Complex spinal pain
Understand six overlapping pain sources and how evaluation guides your care.
Persistent pain after spine surgery
Possible pain sources, a fresh evaluation, and options for recovery after surgery.
Discogenic low back pain
Disc pain, evaluation, and treatment options, including intradiscal injections.
Vertebrogenic pain & BVNA
Endplate-related pain and basivertebral nerve ablation.
Epidural steroid injections
A guide to injections for nerve-related spine pain.
Lumbar spinal stenosis & MILD
Understanding ligament thickening and minimally invasive lumbar decompression.
Facet joint pain & rhizotomy
Facet pain, diagnostic blocks, and treatment options.
Spinal cord stimulation
An overview of stimulation for selected patients with persistent neuropathic pain.
Chronic neuropathic pain
Understanding nerve pain and approaches to care.
Sacroiliac joint pain
A patient guide to pain arising from the joints connecting the spine and pelvis.
Restorative neurostimulation · ReActiv8
Manufacturer information about restorative neurostimulation.
Before your visit
- Bring imaging reports and access to the actual images, if available.
- List prior spine surgeries, injections, and how much they helped.
- Bring a medication list, including blood thinners and supplements.
- Identify two or three activities you want to improve.
- Note where pain travels and what makes it better or worse.
Common questions
Does my MRI explain all of my pain?
Not always. Some findings are common even in people without symptoms. Your clinician compares the scan with your symptoms and examination.
Will I need a procedure?
A procedure is one option. The evaluation may support rehabilitation, medication, more testing, specialist consultation, or an intervention.
How long will recovery take?
It depends on the procedure, your health, and your work or activity needs. Ask for specific instructions before treatment.
Should I stop my blood thinner?
Do not stop it on your own. The treating team must coordinate instructions with the clinician who prescribed it.
Can I send medical records here?
This website does not accept records or personal health information. Use your clinical team’s approved patient portal or records process.