Back Pain Management

Interventional Pain Institute

Interventional Pain Management & Minimally Invasive Spine Specialist located in Chesterfield, Festus, Bridgeton, and Troy, MO

Back pain management can alleviate discomfort, restore mobility, and improve your quality of life if you suffer from chronic back pain. At Interventional Pain Institute, with offices in Chesterfield, Festus, and Bridgeton, Missouri, interventional pain management expert Ramis Gheith, MD, MS, and the team take a minimally invasive, patient-centric approach to back pain management. They can pinpoint the source of your pain and make personalized treatment recommendations. Call the nearest Interventional Pain Institute office today to schedule an appointment or book online.

Back Pain Management Q & A

What is back pain management?

Back pain management is an interventional pain management subspecialty focused on diagnosing and treating back and neck pain. Almost everyone experiences back pain at one time or another, but if your symptoms continue for more than a few weeks and interfere with your routine, identifying the cause is crucial.

At Interventional Pain Institute, Dr. Gheith and his colleagues treat back pain conservatively and holistically. They work to identify and treat the root cause of back pain rather than simply masking it.

What musculoskeletal problems can benefit from back pain management?

At Interventional Pain Institute, Dr. Gheith uses back pain management to treat various musculoskeletal problems, including:

Arthritis
Osteoporosis
Strains and sprains
Scoliosis (abnormal spine curvature in the shape of an S or C)
Sciatica
Neck pain
Auto accident injuries
Sports injuries

Sometimes, back pain management is used to treat pain caused by herniated or ruptured intervertebral discs.

Am I a candidate for back pain management?

Consider back pain management at Interventional Pain Institute if you have persistent back pain that interferes with daily activities and doesn’t improve with at-home treatment. That’s especially true if the pain occurs alongside weakness or tingling, difficulty walking, or leg weakness. The sooner you get treated, the less likely you will have lasting complications.

What happens during a back pain management consultation?

Dr. Gheith reviews your medical records and asks about your symptoms, including when the pain started, where it’s located, and if activities like walking and exercise worsen it. Next, Dr. Gheith completes a physical exam. He checks your back for bruising and redness, gently presses the affected area to assess for sensitivity, and evaluates your posture and mobility.

Some causes of back pain can be identified during the exam, but if Dr. Gheith suspects an underlying medical issue, he orders diagnostic imaging, like X-rays or an MRI.

How is back pain treated?

At Interventional Pain Institute, Dr. Gheith treats back pain using a holistic, patient-centric approach. He could recommend:

Epidural steroid injection
Radiofrequency ablation
Ketamine infusion therapy
Regenerative therapies (for example, platelet-rich plasma [PRP])
Simple and complex nerve blocks
Spinal cord stimulation
Lumbar sympathetic blocks

Depending on the cause and severity of your symptoms, you might benefit from several treatments. Dr. Gheith monitors your progress at routine checkups and adjusts your care plan as needed to ensure lasting relief.

Call the nearest Interventional Pain Institute office today to schedule a back pain management consultation, or book your appointment online.

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