life. I highly recommend it.” – Tony Robbins, NY Times #1 Bestselling Author

“100 years old will soon become the new 60. Stem cells are a key therapeutic to enable this future. Dr. Riordan’s book is your guide to why this is true and how you will benefit. A must read for anyone who cares about extending their healthy lifespan.” – Peter H. Diamandis, MD; Founder, XPRIZE & Singularity University; Co-Founder, Human Longevity, Inc.; Author of NY Times Best Sellers Abundance and Bold

View/download the entire chapter about stem cell therapy for orthopedic conditions from Dr. Riordan’s book

Image of Dr Riordan's Book

For more detailed information about our treatments, we welcome you to read/download the entire chapter on stem cell therapy for orthopedic conditions from Dr. Riordan’s new book, Stem Cell Therapy: A Rising Tide – How Stem Cells are Disrupting Medicine and Transforming Lives. CLICK HERE (FREE PDF)

“Neil takes readers on a riveting journey through the past, present and future of stem cell therapy. His well-researched, educational and entertaining book could change your life. I highly recommend it.” – Tony Robbins, NY Times #1 Bestselling Author

“100 years old will soon become the new 60. Stem cells are a key therapeutic to enable this future. Dr. Riordan’s book is your guide to why this is true and how you will benefit. A must read for anyone who cares about extending their healthy lifespan.” – Peter H. Diamandis, MD; Founder, XPRIZE & Singularity University; Co-Founder, Human Longevity, Inc.; Author of NY Times Best Sellers Abundance and Bold

Are you a candidate? Contact us today to find out.

In-person and online evaluations are available.

Are you a candidate? Contact us today to find out.

In-person and online evaluations are available.