For patients whose symptoms do not improve with medication or physical therapy,
non-surgical treatment options may be considered before surgery.

Most procedures are performed under local anesthesia and are generally associated with lower risks than surgery.
These treatments may be appropriate for elderly patients or individuals with underlying medical conditions and are often performed without hospitalization.

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  Selective Nerve Root Block

  This procedure uses real-time fluoroscopic guidance (C-arm imaging) to accurately deliver medication to the affected area, reducing inflammation and relieving pain.

  Dedicated Outpatient Procedure Suite

  The Spine & Pain Center operates a dedicated neurosurgical procedure room, allowing many treatments to be performed safely and conveniently on an outpatient basis with minimal recovery time.

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  Balloon Neuroplasty

  A specialized catheter equipped with a small balloon is inserted into narrowed areas surrounding spinal nerves. Balloon expansion helps release adhesions and widen the affected space, reducing nerve compression and improving symptoms.

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  Radiofrequency Nucleoplasty

  Radiofrequency energy is applied to the intervertebral disc to reduce disc volume and relieve pressure on compressed nerves, providing a minimally invasive treatment option for selected patients with disc-related pain.