{"id":430,"date":"2019-06-27T16:02:36","date_gmt":"2019-06-27T20:02:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/champlainspine.com\/?page_id=430"},"modified":"2019-07-03T12:56:55","modified_gmt":"2019-07-03T16:56:55","slug":"head-neck-spine-procedures","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/champlainspine.com\/head-neck-spine-procedures\/","title":{"rendered":"Head, Neck, & Spine Procedures"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1561686161023{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Many men and woman of all ages suffer from head, neck, and spine pain. Conditions and injuries to these areas can disrupt lives and prevent people from doing what they love. Using the best technology and most advanced treatments, the providers at Champlain Spine and Pain Management are here to support you.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1561686172229{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”394″ onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https:\/\/www.swarminteractive.com\/js\/vm.js”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text]\n

Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection<\/h2>\n

This injection relieves pain in the neck, shoulders, and arms caused by a pinched nerve (or nerves) in the cervical spine. Conditions such as herniated discs and spinal stenosis can compress nerves, causing inflammation and pain. The medication injected helps decrease the swelling of nerves.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1561686181944{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”396″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text]\n

Cervical Facet Radiofrequency Neurotomy<\/h2>\n

During this minimally-invasive procedure, the physician uses heat from radio waves to treat painful facet joints in your neck. This procedure is also called radiofrequency rhizotomy. It can treat pain that doesn\u2019t respond to medications or physical therapy.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1561686857300{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”395″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text]\n

Cervical Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection<\/h2>\n

This injection procedure is performed to relieve neck, shoulder and arm pain related to compression of a nerve root in the cervical spine. Conditions such as herniated discs and spinal stenosis can compress nerves, causing inflammation and pain. The medication injected helps decrease the swelling of nerves.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1561686870553{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”391″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text]\n

Spinal Cord Stimulation (Boston Scientific)<\/h2>\n

Spinal cord stimulation (also called SCS) uses electrical impulses to relieve chronic pain of the back, arms, and legs. It is believed that electrical pulses prevent pain signals from being received by the brain. SCS candidates include people who suffer from neuropathic pain and for whom conservative treatments have failed.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1561686881825{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”393″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text]\n

Caudal Epidural Steroid Injection<\/h2>\n

This outpatient procedure is an injection of a steroid-anesthetic medication through an opening in the sacrum. The medication can reduce swelling and inflammation of irritated spinal nerves. The injection takes only a few minutes to complete.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1561686897264{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”397″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text]\n

Discography (Lumbar)<\/h2>\n

This procedure, also called a \u201cdiscogram,\u201d helps your doctor find painful spinal discs. It can show the source of pain in your back, allowing your physician to better target treatments to the area. To see how it works, watch a discography done in the lumbar spine.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1561686908031{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”399″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text]\n

Intradiscal Electrothermal Therapy (IDET)<\/h2>\n

This is a treatment for chronic pain in your lower back. The physician uses heat to reduce the sensitivity of nerve fibers in a spinal disc. More than one disc may be treated to give patients the best outcome.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1561686918671{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”400″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text]\n

Kyphoplasty (Balloon Vertebroplasty)<\/h2>\n

This minimally-invasive procedure repairs a vertebral compression fracture. It helps restore the spine\u2019s natural shape by placing a small balloon which helps strengthen and repair the vertebrae. Some patients experience rapid pain relief after the procedure.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1561686926938{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”413″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text]\n

Lumbar Discoscopic Discectomy<\/h2>\n

This minimally-invasive procedure is designed to relieve pain caused by herniated discs pressing on nerve roots. This surgery is performed through a small tubular device under local or epidural anesthesia, allowing the patient to leave the hospital the same day.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1561686944416{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”401″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text]\n

Medial Branch Block<\/h2>\n

This procedure is performed to treat a painful facet joint. The facet joints are the joints between the vertebrae in the spine, which allow the spine to bend, flex and twist. When a facet joint is damaged or fractured, patients can experience limited range of motion, pain, inflammation, numbness, and other uncomfortable symptoms.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1561686953444{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”403″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text]\n

Radiofrequency Neurotomy of the Lumbar Facets<\/h2>\n

During this minimally-invasive procedure, the physician uses heat from radio waves to treat painful facet joints in your lower back. This procedure is also called radiofrequency rhizotomy. It can treat pain that doesn\u2019t respond to medications or to physical therapy.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1561686996222{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”407″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text]\n

Radiofrequency Neurotomy of the Thoracic Facets<\/h2>\n

During this minimally-invasive procedure, the physician uses heat from radio waves to treat painful facet joints in your upper back. This procedure is also called radiofrequency rhizotomy. It can treat pain that hasn\u2019t yet responded properly to medications or to physical therapy.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1561687011736{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”406″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text]\n

Thoracic Epidural Steroid Injection<\/h2>\n

This outpatient procedure is an injection performed to relieve pain in the upper back. For patients with pinched nerve(s) in their middle back, these injections can help reduce pain and inflammation, allowing the body to heal while also reducing discomfort.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1561687021074{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”408″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text]\n

Thoracic Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection<\/h2>\n

This injection procedure relieves pain in the upper back, ribs, and abdomen caused by a pinched nerve (or nerves) in the thoracic spine. This treatment helps reduce inflammation in those areas, helping patients to regain more comfortable movement in their spine.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1561687033554{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;}”][vc_column]

Contact Us<\/span><\/h3>[vc_column_text]If you\u2019d like more information about our upper body procedures and how we can help you, or if you\u2019d like to schedule your appointment, don\u2019t hesitate to reach out to us<\/a>! Our team is here to support you with the best information and services possible.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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