Non-Surgical Herniated Disc Treatment

What Is a Herniated Disc?

When the jelly-like nucleus of a spinal disc pushes out of a weak area in the vertebrae, it’s referred to as a bulging or herniated disc. Nerves and tissues surrounding the slipped disc become compromised, causing pain that radiates through the neck, arms and legs. Herniated discs require precise treatment that pinpoints damage without causing more damage.

Dr. Leon Reyfman at Stem Cell Therapy NYC is an expert in herniated disc treatments as non-surgical, minimally invasive procedures for orthopedic issues like herniated discs. If you’re suffering from chronic back pain and looking for non-surgical treatment for a herniated disc, Stem Cell Therapy NYC offers a wide range of regenerative therapies and non-surgical treatments such as stem cell therapy for spine problems and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for spinal pain.

What Are Symptoms of a Herniated Disc?

A tightness or crunched feeling in a specific part of the spine might indicate a compromised disc. Some slipped discs go unnoticed until an excessive strain or intense activity puts enough pressure on the disc to cause it to spill out, causing noticeable pain and requiring treatment.

Pain may be felt throughout the back but also through the arms and legs, depending on which nerve is pressured. A few symptoms of herniated discs that may benefit from non-surgical disc repair include:

• Pain. Shocking pain that runs down the leg indicates neuropathy affecting the sciatic nerve, while other slipped discs affect issues in the shoulder and rotator cuffs.
• Numbness. Prickly sensations through the arms and legs are sometimes noticed instead of pain. Tingling in the feet and ankles or hands and wrists may signal a pinched nerve in the back.
• Weakness. Difficulty sitting or walking for long periods of time may signal slight damage in discs and supportive spine structure.

What Are Forms of Non-Surgical Herniated Disc Treatment?

PRP and stem cell therapy for joints and other non-surgical back treatments are optimal for many back, neck and disc injuries, as they heal and reconstruct at the same time. Regenerative nerve treatments  involving platelet lysate injections and laser therapy treat sensitive inflammation around the spinal cord quickly and accurately. Examples of non-surgical treatment for a slipped disc via injection include:

• PRP for a herniated disc and sciatica Your own platelets are administered directly into the damaged disc or sciatic nerve to regenerate healthy tissue and restore blood flow.
• Stem cell therapy for herniated disc pain. Donor stem cells may be used to counteract degeneration and supplement healthy discs.
• Intradiscal PRP. Growth factors from your own platelets are guided into the disc to decrease inflammation.
• Intradiscal ozone. A mixture of oxygen and ozone are injected into the enlarged disc to shrink it and relieve pressure on the spine.
• Bone marrow stem cell injection (BMAC). Cells from your own bone marrow are used for their rapid healing responses in herniated discs.

Dr. Reyfman and the team of expert doctors at Stem Cell Therapy NYC have solutions to your lower back and chronic neck pain in the form of non-surgical treatment for a bulging disc. Stem cell therapy for back problems is a sought after treatment for those seeking herniated disc treatment as non-surgical options for long-lasting treatment.

What Conditions Cause Herniated Discs?

Natural aging, genetic predisposition and injury are all factors that could make you more vulnerable to herniated discs. Degenerative joint diseases like arthritis play a big part in how the cartilage and tissues around active joints and vertebrae retain or lose strength over time.

Whether a labral tear in your hip has your spinal alignment a bit off, or an old sports injury has flared up new pain in your back, a slipped disc is a discomfort that turns into chronic pain if left untreated.  A few conditions that may require non-surgical treatment for a herniated disc include:

• Degenerative disc disease. The most common cause of a slipped disc, degenerative disc disease inhibits the disc’s ability to absorb shock, shortening the space in between vertebrae leading to grinding pain.
• Arthritis. Issues with osteoarthritis in the spine lead to herniated discs, best treated with PRP for spine arthritis and similar minimally invasive procedures.
• Scoliosis. A curved spine puts pressure on discs that are unable to hold the weight, leading to entrapped nerves around bulging discs and the need for PRP nerve treatment.
• Spinal stenosis. When the tunnel surrounding the spinal cord narrows, pressure put on surrounding discs may cause them to bulge.

How Is Non-Surgical Treatment for a Bulging Disc Beneficial?

Regenerative spine treatments and other non-surgical treatment for a herniated disc treat the injury effectively without causing further nerve and tissue damage. Orthobiologic injections involving stem cell therapy and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy enable extreme precision in treatment, repairing and fortifying damaged discs simultaneously. Other benefits of opting for non-surgical disc repair include:

• Less Invasive. Most non-surgical therapies are outpatient procedures, involving minimally invasive injections.
• Faster recovery. Recovery from major back surgery may take months to a year to properly recover from, while most regenerative therapies provide noticeable results within a few days.
• Lower risk. Risks and side effects of non-surgical treatment are minimal and temporary compared to the lengthy recovery time involved with spine surgery.

Non-surgical treatment for a slipped disc offers pain relief without relying on potentially habit-forming medications. Dr. Reyfman believes that herniated disc treatment as non-surgical practice is the most beneficial for your body and your well-being. If you’re suffering from pain due to a herniated disc, contact Stem Cell Therapy NYC for non-surgical treatment for disc pain at any one of the five New York City locations.