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Neck and Back Pain

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​​Alternatives to Steroids and Surgery
Regenerative therapies aim to repair and regenerate damaged tissue by harnessing the body's natural healing processes, offering solutions that address the root cause of pain and dysfunction rather than merely masking symptoms. These innovative therapies promote stronger and longer-lasting results, helping patients regain mobility, reduce discomfort, and improve overall quality of life. By focusing on true restoration at the cellular level, stem cell therapies offer a promising alternative to traditional treatments, often with fewer risks and a faster recovery. Utilizing PRP, amniotic fluid, or exosomes for your neck or back condition can give you the relief you need and the life you deserve.
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Steroid or Cortisone injections may offer temporary relief, but those injections simply mask the pain without healing the root cause. Studies have shown that these traditional injections can cause more damage to tissue and their effects typically last only days to months before needing another.
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Many conditions have traditionally been treated with various types of surgery, but the minimally invasive procedures offered at Chicago Stem Cell Therapy could be your best option. All outpatient procedures are performed in our fully equipped Joint Commission Accredited surgical suite on site. Regardless of the treatment best suited for your condition, you likely have options aside from a surgery that would require a hospital stay, recovery, and rehabilitation. ​​​
Back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, affecting most individuals at some point in their lives. Poor posture while sitting or standing, awkward bending, or improper lifting can all trigger back pain, potentially leading to more serious conditions. From a dull, persistent ache to sudden, sharp discomfort, back pain can significantly impact even the simplest daily activities.
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Specializing in spinal conditions, Dr. Anwar will focus on the root cause of your symptoms before creating the most effective treatment plan. For example, pain in your arm or leg might actually stem from a bulging or herniated disc in your spine pressing on a nerve, radiating discomfort to other areas. By identifying the underlying issue, we can explore the treatment options best suited to your needs and help you find lasting relief.
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Patient Reported Outcomes After Stem Cell Therapies
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80% improvement in low back and sciatica pain
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No longer needs to use a walker
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​Feeling 100% better
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80% improvement in Degenerative Disc Disease constant pain
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Reduced the amount of medication taken
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Able to move around and motions are not as limited
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No longer needs to stop and rest when doing yardwork
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Able to enjoy traveling and being active again

Back and Neck Conditions Treated
​Whether you have a confirmed diagnosis or are still searching for answers, our expert team will evaluate your condition and guide you toward the most effective treatment options.
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Arthritis- Spinal arthritis is inflammation of the facet joints in the spine or sacroiliac joints between the spine and the pelvis
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Bulging/ Herniated/ Ruptured/ Slipped Disc– A condition that occurs when its jelly-like nucleus pushes against its outer ring due to wear and tear or a sudden injury. This pressure against the outer ring may cause lower back pain.
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CRPS- The cause of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome can be difficult to find, but it is believed that in CRPS, your body reacts in an abnormal way to an injury and typically presents with persistent long lasting pain
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Degenerative Disc Disease– This condition occurs when the cushioning in your spine begins to wear away and is most common in older adults.
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Failed Back Surgery- Approximately 10-40% of back surgeries are considered unsuccessful. Even given the best surgeon and conditions, there is a 5% chance that the spine surgery might not produce desired results
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Muscle or ligament strain- An injury to the tendons and/or muscles of the lower back, ranging from simple stretching injuries to partial or complete tears in the muscle/tendon combination leading to inflammation and pain
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Radiculopathy/ pinched or compressed nerve- This condition occurs when there is excessive pressure on the nerve roots near the vertebrae in your back causing burning, tingling, or numbness into your arms or legs
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Sciatica -This condition most often occurs when a herniated disk or an overgrowth of bone puts pressure on part of the sciatic nerve, which travels from the lower back through the hips and buttocks and down each leg.
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Scoliosis- A sideways curvature of the spine
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Spinal Stenosis – A condition most commonly in the lower back or neck in which the spinal canal becomes narrow, putting pressure on the spinal cord and nerves that travel through the spine.
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Spondylolisthesis– A condition caused when the vertebrae, or bones, of the spine slip out of place
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Vertebral fractures– Dislocation or fracture of the vertebrae (backbone) and can occur anywhere along the spine. Most spinal fractures are caused from injury or trauma from car accidents, falls, or sports
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Whiplash– Occurs when a person's head moves back and forth very suddenly with great force. This injury is most common following an automobile accident