Spine patients with severe symptomatic stenosis, or an acute herniated disc that are causing severe neurologic deficits are typically not good candidates for stem cell therapy. An acute fracture or acute trauma (such as a complete ACL tear) are possible contraindications. Most all patients with arthritis in any joint are potential candidates. Patients with chronic neck or low back pain are typically very appropriate candidates for stem cell therapy. Each patient is individually analyzed by a stem cell specialist and advised as to whether they are candidates for a bone marrow stem cell procedure.