Low-Back Pain
Low-Back Pain
Around 60-70% of people will experience low back pain at some point in their lives. Low back pain is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. Low back pain can have various causes such as muscle strain, herniated discs, arthritis, or spinal stenosis. Interventional pain management options for low back pain may include physical therapy, medications, epidural steroid injections, facet joint injections, nerve blocks, radiofrequency ablation, epidural steroid injections, lumbar decompression, or even spinal cord stimulation in certain cases.
Low-Back Pain Treatments
Low-back pain can significantly impact daily life, causing difficulties with movement and limiting the ability to perform routine tasks such as bending, lifting, or sitting for long periods. It often leads to decreased productivity and can affect mental health, contributing to stress, anxiety, or depression due to chronic discomfort. In severe cases, it may result in long-term disability, affecting one's quality of life and overall well-being.
Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection
A Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection involves injecting corticosteroids into the epidural space of the lower back to reduce inflammation and alleviate pain caused by conditions like herniated discs or spinal stenosis. This treatment can provide significant relief and improve mobility by decreasing nerve irritation and swelling.
Lumbar Medial Branch Block and RFA
A Lumbar Medial Branch Block involves injecting an anesthetic near the medial branch nerves in the lower back to pinpoint the source of pain and provide temporary relief. If the block proves effective, Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) can be used to provide longer-lasting relief by applying heat to the nerves to disrupt their ability to transmit pain signals.
Trigger Point Injection
A Trigger Point Injection involves injecting a local anesthetic or corticosteroid directly into specific muscle knots or trigger points in the lower back to relieve pain and muscle tension. This procedure can provide quick relief from localized pain and help improve overall function by reducing muscle spasms and discomfort.
Kyphoplasty
Kyphoplasty is a procedure used to treat lower back pain caused by spinal compression fractures, particularly from osteoporosis. It involves inflating a balloon in the fractured vertebra to restore its height and then injecting bone cement to stabilize the spine and relieve pain.
Spinal Cord Stimulator
A Spinal Cord Stimulator is a device implanted near the spinal cord that sends electrical impulses to interrupt pain signals before they reach the brain, providing relief for chronic lower back pain. It is often used when other treatments have failed, offering a way to manage pain with adjustable settings tailored to the individual's needs.
Caudal Epidural Steroid Injections
A caudal epidural steroid injection is an outpatient procedure for treating chronic lower back pain and chronic pain in the legs.
Sacroiliac Joint Injection
A sacroiliac joint injection is used to treat lower back pain that comes from your sacroiliac joint. This joint is the place where your spine connects to your pelvis.
