A person holds their lower back in SI joint pain; a digital illustration of the spine and pelvis highlights a painful area.

SI Joint Pain: 7 Proven Non-Surgical Treatments for Lasting Relief in Southwest Florida

Back Pain, Joint Pain

Deep, one-sided pain in your lower back, buttock, or hip may be coming from your sacroiliac joint: not just your lumbar spine. The good news is that SI joint pain can often be managed with non-surgical, minimally invasive treatments, including physical therapy, image-guided injections, and radiofrequency ablation. At Family Spine & Pain Care Institute, our…

A doctor talks to a woman in an exam room with a large, semi-transparent illustration of a knee joint overlaid in the foreground discussing stem cell therapy for joint pain.

Stem Cell Therapy for Joint Pain: What Florida Patients Need to Know in 2026

Joint Pain

Stem cell therapy for joint pain may provide mild-to-moderate relief for some people with osteoarthritis, particularly knee osteoarthritis, but it is not a guaranteed cartilage-regrowth treatment. In 2026, the most responsible approach is to view regenerative injections as a minimally invasive option that may help reduce symptoms and improve function: not as a replacement for…