Interventional Pain Doctors

Interventional Pain Doctors Anesthesiologist, Pain Management, Pain Management Specialist, Regenerative Medicine.

Cervical facet pain is one of those “it’s right there, but hard to prove” problems.At C4–C5, a facet joint can refer pai...
03/05/2026

Cervical facet pain is one of those “it’s right there, but hard to prove” problems.

At C4–C5, a facet joint can refer pain into the neck, shoulder blade area, and the base of the head…often feeling like a deep, stubborn ache that flares with rotation or looking up/down.

A facet joint injection is done with live imaging to confirm the exact target, then deliver medication to calm inflammation and help clarify whether that joint is the pain generator. For the right patient, it can be both diagnostic + therapeutic—and it helps guide the next step in a real treatment plan.

💉 𝐃𝐫. 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐥 𝐋𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫

👉🏼If you’ve been told “your MRI looks fine” but your neck pain says otherwise, save this and send it to someone who’s stuck in that loop.

Pilates is controlled and low-impact…but improper form on a reformer can still overload the spine, hips, and shoulders.I...
03/03/2026

Pilates is controlled and low-impact…but improper form on a reformer can still overload the spine, hips, and shoulders.

Injuries we commonly see from reformer misuse or overuse include:

✔️ Low back strain from poor core engagement
✔️ Hip flexor overload
✔️ Shoulder impingement
✔️ Neck tension from forward head posture
✔️ Nerve irritation from repetitive positioning

Because movements are slow and controlled, many people push through early warning signs. Pain often builds gradually over weeks, not immediately after class.

💉 Interventional pain management can target inflammation and irritated nerves with precise, non-surgical treatment options when conservative care isn’t enough.

Have you ever felt pain after a Pilates class that didn’t feel like “normal soreness”?

A spinal cord stimulator (SCS) is a small implanted device that sends mild electrical signals to the spinal cord to inte...
03/02/2026

A spinal cord stimulator (SCS) is a small implanted device that sends mild electrical signals to the spinal cord to interrupt pain messages before they reach the brain. It’s typically considered for people with chronic nerve pain—especially after back surgery or when other treatments haven’t provided lasting relief.

Unlike medication, it doesn’t mask pain systemically. Patients complete a temporary trial first to make sure it meaningfully reduces their pain before anything permanent is placed.

If you’ve heard the term but weren’t sure what it meant, you’re not alone.

Save this so you can revisit it later.

02/27/2026

My internal alarm clock


Lumbar Facet Syndrome 👉 What it is ➕ Why it hurts ⚡️Tap through to learn causes and symptoms.Does this type of low back ...
02/23/2026

Lumbar Facet Syndrome 👉 What it is ➕ Why it hurts ⚡️

Tap through to learn causes and symptoms.

Does this type of low back pain sound familiar?

Degeneration on MRI does NOT automatically mean pain.Most intervertebral disc degeneration is actually asymptomatic. In ...
02/17/2026

Degeneration on MRI does NOT automatically mean pain.

Most intervertebral disc degeneration is actually asymptomatic. In other words, many people have “degenerative” changes on imaging and feel completely fine.

This is why imaging findings don’t always explain symptoms…and why context matters.

Have you ever been told your MRI showed degeneration?

When pain starts affecting your life, effort matters. Going the extra mile to help patients find relief is always the go...
02/16/2026

When pain starts affecting your life, effort matters. Going the extra mile to help patients find relief is always the goal.

02/13/2026

“Body weight plays a big role in joint stress, especially in the knees, hips, and spine”



PRP is being studied for nerve repair 👉🏼 here’s what the research says.This 2024 review published in Regenerative Therap...
02/12/2026

PRP is being studied for nerve repair 👉🏼 here’s what the research says.

This 2024 review published in Regenerative Therapy examined existing research on platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and its potential role in nerve repair.

PRP is a concentrated platelet product that releases biologically active factors. The authors describe how these factors may support repair processes such as new connective tissue formation and revascularization, which are important in tissue healing.

The review summarizes reported PRP applications and findings across multiple nerve-related areas, including the facial nerve, median nerve, sciatic nerve, and central nervous system, and discusses proposed mechanisms related to nerve recovery and pain relief.

Overall, the authors conclude that PRP injection therapy shows potential clinical value in nerve repair, while emphasizing the need for continued research to better define its role and applications.

📌 Educational only. Always consult your doctor before considering PRP or any treatment for nerve pain or nerve injury.

(Wang et al., Regen Ther, 2024)

👉🏼 Save this if you’re tracking regenerative options in pain care.

02/12/2026

Before radiofrequency ablation, motor stimulation is performed through the needles.

This helps confirm the needle is affecting the intended nerve and not a nearby motor nerve. If stimulation causes unwanted muscle movement, adjustments are made before moving forward.

It’s a brief step, but it plays an important role in how these procedures are carried out.

💉 𝐃𝐫. 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐥 𝐋𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫

Save this if you want a clearer understanding of what happens during RFA.

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