Do the spine treatments hurt?
No. All procedures are performed while patients are under sedation. You will likely sleep through the procedure and for the next four to eight hours. This is why you must not eat or drink before your procedure — so that you can safely receive the sedatives. This will also prevent nausea afterwards. How long will it take? From check-in to check-out, your appointment will probably take an hour and a half. If you are having a more advanced procedure, more time might be necessary. Can I have a consultation without getting a referral? Yes, if your insurance allows it. However, you must take responsibility for obtaining any previous records from doctors who have treated your condition. We must have these to design an effective treatment plan. Could my pain return? It could. Several procedures — like radiofrequency ablation or epidurals — may need to be repeated, depending on your individual symptoms. However, most pain does not return after these procedures for at least 6 months. If your
