Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine
Back Pain Treatment in Michigan Non-Surgical Care From Board-Certified Doctors
Our board-certified doctors find the source of your back pain first, then build a regenerative care plan that may help you avoid surgery and long-term pain medication.
★ 4.7 Google rating · Board-certified physicians · Rochester Hills & Grand Rapids
What can a back pain doctor near Michigan, MI treat?
A back pain doctor at the Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine can evaluate and treat arthritis, sciatica, nerve compression, herniated or bulging discs, degenerative disc disease, and muscle strains and sprains. Because symptoms often overlap, we start with an accurate diagnosis, then build a customized regenerative care plan that may help you avoid back surgery.
How It Works
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Signs You Should See a Back Pain Doctor
Not all back pain needs medical care, but some symptoms point to a more serious problem. If your pain lasts, worsens, or interferes with daily life, it is time to schedule a consultation. Addressing the problem early can keep a minor issue from becoming more severe.
- Back pain lasting longer than two to three weeks. Pain that does not improve with rest or self-care is often due to tissue damage or inflammation that needs professional treatment.
- Pain that worsens with activity or rest. Joint dysfunction or disc problems can cause pain that flares when moving, standing, sitting, or lying down.
- Radiating pain, numbness, or weakness. Pain, tingling, or weakness that travels into the hips, legs, or feet is likely a nerve problem and should be evaluated promptly. Learn about EMG testing.
- Limited mobility or reduced function. Trouble bending, walking, lifting, or doing everyday tasks can mean stability or strength is affected.
Your physician can identify the root cause of your symptoms and determine whether minimally invasive or regenerative treatment is the better course. Go to the emergency room for back pain with loss of bladder or bowel control, new leg weakness, or fever.
Conditions
Back Conditions Our Physicians Evaluate
Back pain often has more than one cause. Your exam and imaging determine which treatment fits.
Knee arthritis and old injuries can limit walks and stairs. An exam shows which options fit.
Shoulder symptoms can come from tendons, the joint or nerves, so diagnosis comes first.
Back discomfort does not always start in a disc. Careful evaluation guides the next step.
Hip, elbow and ankle concerns are reviewed with your history, exam and imaging.
Lingering problems after a sports injury or car accident get a full evaluation.
Neuropathy, tendinitis, plantar fasciitis and more. Browse every condition we evaluate.
Patient reviews
What Our Patients Say
In Their Words
We were amazed at how thorough the explanation of the recommended procedure was. I knew just what would happen and what I was agreeing to.
Steve G. Regenerative medicine patient
This doctor is very professional, using layman’s terms and taking his time with my parents to fully explain everything, and in answering all our questions!
Rosanna Windsor, Ontario · Family of a stem cell patient
Dr Nabity answered every question/concerns I had prior to the procedure in detail. If you leave a message for him he always calls you back himself.
Connie H. New Baltimore, MI · Stem cell patient
Excerpts from our patient testimonials.
Individual results vary. Reviews reflect each patient’s own experience.
Your visit
Your Path to Treatment
Most visits follow four simple steps. Our team guides you through each one and answers questions along the way.
1. Consultation
Meet your physician, talk through your symptoms, and review your history and goals.
2. Diagnosis & Imaging
Ultrasound or other imaging helps identify the source of your pain.
3. Treatment
If regenerative treatment fits, your physician places PRP or prolotherapy precisely in the affected area with image guidance.
4. Follow-Up
Check-ins track your progress and adjust your plan as needed.
Insurance & cost
Insurance, Self-Pay, and Clear Pricing
We accept many major insurance plans for consultations, testing, and many spine and joint procedures. Regenerative treatments such as PRP and stem cell therapy are usually self-pay, so you get a clear estimate before you decide.
Usually billed to insurance
- Consultations and office visits
- EMG and nerve testing
- Epidural, facet, and SI joint injections
- Nerve blocks, radiofrequency ablation, and nerve stimulators
Usually self-pay
- PRP and stem cell therapy (BMAC)
- Prolotherapy
- PRP hair restoration
- Stem cell banking
Self-pay options include prompt-pay discounts, payment plans, and HSA or FSA funds for eligible expenses.
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UMR coming soon. Blue Care Network plans require a referral. Coverage varies by plan and service, so call Rochester Hills (248) 216-1008 or Grand Rapids (616) 288-1109 and we will check your benefits.
Why patients choose MCRM
- Board-certified physicians Every procedure is performed by a board-certified physician, not a technician.
