Spinal Intervention

Persistent back or neck pain can affect every aspect of your daily life, from mobility to sleep, work, and emotional well-being. Spinal intervention involves image-guided injection and a minimally invasive technique that directly addresses the root cause of pain, such as nerve irritation or joint inflammation. These therapies provide pain relief, reduce inflammation, and help patients return to physiotherapy and functional rehabilitation more effectively.

What is Spinal Intervention and How Does it Work?

Spinal intervention refers to a range of minimally invasive procedures where medications, such as corticosteroids or local anesthetics, are injected directly into specific areas of the spine to reduce pain and inflammation. These procedures are guided by ultrasound, X-ray, or fluoroscopy to ensure precision and safety.

Common types include Epidural Steroid Injections (ESI), Facet Joint Injections, Nerve Root Blocks, and Sacroiliac Joint Injections. These interventions are especially effective for conditions such as lower back pain in the lumbar region, cervical pain affecting the neck and upper back, sciatica caused by nerve root compression, and disc-related issues like herniated discs or degenerative disc disease. Patients recovering from spine surgery may also benefit from these injections to alleviate post-surgical spine pain.

What are the Benefits of Spinal Intervention?

Quick pain relief – Many patients feel significantly better right after the procedure.
Faster recovery – Reduces inflammation, helping you return to daily activities sooner.
Improved mobility – Less pain allows better participation in physiotherapy sessions.
Avoid or delay major surgery – Helps manage chronic pain without the immediate need for spine surgery.
Day-care procedure – Most injections are done without overnight hospitalization.
Lower risk – Compared to surgical options, spinal injections involve minimal risk.

When is Spinal Intervention Necessary?

Spinal intervention is typically considered when conventional treatment, like medication and physiotherapy, fails to provide sufficient relief.

Persistent back pain that doesn’t respond to standard treatments.
Severe nerve-related pain (e.g., sciatica) that interferes with daily functioning.
Inability to participate in rehabilitation due to uncontrolled or worsening pain.
Chronic discomfort affects quality of life, including sleep, mobility, and sitting.
When surgery is too risky or premature, a less invasive approach is preferred.
When diagnostic clarity is needed to pinpoint the exact source of spinal pain (specific nerve or joint).