Chronic pain can impact every area of your life, from your physical health to your mental well-being and ability to work or enjoy daily activities. At VeriSpine Joint Centers, we are dedicated to helping patients find lasting relief through interventional pain procedures. Whether your pain is the result of a personal injury, workplace accident, or degenerative condition, our experienced team offers medical services tailored to your unique needs.
With locations throughout Georgia, VeriSpine Joint Centers is a leader in modern pain management. We specialize in diagnosing and treating a wide range of musculoskeletal, nerve, and spine conditions using minimally invasive techniques. Our interventional procedures are designed to reduce pain at its source, restore function, and improve quality of life.
Interventional Pain Procedures We Offer
VeriSpine Joint Centers offers a range of advanced pain management procedures. Our pain specialists develop a custom treatment plan for each patient, based on diagnosis, imaging results, medical history, and individual needs.
Epidural Steroid Injections
Epidural steroid injections deliver anti-inflammatory medication directly into the epidural space around the spinal nerves. These injections can reduce swelling and alleviate pain caused by herniated discs, sciatica, and spinal stenosis. They are commonly used in both the cervical (neck) and lumbar (lower back) regions.
Facet Joint Injections
Facet joints are small stabilizing joints located between vertebrae. Degeneration or inflammation in these joints can cause localized spine pain. Facet joint injections are used both diagnostically (to confirm the pain source) and therapeutically (to relieve pain with corticosteroids).
Medial Branch Blocks
This procedure involves injecting a local anesthetic near the medial branch nerves, which supply the facet joints. If pain is relieved temporarily, this confirms the facet joints as the pain source and may be followed by radiofrequency ablation for longer-lasting relief.
Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Injections
The sacroiliac joints connect the spine to the pelvis. Inflammation or dysfunction here can cause significant lower back and leg pain. SI joint injections help reduce pain and inflammation, allowing for improved mobility and function.
Trigger Point Injections
Trigger points are tight, painful knots in the muscles that can refer pain to other areas. Trigger point injections with anesthetic or corticosteroids can help relieve myofascial pain syndrome, tension headaches, and muscular pain due to overuse or injury.
Joint Injections (Knee, Shoulder, Hip)
We offer joint injections for arthritis, bursitis, and other joint-related conditions. These injections can help reduce inflammation, restore mobility, and relieve pain, especially for patients not yet ready for surgery or joint replacement.
Sympathetic Nerve Blocks
For patients with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) or chronic nerve-related pain, sympathetic nerve blocks may help by interrupting abnormal nerve signaling. These blocks are typically performed in the lumbar or cervical region, depending on the location of pain.
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
Radiofrequency ablation uses controlled heat to disrupt the pain signals from targeted nerves. RFA is often used after a successful medial branch block and can provide relief for six months to over a year. It’s particularly effective for chronic neck and lower back pain.
Discography
Discography is a diagnostic procedure used to identify whether a specific spinal disc is the source of a patient’s back pain. During this test, a contrast dye is injected into one or more spinal discs under fluoroscopic guidance.
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) involves placing a small device under the skin that sends electrical impulses to the spinal cord, interrupting pain signals before they reach the brain. This procedure can provide targeted relief for patients with failed back surgery syndrome, CRPS, or peripheral neuropathy.
Kyphoplasty
Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to treat painful vertebral compression fractures, often caused by osteoporosis or trauma. A small balloon is inserted into the fractured vertebra and inflated to restore height, followed by the injection of bone cement to stabilize the bone. This technique can provide rapid pain relief, restore spinal alignment, and prevent further collapse.
Lumbar Decompression
Lumbar decompression is designed to relieve pressure on spinal nerves caused by conditions like spinal stenosis or thickened ligament tissue in the lower back. Using a specialized tool, a small amount of tissue is removed to widen the spinal canal and alleviate nerve compression. Patients often experience significant improvements in walking ability and leg pain.
Endoscopic Discectomy
Endoscopic discectomy is a minimally invasive procedure used to remove herniated disc material that is compressing nearby spinal nerves. Performed through a small incision using a tiny camera and specialized instruments, this technique allows for precise removal of disc fragments while preserving surrounding tissue.
Benefits of Interventional Pain Procedures
Patients turn to interventional pain procedures for a variety of reasons. These techniques offer multiple benefits compared to more traditional or invasive options:
- Minimally invasive with little to no downtime
- Targeted pain relief for specific conditions
- Reduced reliance on opioids or long-term medications
- Improved mobility and function
- Diagnostic and therapeutic value
- Can delay or prevent the need for surgery
At VeriSpine Joint Centers, our goal is not just to reduce your pain but to improve your overall functionality, mobility, and quality of life.
Common Conditions Treated with Interventional Procedures
Interventional pain procedures are used to treat a wide range of acute and chronic conditions, particularly those related to the spine, nerves, joints, and soft tissues. We work with patients experiencing pain due to personal injury, auto accidents, workers’ compensation claims, repetitive strain, or age-related degeneration.
Common conditions we treat include:
- Herniated and bulging discs
- Sciatica and nerve root compression
- Spinal stenosis
- Degenerative disc disease
- Facet joint syndrome
- Sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction
- Arthritis-related joint pain (hip, knee, shoulder)
- Neck and back pain
- Cervical radiculopathy
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
- Post-surgical pain
- Personal injury and auto accident-related pain
The VeriSpine Difference: Personalized Pain Management
At VeriSpine Joint Centers, our approach to pain management is rooted in precision, personalization, and patient education. Our pain specialists evaluate the root cause of your pain through advanced diagnostics, including imaging and functional assessments. From there, we create a tailored interventional treatment plan designed to meet your goals, whether that means returning to work, resuming hobbies, or simply enjoying daily life again without pain.
We don’t believe in cookie-cutter treatment plans. Each interventional procedure is selected and scheduled based on your condition, how you respond to care, and how best to achieve sustainable pain relief. We also offer physical therapy and advanced regenerative medicine for comprehensive, multidisciplinary care.
Find Lasting Pain Relief
If you’re tired of living with chronic or debilitating pain, interventional pain procedures may offer the relief you need. At VeriSpine Joint Centers, we are committed to helping patients throughout Georgia reclaim their lives through solutions that target pain at its source.
Our team of pain management specialists will work with you to identify the right treatments and guide you through your recovery journey with skill and compassion. You don’t have to face chronic pain alone. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.
