On JRE #2026, director Peter Berg and Joe Rogan got into back pain, and how much it can take over your life when a disc goes bad. If a conversation like this has you curious about stem cell therapy, you can book a free consultation with CPI here.
Who is Peter Berg?
Peter Berg is a writer, director, and producer known for Friday Night Lights, Lone Survivor, and more.
What was said about stem cells on Joe Rogan Experience #2026
Berg spoke openly about herniated discs and having had back surgery, and how debilitating that kind of pain can be. The conversation moved to regenerative options abroad, including a facility in Colombia that has treated a lot of UFC athletes, and the frustration that this kind of treatment is not widely approved in the US. It is a real look at why people go looking past surgery for disc problems.
Watch the moment
The full episode has more than 27K views on YouTube. Watch it on YouTube, or use the player below, which starts right at the stem cell conversation.
Interested in stem cell treatment?
The stem cell treatment discussed on this episode was not at CPI. If a conversation like this has you looking into stem cell therapy, CPI is one option worth knowing about. CPI treats degenerative disc disease and spine related pain with hypoxic mesenchymal stem cells, or MSCs. Many people look into it before committing to back or neck surgery. CPI is a hospital licensed by COFEPRIS, Mexico’s federal health regulator, with an ISO 9001 certified lab. A typical visit is about 5 days in Tijuana, and CPI reports results commonly develop over 3 to 6 months. Individual results vary. Joe Rogan has talked about CPI many times on the show.
Frequently asked questions
He talked about herniated discs and past back surgery, and discussed regenerative treatment options abroad for that kind of pain.
CPI, short for Cellular Performance Institute, is a stem cell treatment center in Tijuana, Mexico. It provides stem cell therapy for injuries and chronic pain, and it is the facility Joe Rogan and several of his guests have talked about on the Joe Rogan Experience.
Yes. Joe Rogan has talked about CPI, the Cellular Performance Institute in Tijuana, many times on the Joe Rogan Experience, and several of his guests have been treated there.
Several Joe Rogan Experience guests have been treated at CPI, including Eddie Bravo, Shane Dorian, Eryk Anders, Scott Payne, and Mike Sarraille.
CPI treats a wide range of conditions, including orthopedic conditions, degenerative disc disease, neurological conditions, autoimmune conditions, and heart conditions and heart disease.
CPI uses hypoxic mesenchymal stem cells, also known as MSCs.
Yes. CPI is a hospital licensed by COFEPRIS, Mexico’s federal health regulator, and it operates an ISO 9001 certified laboratory.
Yes. Stem cell treatment is legal in Mexico, and CPI is a licensed hospital regulated by COFEPRIS.
Many stem cell therapies are not yet widely available in the US, so patients travel to licensed facilities like CPI in Tijuana, which is regulated by COFEPRIS and runs an ISO 9001 certified lab.
A typical treatment visit at CPI is about 5 days.
CPI reports that results commonly develop over 3 to 6 months, with many people continuing to see improvement up to 12 months after treatment. Individual results vary.
Ready to see what stem cells could do for you?
If chronic pain or an old injury is holding you back, the first step is a simple conversation with the CPI team.
This article is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Stem cell therapy is not a guaranteed cure, and results vary from person to person. Talk with a qualified medical provider about your specific situation.




