Is the Intracept Procedure Right for Your Chronic Low Back Pain?
Some chronic low back pain comes from the vertebrae themselves, and the Intracept procedure treats it directly. Here is who it helps, who it does not, and how to find out if you are a candidate.
How to Treat Chronic Pain Without Opioids
Worried a pain doctor will just put you on opioids, or already on them and want another path? Here are the non-opioid treatments that target the actual source of chronic pain, from injections to nerve procedures.
Still in Pain After Back Surgery? You Have Options
Back surgery did not end your pain? Sometimes there is another cause we can treat, and even when the problem is chronic nerve damage, there are still ways to turn the pain down.
Can You Treat Spinal Stenosis Without Surgery?
Diagnosed with spinal stenosis but not ready for surgery, or told you are not a candidate? Here are the non-surgical options, including the MILD procedure, and how to know when surgery is the better choice.
How Long Do You Have to Wait to Get an Injection for Back Pain?
You should not have to wait months to get an injection for back pain. Here is how soon you can be seen, including how a surgeon's direct referral can get you treated within a week.
How Long Does Radiofrequency Ablation Last?
RFA can provide months of pain relief for facet joint and SI joint pain. Here is what to expect for how long it lasts and what happens when it wears off.
Epidural Steroid Injection vs Cortisone Shot - What's the Difference?
Epidurals and cortisone shots both use steroids, but they treat different problems in different ways. Here is how to understand the difference.
What to Expect at Your First Pain Management Appointment
Not sure what happens at a pain management visit? Here is what to bring, what the doctor will do, and what happens next.
Finding a Back Pain Specialist in Castle Rock - What to Look For
How to choose the right pain management doctor for your back pain. What to ask, what to expect, and why the right specialist matters.