Unique Pain Medicine

TREATMENTS

Epidural Steroid Injections

Epidural steroid injections help relieve low back pain by delivering anti-inflammatory medication directly into the epidural space around irritated spinal nerves. This reduces inflammation, swelling, and nerve compression — often caused by conditions like herniated discs, spinal stenosis, or sciatica. The result is decreased pain, improved mobility, and faster return to normal activities, without the need for surgery.

TREATMENTS

Medial Branch Blocks

Medial branch blocks help relieve back or neck pain by targeting the small nerves that carry pain signals from the facet joints in the spine. By injecting a local anesthetic (sometimes with a steroid) near these medial branch nerves, the procedure temporarily interrupts pain transmission caused by arthritis, joint inflammation, or injury. This reduces pain, improves mobility, and helps identify whether the facet joints are the true source of discomfort — guiding further treatment or long-term relief options.

TREATMENTS

Radiofrequency Ablation

Radiofrequency ablation helps relieve chronic back or neck pain by using heat generated from radio waves to target the medial branch nerves that transmit pain from the facet joints. By precisely applying this heat, the procedure disrupts the nerve’s ability to send pain signals — offering longer-lasting relief than injections. It’s often performed after a successful medial branch block and can provide pain reduction for six months to over a year, improving mobility and quality of life without surgery.