Living with chronic back, neck, or joint pain can make even simple activities feel overwhelming. While traditional treatments like medications, injections, and surgery can help, many patients are now exploring regenerative medicine as a way to promote healing from within. One of the most promising options is stem cell therapy.

At California Sports & Spine Institute (CSSI), Dr. Maxim Moradian and his team offer advanced regenerative medicine techniques—including stem cell therapy—for patients seeking safe, minimally invasive alternatives to surgery.

What Is Stem Cell Therapy?

Stem cell therapy uses the body’s own healing cells to repair, regenerate, and restore damaged tissues. These cells have the unique ability to develop into specialized cell types, making them particularly effective for treating musculoskeletal conditions.

At CSSI, stem cells are typically sourced from:

Bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) – Taken from the patient’s own bone marrow.

Adipose (fat) tissue stem cells – Harvested from a small sample of body fat.

Amniotic donor stem cells – Derived from carefully screened, ethically sourced donor tissue.

These concentrated cells are injected directly into the affected spine or joint area to stimulate repair and reduce inflammation.

Conditions Stem Cell Therapy May Help

Stem cell therapy has shown promise in treating a variety of spine and joint conditions, including:

Degenerative disc disease

Facet joint arthritis

Osteoarthritis of the knee, hip, or shoulder

Tendon or ligament injuries

Chronic back or neck pain related to disc or joint degeneration

Benefits of Stem Cell Therapy

Natural healing – Uses the body’s own regenerative ability

Tissue repair – May slow or reverse degenerative changes

Reduced inflammation – Helps decrease pain and swelling

Minimally invasive – Performed as an outpatient procedure with little downtime

Delay or avoid surgery – Can be an option for patients seeking alternatives to joint replacement or spinal surgery

What to Expect

Stem cell therapy is performed in a clinical setting and usually takes a few hours. After the injection, patients may experience mild soreness, but recovery time is generally much shorter than with surgery. Results vary, but many patients notice gradual improvement in pain and mobility over weeks to months as healing progresses.

Is Stem Cell Therapy Right for You?

Stem cell therapy is not a one-size-fits-all treatment. At CSSI, Dr. Moradian carefully evaluates each patient’s condition, medical history, and goals before recommending regenerative medicine. For many, it offers an exciting path toward relief without the risks of surgery.

Take the Next Step Toward Healing

If you’re struggling with spine or joint pain and want to explore whether stem cell therapy could be right for you, the team at California Sports & Spine Institute is here to help.

We proudly serve patients at three convenient locations:

Arcadia – 51 N. 5th Ave Suite B, Arcadia, CA 91006

Glendale – 317 S Brand Blvd Suite A-104, Glendale, CA 91204

Palmdale – 41210 11th Street West, Suite K, Palmdale, CA 93551

Call us today at (818) 338-6860 or (626) 460-1096 to schedule your consultation and learn more about how regenerative medicine can support your recovery.