Pain Management Services

Pain management services offer non-surgical solutions for chronic back, neck, and nerve pain. These minimally invasive procedures reduce inflammation, block pain signals, and improve mobility. Below is a detailed breakdown of key treatments:

Pain Management Services

1. Epidural Steroid Injections (ESI)

   Purpose: Reduces nerve inflammation and pain from herniated discs, stenosis, or sciatica.

   Procedure: Steroids + local anesthetic injected near spinal nerves under X-ray guidance.

   Relief Duration: Weeks to months (may require repeat injections).

   Best For:

   • ✔ Sciatica
   • ✔ Spinal stenosis
   • ✔ Post-surgery pain

2. Facet Joint Injections

   Purpose: Diagnoses and treats facet joint arthritis (common in chronic neck/low back pain).

   Procedure: Anti-inflammatory medication injected into the joint.

   Relief Duration: 3–6 months (can be combined with RFA for longer relief).

   Best For:

   • ✔ Degenerative joint pain
   • ✔ Whiplash injuries

3. Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)

   Purpose: Uses heat energy to disable pain-transmitting nerves.

   Procedure: Needle-electrode burns small nerve branches (lasts 6–12 months).

   Best For:

   • ✔ Chronic facet joint pain
   • ✔ Sacroiliac (SI) joint pain

4. Nerve Blocks

   Purpose: Temporarily numbs specific nerves to diagnose or treat pain sources.

   Types:

   • Occipital nerve block (for headaches)
   • Lumbar sympathetic block (for leg pain)

   Relief Duration: Hours to weeks (diagnostic) or months (therapeutic).

5. Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)

   Purpose: Implants a device that sends electrical pulses to mask pain signals.

   Procedure: Trial (temporary wires) → Permanent implant if effective.

   Best For:

   • ✔ Failed back surgery syndrome
   • ✔Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)
   • ✔Neuropathic pain

Why Choose Dr. GPV Subbaiah for Pain Management Services?

1. Dual Expertise – As a board-certified spine surgeon and pain specialist, Dr. GPV Subbaiah offers both surgical and non-surgical solutions tailored to your condition.
2. Precision Diagnostics – Uses fluoroscopy/ultrasound guidance for accurate nerve targeting, minimizing risks.
3. Comprehensive Care – From simple nerve blocks to advanced spinal cord stimulation, Dr. GPV Subbaiah's clinic provides full-spectrum pain relief.
4. High Success Rates – 80-90% pain reduction in chronic cases through customized plans.
5. Patient-Centric Approach Prioritizes non-opioid therapies and functional restoration over temporary fixes.

As the best spine surgeon in Hyderabad, Dr. GPV Subbaiah offers comprehensive pain management solutions ranging from targeted injections to advanced neuromodulation therapies. His personalized approach delivers lasting relief, as demonstrated by patients enjoying 9+ months of pain-free living after procedures like Radiofrequency Ablation. Break free from chronic pain! Consult Dr. GPV Subbaiah, the best spine specialist in Hyderabad, for advanced, personalized pain management solutions using cutting-edge therapies.