Degenerative disc disease does not follow a single treatment path. For some individuals, biologic disc repair and other non-surgical approaches offer meaningful alternatives to spinal fusion — though candidacy depends on each person's anatomy, diagnosis, and prior treatment history.

Spinal stenosis and disc conditions share symptoms but stem from different root causes. Learn the key distinctions, where they overlap, and what non-surgical alternatives — including biologic disc repair — may offer meaningful relief for many patients.

Lumbar spine pain stems from several diagnosable conditions — annular tears, disc degeneration, herniation, and facet arthritis among them. Accurate diagnosis is the critical first step. For many patients, non-surgical alternatives to spinal fusion, including biologic disc repair using intra-annular fibrin injection, offer a meaningful path forward. Candidacy is evaluated individually and outcomes vary by case.

A clinical glossary of spine anatomy and disc condition terminology — from annulus fibrosus to regenerative medicine — to help patients understand their diagnosis and treatment options.

Cervical disc problems — herniated discs, annular tears, and degenerative disc disease — are a leading cause of chronic neck pain. For many patients, non-surgical approaches including biologic disc repair with intra-annular fibrin injection may reduce pain and restore function without surgery. Candidacy is evaluated individually; outcomes vary by case and disc condition.