- Image-guided precision Ultrasound or fluoroscopic (x-ray) guidance places treatment exactly where it is needed.
- Your own cells, prepared on site Platelets and bone marrow cells are processed in our in-house lab during your visit.
- Results we track We have reported patient outcomes to the DataBiologics registry since 2019.
- Clear, upfront pricing Itemized estimates before treatment, prompt-pay discounts, and payment plans.
- Physicians who teach physicians Our doctors teach orthobiologic courses and helped write national back pain guidelines.
Our physicians
Meet Your Care Team
Thomas Nabity, MD
Board-certified physician
John Santa Ana, DO
Board-certified physician
Robert Farhat, DO
Board-certified physician
Kevin M. Nemeth, MD
Board-certified physician
John Steele, MD
Board-certified physician
Christopher Hannasch, DO
Board-certified physician
Credentials & memberships
Training You Can Look Up
Board certification shows a physician completed specialty training and passed independent exams. Our physicians go further, with added certifications and memberships in orthobiologics, musculoskeletal ultrasound and electrodiagnostic medicine. Each program is run by an independent organization, so you can see exactly what it requires.
PM&R Board Certification
Board certification in physical medicine and rehabilitation, the specialty focused on restoring function.
Pain Medicine Board Certification
Board certification in pain medicine, covering evaluation and treatment of complex pain conditions.
IOF Certification Courses
Advanced knee, hip and spine certification courses in image-guided orthobiologic procedures.
IOF Instructors & Training Hub
Our physicians teach other doctors as IOF instructors, and our Rochester Hills clinic hosts training.
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Certified in diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound, the imaging used to guide our treatments.
Electrodiagnostic Medicine
Board certification in electrodiagnostic medicine, the specialty behind EMG and nerve testing.
American Academy of PM&R
The national society for physiatrists, physicians focused on restoring movement.
Interventional Pain (ASIPP)
A society that sets education and practice standards for interventional pain medicine.
Orthopaedic Medicine (AAOM)
A physician group focused on non-surgical musculoskeletal care, including prolotherapy.
DataBiologics Registry
We report patient outcomes to a national orthobiologics registry to track results over time.
Patient stories
Hear From Our Patients
Patients describe their own experiences with care at the Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine. Individual results vary.
Patient Testimonial
Patient Testimonial
FAQ
Back Pain Questions
Answers to common questions from Michigan patients. Your physician can address your specific situation during a consultation.
What conditions does a back pain doctor treat?
Arthritis and joint degeneration, sciatica and nerve compression, herniated or bulging discs, degenerative disc disease, and muscle strains and sprains.
When should I see a back pain doctor?
If pain lasts longer than two to three weeks, worsens with activity or rest, travels into the legs, or limits daily activities.
Can regenerative medicine help me avoid back surgery?
For some patients it may. Your physician will review your exam and imaging and be honest about whether surgery is a better fit.
What is PRP for back pain?
Concentrated platelets from your own blood, placed in targeted areas of the spine to calm inflammation and support healing.
What is prolotherapy for back pain?
A natural dextrose solution placed into weakened ligaments to activate the body’s healing response.
Are spine injections image-guided?
Yes. Our physicians use ultrasound or fluoroscopic (x-ray) guidance.
Does insurance cover back pain treatment?
Many conventional spine procedures and EMG testing can be billed to insurance. Regenerative treatments are usually self-pay.
How is the cause of back pain found?
Your physician examines you and reviews imaging, and may order EMG testing to check for nerve involvement.
Where is your clinic?
Our Rochester Hills office is at 355 Barclay Circle, Suite A, Rochester Hills, MI 48307. Call (248) 216-1008 for directions.
How do I schedule a consultation?
Call (248) 216-1008 or use the short form on this page to request a consultation.
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Next step
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★ 4.7 Google ratingBoard-certified physiciansTwo Michigan clinics
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Free webinar replay
Watch: Pain Management Treatment Strategies
Watch the replay of our physicians’ webinar on pain management treatment strategies.
Our physicians host free webinars with live Q&A. Watch any past webinar on demand, or call us to ask about the next date.
Our locations
Visit Our Michigan Clinics
Rochester Hills Clinic
355 Barclay Cir, Suite A
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–4:30 pm
Grand Rapids Clinic
1000 E. Paris Ave SE, Suite 221
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–4:30 pm
Areas we serve
Back Pain Doctors Near You
Patients visit our Rochester Hills and Grand Rapids clinics from across Michigan.
