Interventional Pain Management to Treat Back Pain
When you choose Augusta Pain Center for back pain treatment, you will meet with a pain management specialist who will take the time to understand your condition, develop a personalized treatment plan to address the root causes of your pain, and provide you the best chance to improve your life.
Treatment plans may include:
- advanced interventional procedures
- medications
- physical or aquatic therapy
- behavioral pain management
- other interventional procedures
We also understand that pain affects both the body and mind, which is why our services extend beyond physical treatments. Our behavioral health program, led by a doctor of psychology specializing in chronic pain, provides valuable support for patients coping with the behavioral challenges that often come with persistent pain. Whether you need targeted injections, nerve blocks, or guidance on the best path forward, our team is committed to helping you find lasting relief.
Back and Spine Procedures
Chronic back pain can be debilitating, affecting every aspect of daily life. At Augusta Pain Center, our specialists understand the frustration of persistent pain and offer advanced spinal procedures to help you find relief. By targeting the source of your discomfort, we create personalized treatment plans designed to restore mobility and improve your quality of life.
Our back and spine procedures include:
- Caudal Epidural Steroid Injection
- Facet Joint Injections
- Medial Branch Block
- Stellate Ganglion Block
- Spinal Cord Stimulator Trial & Implant
- Radiofrequency
If back pain is keeping you from the activities you love, we’re here to help. Augusta Pain Center is the premier provider of comprehensive approach pain management. Our specialists work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan that may include a combination of interventional procedures, medication management, physical therapy, and behavioral therapy. Let’s find the right path to relief together—request an appointment today.
Lower Back (Lumbar) Procedures
Whether caused by spinal stenosis, disc issues, or joint dysfunction, finding the right treatment for lower back pain is essential for long-term relief. At Augusta Pain Center, we offer a range of advanced procedures designed to target the source of lower back pain and help restore your body’s function to its full potential.
Our lower back procedures include:
- Epidural steroid injection
- Facet injection
- Facet Radiofrequency Ablation
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- Sacroiliac Joint Fusion
- Sympathetic Block
- SCS
- Intradiscal procedures
- Intracept procedure
- Vertiflex and MILD procedures for lumbar spinal stenosis
- The Minuteman procedure
Living with lower back pain can make daily life challenging. Our specialists offer targeted, minimally invasive treatments to help you move freely again. Request an appointment to explore your options with our pain management experts!
Upper Back (Thoracic) and Neck Procedures
Pain in the neck, arms, and upper back can result in stiffness, radiating discomfort, and limited mobility, making daily tasks difficult. These areas of the spine are responsible for supporting the head, maintaining posture, and facilitating movement, so when inflammation or nerve compression occurs, it can lead to chronic pain, headaches, and muscle tension. Whether your pain stems stems from arthritis, degenerative changes, nerve irritation, or an injury, targeted treatments can help reduce inflammation and restore function.
Augusta Pain Center offers multiple therapies to alleviate upper back and neck pain, including:
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Facet Injection
- Stellate Ganglion Block
- Radiofrequency Ablation
If neck, arm or upper back pain is disrupting your life, our specialists can guide you toward the right treatment. Request an appointment today!
Frequently Asked Questions about Spinal Procedures
Do I need to see a pain management specialist for my back or neck pain?
If you are experiencing chronic pain in your back or neck that has not improved with over-the-counter medications or other basic treatments, it may be time to see a pain management specialist. Conditions like degenerative disc disease, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and other back or neck disorders can lead to ongoing discomfort. A specialist at Augusta Pain Center can help you identify the source of your pain and offer treatments that address the root cause, not just mask the symptoms.
If your pain is affecting your quality of life, interfering with daily activities, or persisting for weeks or months, seeing a pain management expert is an important next step in finding lasting relief. Request an appointment with APC today to get started.
What’s the difference between an epidural steroid injection and a nerve block?
Epidural steroid injections are designed to reduce inflammation around the spinal nerves by delivering a steroid medication directly into the epidural space of the spine. This can relieve pain caused by conditions such as herniated discs or spinal stenosis.
Nerve blocks, on the other hand, involve injecting medication near specific nerves to interrupt pain signals before they reach the brain. These treatments target different aspects of your pain, with epidural injections focusing on the area around the nerve roots and nerve blocks targeting specific nerve pathways.
Both treatments are minimally invasive, but APC’s pain management specialists can help determine which one is best suited to your condition. Request an appointment with APC today to get started.
Will these treatments help if I have a herniated disc, arthritis, or spinal stenosis?
Yes, pain management treatments at Augusta Pain Center are highly effective in treating conditions like herniated discs, arthritis, and spinal stenosis.
Herniated discs often cause pain by pressing on nearby nerves, and treatments like epidural steroid injections or nerve blocks can help reduce inflammation and alleviate that pressure.
For arthritis or spinal stenosis, procedures like facet joint injections or radiofrequency neurotomy may provide relief by targeting the affected joints or nerve pathways.
A comprehensive evaluation by one of our pain management providers will help determine which treatment, or combination of treatments, will be most effective for your specific condition.
Are these procedures safe, and what are the potential side effects?
Pain management procedures like injections, nerve blocks, and radiofrequency treatments are safely performed by our expert pain management physician. These minimally invasive treatments carry a lower risk compared to surgery and are designed to offer targeted relief. Side effects are typically mild and temporary, such as bruising or irritation at the injection site, or a brief increase in pain before feeling relief.
Most patients experience significant benefits with minimal side effects, making these options an attractive choice for many individuals with chronic pain. Your APC pain management specialist will discuss any risks before proceeding to ensure you’re fully informed.
Can you combine pain management procedures with other treatments like physical therapy or medication?
Absolutely! We consider pain management procedures to be part of each patient’s broader, multi-faceted treatment plan. Many of our Augusta patients benefit from combining injections or nerve blocks with physical therapy, which can help improve strength, flexibility, and overall function. Medications may also be used alongside these procedures to manage pain or inflammation, while behavioral therapy can help address the mental and emotional aspects of chronic pain. A comprehensive approach allows your treatment to target both the physical and psychological aspects of your pain, improving your chances of finding lasting relief and restoring your quality of life.
How soon can I expect to feel pain relief after my procedure?
The time it takes to feel pain relief varies from patient to patient – it depends on the type of procedure performed and the nature of your pain. Some people experience immediate relief after an injection or nerve block, while others may notice gradual improvement over several days or weeks. It’s common for patients to feel some discomfort or soreness following the procedure, but this usually subsides within a few days.
Your pain management specialist will discuss realistic expectations based on your specific condition and help you track your progress. The goal is to help you regain function and minimize pain as quickly and effectively as possible.
Will I need surgery if these treatments don’t work?
Surgery is typically considered a last resort for back or neck pain, and many patients experience significant relief from non-surgical treatments like injections, nerve blocks, and physical therapy. However, if these conservative treatments don’t provide adequate relief, the team at Augusta Pain Center is fully equipped to take treatment further. With an onsite surgery center and a five-times board-certified pain management physician, we can guide you through the next steps, ensuring that you receive the most appropriate care based on your specific condition. Our goal is always to explore the most effective solutions for your pain, keeping your long-term well-being at the forefront of our approach.
