SANAA Experience

Regenerative pain management · Chronic pain

Chronic painThe cause, not just the symptom

A regenerative approach to pain that lasts more than 3 months: it aims to repair the tissues that cause it —nerves, muscles, tendons— and reduce chronic inflammation, instead of only silencing the symptom with painkillers.

Pain for more than 3 months · Evaluated case by case · 1 or 2 initial sessions · First consultation of 45 minutes

Quick answer

What is the regenerative approach to chronic pain?

It is an approach to pain lasting more than 3 months: instead of silencing the symptom with painkillers, it seeks to repair the tissues that cause it —nerves, muscles, tendons— and reduce chronic inflammation. Each case is evaluated individually; the earlier it is addressed, the better the prognosis, although patients with years of pain have also been treated.

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Is it for me?

It is generally indicated after more than 3 months of pain. The earlier it is addressed, the better the prognosis, but patients with years of pain have also been treated.

If you recognize yourself in any of these

  • Your pain has lasted more than 3 months.
  • You depend on painkillers day to day.
  • You are looking for non-pharmacological alternatives.
  • You still have pain after surgery.

It is not for you if there is

  • Uncontrolled active cancer
  • Active systemic infections
  • Uncompensated coagulopathies
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding

The initial evaluation confirms it.

What will be done?

What it is

It is a regenerative approach to pain that persists for more than 3 months. Instead of silencing the symptom with painkillers, it aims to repair the damaged tissues that cause it: nerves, muscles, tendons and chronic inflammation.

Conditions it treats

  • Fibromyalgia
  • Chronic low back pain
  • Peripheral neuropathy
  • Generalized joint pain
  • Post-surgical sequelae

How it works

  • Nerve tissue regenerationRepair of damaged nerves and muscles in areas of persistent pain.
  • Inflammatory modulationReduction of the chronic systemic inflammation that sustains pain.
  • Natural repairActivation of the body’s own self-repair processes.
  • Immune rebalancingModulation of the immune system to break the pain cycle.

Step by step

  1. 1

    Initial evaluation

    A consultation with Dr. Guerrero Silva. He reviews your history and tests to decide whether you are a candidate and what to aim for with treatment.

    45-minute consultation, virtual or in person

  2. 2

    Protocol design

    A plan made for you: type of stem cells, concentration, delivery route and complementary therapies such as IV therapy, laser or magnetotherapy.

    Depending on your case: IV therapy, laser or magnetotherapy

  3. 3

    Treatment

    Performed in facilities licensed by the Bogotá Health Department. The cells are processed in biosafety level II laboratories.

    Continuous medical supervision

  4. 4

    Follow-up

    Medical check-ups after treatment to verify how you respond and adjust the protocol.

    We don’t promise cures: we pursue real, sustainable, measurable results

How many sessions and what results?

Every case progresses differently: these are the usual milestones of follow-up. We do not promise cures; we aim for real, sustainable and measurable results.

Sessions
1 or 2 initial ones, with a 6-month follow-up schedule.
Medication
Do not stop anything on your own: the gradual adjustment is coordinated with your treating physician according to your progress.
Previous surgeries
Patients with persistent pain after surgery are treated.
  1. First weeks
    • Gradual decrease in pain
    • Better sleep quality
  2. 1 to 3 months
    • Less need for painkillers
    • Better functional mobility
  3. 6 months or more
    • Sustained wellbeing
    • Medical follow-up for 6 months

A real testimonial

«On a scale of 10, my pain was a 10. After a single session it dropped to 0.5.»

Yolanda HernándezSANAA patient
Watch their story on video

Who will treat me?

Dr. Carlos Guerrero Silva in surgical scrubs

Dr. Carlos Guerrero Silva

Orthopedic surgeon · Medical director

PhD in Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cells
Cambridge International University, 2020
Diplomate, American Board of Regenerative Medicine
Certificate No. 307, 2022
Orthopedics and Traumatology
Universidad de Buenos Aires · Hospital de Clínicas José de San Martín, 1996–2001

They are joined by Dr. Mónica Díaz (anesthesiology) and Dr. María Paula Guerrero (clinical physician). Since 2014 · more than 5,000 patients from 15 countries, aged 2 to 92.

Meet the team

Frequently asked questions

How long do I need to have had pain to be a candidate?

Generally more than 3 months. The earlier it’s addressed, the better the prognosis, but we’ve treated patients with years of chronic pain.

Do I need to stop my current medications?

Don’t stop anything on your own. We coordinate with your treating physician on a gradual adjustment based on clinical progress.

How many sessions do I need to see results?

Most patients require 1-2 initial sessions and a 6-month follow-up schedule.

Is the treatment permanent?

Results are lasting for most patients. Some cases may require reinforcement depending on the underlying condition.

Does it work if I’ve already had surgery?

Yes. Many patients come for persistent pain after surgery; each case is evaluated individually.

Is stem cell therapy effective for peripheral neuropathy?

Yes. Peripheral neuropathy is one of the chronic pain conditions we treat — stem cells support nerve tissue regeneration and help reduce the inflammation that damages peripheral nerves, which can ease neuropathic pain and improve sensation over time.

Your first consultationlasts 45 minutes

It is with Dr. Guerrero Silva, virtual or in person. He reviews your history and your tests to decide whether you are a candidate and what to aim for with the treatment.

Clinic
Calle 119 #13-45, 5th floor, Bogotá
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.