Find Stem Cell Therapy For Bulging Discs NYC

Bulging discs are one of the most common spine conditions. Reactions to bulging discs vary dramatically - some people have no symptoms at all, while other experience chronic pain. Many  people respond well to traditional treatments for bulging discs, and are able to manage their pain without major intervention. On the other hand, sometimes symptoms persist despite treatment. In such cases, stem cell therapy for bulging discs may help.

About Bulging Discs

A bulging disc occurs when a disc in the spine becomes misshapen. This can allow it to press up against the spinal cord or the nerve roots, causing pain, numbness, muscle weakness, and other symptoms. Bulging discs are most common in the lower back, but they can occur anywhere in the spine.

A bulging disc does not have the capacity to heal on its own, because it receives a poor supply of nutrients. Instead, non-surgical treatments focus on controlling inflammation and the amount of pressure on the spine, while surgery treatments simply remove the bulging portion of the disc. Some possible treatments include:

• Physical therapy
• Chiropractic treatment
• Weight loss
• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication (NSAIDs)
• Open spine surgery
• Steroid injections
• Laser spine surgery
• Stem cell therapy

Only your doctor can tell you which treatment is the right course of action in your particular case. However, the least invasive treatments are usually tried before moving on to more invasive options.

Stem Cell Therapy

Stem cells are cells which have the ability to grow unhindered to become any other cells in the body. When introduced to damaged tissue, they are sometimes able to replace the damaged tissue. Stem cells can be harvested from your very own bone marrow, which means that there aren't issues with transplant rejections.

Some doctors are now using stem cell therapy for bulging discs. During this treatment, stem cells are harvested from your bone marrow and then injected into the damaged discs. Stem cell therapy is still being researched, but many patients and doctors have reported success with the treatment.

To schedule a consultation about whether stem cell therapy for bulging discs is right for you, please click below and enter your information or call the Datta Endoscopic Back Surgery and Pain Center at (646) 374-1799.