Medically reviewed by Derek Wimmer, PA Updated
Back pain in active adults ranges from disc-related pain to chronic muscular stiffness. Wimmer offers non-surgical care after a careful evaluation — Wharton's Jelly with mesenchymal stem cells, PRP, peptides, and image-guided injections among the options, alongside non-surgical spinal decompression — aiming to relieve pain and restore function without surgery.
| Common causes | Disc pain, stiffness, nerve irritation |
|---|---|
| Key options | Wharton's Jelly with mesenchymal stem cells, PRP, peptides, injections |
| Also | Non-surgical spinal decompression |
| Goal | Relief without surgery |
Common causes & symptoms
- Chronic or recurring low back pain
- Disc-related pain and stiffness
- Pain that limits golf, sitting, or sleep
- Radiating pain (see also sciatica)
When to seek care
If back is limiting your activity, lingering for more than a couple of weeks, waking you at night, or causing swelling or instability, it's worth a proper evaluation. Early, accurate assessment often opens up more — and less invasive — options.
How we evaluate it
Your visit begins with an in-office evaluation, with imaging — ultrasound or fluoroscopy — when it's needed, so we can see the area clearly. Occasionally we'll arrange additional imaging elsewhere. From there, Derek builds a personalized, honest plan — and walks you through the options for your situation.
Non-surgical options we may consider
- Wharton's Jelly with mesenchymal stem cells — an umbilical-derived allograft for selected joint and soft-tissue pain in the spine, discussed candidly
- PRP — platelet-rich plasma to support your body's own repair signaling
- Peptides — targeted peptides such as BPC-157 to support recovery and tissue resilience
- Injections — precise, image-guided delivery when appropriate
- Non-surgical spinal decompression — gentle, targeted relief for the neck and back
- Activity & maintenance planning — to prevent recurrence
Keeping you active
For golfers, pickleball and tennis players, boaters, and active retirees, the goal isn't just less pain — it's getting back to the life you love and staying there. That's the heart of how we plan your care.
Terms to know
- Spinal decompression
- A non-surgical treatment that applies controlled traction to the spine.
- Nerve block
- A targeted injection intended to interrupt pain signals from a selected nerve or area.
- Fluoroscopy
- Real-time X-ray imaging used to guide selected procedures.
