I Had Back Surgery. Now I Have Mild Scoliosis. Can Stem Cells Work?
By Marc Darrow, MD, JD A newly reported mild curve may or may not explain persistent back pain. An injection should be considered for an identified painful structure, not simply because a report contains the word “scoliosis.” When someone asks this question, I want to understand the operation, how the symptoms changed afterward, and whether […]
Is Your Low Back Pain Coming From a Disc or the Sacroiliac Joint?
Marc Darrow, MD, JD A caller to my Living Pain-Free radio program described a herniated disc and a strained sacroiliac joint. This is a common and important diagnostic problem. A person may have low back, buttock, groin, or leg pain and an MRI showing a disc bulge, yet the disc may not be the structure […]
Stem Cell Therapy for Golfers with Lower Back Pain: Finding the Structure That Hurts
By Marc Darrow, MD, JD On my Living Pain-Free radio program, I spoke with Gilbert, an accomplished golfer whom I have treated over many years. When we first met, back pain limited him to playing perhaps once or twice a week. He later reported that, after regenerative treatment and an appropriate period of rest, he […]
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis and Back Pain: Nonsurgical Treatments
Learn how stem cell treatment for spinal stenosis can offer a non-surgical alternative to relieve pain and improve mobility by promoting natural healing.
Stem cell therapy for failed back surgery syndrome | Postoperative chronic back pain syndrome
Stem cell therapy has been researched for patients with failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS), but research evidence is still limited. Positive patient outcomes depend greatly on the underlying cause of the persistent pain. If the pain is caused by ongoing spinal instability from weakened connective tissue, disc degeneration, facet joint arthritis, or inflammation, biologic therapies […]
Stem Cell Therapy for Sciatica: Stem Cell Institute Los Angeles
Find out how stem cells for sciatica can help relieve nerve pain, repair damaged tissue, and support long-term recovery with this practical, friendly guide.
Stem Cell Therapy and Degenerative Disc Disease
Find practical, non-surgical treatment options for Degenerative Disc Disease and learn how to manage pain while supporting your spine’s long-term health.