Herniated Disc Treatment with Stem Cells: Regeneration Without Surgery
Restore Mobility and Eliminate Pain Without Invasive Interventions
A herniated disc is a debilitating condition that can radically transform your quality of life, causing intense pain, functional limitation and affecting everything from your daily activities to your sleep. At SANAA Experience we offer a revolutionary alternative to surgery through advanced stem cell treatments, specifically designed to regenerate the damaged intervertebral disc and eliminate the nerve compression that causes pain.
If you suffer from radiating low back or neck pain, numbness, muscle weakness or have been diagnosed with a herniated disc, and are looking to avoid surgery and its potential complications, find out how our regenerative approach can offer you an effective, minimally invasive solution.
What is Stem Cell Treatment for Herniated Disc?
Stem cell treatment for herniated discs is an advanced regenerative therapy that utilizes the potential of these cells to repair the injured intervertebral disc, reduce local inflammation and promote the restoration of its structure and function. Unlike surgery that removes part of the disc, our approach seeks to preserve and regenerate it while maintaining the natural biomechanics of the spine.
How do stem cells work in intervertebral disc regeneration?
Stem cells act through multiple complementary mechanisms to address all aspects of disc pathology:
- Regeneration of the nucleus pulposus: They promote the formation of new cells in the center of the disc, recovering its cushioning capacity.
- Repair of the annulus fibrosus:Regeneration of the nucleus pulposus: Stimulate the healing and strengthening of the fissures in the outer layer of the disc.
- Powerful anti-inflammatory effect:Regeneration of the nucleus pulposus: They significantly reduce local inflammation that compresses nerve roots.
- Direct analgesic action:Regeneration of the nucleus pulposus: They release factors that decrease sensitization of the affected nerves.
- Modulation of the disc microenvironment:Regeneration of the nucleus pulposus: They transform the degenerative biochemical environment into one favorable for regeneration.
- Stimulation of local progenitor cells:Regeneration of the nucleus pulposus: Activate the disc's own repair cells to enhance healing.
Benefits of Stem Cell Treatment for Herniated Discs
Our approach with regenerative medicine offers significant advantages over conventional treatments:
Effective relief of radicular pain
- Significant reduction of pain radiating to the extremities from the first weeks.
- Progressive reduction of localized pain in the spine.
- Improvement of altered sensitivity (tingling, numbness).
- Recovery of muscle strength in previously weakened areas.
Real alternative to surgery
- Avoids the risks associated with surgical interventions (infections, fibrosis, instability).
- It does not require hospitalization or prolonged postoperative recovery.
- Preserves the natural structure and function of the spine.
- Prevents accelerated wear of adjacent segments common after surgery.
Demonstrable disc regeneration
- MRI evidence of disc rehydration in many patients.
- Reduction of hernia size measurable in imaging studies.
- Improvement in the height of the disc space.
- Decreased compression on neural structures.
Comprehensive functional recovery
- Progressive restoration of spinal mobility.
- Return to previously limited work, sports and recreational activities.
- Improvement in the ability to perform daily movements without pain.
- Significant reduction of functional limitations.
Types of Herniated Discs We Treat
Our stem cell protocols are applicable to various types of disc pathology:
- Herniated lumbar discs: L4-L5, L5-S1 and other levels.
- Cervical disc herniations: Mainly C5-C6 and C6-C7, causing cervico-brachialgia.
- Disc protrusions: Early stages where the annulus fibrosus is thinned but not completely ruptured.
- Extruded hernias: With a higher degree of migration of disc material.
- Degenerative discopathies: Associated with dehydration and loss of disc height.
- Recurrent hernias: Recurrence of hernia after previous treatment, including surgery.
- Multilevel involvement: Simultaneous treatment of multiple compromised segments.
How does the treatment work?
Our approach is precise, scientific and completely personalized according to the specific characteristics of each patient and their herniated disc.
Treatment Protocol:
Our approach is precise, scientific and completely personalized according to the specific characteristics of each patient and their herniated disc.
Treatment begins with a detailed diagnostic evaluation where we perform a comprehensive assessment that includes a complete anamnesis of the evolution of pain and associated symptoms, specialized neurological and orthopedic physical examination, detailed MRI analysis to accurately characterize the hernia, and evaluation of biomechanical and postural contributing factors.
We continue with personalized planning, designing a customized protocol according to the location and specific type of disc herniation, time of evolution and response to previous treatments, degree of neural compression and inflammatory component, as well as the patient's general condition and functional goals.
Stem cell application implements a precision approach using ultrasound-guided or fluoroscopically directed intradiscal infiltration when appropriate, epidural administration of stem cells for herniations with significant compression, paravertebral application to modulate the local inflammatory response, and possible supplementation with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to potentiate effects.
We accompany the cellular treatment with a comprehensive complementary program that includes specific physiotherapy for neural decompression and vertebral stabilization, postural and ergonomic correction to prevent relapses, progressive muscular reconditioning of the abdominal and paravertebral core, and specific nutritional supplementation to enhance disc regeneration.
Finally, we follow up and document results, meticulously monitoring the evolution of pain and symptomatology by means of validated scales, functional recovery and progression in daily activities, structural changes by means of control MRI, and the need for complementary sessions according to the patient's individual response.
Is it a safe procedure for herniated disc patients?
Safety is our top priority. At SANAA Experience we implement stem cell treatment protocols for herniated discs that meet the highest clinical safety standards. The procedure is minimally invasive, outpatient and has minimal transient side effects.
The image-guided techniques we use guarantee the precise placement of stem cells in the target structures, minimizing any risk. All our procedures are performed by specialists with extensive experience in spinal interventional and regenerative medicine.
Multiple international clinical studies have demonstrated the excellent safety profile of these treatments, with significantly lower complication rates than surgical interventions.
Expected Results in Herniated Disc Patients
Herniated disc patients who have received our stem cell treatments have experienced:
- Significant reduction of radicular pain (radiating to leg or arm) in 75-85% of cases.
- Decreased need for analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs from the first 2-4 weeks.
- Progressive improvement in mobility and functionality during the first 2-3 months.
- Radiological evidence of disc regeneration in approximately 60-70% of treated patients.
- Return to normal activities in most cases within the first 3 months.
- High rate of surgery avoidance in patients previously considered surgical candidates.
The best results are typically seen in patients with herniated discs less than 1 year old, although we have also documented significant improvements in long-standing chronic cases.Patients with herniated discs who have received our stem cell treatments have experienced:
Stories of Transformation
Our protocols have helped transform lives:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
It is recommended for people who wish to improve their physical appearance and general well-being, regardless of age.
The first changes can be perceived in a few weeks, but the full effects develop over 3 to 6 months.
No significant adverse effects have been reported, since it is a safe and biocompatible procedure.
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