Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) is a common condition that occurs when the discs between the vertebrae of your spine begin to break down, often causing chronic back pain, stiffness, and limited mobility. Traditional treatments focus on pain management or surgery, but stem cell therapy for degenerative disc disease offers a minimally invasive alternative that targets the root of the problem by regenerating damaged disc tissue and reducing inflammation.
? What Is Stem Cell Therapy for DDD?
Stem cell therapy involves harvesting your body’s own regenerative cells (typically from bone marrow or fat tissue), concentrating them, and injecting them into the affected spinal disc(s). These cells have the ability to reduce inflammation, slow degeneration, and potentially stimulate the repair of disc tissue, providing long-term pain relief and improved mobility.
? How It Helps
Degenerative discs lose hydration and structural integrity over time. Stem cell therapy aims to:
Rehydrate and restore disc cushioning
Decrease inflammation and nerve irritation
Promote new cell growth and healing in the disc area
Delay or avoid spinal fusion or artificial disc surgery
? Who’s a Good Candidate?
You may be a good fit if you:
Have chronic lower back or neck pain from disc degeneration
Have mild to moderate DDD confirmed by MRI
Haven’t found relief from physical therapy, medications, or injections
Want to avoid spinal surgery
It’s less ideal for those with severe disc collapse, spinal instability, or nerve compression requiring surgery.
⚙️ The Procedure
Consultation & Imaging: A spine specialist evaluates your MRI and symptoms.
Stem Cell Harvesting: Cells are collected from bone marrow (usually from the hip) or fat tissue.
Processing: The cells are concentrated to extract the most potent regenerative material.
Injection: Using image guidance (fluoroscopy or ultrasound), the stem cells are injected directly into the disc(s).
Recovery: Outpatient procedure with minimal downtime. Results develop over weeks to months.
✅ Benefits
Minimally invasive (no incisions or hospital stay)
May reduce or eliminate chronic back pain
Supports natural disc regeneration
Avoids long recovery time of surgery
Improves quality of life and physical activity
?Where to Get Treatment
Stem cell therapy for DDD is available in the U.S., Mexico (including top clinics in Tijuana), and internationally. Clinics often bundle this with PRP therapy, physical rehab, or HBOT for enhanced results.
Would you like help locating a trusted clinic for DDD treatment or comparing options between the U.S. and Tijuana? I’d be happy to help based on your preferences.
