The Regenexx Approach for Herniated Discs in Phoenix, Arizona
Image-guided procedures using Regenexx injectates are available through physicians in the licensed Regenexx network at Mountain View Headache and Spine Institute, located in Phoenix, AZ, as a non-surgical option for those dealing with the symptoms of a herniated disc.
The discs in the spine function as cushions between the vertebrae, consisting of a firm outer ring (annulus fibrosus) surrounding a gel-like center (nucleus pulposus). When a disc herniates, the outer ring tears, allowing the inner material to push out. This breach can irritate spinal nerves and may lead to local pain or discomfort that radiates into the limbs.
A herniated disc is sometimes referred to as a “slipped” or “ruptured” disc. It is important to note that a herniation involves a breach of the disc’s outer structure, which is structurally different from a disc bulge, where the inner material remains contained.
Anatomy of a normal spinal disc vs. a herniated spinal disc side-by-side.
How Herniated Disc Discomfort is Managed by Procedures Using Regenexx Injectates
A physician in the licensed Regenexx network at Mountain View Headache and Spine Institute may discuss how interventional orthobiologic approaches compare to surgical options. While surgery may be recommended if typical care doesn’t help, it can potentially compromise the disc and lead to increased strain on nearby spinal structures. Steroid injections can temporarily help reduce pain , but they can have side effects and may reduce the body’s natural capacity for healing. A major spine surgery (spinal fusion), in which two vertebrae are permanently joined together with hardware, is often considered a last option.
These outpatient procedures may offer a less invasive alternative. Physicians guide them with imaging to help target affected areas with precision, using the individual’s own platelets or bone marrow concentrate.
Recovery Expectations for a Herniated Disc
For many patients, the symptoms associated with a herniated disc resolve over time. Research indicates that a significant number of individuals improve with rest, activity modification, and other typical measures.
For patients experiencing persistent symptoms—such as ongoing low back discomfort or radiating leg discomfort—physicians in the licensed Regenexx network at Mountain View Headache and Spine Institute in Phoenix, AZ, may offer procedures using Regenexx injectates as a potential option. These approaches aim to reduce pain and inflammation , and may promote healing by supporting the body’s natural healing response.
Procedures using Regenexx injectates may offer the potential for:
- Less downtime compared to surgery
- Minimally invasive alternative to surgery
- Fewer disruptions to daily activity
Regenexx PL Injectate: Avoiding the harmful side effects of epidural steroids and back surgery
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Non-Surgical Options for a Herniated Disc
Outpatient procedures involve customized concentrations of the individual’s healing agents, including platelet-rich plasma (PRP) or bone marrow concentrate (BMC). In the context of sensitive structures like nerve roots, a Regenexx PL injectate (platelet lysate) may be used—this is a filtered form of PRP, developed specifically for use around those areas.
These image-guided procedures, performed by physicians in the licensed Regenexx network at the Phoenix location, aim to reduce pain and may improve function through targeted, less invasive care.
Watch a real Regenexx spinal procedure performed by a certified Regenexx physician.
Our goal is to use the least invasive, least expensive procedure to get the desired results. Your Regenexx physician will work with you to determine whether that would be a platelet procedure or a BMC procedure.
Herniated Disc MRI
The images below illustrate the outcome for a patient who underwent a procedure using Regenexx PL injectate to address a subligamentous disc herniation. The patient reported a reduction in discomfort following the procedure and was able to return to their daily activities. Individual outcomes may vary. For more information about patient outcomes, please visit our Patients’ Results page: https://regenexx.com/results/.
The MRI image on the left shows the disc before the procedure; the white/lighter area indicates the herniated material. The image on the right, taken two years later, shows the disc after the procedure.
Herniated disc before and after MRI images 1
Herniated disc before and after MRI images 2
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Webinar: The Regenexx Approach to Back Pain
Join Chris Centeno, MD, founder of Regenexx, for a free educational webinar to learn how the Regenexx approach may be an option for a herniated disc, potentially without the need for surgery.
This educational session will cover:
- A comparison of procedures using bone marrow concentrate (BMC) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to surgery and other spine pain options.
- What patients may expect from these minimally invasive procedures.
- Answers to common questions regarding regenerative therapies
