"They said fusion"
You've been told spinal fusion is your only option
And you want to know every alternative before hardware, a hospital stay and months of rehab.
Stem cell therapy for the spine · Medellín, Colombia
Treatment that reaches the disc itself.Don't fuse your spine. Regenerate it.
Stem cells for herniated discs.sciatica.bulging discs.spinal stenosis.degenerative disc disease.
Stem cells, delivered under fluoroscopic guidance exactly where your spine is damaged: the disc, the epidural space and the facet joints. One day. No hardware. No hospital stay. In Medellín, from $4,900.
- ★★★★★ Excellent on Google
- 8,000+ procedures
- Direct disc application
8,000+procedures performed by the lead doctors
Directintradiscal, epidural & facet-joint application
1 dayfor most spine treatments
0fusion, hardware or open spine surgery
Who this is for
If one of these is you, keep reading.
"It's a herniated disc"
A herniated or bulging disc that won't settle
Pain, numbness or sciatica running down your leg that physical therapy hasn't fixed.
"Just take painkillers"
You don't want to depend on opioids or anti-inflammatories
Managing the pain isn't the same as treating it — and you're tired of the trade-off.
"Epidurals stopped working"
Injections that wear off faster every time
Epidural or facet injections helped for a while — and then the pain came back.
"It's stenosis"
Spinal stenosis limiting how far you can walk
Leg pain or heaviness that shows up after a block or two, and keeps getting worse.
"I can't take weeks off"
You need efficiency and discretion
One treatment day, handled — not months of recovery that puts your work and life on hold.
Where stem cells fit
Between injections and surgery, there's a step.
Spine care usually follows one order. Here is where each option sits, and what each one leaves open.
- 1
Painkillers & opioids
Quiet the pain signal
Relief lasts hours, until the next dose. The disc and the nerve stay as they were.
The catch: dependence can build.
- 2
Epidural & facet injections
Calm the inflammation around the nerve
Relief often lasts weeks to a few months.
The catch: it often wears off sooner each time.
- ★ The step in between3
Stem cell therapy
Applied at the source
- Placed under live X-ray guidance, based on your imaging
- Cells release signals that may help calm inflammation and support repair
- One treatment day. No hardware, no hospital stay
- The goal is to help you avoid surgery, and every other option stays open
In short: every body responds at its own pace; improvement usually builds over 4–6 months.
- 4
Spinal fusion
Remove the disc and lock the level
A hospital stay, then weeks to months of rehab. Neighboring levels may take more load.
The catch: there is no undoing it.
Not sure which step you're on? A specialist reviews your imaging for free, so your plan is designed for your spine.
Get a free spine case reviewReal spine patients
They were told to live with it. They didn't.
"The doctor and staff was very friendly and gentle during the process. Definitely recommended."
"Great customer service, very professional, high-quality treatment and more competitive price than other clinics."
Your protocol
Designed around your spine.
Spine is a specialty at Stem Cells Colombia, and no two spines are alike. Your protocol is designed for your case from your imaging, so you can see the whole path before you commit.
1
Before you travel
Online consultation
Your first consultation happens 15 days to a month before your trip. Your doctor reviews your imaging with you and designs your protocol.
2
Day 1 · Medellín
One dayYour treatment day
It starts with a blood detox IV, followed by your fluoroscopy-guided application in the operating room, under sedation.
3
1 month later
Follow-up consultation
An online check-in with your doctor to review your progress.
4
6 months later
Follow-up consultation
A second online check-in with your doctor, when the results have had time to build.
Every price on this page starts at “from”: your exact plan, including what is applied and where, is designed for you and confirmed after your consultation.
Your trip & your price
A focused trip to Medellín. One clear price.
Here's exactly what happens — and exactly what's included.
- 01
Free case review
Send your X-ray or MRI on WhatsApp. You get a clear, free answer before you spend anything.
