Platelet-Rich Plasma and Regenerative Orthopedics for Spine or Back Pain
Back pain can change the way you live. Sitting at your desk, standing to cook a meal, lifting a child, or even trying to sleep can trigger sharp or aching pain that limits your day. Over time, you may avoid activities you enjoy and lose strength and mobility. When discomfort becomes constant, it can be frustrating to rely on medications or temporary fixes that don’t address the source of the problem.
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How Regenerative Medicine May Offer a Better Solution for Spine and Back Pain
Regenerative procedures such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) aim to work with your body’s natural healing response. Using precise, image-guided injections (ultrasound or fluoroscopy), these treatments deliver concentrated healing components to painful spinal structures—such as facet joints, sacroiliac (SI) joints, ligaments, and in select cases, discs. The goal is to reduce inflammation, promote tissue repair, and improve function over time, offering a minimally invasive alternative to long-term medications or early surgery.
Spine Treatment Options at RegenOrthoSport
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP): Concentrated platelets from your blood provide growth factors that support healing of irritated joints, ligaments, and soft tissues in the spine and pelvis.
- Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC): More commonly used in joints, such as the knee, shoulder, or hip, than in the spine, this stem cell procedure uses a patient’s own bone marrow–derived cells and growth factors that are concentrated and injected to support repair and stability in targeted areas.
All procedures are performed by Dr. Venkatesh Movva with image guidance to ensure precise placement at the source of pain.
Dr. Venkatesh Movva is an internationally recognized physician in the field of regenerative orthopedics. He is fellowship-trained in Sports Medicine and board-certified in Pain Management. As the founder of RegenOrthoSport, Dr. Movva has been at the forefront of advancing regenerative treatments for orthopedics.
Common Spine Conditions Treated with Regenerative Orthopedics
- Annular Tear
- Arthritis of the Spine
- Back Pain
- Bone Spurs
- Bulging Disc
- Canal Stenosis
- Collapsed Disc
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Degenerative Spine
- Disc Extrusion / Protrusion
- Facet Joint Syndrome
- Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
- Foraminal Stenosis
- Herniated Disc
- Neck Pain
- Nerve Pain
- Pinched Nerves
- Radiculitis
- Radiating Nerve Pain
- Ruptured Disc
- Sciatica
- SI Joint Syndrome
- Slipped Disc
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spondylosis
- Torn Disc
- Radiculopathy
Why Consider Regenerative Injections Before Spine Surgery or Steroid Injections?
Conventional pathways for spine pain often include repeated corticosteroid injections or elective surgeries such as spinal fusion, laminectomy, or disc procedures. Steroid injections may offer short-term relief but do not encourage tissue repair and can have diminishing returns with repeated use. Surgery can be necessary in specific cases, but it involves higher risk, longer recovery, and irreversible structural changes.
Regenerative injections are designed to preserve and support native tissue. By targeting the painful spinal structures with PRP or BMAC, many patients experience functional improvement and reduced pain as healing progresses. For appropriate candidates, this approach may help delay or avoid surgery and reduce reliance on medications, while focusing on the root cause of pain rather than masking symptoms.
Schedule a Consultation in Dallas
If back pain is limiting your life, regenerative medicine may provide a path forward. Dr. Movva will evaluate your history, imaging, and exam findings to determine whether PRP or BMAC is right for you and create a treatment plan tailored to your goals.
RegenOrthoSport – Dallas, TX
7859 Walnut Hill Ln #340
Dallas, TX 75230
Call 817-442-9292 to schedule your consultation.
How Stem Cell Procedures and Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection Procedures Work
How Stem Cell Procedures Work
Stem cell injection procedures are a minimally invasive treatment designed to help the body repair orthopedic injuries and degenerative conditions. The process begins with collecting bone marrow, which contains stem cells, from the iliac crest of the pelvis. This sample is processed in a centrifuge to create bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC), which contains stem cells, growth factors, and other healing components.
Using precise ultrasound or X-ray guidance, the concentrate is injected directly into the injured or arthritic area. Once delivered, these cells release signals that reduce inflammation, encourage tissue repair, and stimulate long-term healing.
Unlike steroid injections or pain medications, which only mask symptoms, stem cell therapy attempts to target the root cause of pain. It is commonly used for arthritis, meniscus injuries, ligament sprains, and tendon damage, offering patients a potential alternative to surgery. Many experience gradual improvement in pain and mobility over the weeks to months following the procedure.
How Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Works
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) procedures are a regenerative treatment that uses your own blood to support healing in injured joints, tendons, and ligaments. The procedure begins with a blood draw, which is then placed in a centrifuge to separate and concentrate platelets. These platelets contain powerful growth factors that play a key role in tissue repair.
Once prepared, the PRP solution is precisely injected into the injured or painful area using ultrasound or X-ray guidance. The concentrated platelets release signals that stimulate natural healing, reduce inflammation, and encourage tissue regeneration.
Unlike cortisone injections, which typically provide temporary symptom relief, PRP is designed to promote long-term repair. It is often used for arthritis, tendon injuries such as tennis elbow or rotator cuff problems, ligament sprains, and sports-related conditions. Many patients experience gradual improvement in function and reduced pain over several weeks to months following treatment.
RegenOrthoSport® Patient Success Stories
*DISCLAIMER: Like all medical procedures, RegenOrthoSport® Procedures have a success and failure rate. Patient reviews and testimonials on this site should not be interpreted as a statement on the effectiveness of our treatments for anyone else.