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.
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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. Rupert became a physician to integrate biomechanical principles in the practice of medicine. He enjoys caring for patients, developing treatment pathways, and educating self-care guidance to prevent further injury. He has moved through many states during his engineering and medical training but settled in Middle Tennessee and now has over 15 years of involvement in local schools, sports, and service organizations.
With his medical degree, Dr. Rupert has trained in general surgery, anesthesiology, and interventional pain medicine. His work experience involves basic sports medicine, spine research, and product development. Since finishing his fellowship, Dr. Rupert has fostered medical innovation with new tools and techniques and has written several publications for applying novel (now common) applications of implantable neuromodulation for chronic nerve injury. Dr. Rupert also holds engineering degrees in Aerospace Engineering and Biomechanical Engineering. As both student and teacher, he integrates these core principles into his evaluation of physical problems. He has also been a guest speaker and educator at many local, national, and international conferences.
Dr. Rupert is married with three children who all contribute to his ongoing education and different perspectives of the world. He and his wife are always looking for adventures to explore and serve. They share a host of pets, he and his daughter are apiarists, and they have fostered many animals in need. Dr. Rupert loves to see his children growing from well-rounded children into young adults. Together they enjoy creating, building, and fixing anything to learn the greater similarity of different systems. He enjoys soccer, yoga, and any family adventure. Dr. Rupert has been fortunate to be a leader in so many roles and enjoys serving others, as a physician, a Rotarian, and he generally keeps a keen eye out for those in need.
Areas treated: Cervical Spine (Not Upper Cervical or CCI)*, Lumbar Spine, Thoracic Spine, Hip, Knee
Anuj Aryal, MD is triple boarded in Anesthesiology, Pain Management, and Addiction Medicine. He currently practices medicine at the VA, in the private sector, and as a consultant for the Tennessee Department of Health.
He has experience practicing in a wide variety of clinical settings including academics, a startup private practice, a multi-location medical practice. and a large government healthcare system. Prior to medical school, he was a management consultant with Deloitte Consulting and Accenture in their healthcare division. His clients included Astrazeneca and United Healthcare.
He is married to Tia Aryal, MD, who is a stroke neurologist at Williamson Medical Center. They are the proud parents of three children ages 11, 9, and 5. In his spare time, he enjoys investing, exercising, traveling the world, and rooting for the Chicago Bears.
Anuj holds a BA in Economics from Northwestern University, an MD from the University of Mississippi, and a Master of Management in Healthcare through the Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management.
Areas treated: Cervical Spine (Not Upper Cervical or CCI)*, Thoracic Spine, Lumbar Spine
Clinic Locations
Vertex Spine and Pain - Franklin
100 Covey Drive
Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-550-8500
Hours:
- Fri-Sun: Closed
- Mon-Thu: 8AM–3PM
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- 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.