Radiofrequency Ablation
Gentle heat quiets the specific nerve fibers transmitting your pain — for months or years at a time.
Understanding
This Treatment
Radiofrequency ablation uses a thin, specialized needle to deliver a precise dose of heat energy to the specific nerve fibers responsible for transmitting your pain signal. This gently and temporarily disables that nerve’s ability to send pain messages to your brain.
Addressing the
Real Source
Unlike treatments that simply mask pain, radiofrequency ablation targets the exact nerve causing your discomfort — commonly in the facet joints of the spine or the sacroiliac joint. Because the treated nerve takes time to regenerate, relief often lasts six months to two years from a single treatment.
A Clear Path,
Every Step of the Way
Diagnostic Confirmation
A test nerve block confirms we have identified the precise source of your pain.
Precise Targeting
Live imaging guides a thin needle to the exact nerve responsible for your pain.
Gentle Heat Treatment
Controlled radiofrequency energy quiets that nerve’s ability to transmit pain.
Lasting Relief
Most patients experience significant relief lasting six months to two years.
What You Can
Expect to Feel
Before the actual procedure, we perform a simple diagnostic nerve block to confirm we have identified the correct nerve — so we only proceed once we are confident this will help you. The treatment itself typically takes under 30 minutes, and most patients are surprised by how little discomfort they feel.
This May Be Right for You If…
- Facet joint pain in the neck or back
- Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
- Chronic pain confirmed by a diagnostic nerve block
- Patients seeking longer-lasting relief than injections alone
What to Expect During Recovery
This is an outpatient procedure with no incision. Mild soreness at the treatment site may last a few days, and most patients return to normal activities within 24 to 48 hours.
Curious If Radiofrequency Ablation
Is Right for You?
A consultation costs you nothing but time — and could change everything.