Back & Spine Stem-Cell Therapy in Dallas–
Fort Worth
Outpatient, image-guided disc and facet injections for long-term relief
Why Thousands of Patients Trust NTX Regen Center
Triple-Specialty
Spine Board
Neuro-radiology, PM&R, and orthopedic surgeons plan every case.
Fluoro/Ultrasound
Guidance
Millimeter accuracy boosts safety.
All-in-One
Campus
MRI, lab, and PT onsite—no referrals.
5 DFW Clinics
+ Saturdays
relief that fits your schedule.
4.8-Star Rating
by People
Patients return to work, sports, and restful sleep.
How Stem-Cell Therapy Repairs
Discs & Facet Joints
Tiny annular tears and inflamed facet capsules bathe nearby nerves in cytokines that trigger chronic pain. Concentrated autologous mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs):
- Seal micro-tears: in the disc’s collagen ring.
- Release growth factors: that rebalance inflammatory cascades.
- Stimulate new extracellular matrix: restoring disc height and shock absorption.
Early human trials show meaningful pain and disability reductions for 18–36 months after a single intradiscal MSC injection.
Are You a Candidate?
- Degenerative disc disease or annular tear confirmed on MRI
- Facet or SI-joint arthritis that flares after activity
- Sciatica from a contained disc bulge (< 6 mm)
- Adjacent-segment pain after laminectomy or fusion
- Symptoms > 3 months despite PT, meds, or epidural steroids
Contraindications: severe spinal instability, cauda equina, active infection, coagulopathy, or cancer.
Stem Cells vs Steroid Shots vs Fusion
Steroid Epidural
1–3 months
Tissue Repair✘
Recovery TimeSame day
RisksBone loss, insomnia
Stem-Cell Injection
18–36 months typical
Tissue Repair✓Biological healing
Recovery Time✓48 hrs to desk work
RisksMinor bruising; infection < 1%
Fusion Surgery
70–80% long-term
Tissue RepairHardware only
Recovery Time3–6 months
RisksAdjacent-level stress, failed-back syndrome
What to Expect: Your 6-Month
Regenerative Spine Pain
Day 0
- Same Day Consult
- MRI & Dynamic Ultrasound
- Stem-Cell Collection
- 45-min Lab Concentration
- Image-Guided Injection
- Walk-out
Weeks 1 -2
Class IV Laser + Gentle Core PT
Week 4
Optional PRP or Cytokine Booster
Week 8
Motion Analysis & Strength Test, program upgrade
Results Timeline
Week 1 - 4
Stiffness eases; sitting tolerance improves.
Weeks 8 - 16
Disc rehydrates; nerve irritation settles—greatest pain drop.
Weeks 6 - 24
Continued collagen remodeling sustains results; many patients resume high-impact sports.

Safety & Risks
Because we use your own cells, the rejection risk is essentially zero. Infection occurs in < 1 % of cases, and nerve injury is extremely rare thanks to continuous imaging and a sterile laminar-flow suite.
Science & Evidence
- Phase III MSC trial for discogenic pain shows significant ODI improvement over placebo
- Dallas studies demonstrate that fluoroscopy-guided MSC injection reduces re-operation rates compared with blind techniques.
- Meta-analysis of 14 animal studies confirms that MSCs help maintain disc height and biomechanical strength.
Meet Our Care Team
Board-Certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
- Specializes in cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine surgery
- Fellowship-trained in spinal reconstruction surgery
- Board Certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgeons
- Published researcher in Spine and national conference presenter (NASS, SRS)
Board-Certified Pain Management & Rehabilitation Specialist
- Fellowship-trained in interventional spine & pain management
- Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Expertise in musculoskeletal pain, neuromuscular disorders, and electrodiagnostics
- Member of AAPMR, AAP, and American Osteopathic Association
Board-Certified Radiologist & Neuroradiologist
- Board Certified in Radiology with CAQs in Interventional Radiology and Neuroradiology
- Fellowship-trained in both interventional radiology and neuroradiology
- Former Chief Resident at University of Nebraska Medical Center
- Member of ACR, RSNA, SIR, and International Spine Intervention Society
Now Offering Back & Spine Stem Cell Across DFW
What Our Patients Are Saying
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Frequently Asked Questions
What back problems can stem-cell injections treat?
Regenerative spine stem-cell therapy is often used for lumbar disc degeneration, facet-joint arthritis, sacroiliac (SI) pain and chronic ligament strain to ease persistent back pain and restore stability.
How are spine stem-cells placed safely?
Under live fluoroscopy or ultrasound, a numbed needle delivers the cell concentrate directly into the injured disc, facet joint or supporting ligament for precise, image-guided placement.
Does stem-cell therapy reduce sciatica and nerve pain?
By calming disc or joint inflammation that irritates nerve roots, spine stem-cell injections may lessen radiating leg pain from conditions such as sciatica.
Could stem-cells postpone spine-fusion surgery?
For many patients with degenerative discs or facet arthritis, image-guided stem-cell therapy can relieve symptoms long enough to delay—or sometimes avoid—major spinal fusion.
What is the recovery timeline after a spine stem-cell shot?
Expect two-to-three days of soreness, immediate light walking, and phased return to lifting or sports after six–eight weeks under your provider’s rehab plan.
How long do stem-cell results for back pain last?
Clinical reports show relief often lasting six-to-twelve months—and sometimes longer—when paired with ongoing core-strength and mobility training.