Using Motion-Based Imaging to Guide Advanced Spine Therapies
Regenerative medicine using PRP (platelet-rich plasma) or cell-based therapies has
become a promising option for some patients with chronic spinal pain. But like any procedure,
results depend on treating the right structures in the right places.
At DMX Miami, we work with patients and regenerative providers in Miami, Fort Lauderdale,
Miami-Dade, Broward, the Florida Keys, across Florida and the USA, Central and South
America (Colombia, Chile, Argentina, Mexico), and the Caribbean to use Digital Motion
X-Ray as a map of spinal instability before and after regenerative procedures.
Why Ligaments Matter in Spinal Instability
Ligaments:
● Connect bone to bone.
● Help control how much and how far joints move.
● Are key players in stabilizing the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine.
When ligaments are stretched or torn:
● Vertebrae may slide or tilt excessively.
● Muscles compensate by constantly trying to brace the area.
● Joints and discs experience abnormal stress, contributing to chronic pain.
Regenerative therapies often aim to strengthen and support these damaged ligaments.
The Challenge: Knowing Exactly Where to Treat
Without clear mapping of instability, providers may:
● Rely only on static imaging, which doesn’t show dynamic motion.
● Inject areas based on generalized pain patterns, not measured instability.
● Miss key levels or treat areas that are not the primary problem.
That’s where Digital Motion X-Ray adds tremendous value.
How Digital Motion X-Ray Guides Regenerative Therapy
At DMX Miami, Digital Motion X-Ray can:
● Show cervical, thoracic, or lumbar movement in real time under controlled motion.
● Quantify abnormal translation and angulation at specific vertebral levels.
● Highlight segments where ligaments appear unable to maintain normal stability.
● Provide objective pre-procedure documentation of instability patterns.
Regenerative providers can then use this information to target:
● Particular facet joints and supporting ligaments.
● Specific regions of the cervical or lumbar spine.
● Areas where instability likely contributes most to pain and dysfunction.
Before and After: Using DMX to Track Change
In some cases, regenerative providers may use DMX:
● Before treatment – to identify targets and document baseline instability.
● After a series of treatments – to evaluate whether motion patterns have improved or
stabilized.
While symptom improvement is always the ultimate goal, objective changes in motion
behavior can help confirm that the treated area is behaving more normally.
Collaboration with Regenerative Clinics
Patients and regenerative doctors choose DMX Miami because we:
● Focus on motion-based spinal imaging, not just static pictures.
● Provide detailed reports that are useful for procedure planning.
● Are located in an international hub (Miami) with easy access from Latin America and
the Caribbean.
● Offer bilingual communication for both patients and providers.
We do not perform regenerative procedures ourselves; we support those who do with
high-quality imaging.
Who Should Consider DMX in the Context of Regenerative Spine Care?
DMX may be helpful if:
● You’re considering PRP or cell-based treatments for chronic neck or back pain.
● You’ve had prior injuries (car accidents, sports, falls) with suspected instability.
● Conservative care helped partially but never fully stabilized your symptoms.
● You and your provider want more information about how your spine moves, not just
how it looks lying down.
This applies to patients from South Florida, other U.S. states, and across Central and South
America and the Caribbean.
Better Targeting, Better Chances
Regenerative medicine is not magic but it can be powerful when applied to the right
structures. Digital Motion X-Ray helps move treatment decisions from “educated guesses”
toward data-driven targeting.
Learn more: Treatment
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Call 305-275-7475 or book your appointment online
Dr. Rodolfo Alfonso, D.C.
Dr. Mark N. Berry, D.C.
Sunset Chiropractic and Wellness
8585 Sunset Dr. STE 102
Miami, Florida 33143