Interventional Pain Procedure
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
Lasting relief from chronic neck and back pain, without surgery. (Placeholder.)
What Radiofrequency Ablation Treats
RFA is often recommended for chronic facet joint pain that hasn't responded to medication, physical therapy, or temporary injections. Radiofrequency energy gently heats the small nerves carrying pain signals, quieting them and designed to bring meaningful, lasting relief so you can get back to doing what you love. (Placeholder.)
- Chronic facet joint pain in the neck or back
- Arthritis-related spine pain
- Pain confirmed by a diagnostic medial branch nerve block
- Neck or back pain that returns after temporary injection relief
How It Works
Most patients start with a diagnostic block to confirm the pain source before the ablation is performed, so treatment is aimed right where relief is needed. (Placeholder.)
Diagnostic Block
A numbing medial branch block confirms the facet joints as the source of your pain.
The Ablation
Image-guided radiofrequency energy heats and disables the small medial branch nerves carrying the pain.
Recovery
Performed outpatient, with relief that often lasts many months as the treated nerves stay quiet, helping you get back to the things you love.
Are You a Candidate?
You may be a good candidate for radiofrequency ablation if: (Placeholder. A consultation confirms candidacy.)
- Your pain comes from spinal facet joints
- A diagnostic block gave temporary relief
- Medication and therapy haven't given lasting results
- You want a non-surgical option for long-lasting relief
Why Choose Nexis for RFA
Image-Guided Precision
Real-time imaging guides every step for precise, safe, accurate treatment.
Minimally Invasive
A minimally invasive approach with less pain and a faster return to the things you love.
Outpatient Convenience
Performed same-day in our accredited surgery center.
Recovery & Common Questions
You will head home the same day, and most patients are back to light activity within a few days, with full guidance from our care team every step of the way. (Placeholder. Recovery varies by patient.)
How long does relief last?
Many patients get 6 to 12 months or more of relief; nerves can regrow over time and the procedure can be repeated. (Placeholder.)
Is it done in a hospital?
No, most RFA procedures are performed on an outpatient basis in our modern accredited ambulatory surgery center. (Placeholder.)
Does it require a diagnostic block first?
Yes, a medial branch block usually confirms candidacy before ablation. (Placeholder.)
See If Radiofrequency Ablation Is Right for You
Schedule a consultation with our specialists to discuss your options.