- Interventional Pain Management
Radio-Frequency Ablation
At Wesley Chapel Spine and Sports Medicine, we prioritize non-surgical treatments like Radio-frequency Ablation (RFA) for chronic back, neck, and muscle pain. Using precise guidance, we target nerves to reduce pain for up to 18 months. Contact us for expert care and lasting relief.
Imaging
Fluoroscopic guidance
Duration of Relief
Up to 18 months
Setting
Same-day, short recovery
Type
Non-surgical
Radio-Frequency Ablation
Before you consider back surgery or dangerous pain medications come to Wesley Chapel Spine and Sports Medicine for expert, quality treatment, and care, where we exhaust every conservative, non-surgical treatment first.
Radio-frequency Ablation is a common non-surgical procedure used to successfully treat those suffering from chronic back pain, neck pain, muscle pain, or other issues through the utilization of precise Fluoroscopic guidance, the Board Certified Physician inserts a thin needle through the skin and into the affected nerve. High-frequency electrical energy delivered through this needle heats up and destroys a small area of nerve tissue, thereby decreasing pain signals from the affected area. Some common advantages of having RFA performed are high success rate, same-day procedure, short recovery, and pain relief for up to 18 months.
At Wesley Chapel Spine and Sports Medicine we believe in whole-body treatments, supplying evidence-based proven solutions and treatment plans that address all aspects of your body in a comprehensive approach that deals not only with the symptoms but also with their causes. We have brought together Board Certified Physicians and staff from varying fields and backgrounds to create a team that is well suited to thinking outside of the box. This mindset puts us in a unique position to better help patients get to the root of any problem they might be experiencing.
Radio-Frequency Ablation
RFA is especially effective for facet joint pain and sacroiliac joint dysfunction. Before performing RFA, medial branch blocks are typically used to confirm whether a patient’s pain is likely to respond well to ablation — preventing unnecessary treatment and improving confidence in expected results.
RFA is also used for post-traumatic pain, failed back surgery syndrome, spinal osteoarthritis, herniated discs, and mechanical lower back pain, particularly for patients who have not found success with epidural injections, chiropractic care, or physical therapy.
Because the treated nerve can regenerate over time, some patients may require follow-up treatments, though most enjoy a prolonged period of reduced or eliminated pain after just one session. Side effects are rare and typically limited to temporary soreness or bruising at the treatment site.
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- Office hours
- Monday: 9am to 7pm
- Tuesday: 3pm to 7pm
- Wednesday: 9am to 7pm
- Thursday: 10am to 7pm
- Friday–Sunday: Closed
- Who it's for
Conditions That May Benefit
Facet joint syndrome
Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
Spinal osteoarthritis
Degenerative disc disease
Failed back surgery syndrome
Chronic back or neck pain
- What to expect
The Procedure, Step by Step
1
Confirm the Source
2
Fluoroscopic Guidance
3
Heat Disables the Nerve
4
Same-Day Recovery
- Our promise
Every patient receives a careful and thorough evaluation before any treatment plans are made. This highly individualized level of care is critical to make the correct diagnosis and pick the best, most effective course of treatment for each patient. This level of care is beyond most busy clinics that treat patients by standard protocols only.
High Success Rate
A proven non-surgical option before considering back surgery.
Same-Day Procedure
Outpatient care with short recovery time.
Long-Lasting Relief
Pain relief for up to 18 months for many patients.
Whole-Body Approach
Combined with rehabilitation, posture care, and lifestyle support.
Related Treatments
Facet Joint Injections
Medial Branch Nerve Block Injections
SI Joint Injections
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Most Major Insurances Accepted. We do not participate in Medicaid plans.
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20433 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33647
Office Hours
- Monday: 9am to 7pm
- Tuesday: 3pm to 7pm
- Wednesday: 9am to 7pm
- Thursday: 10am to 7pm
- Friday–Sunday: Closed