Trained at Wayne State University, Michele Zormeier MD owns Zormeier Cosmetic Surgery and Longevity Center in Indiana, Illinois, and California. At Zormeier Cosmetic Surgery & Longevity Center, Michele Zormeier MD offers a number of surgical, non-surgical, and regenerative services, including stem cell therapy.
Stem cells, found in a person’s brain, bone marrow, blood, skeletal tissue, skin, and fat deposits, have tremendous healing potential for chronic conditions, including degenerative disc disease.
Approximately 54 million American adults have experienced back pain in the last three months. Back pain, often associated with aging, can be debilitating and cause significant inconvenience and disruption to one’s normal activities. As one ages, the intervertebral discs in the spine begin to undergo significant cellular changes that can negatively impact the disc’s structural integrity, leading to intense pain.
Traditional therapies for degenerative disc disease include analgesics, physical therapy, and lifestyle changes such as weight loss. Surgery, including spinal fusion or disc arthroplasty, is also an option in serious cases.
Stem cell therapy is emerging as a desirable option. When stem cells are injected into the problem area, they have an anti-inflammatory effect and provide pain relief as new tissue is regenerated. Since the cells are harvested directly from the patient, the risk of rejection or complications is minimal.
Transferring stem cells to degenerating discs is an outpatient procedure that can be done in a doctor’s office under local anesthesia. Since there are no stitches, a patient leaves the office without any restrictions.
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