Reduce Pain and Improve Spinal Health Without Surgery
Living with spine pain—from your neck to lower back—can make daily activities like standing, sitting, or walking difficult and exhausting. Many people worry that surgery is the only way to resolve pain caused by torn, herniated, or bulging discs, spinal stenosis, SI joint issues, osteoarthritis, and other spine conditions. However, there are less invasive options that help address the issues without the risks of surgery.
Why Choose Regenexx?
The Regenexx approach uses your body’s natural healing abilities to help treat damage to bones, discs, muscles, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments in your spine, from your neck to your low back.
- Reduce pain and improve function without surgery.
- Limit the need for prescription medications, frequent office visits, or invasive surgical techniques.
- Minimize downtime from work and activities.
- Concentrations of your own cells are customized for your specific type of spine condition or injury.
- Procedures are performed by board-certified physicians.
Connect with our team for more Regenexx information or to schedule an appointment.
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Conventional Treatments May Offer Temporary Relief, Not a Long-Term Solution
For spine pain issues, such as those in the neck, middle spine, or low back, common treatments like physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medications, and corticosteroid injections may offer temporary relief by reducing pain and inflammation. Unfortunately, these approaches often do not address the root causes of the pain, which means pain may persist or even worsen over time if underlying joint or disc issues remain untreated.
When conservative care or common treatments no longer offer enough relief, surgery is often suggested. However, spine surgery involves significant risks, including infection, nerve damage, and a lengthy recovery period. Some patients may experience only partial relief, while others may face limited mobility or develop new issues in their neck or back after surgery.
Fortunately, there are alternative treatments that reduce the need for surgery.
Spine Procedure Outcomes
Our patient registry contains real-world data that helps us monitor results and continuously improve patient care. Review our outcomes database to see how many procedures we’re currently tracking and what patients are reporting about their results.
Industry-Leading Musculoskeletal Specialists – Focused on Results
Regenexx patients benefit from the expertise of a board-certified physician who handles both their evaluation and their Regenexx procedure. Patients receive a treatment plan customized to their specific condition or injury needs. Regenexx non-surgical procedures are informed by research, utilize leading biotechnology, and are supported by over 19 years of patient results. These injection-based procedures require less downtime compared to surgery. Regenexx patients return to normal daily activities as tolerated. Most resume light activities and work after 5 to 7 days and return to sports at 6 to 8 weeks.
Doctors
Dr. Yuriy Bukhalo is a board-certified anesthesiologist and interventional pain management specialist. He successfully completed his pain medicine fellowship at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Dr. Bukhalo completed his medical school training and residency in anesthesiology at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center in Chicago. Dr. Bukhalo also provides non-surgical image guided procedures using the healing agents from your own body to help get you back to doing what you need and love to do.
His areas of interest include radiofrequency ablation, minimally invasive lumbar decompression, Platelet-rich plasma, Intracept, Minute-man, and kyphoplasty.
In his free time, Dr. Bukhalo enjoys playing table tennis.
Areas treated: Cervical Spine (Not Upper Cervical or CCI)*, Thoracic Spine, Lumbar Spine, Shoulder, Elbow, Hand & Wrist, Hip, Knee, Foot & Ankle
Dr. Mohammad Ahsan is a board-certified anesthesiologist and interventional pain management specialist. He successfully completed a fellowship in Pain Management at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, after finishing his residency in Anesthesiology.
His areas of interest include radiofrequency of cervical and facet joint nerves, implantable devices for drug delivery systems, minimally invasive lumbar decompression, Minuteman, Intracept, spinal column stimulators, and percutaneous disc removal techniques for chronic intractable neck and back pain. Dr. Ahsan also provides non-surgical image guided procedures using the healing agents from your own body to help get you back to doing what you need and love to do. In his free time, Dr. Ahsan enjoys playing tennis.
Areas treated: Cervical Spine (Not Upper Cervical or CCI)*, Thoracic Spine, Lumbar Spine, Shoulder
Dr. Bhave completed her undergraduate and medical school years in Chicago at Northwestern University, then decided to enter a new energizing atmosphere in San Francisco, where she completed her residency in Anesthesiology at University of California, San Francisco, a top Anesthesiology program.
Her love of innovation and desire for lasting patient relationships brought her back to Chicago to complete a pain fellowship at Northwestern University.
She is well versed in the newest technologies for spine interventions and many other acute and chronic pain syndromes. She is also involved in making newer techniques available for patients. She has comprehensive experience in regenerative medicine techniques targeted towards pain management for her patients.
Areas treated: Cervical Spine (Not Upper Cervical or CCI)*, Thoracic Spine, Lumbar Spine
Clinic Locations
Northwest Suburban Pain Associates - Arlington Heights
1675 South Arlington Heights Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Phone: (847) 255-0900
Hours:
- Sun: Closed
- Mon-Fri: 8AM–5PM
- Sat: 9AM–1PM
- Wrist
- Hand
- Elbow
- Shoulder
- Neck
- Middle Back
- Low Back
- Hip
- Knee
- Ankle
- Foot
Commonly Treated Orthopedic Conditions
Regenexx procedures may help you avoid orthopedic surgeries, reduce pain, and improve joint function. Regenexx highly-skilled physicians treat a variety of orthopedic issues.
Select a body area in the adjacent image to see their common conditions.
Commonly Treated Orthopedic Conditions
Regenexx procedures may help you avoid orthopedic surgeries, reduce pain, and improve joint function. Regenexx highly-skilled physicians treat a variety of orthopedic issues.
Select a body area in the adjacent image to see their common conditions.
