INTERVENTIONAL PAIN MANAGEMENT

NON-SURGICAL SOLUTIONS FOR CHRONIC PAIN

The Spine Hospital of Louisiana offers an exceptional team of pain management specialists dedicated to helping you get chronic pain under control, without surgery, and without the use of potentially habit-forming narcotics. Their expertise lies in their training in advanced interventional techniques and ability to pinpoint the exact source of your pain before choosing the treatment that most effectively “intervenes” with the transmission of pain signals throughout your body. While these physicians specialize in comprehensive spine-related pain management, they possess the necessary training and skills to treat your pain from head to toe. Explore the wide range of non-invasive, pain-relieving procedures commonly performed in our hospital by clicking on the videos below.

EPIDURAL STEROID INJECTIONS (ESIs)

This non-surgical procedure involves injecting a long-lasting steroid (cortisone) into the epidural space, which is located above the outer layer surrounding the spinal cord and nerve roots.

An ESI is performed to help reduce the inflammation and pain associated with nerve root compression caused by a herniated disc, spinal stenosis or bone spurs.

FACET JOINT INJECTIONS

This non-surgical procedure involves a steroid injection into the facet joint of the spine. The facet joint is where the vertebrae of your spine connect. These injections reduce the inflammation and irritation of the facet joints that are causing your neck or lower back pain caused by spinal stenosis, arthritis, whiplash, herniated discs or injury.

Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Injection

This non-surgical procedure is used to diagnose or relieve pain caused by sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction. SI joint pain often presents in the lower back, buttocks, groin or upper thigh. The injection helps reduce inflammation and can provide both immediate and long-term relief.

NERVE BLOCKS

Nerve blocks are non-surgical procedures used to manage pain by injecting numbing medication directly around the affected nerves. These targeted injections can help diagnose the source of pain or provide lasting relief. Different types of nerve blocks are used depending on the area and cause of discomfort.

BOTOX® Injections for Chronic Migraine

For patients suffering from chronic migraines, BOTOX® injections may provide effective relief. Administered in specific areas of the head and neck, these treatments are designed to help prevent migraines before they start.

Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) Trial

Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) is a treatment option for chronic pain in the back, arms or legs. It works by delivering mild electrical impulses to the spinal cord, which disrupt pain signals before they reach the brain. This trial procedure helps determine if SCS will effectively reduce a patient’s pain. It’s often recommended for individuals with neuropathic pain who haven’t found relief through other treatments.

Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)

Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) is a minimally invasive procedure that uses heat from radio waves to target specific nerves and reduce their ability to transmit pain signals. Also known as radiofrequency neurotomy or rhizotomy, RFA is often used when chronic pain doesn’t respond to medication or physical therapy.

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