Chronic pain can be a debilitating condition that can significantly impact a person’s quality of life. At Spine Correction Center of the Rockies in Fort Collins, Colorado, our pain management providers use interventional procedures to help diagnose and treat patients who are suffering from chronic pain. To find out if interventional procedures are right for you, please schedule an appointment online or give us a call.
What are Interventional Procedures?
Interventional procedures are a range of treatments designed to help relieve chronic pain and improve mobility. These procedures are particularly useful for patients who have not responded well to other treatments and may involve blocking pain signals from damaged nerves, reducing inflammation, or restoring function to degenerated joints.
Conditions Interventional Procedures Can Treat
Interventional procedures offer lasting pain relief for a wide range of neuropathic and musculoskeletal conditions, including:
- Arthritis
- Chronic pain from unhealed injuries
- Postsurgical pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Myofascial pain
- Joint pain
- Nerve damage
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Osteoarthritis
- Post-herpetic neuralgia
- Reflex sympathetic dystrophy
- Rotator cuff injuries
- Lumbar spine lower back pain
- Cervical spine neck pain
- Thoracic spine mid-back pain
Whether you are suffering from severe chronic pain or persistent, recurring pain, interventional pain management can help to improve your nerve and joint function, restore mobility, and improve your quality of life.
Types of Interventional Procedures
At Spine Correction Center of the Rockies, we offer a range of interventional procedures, including:
Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block
The sphenopalatine ganglion block is a type of interventional procedure used to treat chronic headaches and migraines. This procedure involves injecting a local anesthetic into the sphenopalatine ganglion, which is a group of nerve cells located behind the nose.
The goal of this procedure is to relieve pain caused by chronic headaches or migraines by blocking the pain signals transmitted by the affected nerves. This minimally invasive procedure is an effective alternative for individuals who have not found relief through traditional headache treatments.
Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection
The cervical epidural steroid injection is a type of interventional procedure used to relieve neck pain. This procedure involves injecting a steroid directly into the epidural space around the cervical spine.
The steroid reduces inflammation and provides pain relief, allowing individuals to experience improved mobility and a better quality of life. This procedure is particularly effective for individuals suffering from neck pain due to conditions such as arthritis or herniated discs. By reducing inflammation and blocking pain signals, the cervical epidural steroid injection can provide long-lasting pain relief for individuals struggling with chronic neck pain.
Cervical Facet Injections
Cervical facet injections are a type of interventional procedure used to relieve joint pain in the neck. They work by reducing inflammation and accelerating the healing process in deteriorated joints. This treatment is particularly effective for individuals suffering from neck pain due to osteoarthritis or other degenerative conditions.
The procedure involves injecting a mixture of local anesthetic and anti-inflammatory medication directly into the facet joints in the neck. This helps to relieve pain and stiffness, allowing patients to experience improved mobility and an overall better quality of life.
Radiofrequency Nerve Ablation
Radiofrequency nerve ablation is a procedure that uses heat energy to prevent damaged nerves from emitting pain signals. This procedure is used to treat a variety of conditions including chronic neck or back pain, sciatica, and even cancer-related pain.
The procedure involves using a specialized needle to deliver radiofrequency energy directly to the affected nerve. This heat energy damages the nerve, effectively blocking it from transmitting pain signals to the brain.
Intercostal Nerve Blocks
Intercostal nerve blocks are a type of interventional procedure used to treat post-shingles thoracic spine and chest pain. This procedure involves injecting a local anesthetic into the intercostal nerves, which are located in the spaces between the ribs.
The goal of this procedure is to block the pain signals being transmitted by the affected nerves, providing relief from persistent pain and discomfort. This procedure is minimally invasive and can provide long-lasting pain relief for patients suffering from post-shingles thoracic spine and chest pain.
Thoracic Epidural Steroid Injections
Thoracic epidural steroid injections are a type of interventional procedure used to relieve pain and inflammation in the mid-back. The procedure involves injecting a steroid directly into the epidural space around the thoracic spine.
The steroid reduces inflammation and provides pain relief, allowing individuals to experience improved mobility and a better quality of life. This procedure is particularly effective for individuals suffering from mid-back pain due to conditions such as osteoarthritis or herniated discs.
Schedule an Appointment Today
At Spine Correction Center of the Rockies, we understand the impact chronic pain can have on a person’s quality of life. That’s why our pain management providers specialize in interventional procedures to help relieve pain and improve mobility.
Whether you are struggling with neck pain, mid-back pain, lower back pain, or chronic headaches, our team has the experience and expertise to provide effective and lasting relief. From cervical epidural steroid injections to sphenopalatine ganglion blocks, we offer a variety of interventional procedures to meet the unique needs of each patient.
So if you’re tired of living with chronic pain, we encourage you to reach out to us or schedule an appointment online today. Our team is here to help you find the relief you deserve and get back to enjoying life to the fullest. Don’t wait – take control of your pain and start feeling better now.