StemSpine® is a patented stem cell based treatment for degenerative disc disease (DDD) and associated lower back pain provided by Creative Medical Technology Holdings, Inc. It offers a drug free alternative utilizing a patient's own stem cells. StemSpine® is performed using FDA-approved equipment by a licensed physician that provides a safe, effective, solution to treat DDD and lower back pain.
Autologous treatments utilize an FDA-cleared device to access and concentrate a patient’s own stem cells.
Stem cells produce growth factors that stimulate production of new blood vessels
Stem cells are administered into muscles surrounding area of lower back pain, such as psoas major muscle
New blood vessels increase circulation around disc and thus stimulates regeneration
Injected bone marrow stem cells increase perfusion of area associated with disc pain
Increased perfusion allows for clearance of toxic metabolites
Increased perfusion triggers endogenous stem cells that are found inside the disc to “re-awaken”
Stem cells in disc start to generate new proteoglycans
New proteoglycans cause restoration of disc volume, reduction of pain, regaining of function
Non-surgical treatment option with no dependence on pain medications
Utilizing a patient's own stem cells in a regenerative approach
Minimal down time away from work and family
Generally speaking, when people reach the age of 35, about 30% of them will show signs of disc degeneration at some levels
Typically, degenerative disc disease starts from the age of 30 to 40 and then progresses bit by bit
For people at the age of 60 or more, as many as 90% of them will show some disc degeneration symptoms
According to statistics, about 40% of people at the age of 40 have degenerative disc disease. For people who are 80 or older, as many as 80% of them suffer from the condition
DDD is the major cause of lower back pain
Discs absorb compression by means of water containing molecules
DDD is caused by loss of water in the disc due to less water retaining molecules
Loss of cushioning ability of the disc results in pain and immobility
Degeneration of one disc leads to abnormalities in adjacent disc
Chronic low back pain represents a leading cause of disability worldwide and is the most common non-cancer reason for opioid prescription in the U.S
Affects 12-30% of U.S. adults at a given time
Estimated to cost the U.S. health care system over $100 billion each year
40% of patients, low back pain is caused by disc degenerative disease (DDD)
DDD is a chronic and progressive condition where the intervertebral disc breaks down and causes pain
