Back Pain TreatmentS

Spinal Cord Stimulation is commonly recommended for patients with the following conditions: 

• Failed back surgery syndrome 
• Peripheral neuropathy caused by diabetes or cancer treatment 
• Chronic lower back, neck, leg, and arm pain
• Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) 
• Injuries to the spinal cord 
• Phantom limb pain 
• Abdominal and pelvic pain 

Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation (DRG) and Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) are advanced techniques in pain management. Both DRG and SCS work in a similar way, but with DRG, the leads are placed along the individual nerves branching out from the spinal cord instead of on the spinal cord itself. This targeted lead positioning allows for very precise pain relief.

Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation is commonly recommended for patients with the following conditions:

• Knee pain after injury or surgery
• Foot pain after injury or surgery 
• Hip pain after injury or surgery
• Groin pain after injury or surgery
• Lower back and leg pain

Kyphoplasty is a procedure to relieve pain from spinal compression fractures caused by conditions such as osteoporosis and trauma. It involves inserting a balloon into the fractured bone, filling it with bone cement to stabilize the fracture and reduce pain. This restores vertebral height and improves overall spine alignment, providing quick relief from back pain. 

Kyphoplasty is often recommended for patients who have the following:

• Vertebral compression fractures
• Osteoporosis
• Trauma
• Spine affected by tumors

Facet joint blocks and Radiofrequency Nerve Ablations are minimally invasive ways to alleviate spine pain from arthritis and wear down. This procedure involves injecting a long-lasting anesthetic into the facet joints. It also serves as a diagnostic tool. If successful, radiofrequency nerve ablation may be recommended to desensitize nerve tissue and stop painful signals. 

Facet Joint Blocks and Radiofrequency Nerve Ablation are often suggested for patients dealing with: 

• Arthritis of the spine 
• Facet joint arthritis
• Neck pain
• Middle back pain 
• Lower back pain 

Epidural steroid injections are minimally invasive and highly effective for alleviating pain and inflammation associated with spinal conditions. They involve injecting corticosteroid medication and a local anesthetic into the epidural space surrounding spinal nerves, providing targeted relief for neck, back, arm, and leg pain.  

Epidural steroid injections are recommended for the following:

• Herniated or bulging discs
• Spinal canal stenosis
• Degenerative disc disease
• Radiculopathy
• Sciatica
• Leg and arm pain

 Trigger Point Injections are used to reduce pain from sore trigger points and tight muscles, typically in the neck, middle, and lower back. Multiple injections are usually needed for lasting relief from muscle pain and improved flexibility. 

Trigger Point Injections are commonly used for the following:

• Fibromyalgia
• Myofascial pain syndrome
• Tension headaches
• Muscle spasms
• Neck pain
• Back pain