Disc Tear Management Without Surgery In Phoenix, AZ – Mountain View
Spinal discs serve as cushions between the vertebrae in the neck and back, helping to absorb pressure and maintain mobility. Each disc contains a tough outer layer called the annulus fibrosus and a softer, gel-like center known as the nucleus pulposus. The annulus can tear due to repetitive strain, natural wear over time, or injury. While some annular tears cause no symptoms, others may lead to discomfort, particularly in individuals under the age of 50.
Annular tears are sometimes overlooked and grouped into broader diagnoses like degenerative disc disease (DDD). A discogram is often used to help determine if a tear is a source of pain. This test involves applying pressure to the disc to see whether the discomfort is reproduced during the procedure.
Common Treatment Approaches for Disc Tears
In many cases, torn discs may improve with time and rest. However, the area may remain more vulnerable to future injury or disc degeneration.
If symptoms persist, physicians may recommend high-dose epidural steroid injections. These injections may provide temporary relief but can also carry the risk of side effects and may interfere with the body’s natural healing processes. If steroid injections are not effective, spinal fusion surgery is sometimes suggested. This procedure joins two vertebrae together to stabilize the spine but has been associated with limited long-term benefits and potential complications, including adjacent segment disease (ASD), which may place added stress on nearby spinal levels.
At Mountain View Headache and Spine Institute in Phoenix, AZ, physicians in the licensed Regenexx network offer an alternative. Procedures using Regenexx injectates are designed to support the body’s natural healing response without surgery. These image-guided procedures deliver customized concentrations of your body’s own biologic materials to the affected area with the goal of reducing symptoms and improving function, while preserving normal spinal structure.
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Non-Surgical Treatment for Disc Tears
At Mountain View Headache and Spine Institute in Phoenix, physicians in the licensed Regenexx network offer a non-surgical option for treating disc tears. These outpatient procedures use Regenexx injectates—customized concentrations of your body’s own biologic materials, delivered precisely to the area of damage in the spine.
Depending on your condition, treatments may include super-concentrated platelet-rich plasma (PRP), prepared from your own blood, or bone marrow concentrate (BMC), derived from your own bone marrow.
Compared to traditional surgery, Regenexx procedures generally involve significantly less downtime and typically do not require opioid medications or extended time away from work.
The goal is to identify the least invasive and most cost-effective procedure to help improve function and reduce discomfort. Your physician at Mountain View Headache and Spine Institute will work closely with you to determine the most appropriate orthobiologic option based on your individual needs.
Is the Regenexx Approach a Fit for Your Disc Tear?
Physicians in the licensed Regenexx network focus on providing the information needed to make informed decisions about treatment options for disc-related conditions.
At your initial visit, a physician will conduct a thorough evaluation to help identify the source of discomfort. This may include a full range of motion assessment, the SANS evaluation (which examines stability, articulation, neuromuscular function, and symmetry), and advanced ultrasound imaging when appropriate.
Following the evaluation, the physician will determine whether the Regenexx approach may be suitable and will outline a customized treatment plan tailored to your individual condition and goals.
Webinar: Exploring Non-Surgical Options for Back Pain
Join Chris Centeno, MD, founder of Regenexx, for a free webinar discussing how procedures using Regenexx injectates may help manage back pain without surgery and support a faster return to activity.
In this webinar, you’ll learn:
- How Regenexx procedures using bone marrow concentrate (BMC) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) compare to surgical and other treatment options
- What to expect before, during, and after the procedure
- Answers to common questions about Regenexx procedures and interventional orthobiologics
