Regenerative Disc Therapy
Chronic neck and low back pain can begin inside a spinal disc, where degeneration, small tears, protrusions, and inflammation may contribute to persistent discomfort. Irritation or compression of nearby nerves can also cause tingling, numbness, burning, weakness, or pain radiating into the shoulders, arms, hands, buttocks, legs, or feet.
Our physicians evaluate your symptoms and imaging to develop an individualized treatment plan. Depending on the source of pain, treatment may include COOLIEF® radiofrequency procedures or TransDiscal® Disc Biacuplasty for selected discs to target disc-related pain signals. Pulsed radiofrequency may be used near affected nerves to modify pain signaling, while foraminoplasty may help relieve compression by widening the openings where spinal nerves exit.
We also incorporate image-guided injections of regenerative biologics, including stem cells, exosomes, and platelet-rich plasma (PRP), into selected discs or around affected nerve structures. These therapies help support the body’s healing response.
The goal is to reduce pain, improve function, and help appropriately selected patients explore options that preserve spinal motion. The combination of treatments depends on your diagnosis, anatomy, and clinical needs.
No surgery. No disc removal. No spinal fusion.
This is a targeted, minimally invasive procedure designed to reduce pain, improve function, and help you return to the activities you enjoy.
What Is Disc Biacuplasty?
Disc Biacuplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that treats pain originating from a damaged or irritated spinal disc. Many people live for years with disc-related pain caused by tiny tears, inflammation, and pain-sensitive nerve fibers within the outer wall of the disc — pain that doesn’t respond well to medication or physical therapy alone.
Using real-time C-arm fluoroscopic (X-ray) guidance, your physician precisely places specialized instruments into the affected disc. The COOLIEF® TransDiscal® system then uses cooled radiofrequency energy to gently treat the painful area, reducing pain signals from irritated nerves and easing inflammation — all without damaging surrounding healthy tissue.
Enhanced With Regenerative Therapy
What sets our approach apart is the addition of regenerative biologic therapies immediately following the Biacuplasty treatment. These therapies work with your body’s natural healing response to help reduce inflammation, promote tissue repair, and create a healthier environment within the treated disc.
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)
concentrated growth factors from your own blood that signal and accelerate tissue repair.
Stem Cells
regenerative cells that support the body’s ability to repair and renew damaged tissue.
Exosomes
powerful cellular messengers that help coordinate healing and reduce inflammation at the source.
How the Procedure Works
Step 1
Imaging-guided precision: Real-time fluoroscopic guidance allows exact placement of instruments into the affected disc.
Step 2
Cooled radiofrequency treatment: When the disc is the source of pain or contributes to neuropathy-related symptoms, the COOLIEF® TransDiscal® system applies controlled heat within the disc to calm irritated nerve fibers and reduce disc-related pain signals.
Step 3
Regenerative biologics: PRP, stem cells, and exosomes are administered to support natural healing within the disc.
Step 4
Recovery & guidance: You’re given a structured recovery plan to guide your healing over the following weeks.
Enhanced With Regenerative Therapy
This procedure may be a good option for patients who:
-> Experience chronic low back pain or neuropathy-related symptoms originating from a damaged or degenerative disc
-> Have not found lasting relief from medication, physical therapy, or injections
-> Want a non-surgical alternative that avoids disc removal or spinal fusion
-> Are seeking a regenerative approach that supports the body’s natural healing
Explore our patient guide on Regenerative Disc Therapy
Is this right for you?
A consultation with our team is the best way to determine whether Disc Biacuplasty with regenerative therapy fits your specific condition and goals.