Southwest Spine and Pain Center is second to none when it comes to providing patients with an advantage in the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic pain conditions. The pain management physicians specialize in administering minimally invasive interventional procedures versus other, less effective methods because these techniques allow patients to return to their daily lives quicker, with less pain, and with little-to-no downtime.
It is important for patients to understand that surgery is not the answer to every health problem and that most in cases, pain or an injury can be treated without it. Therefore, the pain management physicians at Southwest Spine and Pain are sharing the benefits of minimally invasive interventional procedures for pain management versus traditional surgery.
Modern medicine has allowed physicians from around the world to use less invasive techniques to manage injuries and pain. Nowadays, most physicians resort to traditional surgery for severe cases involving some type of injury or neurological issue of the spine. Those who elect to have an interventional procedure, like an epidural steroid injection, nerve block or radiofrequency ablation, usually have a lower risk for infections and complications, because surgery requires large incisions and anesthesia.
Interventional procedures are generally more cost effective for the patient and the economy because there is (typically) no recovery time needed. Plus, traditional surgery can be expensive. With the actual cost of the surgery in addition to the time off that is required from a paying job, minimally invasive interventional procedures may benefit your lifestyle more.
Because traditional surgery carries heavier risks over minimally invasive interventional procedures, it’s not difficult to understand why the team at Southwest Spine and Pain Center prefers the latter of the two. Call the team of pain management specialists today to schedule an appointment, or ask questions about some of the additional services we provide. You can review some of them here.
If chronic pain is impacting your life, don't wait to schedule an appointment at Southwest Spine and Pain Center. With three locations and growing, the pain management specialists at Southwest Spine and Pain Center are dedicated to helping those who suffer from chronic pain live the life they want to! To schedule an appointment, visit our locations tab!
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