On JRE #2170, Joe Rogan talked about stem cells and back pain with Max Lugavere, and brought up the results big wave surfer Shane Dorian got at CPI in Tijuana. If you are weighing back surgery, this is a conversation worth hearing. If you want to see whether stem cell therapy fits your situation, you can book a free consultation with CPI here.
Who is Max Lugavere?
Max Lugavere is a filmmaker, health and science journalist, author, and host of The Genius Life podcast.
What was said about stem cells on Joe Rogan Experience #2170
When the back pain talk started, Joe pointed to stem cells as an alternative to surgery and used Shane Dorian’s CPI treatment as a real world example of how well it can work.
Condition discussed: Back and neckWatch the moment
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How CPI treats this with stem cells
CPI treats degenerative disc disease and spine related pain with stem cells, using hypoxic mesenchymal stem cells, or MSCs. The goal of regenerative treatment is to target the source of the problem rather than only managing the symptoms, which is why many people look into it before committing to back or neck surgery. CPI is a hospital licensed by COFEPRIS, Mexico’s federal health regulator, and it runs an ISO 9001 certified lab. A typical treatment visit is about 5 days in Tijuana. CPI reports that results commonly develop over 3 to 6 months, with improvement continuing up to 12 months. Individual results vary.
At the time of this episode, CPI was the official stem cell therapy provider of the UFC, which is part of why the facility came up so often on the Joe Rogan Experience. Between that connection and a steady stream of guests sharing their results, CPI became the stem cell facility most associated with the show.
Frequently asked questions
Joe talked about stem cells as a way to address back pain without surgery and pointed to Shane Dorian’s results at CPI as an example.
Yes. Pro big wave surfer Shane Dorian was treated at CPI in Tijuana, and Joe has referenced his results on the show.
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.




