Back pain is the sixth most costly condition in the United States. Studies reveal that about 65 million Americans report a recent episode of back pain that severely limits certain everyday activities. If you are suffering from chronic back pain, you know how painful and frustrating it can be. Unfortunately, some conventional methods of treating back pain are not only ineffective at providing relief but are also costly. At Aspire Pain Relief Institute, we leverage cutting-edge technologies to offer specialized non-invasive treatment of back pain for long-term relief.
4 Modern Technologies for Treating Back Pain
Epidural Steroid Injections
Epidural Steroid Injections (ESI) is a minimally invasive procedure that effectively treats pain and inflammation in the spine for quick and lasting relief. The procedure involves using an x-ray guided needle to insert an anesthetic and a steroid into the intended injection site, thereby decreasing pain and inflammations. An epidural steroid injection procedure usually takes about 30 minutes to administer.
Intradiscal Electrothermoplasty (IDET)
The IDET procedure involves inserting a needle into the targeted disc with the guidance of an x-ray machine. A wire is then carefully threaded down via the needle into the disc until it rests along the inner wall of your annulus. The wire will then be heated to destroy the tiny never fibers that have invaded the degenerating disc. The heat also melts some parts of the annulus, and this triggers the body to regenerate new proteins in the annulus fibers.
Percutaneous Disc Decompression
Advanced forms of percutaneous discectomy use plasma technology to get rid of tissue from the center of the disc. Essentially, a specialist uses a needle to insert an instrument into the center of the disc to create a series of channels that remove tissues from the nucleus. Tissue removal from the nucleus helps decompress the disc and relieve the pressure exerted by the disc in the nearby nerve roots. Pain will reduce as the pressure is relieved.
Spinal Cord Stimulation
A spinal cord stimulator is an implanted device designed to send low electricity current directly into the spinal cord to ease back pain. Modern spinal code stimulators feature electrodes placed between the spinal cord and the vertebrae. The generator can be placed under the skin, typically near your abdomen or buttocks. The stimulators allow you to use a remote control to send the electrical impulses whenever you feel pain. Spinal cord stimulation is often used when other non-surgical pain treatment options fail to provide adequate amounts of relief.
Get Help from Aspire Pain Relief Institute for All Your Back Pain Conditions
The Aspire Pain Relief Institute successfully utilizes minimally invasive pain relief procedures to treat a range of back pain conditions. Our highly experienced physicians are full of compassion and are committed to providing individualized and effective care through innovative approaches that guarantee lasting relief.
Rather than going for a treatment that offers temporary relief by masking pain, our physicians leverage modern technologies in medicine to discover the underlying cause or “pain generator” for effective treatments. Call our clinic today to book an appointment.