The Regenexx Approach for Herniated Discs in Brooklyn, NY
Targeted Orthobiologic Care from Experienced Physicians in the Licensed Regenexx Network.
At Pain Doctors Medical, located in Brooklyn, NY, image-guided procedures using Regenexx injectates are offered as a non-surgical option for those dealing with the symptoms of a herniated disc.
Are You a Regenexx Candidate?The discs in the spine act as cushions between vertebrae, with a firm outer shell (annulus fibrosus) surrounding a gel-like interior (nucleus pulposus). When a disc herniates—meaning the outer shell tears and the inner material pushes out—this can irritate spinal nerves and lead to local pain or radiating discomfort into the limbs.
Herniated discs may also be referred to as slipped or ruptured discs, but these terms are often used interchangeably with disc bulges, which are structurally different. A bulging disc retains the inner material, while a true herniation involves a breach.
How Herniated Disc Discomfort is Managed by Procedures Using Regenexx Injectates
A physician in the licensed Regenexx network at Pain Doctors Medical may discuss how interventional orthobiologic approaches compare to surgical options. While surgery may be recommended if conservative 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. The final option is often an extremely invasive spine surgery (spinal fusion) in which two vertebrae are permanently joined together with hardware.
Procedures using Regenexx injectates at Pain Doctors Medical may offer a less invasive alternative. These outpatient procedures use the individual’s own platelets or bone marrow concentrate and are guided with imaging to help target affected areas with precision.
Recovery Expectations for a Herniated Disc
In many cases, herniated disc symptoms resolve over time. Studies have shown that a significant number of individuals improve with rest, activity modification, and conservative measures.
For individuals in Brooklyn experiencing persistent symptoms—such as ongoing low back discomfort or radiating leg discomfort—procedures using Regenexx lab processes may provide an alternative to surgery. These approaches aim to help reduce inflammation and support the body’s natural healing response, typically with:
- Less downtime than surgery
- Minimal need for prescription pain medications
- 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 using Regenexx injectates involve customized concentrations of the individual’s biologics, 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 are performed by physicians in the licensed Regenexx network at the Brooklyn location, aiming to help reduce pain and may help improve function through targeted, less invasive care.
Am I a candidate?Herniated Disc MRI
Below are MRI images of the outcome following a procedure using Regenexx PL injectate to address a subligamentous disc herniation. Following the procedure, the patient experienced a quick reduction in discomfort and returned to their normal activities within weeks.
Scroll the arrow to the right to see the MRI of the disc before the procedure — the white/lighter area indicates damage. Scroll to the left to see the MRI of the disc after. The images are two years apart from the original procedure date.
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, to learn how the Regenexx approach may help with a herniated disc without surgery and may lead to a faster recovery.
During this free webinar you’ll learn:
- How procedures using bone marrow concentrate (BMC) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) compare to surgery and other spine pain options
- Procedure expectations
- Answers to the most common questions about regenerative medicine
