Maximize Life: Advances in Pain Treatment

#10 Sacroiliac Joint Pain & Dysfunction (SI Joint Fusion)

In this episode, we explore another common cause of low back pain, especially in patients who have a history of lumbar spine fusion. We discuss the diagnostic and therapeutic options for sacroiliac joint pain as well as advanced techniques like minimally invasive SI joint fusion.

#9: Intervertebral Discs and Discogenic Pain

In this episode, we discuss the anatomy and physiology of intervertebral discs which help support the spine and provide flexibility. We also discuss pain that can originate from the discs themselves as well as treatments for discogenic pain.

#8 Facet Joint Injections, Medial Branch Blocks, & Radiofrequency Ablation

In this episode, we discuss the most common interventional treatments for facet joint-mediated pain - the most common cause of neck and low back pain.

#7: Facet Joint Pain

In this episode, we discuss the most common cause of low back and neck pain. Facet joints are the load-bearing parts of the posterior spine. We talk about the most common treatment for this type of pain.

#6: Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (Sprint, Nalu)

In this episode, we discuss peripheral nerve stimulation as a non-invasive, effective pain treatment option for many different areas of the body. We focus mostly on the Sprint PNS system which utilizes a 60-day treatment period with no permanent implantation to provide prolonged pain relief.