Radiofrequency Ablation – For Pain Management

Are you one of the millions of Americans suffering from chronic back or neck pain? Have you tried multiple treatment options with little or no success? If so, radiofrequency ablation might be the solution to your chronic pain.

At Excel Pain and Spine, their team are experts at performing radiofrequency ablation. This minimally invasive treatment can get rid of your pain for months, years, or even forever.

What is radiofrequency ablation? 
Radiofrequency ablation is a treatment that uses electromagnetic waves to create heat. The heat destroys the nerve tissue that’s causing your pain. With the nerve destroyed, the pain signal is no longer sent.

What conditions are treated by radiofrequency ablation? 
Excel Pain and Spine uses radiofrequency ablation to help patients with chronic pain in the lower back, neck, and sacroiliac joints, which are located in the pelvis. Patients with joint pain related to arthritis may also benefit.

It’s also possible to treat other pain conditions with radiofrequency ablation. The team at Spine & Pain Institute of Florida will give you a thorough evaluation to determine the best course of treatment for your symptoms.

How does radiofrequency ablation work? 
Radiofrequency ablation is minimally invasive, and the procedure typically takes less than an hour. It’s performed on an outpatient basis, and patients are usually allowed to go home after a short recovery period.

Typically, you are given a local anesthetic at the treatment site. Then, using a special X-ray, Dr. Jassal inserts a needle near the nerve that’s causing your pain.

Once the needle is in place, a radiofrequency current is passed through the needle to create a precise burn on the nerve. This destroys the part of the nerve responsible for transmitting pain and disrupts the signal to the brain.

Excel Pain and Spine will provide you with specific post-procedure instructions, and these usually include avoiding driving for 24 hours as well as resting and avoiding strenuous activity for 24 hours.

Is radiofrequency ablation effective? 
Yes. More than 70% of patients experience lasting relief with radiofrequency ablation. It usually takes 1-3 weeks for the treatment to take its full effect.

Pain relief typically lasts 6 months to 2 years, and for some patients, the pain never returns. It’s possible, however, for the nerve to regrow. In these cases, radiofrequency ablation may be required again.

Are there any risks associated with radiofrequency ablation? 
Radiofrequency ablation is a safe procedure with few risks of complications. Serious complications, such as infection and bleeding, are rare. Temporary side effects – which are also uncommon – usually only last 2-3 days.

They include: 
• Localized numbness or weakness
• Mild discomfort or an increase in pain
• Swelling or bruising at the incision site

The treatment is not a good option for women who are or may become pregnant, people with an infection, or those who suffer from bleeding disorders.

You don’t have to live with pain any longer. If you’re suffering from chronic pain, book an appointment online or over the phone with Excel Pain and Spine today.

Our clinic, Excel Pain and Spine, was founded with one principle in mind – to provide the best possible care to patients above all else. Every decision made by our providers is and will continue to be made with this principle in mind. We always defer back to how we would want a family member treated and base our clinical and non-clinical decisions with the goal in mind. We are the most comprehensive pain management team in Central Florida.

Many of the challenges and frustration patients face are the same ones that providers struggle with day-to-day. We understand these challenges and have built a company that teams up with our patients to navigate the modern health care system and provide solutions for patients’ suffering from pain.

All of the physicians are double board certified physicians. Our physicians have various academic titles, bring world class pain management treatment options to Central Florida. We understand that to provide the best patient care and be our best as physicians, we need to have the best trained clinical staff. We are lucky to have an attentive team with many combined years of pain experience, all aligned on the same goal of giving the best care above all else.

Pain and the limitations that result is a very personal problem. Pain is not simply a statistic like cholesterol. Every patient responds differently to the various treatment options available. Having a treatment plan based on the latest medical research is key to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients. Additionally, we understand the need to constantly re-evaluate, make adjustments, and incorporate other options as we go through the pain relief journey together.

We pride ourselves on making sure every patient leaves with an understanding of their personalized treatment plan as well as educational materials specific to their recommended treatments so that they can make the best possible decision regarding their own care.

Navdeep S. Jassal, M.D.
Board Certified – Pain Medicine
Board Certified – Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Arpit Patel, D.O.
Board Certified – Pain Medicine
Board Certified – Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Corey Reeves, M.D., M.B.A.
Board Certified – Pain Medicine
Board Certified – Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Neal Shah, M.D.
Board Certified – Pain Medicine
Board Certified – Anesthesiology

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