Freedom Spine & Pain Center - Boerne

Medical Services & Procedures Facial Pain and Headaches Facial pain is often the result of complex nerve networks being disrupted. Low Back, Neck and Thoracic Pain Back and neck pain are among the most frequent complaints we see and can be among the most disruptive to everyday life. Abdominal, Pelvic and Sacral Pain The diagnosis and treatment of these symptoms is complex and involved. Neuropathic Pain Pain from nerves outside the spinal column cause some of the most common and painful conditions we face today. Myofascial Pain Myofascial pain is a soft tissue pain syndrome with local and referred pain arising from trigger points. Stem Cell Therapy Stem cells take on the properties of the cells they are surrounded by. Supplying a damaged area of the body with stem cells can help promote regrowth and regeneration. Ketamine Infusion Ketamine infusions are most often used when a patient experiences pain considered to be neuropathic in origin. These intravenously administered infusions help block the brain’s pain signal transmissions. SI Joint fusion SI joint fusion involves a minimally invasive procedure in which a bone graft along with other instruments are used to encourage bone growth over the sacroiliac joint, ultimately creating one immobile unit. Cancer Pain The changes that may occur when diagnosed with cancer can be profound. Intraarticular Injections for Pain Management The injection of steroids – particularly for the shoulders, hips and knees – is effective to reduce arthritis pain and inflammation. Fluoroscopy Guided Epidural Steroid Injections Where pain and Inflammation might be caused from a lifetime of physical activity, acute injury or chronic degenerative changes, we have a range of injection procedures that have proven effective for relief. Spinal Cord Stimulation When surgery may not be an option, stimulation regimens can be used to treat certain conditions and other forms of chronic pain. Vertebral Augmentation When osteoporosis or cancer cause painful compression fractures, one of the best ways we have to improve spinal stability and decrease pain is vertebral augmentation. Medial Branch Blocks When pain is primarily originating from the spine itself, an option is the performance of medial branch blocks. Radiofrequency Ablation When the medial branch block proves to be successful in managing your symptoms, our next step is to perform Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) at those same levels. Sacral Lateral Branch Blocks Sacroiliac joint dysfunction leads to pain in the low back and hip which is worsened when remaining seated or standing for extended periods of time. Sympathetic Nerve Blocks Sympathetic nerve blocks can be used to diagnose or treat pain involving the nerves of the sympathetic nervous system throughout the body. Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression (MILD Procedure) is a safe procedure that can help patients diagnosed with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) stand longer and walk farther with less pain. Cancer Pain and Neuromodulation Pain can be associated with cancer during, or after, diagnosis and treatment. Controlling cancer pain can contribute to resiliency and methods may include use of intrathecal drug delivery systems, a type of neuromodulation therapy. Chronic Mechanical Low Back Pain Usually mechanical low back pain improves over days to weeks with ice, heat, physical therapy, and medications, If it lasts more than 90 days and becomes chronic, other treatment options may be considered. Among those are neuromodulation using medication or neurostimulation. Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Complex regional pain syndrome is an uncommon nerve disorder with out-of-proportion pain. Epilepsy For treatment-resistant epilepsy, there are three potential types of neuromodulation treatment: vagus nerve stimulation, responsive neurostimulation, or deep brain stimulation. Neuropathic Pain Chronic neuropathic pain can impact quality of life; when medication, physical therapy, and neurolytic procedures do not provide sufficient relief, neuromodulation may be considered; it disrupts pain signals through targeted stimulation of the nervous system, such as the spinal cord or peripheral nerves. Pelvic Pain Chronic pelvic pain is a debilitating condition, affecting men and women, that lasts more than six months. Management can be elusive since imaging results are typically normal. However, newer methods, backed by science, offer hope to patients who still suffer. Bone Tumor Ablation This patented technology utilizes microinfusion to provide a reliable and effective solution for individuals who are living with painful metastatic tumors. Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy PRP is blood plasma that has been enriched with platelets. PRP contains several different growth factors and other cytokines that help stimulate the healing of bone and soft tissue.