Your Pain & Spine Specialist in Mount Dora, FL

Non-invasive Treatments

Back pain can be debilitating and affect your quality of life significantly. While surgery is sometimes necessary, we often recommend non-invasive treatments as the first line of defense. These treatments are designed to alleviate pain, improve mobility and enhance the overall well-being of our patients suffering from various spine-related conditions. Our physician and team are happy to provide the following non-invasive services:

• Lifestyle Modifications:We often emphasize the importance of lifestyle changes to prevent or manage back pain. These changes may include maintaining a healthy weight, adopting proper ergonomics at work, avoiding prolonged sitting and engaging in regular exercise.
• Medications: We may prescribe medications to manage back pain, including anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to reduce inflammation, muscle relaxants to alleviate muscle spasms and analgesics for pain relief. These medications are typically used in combination with other non-invasive treatments.
• Kyphoplasty and Vertebroplasty: Kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty are minimally invasive procedures aimed at treating vertebral compression fractures, which can cause severe back pain. Both procedures involve the injection of medical cement into fractured vertebrae. Kyphoplasty is unique as it also involves the inflation of a balloon in the fractured bone to restore its height before the cement injection. These techniques stabilize the spine and relieve pain by reinforcing the damaged vertebrae, allowing patients to regain mobility and reduce discomfort.
• Spine Injections: Spine injections are a common non-invasive treatment for back pain. They include epidural steroid injections, facet joint injections and sacroiliac joint injections. These injections deliver anti-inflammatory medication directly to the affected area, reducing inflammation and alleviating pain. Spine injections can provide long-lasting relief for conditions such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis and facet joint arthritis.
• Nerve Blocks: Nerve blocks are used to diagnose and treat back pain by targeting specific nerves responsible for transmitting pain signals. A local anesthetic or steroid medication is injected near the affected nerves to block pain signals temporarily. Common nerve blocks for back pain include lumbar sympathetic blocks, medial branch block, and selective nerve root blocks. These procedures can provide immediate pain relief and help identify the source of the pain for further treatment planning.
• Radiofrequency Ablations: Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a non-invasive procedure that uses radiofrequency waves to disrupt the functioning of pain-causing nerves. RFA is particularly effective for patients with chronic back pain, especially if nerve blocks have provided temporary relief. By creating a controlled lesion on the targeted nerve, RFA can provide pain relief that lasts for several months to a year, improving a patient's overall quality of life.

For those experiencing the burden of back pain, non-invasive treatments offered by our physician can be a beacon of hope. It is crucial to consult with us at Relieve-Pain and Spine Center to determine the most suitable treatment plan based on your specific diagnosis and individual needs, ultimately working towards a pain-free and more comfortable life. By working closely with Dr. Debrosse, individuals suffering from back pain can explore these non-invasive options to regain mobility, reduce discomfort and enhance their quality of life without the need for surgery or invasive procedures.