- 02
Online consultation
An interventional pain physician reviews your imaging with you by video. Your plan is ready before you book a flight.
- 03
Treatment day in Medellín
Airport pickup, a 4-star hotel with the treatment center in the same building, and your fluoroscopy-guided application in the operating room.
- 04
Follow-up from home
Online check-ins with your doctor at 4 weeks and 6 months.
Spine & disc treatment · from $4,900
From $4,900
USD · final price confirmed after your medical consultation
- Stem cells + exosomes
- Fluoroscopy + ultrasound-guided application in the operating room, with sedation
- Blood detox IV
- One night at the Marriott Hotel, treatment center in the same building
- Airport pickup & all transfers
- Three doctor consultations & online follow-up
Comparable treatment in the US$20,000+
Get my exact quote
Flights and meals not included. Hyperbaric chamber available as an optional add-on.
Dr. Diana ReyesYour medical team
Precision is a specialty, not a side service.
Your application is performed by Dr. Diana Reyes, anesthesiologist and pain specialist, or Dr. Esteban Toro, interventional pain physician — exactly the expertise spinal application demands.
Interventional pain team
Fluoroscopy-guided every time
Fully-equipped operating room
8,000+ procedures by the lead doctors
Spine FAQ
Your questions, answered.
Can stem cells help me avoid spinal fusion surgery?
For many patients with herniated or bulging discs, sciatica or degenerative disc disease, stem cell therapy is a way to treat the spine before an irreversible fusion. A specialist reviews your imaging first, so your plan is designed for your spine.
Can stem cells really reach the disc?
Yes. With fluoroscopic guidance, the specialists apply intradiscally, epidurally and into the facet joints — reaching the exact structures causing your pain.
How many days do I need in Medellín?
The treatment itself is a single day. It's designed to feel like a focused business trip: airport pickup, hotel and treatment center in the same building, and a clear itinerary. The doctors recommend staying at least 2 days after your application to rest, and you can add extra nights to enjoy the city.
How much does spine stem cell therapy cost?
Spine treatment in Medellín starts from $4,900 USD, and that price already includes the stem cells and exosomes, the fluoroscopy-guided application in the operating room with sedation, three consultations, a detox IV, one night at the Marriott Hotel in the same building and your transfers. Comparable treatments in the US typically run $20,000+. Your exact price is confirmed after your consultation.
Does it hurt?
The application is done under sedation, so you stay comfortable. Afterward, you rest at the hotel, one elevator away, with your coordinator checking on you and clear post-care instructions in hand.
When will I see results?
Improvement builds gradually, typically between 4 and 6 months after your treatment, and some patients keep improving at 8 months. The cells release signals that may help calm inflammation and support repair.
Will I need to stop working?
Plan a couple of restful days at the hotel, one elevator away, with your coordinator checking on you. Your specialist maps out your return to work in your online consultation, and your coordinator handles your trip home.
Is this approved by the FDA?
Stem cell therapy is not approved by the FDA, but in Colombia it is legal, and that is where your treatment takes place, performed by specialist physicians.
Is there an age limit?
There's no fixed age limit. What matters is your overall health and the condition of your spine, reviewed in your online consultation.
Does it work for sciatica?
Many patients with sciatica have a herniated disc inflaming or pressing on a nerve root. Applying cells at the source aims to calm that inflammation and support repair. A specialist reviews your imaging, so your plan is designed for your case.
What imaging do I need to send?
A recent MRI is ideal, because X-rays alone rarely show disc problems. Send what you have on WhatsApp and a specialist tells you whether anything else is needed — before you spend anything.
What can you expect?
Every body responds at its own pace; improvement is usually expected at 4–6 months. What you can expect is the quality of the cells, the precision of the application, and a medical team with you the whole way.
Your next step takes 2 minutes
Stand tall again — without fusing your spine.
Send your X-ray or MRI today. A specialist reviews it for free and designs your plan — before you decide on surgery.