Spine Pain

Your Trusted Orthopaedic Spine Doctor in Miami

Orthobiologic & Non-Surgical Orthopedic Specialist For Spine Pain 

As human beings, we owe so much to the spine. Ask the members of the U.S. Special Operations forces, and they can tell you that a warrior’s strength starts from his or her core. Because the spine is such an integral part of strong and healthy functional movement, we tend not to think of the spine as a vulnerable area. However, your spine can become compromised by an injury or condition that causes bones, discs, nerves, ligaments, and muscles to break down. Spinal pain and discomfort can be extremely debilitating, affecting your ability to do what you love, get through your day, and even get restful sleep at night.

If you’re living with severe back pain and considering surgical intervention, the orthobiologic solutions offered by Dr. Trevor Turner at The Genomic Athlete may be able to help you recover in less time and for longer. With state-of-the-art technology and a committed minimally-invasive approach, Dr. Turner specializes in regenerative techniques such as stem cell injections and platelet rich plasma injections. Dr. Turner is committed to making spinal treatments simple and cost-effective for his patients -- rather than charging for multiple injections, Dr. Turner strives to address all of the damaged structures of the lumbar spine with one treatment at a singular cost. 

Chronic back pain can easily sideline you from the activities you love. If you’re curious about the orthobiologics offered by the best orthopedic specialists in Miami, keep reading to learn more, and don’t hesitate to reach out to Dr. Turner with any further questions. If you’re ready to find relief and try regenerative treatments for chronic back pain, don’t hesitate -- reach out to The Genomic Athlete and schedule your first consultation appointment today.

Regenerative Medicine Specialist in Treating Back Pain

Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy for the Spine 

As a platelet rich plasma specialist, Dr. Trevor Turner often recommends platelet rich plasma (PRP) therapy to patients as an alternative back pain treatment without surgery. Platelet rich plasma therapy works by using your own body’s growth factors to stimulate a natural foundation for recovery. 

During a PRP session, Dr. Turner will draw your blood, then send it to our onsite laboratory, where an expert technician will separate plasma from it using a centrifuge. Dr. Turner will then reinject that plasma into your spine or surrounding areas at the affected site, giving your body a natural boost to reduce pain and improve function. This process also helps to reduce inflammation, often providing superior relief from back pain over the long-term when compared to more conventional treatments. Dr. Turner especially recommends PRP therapy to treat injuries of the lumbar spine, which makes up the lower part of your back.

Dr. Turner’s partnership with Greyledge Biotech offers the unique ability to collect data regarding your outcomes, helping us to distinguish what is indicated and not indicated by your blood draw and provide a fully customized PRP treatment experience. If you’d like to learn more about how platelet rich plasma injections can supplement spinal surgery or potentially serve as a nonsurgical treatment for your back pain, Dr. Turner is happy to discuss your questions and concerns with you. If you’re ready to try PRP therapy for yourself, don’t wait. Reach out and schedule your first consultative appointment with us today.

Miami, FL’s Top Spinal Orthobiologics Specialist

Stem Cell Therapy for Chronic Back Pain

For many patients with longstanding annular tears in the lumbar discs, little conventional treatment is effective at restoring them to the level of relief they seek. Highly advanced injections of BMAC into the torn disc can help patients return to higher levels of function and can more effectively reduce pain over the long term. 

Adult “Stem Cells” from bone marrow are the type we use to treat orthopedic injuries. The name was first coined by Dr. Arnold Caplan in 1991 “Mesenchymal Stem Cells” or MSCs for short. The MSCs from bone marrow act like a powerful drug store in a tiny package. These stem cells release powerful signals that help the body provide anti-inflammatory effects, send positive signals to the immune system, stop cell death, and even improve blood flow.

While only a small percentage of bone marrow has MSCs, stem cells remain in higher numbers as we age in the back of the hip bone (pelvis). After numbing a patient so they do not feel any pain, Dr. Turner takes these cells from the hip, and an experienced technician sorts out the unwanted material to get the maximum number of MSCs possible in a sterile processing laboratory. Every sample is then carefully analyzed for high quality before being delivered back into the patient, which is critical to ensuring that our patients have the best long term outcomes. 

Next, Dr. Turner uses a combination of sound waves (ultrasound) and X-rays (fluoroscopy) to very precisely guide your own stem cells back into the area of injury in a same day procedure. We call this FDA-compliant procedure Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate or BMAC for short.