Chronic low back pain can feel relentless — limiting movement, disrupting sleep, and making everyday activities uncomfortable. For many patients, the root cause is damaged spinal discs that fail to heal on their own.

At iSCORE – Interventional Spine Care & Orthopedic Regenerative Experts, we offer advanced regenerative solutions like the DISCSEEL® Procedure, designed to repair disc damage instead of simply managing symptoms.

What Makes Disc-Related Pain Chronic?

Spinal discs act as shock absorbers between the vertebrae, allowing flexibility and stability. When discs develop tears or degeneration, pain can become persistent.

Common causes of chronic disc-related pain include:

• Annular tears in the outer disc wall
• Disc degeneration over time
• Internal disc inflammation
• Disc height loss
• Fluid leakage from damaged discs

Unlike muscles or soft tissues, discs have limited blood supply — which means they do not easily repair themselves after injury.

When inflammation continues and structural damage persists, pain can transition from acute to chronic. That’s when targeted interventional treatment becomes essential.

Who Qualifies for the DISCSEEL® Procedure?

The DISCSEEL® Procedure is intended for patients who:

• Have chronic low back pain lasting six months or longer
• Show disc damage on MRI
• Have failed conservative treatments like physical therapy or medications
• Did not achieve lasting relief from injections

It is often considered for patients who want to avoid or delay spinal fusion surgery.

A thorough evaluation and imaging review are required to determine eligibility. Our physicians perform detailed assessments to confirm whether disc repair is the right approach for each individual.

How the DISCSEEL® Procedure Repairs Disc Damage

Unlike traditional injections that focus primarily on symptom relief, DISCSEEL® aims to restore disc integrity.

The procedure involves:

• Identifying the damaged disc through imaging
• Injecting a biologic sealing solution into the disc
• Sealing annular tears to prevent further leakage
• Encouraging the body’s natural healing response

By sealing structural damage within the disc, the treatment helps stabilize the spine and reduce ongoing inflammation.

Many patients experience gradual improvement as the disc repairs and internal pressure decreases — offering a regenerative solution rather than temporary symptom control.

Why It’s an Alternative to Spinal Fusion

Spinal fusion permanently joins vertebrae together to eliminate motion at a painful segment. While effective for certain conditions, fusion can:

• Reduce natural spinal mobility
• Increase stress on adjacent spinal levels
• Lead to future degeneration nearby
• Require longer recovery time

The DISCSEEL® Procedure offers a different philosophy — repair instead of removal of motion.

It focuses on preserving spinal biomechanics while addressing the underlying disc damage. For eligible patients, this means pain relief without sacrificing flexibility.

Explore Advanced Options for Lasting Relief

If chronic low back pain has not improved with conservative care, it may be time to explore regenerative interventional treatments like DISCSEEL®.

At iSCORE, we provide comprehensive evaluation and advanced spine care to patients seeking meaningful, long-term solutions. We serve patients in Arcadia, Glendale, and Palmdale with convenient access to expert care — schedule a consultation at our locations today to see if you qualify.

Don’t let chronic disc pain define your life — let’s determine the right treatment path for you.