Our spotlight procedure for May is the Radiofrequency Ablation. This minimally-invasive procedure is most commonly offered to patients with neck or back pain from facet joint problems like arthritis or injury and reduces or eliminates the pain of damaged facet joints by disrupting the medial branch nerves that carry the pain signals.
Back pain is well… a pain. Whether it’s a constant ache or a sharp jab, back pain can keep you from doing what you love. It can even keep you from doing normal, daily activities. If you suffer from back pain, you’re not alone. Each year, an estimated 16 million people report chronic back pain. With those numbers, it’s not surprising that many people consider back pain a normal part of life. But it doesn’t have to be. Learn more about kyphoplasty and how it can treat some types of back pain.
