Non-Surgical Spine Treatments

The time until you feel better after a procedure varies. Some patients experience immediate relief, often due to the local anesthetic used during the procedure. Typically, it takes 7-10 days for the steroid medication to take effect, resulting in significant relief. After radiofrequency ablation, soreness is common for the first day or two, with most patients reporting relief within five to 10 days.

Steroid injection frequency depends on the cause of the issue and individual response. We tailor treatment plans to each person, considering their condition and medical history. Evaluations at follow-up visits determine treatment effectiveness. If injections don’t work, we explore other safe options. Our goal is to alleviate pain and discomfort. Injection discomfort varies; we strive to personalize each procedure for the best experience.

Our specialists are fellowship trained, board certified physicians who provide state-of-the-art care tailored to your needs. If you have anxiety or fear about needles or procedures, please let our staff know. We strive to make your experience as comfortable as possible, offering relaxing medications if needed.

Most injections involve numbing the skin with local anesthetic, making them relatively comfortable. However, some procedures may be more uncomfortable, and we can administer additional medications for your comfort. Your safety is our top priority, and we can discuss sedation options if you prefer to be sedated during the procedure.

You will receive a phone call from our scheduling office the day before your procedure with your specific arrival time. We do our best to accommodate your schedule, but please understand that we may not always be able to accommodate all requests. If you have travel limitations, please let our staff know in advance.

Our practice focuses on the interventional treatment of painful spinal conditions. We do not provide chronic pain management services, including the prescription of narcotic pain medications.

We do not offer treatments for Fibromyalgia, as this type of pain does not typically respond well to injections. Generalized pain disorders like Fibromyalgia often require a multidisciplinary approach, including cognitive therapies, non-opioid medications, physical therapy, and exercise. These treatments are typically provided by conventional pain management clinics, which we do not offer.

If you are still experiencing pain after your injection, it is important to understand that most injections may take seven to 10 days to reduce your pain. This is due to the nature of the medications and their mechanism of action in your body. However, if you are experiencing worsening pain after your injection, please call our office and speak to our nursing staff. They will help determine if you should be evaluated in clinic and discuss the next course of action. If it is outside our clinic hours, we recommend being seen in the Emergency Department for evaluation.